Turning 50 is a huge milestone birthday for everyone. It causes you to reflect on the years that have past and re-evaluate what you think is important and what is not so that you can make the most of (hopefully) the next 50 years. And a huge part of this process is adjusting your mindset to match that which you now know to be true. It’s amazing how fifty years of experience can mold your thoughts.
For me, turning 50 means letting go of some things. Things I can not change. Turning 50 also means realizing and embracing those things that you still have time to change. It is not too late. As long as you have breath, you must live life as fully as you can.
I hope you find the benefits of the following sayings and share these memes so that other women turning 50 can realize that fifty is not a bad f word.
Turning 50 Quotes To Share
- Life isn’t fair.
- Sometimes bad people win and good people lose.
- Some people are just plain lucky. It may never be you.
- No one ever has it as easy as you think they do.
- We blame life and others for our circumstances because it’s easy to do.
- Nothing good ever comes from focusing on blame.
- Failure is not always bad. Success is not always good.
- It is what you learn from each that makes the difference.
- One moment in time can change your whole life.
- How you view that moment affects your future more than the actual event.
- Time moves on even if you don’t.
- Sometimes the only choice you have is to be hopeful and positive.
- We waste too much time worrying about things we can not change.
- We don’t make enough effort changing the things we can.
- Every decision you make will be viewed by someone as wrong.
- We let people who will not be affected sway our decisions.
- No decision is a decision.
- Our free will is usually limited by our own minds.
- We say yes to others too much.
- We say no to ourselves too often.
- It is harder to change someone else’s view than our own.
- Don’t try to change someone else, change your situation.
- We feel guilty when we allow others’ expectations to invade our own.
- We waste too much time comparing ourselves with others.
- We spend too much time over analyzing our circumstances and not how we feel.
- The lies we tell ourselves are more dangerous than the lies we tell others.
- Live within your own emotional means and you will be less stressed.
- Those that judge the most usually have the most skeletons.
- You never really know anyone.
- You don’t have to like everyone.
- Everyone doesn’t have to like you.
- First impressions can be wrong.
- Best foes can become best friends.
- Friends will come and go through your life and that’s okay.
- You are never too old to make new friends.
- Knowing your own wants, dreams and aspirations is hard.
- We are never really sure what will make us happy.
- In the end, you will never wish you had bought more things.
- Sometimes content should be good enough.
- We try too hard for the big impact when the smallest gesture can cause a larger ripple effect.
- Controlling all variables is impossible.
- The only constant is change.
- Asking for help is a strength not a weakness.
- The past is a lesson, not a punishment.
- If you always focus on what is missing, you will lose sight of what you already have.
- Knowing your flaws can be your best asset.
- Forgiveness is the best gift you can give yourself.
- Problems are solved with solutions not excuses.
- The older I get, the more I have to learn.
- Life begins afresh everyday. Embrace it, experience it and learn something new.
I love my life and must say that turning 50 has been wonderful. I love everything about it and I look forward to all the new experiences I plan to have in this decade.
This is you time. Make it count.
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I probably turned the big 50 before you, January 2015. I really liked “time moves on even if you don’t”. it’s a huge reality when you lose the one’s you love. and “knowing your flaws can be your best asset”. I think that’s what makes us wiser. I’m glad I found this post.
I’m glad you did too! Thank you so much for dropping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
Brilliant post! Just the right amount of fun and sense 🙂
Thank you Jane!
Favorite line: “The cup is half empty because you drank some.” You made me smile…:-)
I’m so glad Paula, we need more smiles.
A beautiful post, simply stated. I’m sure most of us could write a personal story about each. It’s truly a reflection of a rich life.
It is a great reflection Jane. The key is to never stop learning.
My favorite: The only thing that’s constant is change. And that “asking for help” thing? …that’s still difficult for me to manage. ugh! Great list!
