The fortieth birthday marks the official transition to middle age, considering a long life of eighty years. It is time to accept a fact, that is, half of one's existence has already passed. While complaining and nostalgic rethinking of youth may seem like the easiest choice, it's best to think that life still has a lot to offer, and maybe take the opportunity to try something new. Read the advice in this article and find out how to celebrate this anniversary with enthusiasm rather than bitterness.
Steps
Step 1. Try an extreme sport - scuba diving, bungee jumping or sky diving
Step 2. Build a nest for the birds
Step 3. Clean and tidy up your closets - and maybe even your garage and attic; there are certainly many things that you have forgotten that you have that could suggest some welcome memories
Step 4. Take a road trip
By car or motorbike. Explore your country far and wide; it might be a good way to celebrate.
Step 5. Get a hangover
Step 6. One day in show business
Visit a talk show or movie set.
Step 7. Forgive your family, call your parents and take them out to dinner
Try to solve the misunderstandings of the past, after all we are all human beings.
Step 8. Get back in shape
Join the gym, at a minimum.
Step 9. Toast to life
And remember all the beautiful things he gave you.
Step 10. End an extra-marital relationship
If you understand that you have made mistakes, try to fix it and rediscover love in the home.
Step 11. Stop insulting motorists when driving
Relax a little more, in general.
Step 12. Go fishing
Immerse yourself in nature, you will come out invigorated and relaxed.
Step 13. Think about having a baby
You still have a lot of time ahead of you, even to look after and raise a child.
Step 14. Plan a dinner
An evening with friends or themed, for example to watch the night of the Oscars together or a sporting event.
Step 15. Give yourself a gift
Be indulgent for once, buy something you've always deprived yourself of, for example a bottle of fine wine, a jewel or a box of bijoux.
Step 16. Think about some basic principles
Choose at least one and explore it thoroughly. We all need to believe in something.
Step 17. Learn something new
Try new activities, such as tango dancing or speaking a foreign language.
Step 18. Learn to use your DVD player or a new computer program
Become independent, stop asking others to assist you.
Step 19. Meet new friends
Get to know people of different cultures and races, or connect with someone you haven't been with for a long time.
Step 20. Live in your dream house
There is no need to move, sometimes you just need to know how to renew and reinvent your spaces. Spend more time caring for and restyling your home.
Step 21. Pay all your debts
Or at least pay off your credit cards and small loans you've taken in the past.
Step 22. Get yourself a piercing
Think about whether you'd like to have one, or maybe a tattoo.
Step 23. Try using new software
Borrow it and take some time before returning it.
Step 24. Learn to play poker
Train yourself not to let your emotions show.
Step 25. Leave a job that gets you nowhere
Don't you want to keep doing the same thing for the next 20 years? Ask for a promotion, take some time to think, or look for a new profession. This is the right time!
Step 26. Learn new songs
Read the lyrics of iconic songs of their genre, rap, country or rock.
Step 27. Watch classic movies
You have no more excuses to continue ignoring them.
Step 28. Take a roller coaster ride (at 40 it's time to try again)
Step 29. Take a limo ride
Don't miss out on anything, champagne, music, etc. Relax and enjoy the moment.
Step 30. Join a popular jury
If asked, of course.
Step 31. Show your gratitude
There are many ways to do this, for example by adopting a child in need at a distance.
Step 32. Spend a night under the stars
On a summer night, grab your sleeping bag and ask your friends to share this experience.
Step 33. Stop smoking
And get rid of all other bad habits. Learn to limit alcoholic beverages and stop drinking coffee all the time.
34 Stop running with the car
You should become more cautious with age. And where is all this rush? It is dangerous and there is no reason, remember this every time you are behind the wheel.
35 Go on a cruise
If it's one of those experiences you've been wanting to try for a while, well, the right time has come.
36 Step onto the pedestal
Try making your own movie, acting in a play, singing in a choir, or teaching others something.
37 Try a new sport
Squash for example?
38 Familiarize yourself with new flavors
You could make some interesting discoveries.
39 Visit a place you've never seen
Discover a country you've never been to, a city or a monument you've long wanted to see. Don't think too much about it, it's time to do it!
40 Write
Write a book, an article, the first part of your autobiography, your website or your blog. Or a new wikiHow article.
