Tell me about new, big things you’ve achieved post 40! I need to be inspired!

[40goodthings]

Been feeling the slump since I hit 40. Maybe a midlife crisis?! I know it’s silly, but I can’t help but think that if I was going to achieve this particular new exciting work thing (a change of career entirely), I would have done it by now.

So let’s hear about all your amazing life changes / achievements post 40!

Bought a holiday home

I'm 41 and so far I have got a promotion, paid off all my debts (mortage not included) and am about to learn to drive.

This is a really great thread! My field of work has been decimated by covid and I feel it's unlikely that jobs will be available when my current contract ends. Feeling a bit apprehensive about but maybe it's a good time to take on a new challenge.

Passed a professional qualification which is master's degree level. Bought a beautiful period house.

Started Running and Kickboxing

Lost 7st

Divorced an abusive twat

Married an absolute gem of a guy

Found my work 'home'

I've still got many things on the list to do but covid/redundancy put a halt on for now

@Irishterrier

Your job sounds amazing - fun interesting and lucrative - what field are you in?

@40goodthings
You've got this!
You could be the next JK Rowling.

About to qualify as an English teacher (41). Demanding, stressful, intense, nerve wracking, but LOVE the kids and it's amazing to go in after years of corporate shit knowing I'm doing something valuable.

Love that list @newtb!

Finally lost the weight.

Got married, had two children, got elected, learned to drive.

@HighNetGirth

Got married, had two children, got elected, learned to drive.

Congrats, bit I really came to say I love your user name.

Thanks RealisticSketch. If only the first part were true and the second part false! Sadly not.

Got rid of my abusive husband.

I have always wanted to write for teenagers.
I signed my first publishing contract in January, novel comes out in September.
I am quite a bit older than you!
Never give up, never surrender x

Wow. Pp. What made you have the courage to put your writing forward?

Bought my first holiday home abroad in America followed by my second in france three years later, so every year had great holidays in three countries ( including this one)
Survived awful tragedies with mental health fairly intact.
After being a full time mum I trained as a counsellor and worked for the biggest national relationship counselling service and bereavement service
I also spent time working in a hospital and then for a charity
Now I’m very much involved with natural healthcare

Got a new job & relocated to a completely new area

Also learnt to scuba dive & I have travelled to some amazing warm places to dive. I also joined a local scuba club, but it has been closed for the last year due to covid. The club is due open again soon

During the lockdown, I completed a virtual walk within the set timescale. This helped me discover places that I had never been to in my local area & learn about the history too.

Since turning 40 I've had 2 children, started competing at running finishing in the top 5-10 women in the races I have entered, completed the 3 Peaks, co-founded a successful business, and learnt how to say no to people! That last one has been the most liberating

You are never to old to make positive changes to your life.

Love your list @newtb

I swam the Channel aged 42.