Asking for help is a tough one for me too Karen. I have always been so independent that it sometimes makes me feel like a failure but I know that is just me and I need to get over it.
they are all so true – and I agree that we give other people way too much power over us and don’t give ourselves enough love and trust! ~ Leanne
It’s a learned process as women I think Leanne. We are natural nurturers and tend to always put ourselves last. It is time to take back the power.
Wonderful post, Elena – you’ve acquired such wisdom at such a young age! 🙂
I love hanging out with older people and getting called the young pup! Thank you Roxanne. lol
All too true, especially “We say no to ourselves too often.” I’ve got to learn how to say yes to myself more often!
And no to the chocolate bar. That’s probably just me. ha!
Ah! I turned 50 last month and wrote a similar post, Elena! I love the point you make about every decision of ours being viewed as wrong by other people! So true!
Isn’t it wonderful that we’re getting wiser in our not-so-old age! 🙂
We have to have a few bonuses for aging don’t we Corinne? lol
Solid wisdom, Elena. We learn something every day for as long as we live. 🙂 Life’s full of a-ha moments that can often become ha-ha moments.
51. It is okay to cry – as I am realising now. Very therapeutic!
That’s a very good one Vidya. When my children were little I tried very hard not to let them see me cry and I became very good at being to hide my feelings, even from myself. Your addition to the list is a good reminder for everyone.
These are amazing Elena! I reckon you should make them into a wall hanging! They should be part of a daily reading ritual! #MidLifeLuv
Thank you so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment Nicky. I’m sure I could make you a new list next week. lol
Hi Elena,
Thanks for inviting me to your linky party. This is an important post which will improve self-esteem.
I like your pin. How do you know what fonts go together? #Midliffluv
Janice
Hi Janice, thank you for participating. Always great to see you here. Choosing the right font is just trial and error. There are just too many to choose from!
Wow, great wisdom. One that I also have learned is “NO DECISION IS A DECISION”. So very true. I’ll be 50 in January so I’m right behind you. And yes the good thing is all that wisdom we’ve accumulated!
You are exactly one year behind me Rosemond!
I think you’ve been creeping around in my head because you either touched on things I’ve been thinking about or things I needed to hear. How’d you do that? Marvelous post At 56 it sure was useful for me! And wonderful.
I will never tell Cathy! lol
Great stuff, Elena, you wise old bat, you (JK, and I’m older). Seriously, a great post with good quotable inspiration! “The past is a lesson, not a punishment.” I wish the people at my former workplace would have heeded that statement. Oh welp, I retired!
Next you will be calling me ma’am and that’s where I draw the line Terri! Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by and comment.
Hi Elena! Lots of wisdom here–that’s what you get for turning 50 or older! Two of my favorites are: * You don’t have to like everyone. *Everyone doesn’t have to like you. May we all continue to remember that, “Life begins afresh everyday. Embrace it, experience it and learn something new.” ~Kathy
I could have went on and on Kathy! I’m sure you could make a great list too!
I love the “those who judge….” the most because it’s so true. They all are but that one really resonated.
I bet I can beat you at leaving jobs and careers! I’ve become a little too proud of that. And I’m 65 so my social security will reflect that. But as I believe “those who stop challenging themselves are doomed,” I’m not as worried as I should be!
Challenge is good Pia! Keeps the brain active and our minds young. And you should be proud that you know when it is time to move on. lol Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by and leave a comment.
Your learnings apply to somone on the plus side of 60 too (me!) They all resonated with me, but I had an aha moment with “Those that judge the most have the most skeletons.” Great post.
Seems to be the popular choice Molly. I’m too old to waste my time judging others now. Besides, we never truly know the complete circumstances, do we?
The cup is half empty because you drank some…holy, this post is gold. I’ve printed it off. So much wisdom. I only have 3 years to 50 and I guarantee I have so much of this to learn.
Learning never stops Sandra and I am sure you could come up with your own great list. Thank you so much for taking the time to drop by and leave a comment.