40 never looked so good, right? You’ve hit the big 40, you are at the top of your career with all your ducks in a row.
Or maybe you’re a full-time mom, you devoted all your time to your kids (and you aced it too) but now they’re all grown up and don’t need you as much.
Whichever your situation, your 40 and you’re rocking it, but you don’t know what else to do with yourself.
You’re in luck, here are some ideas for great pastime activities for women in their fourties. Let’s dive right in.
11. Party Planning/ Hosting
Become the designated party planner. The go-to guy your friends reach out to when they need help.
Nothing professional, just some fun time helping out your circle.
Throw in a few parties of your own now and then, and you’ve got yourself a fun hobby that’s sure to keep your plate full.
What’s more, you keep your social life active. Put your Instagram account to good use -finally.
10. Writing
40 years of doing this thing called life are no mean feat. You’ve got tons of experience under your belt.
Why not share it with the world? Write a book, start a blog, or write a novel. You’ve got loads of options to share your life story with the world.
If you are not comfortable sharing, it’s still okay; you can start keeping a journal.
Writing is a great way to connect with your thoughts and let it all out. If you have a bit of imagination, get your fiction writing going.
Who knows, yours might the best seller the world is waiting for.
Calligraphy is a wonderful hobby. Read our complete guide here!
9. Pole Dancing
Yes, you read that right. Take up some pole dancing lessons.
Pole dancing is good exercise and its lots of fun to do.
What’s more, it works out your whole body, toning your muscles, and helping you stay in shape.
You can let loose and learn a new skill.
The audience you choose to show your skills to is entirely up to you.
Find a pole dancing studio near you and your body (and your partner) will thank you for it.
8. Volunteer
Nothing warms the heart more than doing something for someone else.
Find a cause you believe in and give you time and effort to helping other people or animals.
You can volunteer at a home or animal shelter. It will help give you sense of purpose so you don’t feel wide empty.
If your finances allow it, find a philanthropic cause, and give to it. Volunteering helps you get an interest outside of work and home.
It’s a great way to get in touch with other people’s needs.
Make yourself feel like a part of something bigger than yourself; so you’ll know your life wasn’t wasted.
7. Winemaking
Wine is the perfect solution to most of life’s problems. Whining kids- a glass of wine.
Exams coming up- glass of wine. A nagging mom-in-law -a glass of wine. Why not spend your time making your own wine?
You’ll enjoy the process and you get to taste the different types.
If you are not a wine person, you can brew beer instead. It’s not so hard to learn and you don’t need much to do it.
Keep at it, and who knows; you may come up with the next best brew or just have some fun.
Share your wine or beer with your friends – great memories right there. But within reason, of course, and remember strictly no driving.
Kombucha is great fun to make. Read our guide here!
6. Sports
Now that you have some time on your hands, you can get back to those sports you couldn’t seem to find time for. Tennis, soccer, or whatever it is you enjoy.
You can do it every day or a couple of times a week. If you are really up for some excitement, you could learn a completely new sport. It will be fun trying something new.
And no, you’re not too old. If you do feel old, sports will help you with that. Get the body you’ve always wanted.
Boost your mood with endorphins- get the most out of your new sports hobby.
Disc golf is so much fun. Read our complete guide to frisbee golf here!
5. Collecting
It’s never too late to begin a collection. You can start collecting anything really.
Old relics, stamps, jewelry whatever you are drawn to. Collecting is a fun hobby that will keep you absorbed.
And if you choose your collection well, you could make a bit of money out of it.
Spend your days expanding your collection, you’ll be proud of yourself regardless of what your collection is.
4. Coloring Craft
Colors are fun and they help liven things up. That’s why starting a craft involving color is a good way to keep your mood up.
Use your kids’ crayons for some adult coloring, or buy some paint and repurpose a few pieces of furniture. There’s no limit to what you can do with some color.
It will be a fun and exciting way to get the boredom out and bring a bit of life to your surroundings.
If you are not one for paints and crayons, color your life with some yarn. Why not take up a yarn art like weaving or knitting?
Have fun making colorful ornaments for your home.
3. Photo Editing
You’ve been so busy all this time; you probably don’t remember the last time you bothered with a good photo of yourself. Why not start now?
Taking photos of yourself and others and editing them to give them some spark. It will be fun learning how to create great images.
Combine it with some outdoor photography and you have yourself an amazing hobby that you can do whenever.
If it rubs on to you, you can create an online portfolio and let others see your work. It might turn into a lucrative hobby.
2. Learn A New Language
Did you know that learning a new language will help keep your mind active and help reduce memory loss as you grow older?
It’s time to start those Mandarin or French lessons you’ve been putting off. It’s a great way to keep the brain connections alive.
A new language will also help you meet new people; after all, life is too short to live it in a box.
1. Travel
Once you have the language learning going, why not put your skills to the test. What better way to do this than to talk to natives?
Travel the world and experience different cultures first hand. Get to see all the beautiful places in the world.
Tick some activities off your bucket list. If you ever see yourself jumping out of planes, it’s time to get on it.
Explore places you never knew existed and live your best life.
Conclusion
In your 40’s, you’ve accomplished a lot and you should be proud of yourself.
That said you’re still very young and still have lots of time to manifest the best you.
FYI, Viola Davis didn’t become a household name until her 40s. Henry Ford was completely unknown until his 40s. See a pattern here?
If you are up for a new hobby or just rekindling an old passion, there’s nothing to stop you.
Take up a new hobby, learn something new, and live a little. You’ve still got a lot of life ahead of you – use it.
