I turn the big 4-0 in September of this year, which is both exciting and unbelievable. Not sure about you, but I love making “bucket lists” and wanted to put together a mix of things that I have already checked off my list and those things I still hope to accomplish before turning 40. Here are my 40 things to accomplish before turning 40.
- Have children.
- Be done having children.
- Write a novel.
- Take a vacation alone- no kids, no husband, no girlfriends- just me and a stack of books.
- Master my perfect “dish” that I can bring to parties and claim “I make the best ______.”
- Become fluent in another language (and toddler speak doesn’t count).
- Drink the best bottle of wine in the world.
- Master the art of patience (this one is kid-specific).
- Spend less time on social media.
- Spend more time playing with my kids.
- Start having once a month day dates with my husband.
- Stop caring what anyone thinks.
- Start and end each day with a grateful heart.
- Finally figure out what style of clothing looks best on my body.
- Make peace with the fine lines starting to appear on my face (seriously, these just showed up overnight!).
- Always be happy in others successes.
- Stop YELLING (this one is also kid-specific).
- Find my signature scent.
- Own my own business.
- Stop comparing: looks, money, and children.
- Join an active group that is working towards making this world a better place.
- Learn that it’s okay to say no- and stop feeling guilty when I do.
- Be a positive presence for everyone around me.
- Learn how to parallel park (honestly, just learn how to park in general).
- Plan a trip with just the women in my family.
- Do one conscious nice thing for someone every single day.
- Learn basic sewing.
- Live in a city vastly different from where I grew up.
- Find our “home” city (ATX for the win!).
- Have dinner at The French Laundry.
- Celebrate everyday normal more often.
- Accept the fact that I will never be finished with laundry and quit being annoyed by it.
- Find the most luxurious bedding there is and treat myself.
- Attend a yoga retreat.
- Stop reading things that don’t bring me joy.
- Learn how to just be- no noise, no phone, no tv.
- Go surfing.
- Throw out all of the shoes that torture my feet.
- Donate more to those in need.
- Never forget that turning 40 is a privilege that not everyone gets.
I love this bucket list! I’m turning 40 in a few years and need to start thinking about this too….