50 Things Every Woman Should Do Before Turning 50

May 6, 2025 dotcomwomen

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Life doesn’t begin at 50 — it simply gets richer. But your 20s, 30s, and 40s are the decades to build the foundation for the most empowered, joyful, and unapologetic version of yourself. Whether you’re aiming to grow, explore, heal, or play, this list is your ultimate guide to making every moment count before the big 5-0.

🔥 Personal Growth & Confidence

Stand up for yourself without apologizing – Learn to say no, mean it, and move on.
Give a speech – At a wedding, conference, or even a toast. Public speaking is a superpower.
Go to therapy or coaching – Work through your emotional baggage. It’s the best gift to yourself.
Find your signature confidence outfit – The one that screams “This is ME.”
Learn to love your body – Not because it looks a certain way, but because it carries you through life.
Stop caring what others think – Practice this until it becomes second nature.
Ask for what you’re worth at work – No more shrinking. Know your value and ask for it.

🌍 Travel & Adventure

Travel solo at least once – Discover yourself in a new place with zero obligations.
Visit a country that challenges you – Somewhere far from your comfort zone.
See a natural wonder – The Northern Lights, the Grand Canyon, a volcano—something that takes your breath away.
Take a spontaneous road trip – No plan, just a playlist and an open road.
Get lost in a city and find your way back – It’s a metaphor for life.
Sleep under the stars – Whether it’s a desert, mountain, or your backyard.
Swim in the ocean at midnight – It’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling.

🧠 Learn & Create

Learn a new language or skill – It could be Italian, coding, or pottery. Feed your brain.
Read at least 50 great books – Make it a mix of classics, feminist lit, memoirs, and wild fiction.
Take a class just for fun – Dance, improv, cooking — no pressure, just joy.
Write a letter to your younger self – Then read it again on your 50th birthday.
Keep a journal for one full year – You’ll be amazed at what you uncover.
Start something from scratch – A blog, a business, a garden, or a sourdough starter.

💕 Relationships & Connection

Have one deep conversation with each parent or elder – Get their stories before it’s too late.
Let go of toxic friendships – Life’s too short to carry what drains you.
Fall deeply in love (at least once) – Even if it doesn’t last forever, let yourself feel it fully.
Make peace with someone from your past – Closure is powerful.
Mentor a younger woman – Share your hard-earned wisdom.
Host a dinner party that feels like a movie scene – Great food, great people, great laughs.
Find your tribe – A small circle of people who truly see and support you.

💪 Health & Wellness

Get a full-body health check-up – Don’t postpone it. Prevention is power.
Discover your favorite form of exercise – Not for weight loss, but for joy.
Do a detox (digital, mental, or nutritional) – Give your system a break.
Spend a weekend in silence – Your mind will thank you.
Get at least one massage per year – Because your body deserves it.
Learn to cook one amazing, go-to dish – Something that makes you feel like a goddess in the kitchen.
Take a long solo walk in nature – No phone. Just you and the world.

💸 Financial Independence

Negotiate your salary – Women statistically don’t ask. Be the one who does.
Have an emergency fund – It’s not boring. It’s badass.
Invest in something – Stocks, real estate, yourself. Start now.
Buy one luxury item guilt-free – Because you worked for it.
Pay off a debt (even a small one) – Financial freedom feels better than any shopping spree.
Create a budget that reflects your values – Spend with intention.

🎉 Joy, Fun & Legacy

Get a makeover just for the thrill – Hair, makeup, style — reinvent yourself.
Attend a music festival or live concert – Dance like you’re 22 again.
Volunteer for a cause close to your heart – Your time can change someone’s life.
Laugh until you cry – Often, and with people who make your heart feel light.
Celebrate your birthday like royalty at least once – Whether it’s 32 or 47, make it count.
Buy yourself flowers just because – Romance yourself.
Be completely honest with yourself – No more pretending or pleasing.
Create something that will outlive you – A story, a project, a memory.
Plan a dream trip — even if it’s 10 years away – Let yourself imagine a big, bold future.
Fall in love with your life — not just parts of it, but the whole messy, beautiful ride.

Final Thoughts

Turning 50 isn’t an end — it’s a milestone. A celebration of every lesson, heartbreak, triumph, and transformation. But don’t wait until you get there to live boldly. Start now. Because the only thing more powerful than a woman who knows herself is a woman who chooses herself — every single day.