22 Women Are Sharing The Things They Accomplished After Hitting 40, And We Can't Get Enough

I was a single mom with 3 kids, 2 with special needs, and went to grad school full time at 45. I’m glad I didn’t know how hard it would be before I started or I wouldn’t have done it. But I’m so glad I did.

— NJTerry 🌻☮️🌻☮️🌻☮️ (@njterry) December 21, 2023

I started doing yoga at 42.
I packed everything I could into spare room in a uhaul and a car, separated from my husband of 15 years, moved to a HCOL city with no job, where I knew 1 person, at the start of a global pandemic, at 43.

I started keeping houseplants at 44. pic.twitter.com/NphoWmpFbv

— Sassy Tea Lady (@sassytealady) December 20, 2023

I started law school when I was 40, graduated first in my class, got jobs with excellent firms, did some work I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to do and had success in a couple of cases that changed the course of my clients’ lives.

I retired to a horse farm! pic.twitter.com/MFxMtw5wda

— M A Gaylor 🇺🇦🇵🇸 🆘 ( T w i t t e r ) (@MamaGaylor) December 21, 2023

I started playing mandolin at 37, then joined a mandolin group at 44. I bought a harp at 45 and started learning to play it, then joined a harp ensemble. I may never be a part of a symphony orchestra, but I can make lovely music for myself and others.

— Atlee Breland (@atleebreland) December 21, 2023

Took up surfing at 50 and wish I did it sooner. Btw…no one has to be great or master anything. Do it because it makes you happy and it will always be a source of joy.

— DumbestOfTimes (@DivorceMinder) December 20, 2023

I’m 50. I *finally* got the divorce I knew I needed 10 years ago.

Next week, I am buying a convertible & have an appointment to start my first tattoo (back mural). I also rejoined the band I quit 15 years ago. 1st rehearsals in 2 wks.

This chick officially ran out of fucks 👍

— Leon Skum (@WildlyLiberal) December 21, 2023

I learned how to say say no. I also learned to be okay with it if someone didn’t seem to like me. Might not seem like much, but those two simple things eliminated so much anxiety. Empowering.

— Keb (@my_ilk) December 21, 2023

I started running. I’d never run a mile before. In the decade until I turned 50 I ran so many 5 and 10ks I’ve lost count; about 50 half marathons; 12 marathons and 14 ultra marathons.

— Helen Convery (@aitchemcee283) December 20, 2023

at 40 finally realized i’ve been a creative all along & gave myself permission to be + live that.

met 1 of my most revered filmmakers by the end of that yr. created amazing connections & completed my 1st script by yr 2.

i’m excited & scared & grateful & ready. https://t.co/Q58MQcrJNL

— cognitive dissonance is a helluva drug (@HnySuklChocolat) December 20, 2023