Turning 40 can feel like a milestone in life, and for many, it’s a time to reflect on what they’ve accomplished and what they still hope to achieve. If you’re approaching your 40s, you may be wondering what you can do to make the most of this decade. Here are 40 things you might consider doing before you hit the big 4-0:
- Travel to a new country
- Learn a new language
- Run a marathon
- Learn to cook a signature dish
- Volunteer for a charity
- Take a class in something you’ve always been interested in
- Quit a job you hate
- Take a road trip with friends
- Go on a solo adventure
- Attend a music festival
- Learn to play an instrument
- Write a book or short story
- Take up a new hobby
- Learn to dance
- Take a public speaking course
- Learn to code
- Get a degree or certification
- Start a business
- Go skydiving or bungee jumping
- Take a hot air balloon ride
- Take a photography course
- Learn to scuba dive
- Go on a cruise
- Take a yoga or meditation retreat
- Go on a camping trip
- Learn to ski or snowboard
- Attend a TED talk
- Learn to sew or knit
- Take a wine or beer tasting class
- Go on a wildlife safari
- Attend a Broadway show
- Visit a famous museum or gallery
- Learn to surf
- Take a cooking class abroad
- Attend a sporting event
- Go on a spiritual retreat
- Write a letter to your future self
- Create a vision board
- Take a day off just for yourself
- Spend quality time with family and friends.
