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50 Good Things About Turning 50

You're less fearful
You're not afraid to have opinions
You know yourself
You have a greater appreciation of life
It's easier to laugh at yourself
It's easier to laugh at others
It's easier to take life less serioulsy
You stop caring what other people think
You stop sweating the small stuff
You have a lifetime of wisdom to help you make decisions
You are more at peace
You're less critical of your body and weight
You know that eating right and exercise are the best medicine
You embrace your imperfections
You make jokes more often
You get to use the excuse, "I'm set in my ways"
You have a reason for forgetting things
You have a reason for losing things
You have a reason for telling the same stories
You can be as grumpy as you wish
You can learn to dance
You can learn to sing
No one cares if you're a bad singer
People expect you to be a bad dancer
Your inner confidence shines
You can go home early without offending anyone
You can enjoy being settled in life
With kids out of the house, you can be more spontaneous
Your kids stop expecting big gifts from you
AARP discounts are everywhere
Other age-related discounts and free stuff for seniors
Younger people will help you more
You have more time to explore new hobbies
You can wear red hats that don't match your clothes
You can wear glitter or funny sweaters and laugh at yourself
You can wear glitter or funny sweaters in public with pride
You can go gray with your hair
Retired life is just around the corner
Relaxation
Nap time is fun again
Waking up too early and watching a sunrise
Resting feels natural
Buying more comfortable clothing
Less comparisons to younger folks
The amazing things you've seen that younger people have not
Your wisdom
Your advice
Your ability to let go
Your ability to forgive others
Your ability to forgive yourself