In the not too far future I'll be entering that decade (mixed feelings about that, mostly on the negative side to be honest). After a difficult time on my late 30s, as part of recovery I set some personal goals my 40s ... It gave me somethings to focus on my personal development, well being, achievement, etc.
Looking back I'm so happy with the 40s results (even if everything did not happen/work out) that I should try again for 50s.
To add some context: I'm happily married, older teenage kids, working in a good job, financially comfortable (but with mortgage).
Any suggestions for personal goals for someone in 50s? Things to do/try for an individual development (as opposed to family centered stuff)?
When I discussed this in RL (two of my friends I know are here) they just laughed 
AIBU?
AIBU ... setting personal goals for my 50s?
anyhue · 07/10/2016 20:52
MIL decided at 60 that she would like to learn to play the piano. So she booked lessons. We had to talk her out of learning to snowboard at 70 (she broke her pelvis playing tennis the year before) but she still skis every year.
Dh has been whining about learning how to make stained glass stuff for a decade, so last Christmas I booked him lessons.
And I have just gone back to school. 
The world is your oyster!
Oh op difficult one.
I am 51 and had to give up a successful business to help my dad care for mum with altzimers.
My kids range from 26 to 16 dam those bloody gaps so helping my oldest with child care 3 days a week and still there for my teen who will need uni help with living accommodation.
having my gorgeous grand daughter 3 days a week now too.
I see it's not going to be about me and dh for years and years or until we die.
Love it in one level but it's exhausting to be the 'go to' person for everyone from 82 to 8 months.
Don't think I am alone
I used to ice skate as a teen, but haven't been for 25 years 
Need to go again!
I was asked about 40s goals in thread, and also by PM, ... and to show my BW that I would actually post this ()
- Running/badminton. Done! I was very active in sports until late 20s. Started that again, and it's been really great.
- Spanish. Not done. A-level Spanish, worked in Barcelona for 6 months, love the culture, food, etc. Did some classes, but it's impossible unless I commit to travel there several times, no speakers or conversation groups I know locally, etc. Put on hold for now.
- Orgasm. Had always enjoyed sex, but never actually .... A doctors visit to discuss, a referral, some basic tests, exercises, .... and got it! Anyone else in the same position please see your doctor, you don't know what you are missing. Life it too short to miss out.
YANBU! When I was approaching 50 I decided to learn or try one new thing every year. I was so excited to do it I thought, why wait till I'm 50? I started right away and so far have taken up and achieved a black belt in karate; learned Dutch; flown in a microlight; had archery lessons; gone to Uni and got a degree; learned picture-framing, researched my ancestry and started fencing classes. I've not decided on next year's thing yet, but do what you can, as soon as you can - you never know what's around the corner. I had a serious injury this year and have had to give up the physical activites so I'm so glad I did all these things when I did.
I used to tell my kids I want to do a bungee jump on my 100th birthday, but now I'm not so sure I'll be up to it. It would be a great way to go though!
Congratulations on your achievements OP! Especially number 3. Life is indeed too short 
I think there are websites that can put you in touch with other language learners for mutual practice via Skype etc, if you'd like to keep going with Spanish?
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