How To Reinvent Yourself Over 50 (And Why You NEED To)

Thank you for sharing your reinvention! Still a Registered Nurse today, I had my “ah ha” epiphany at 4 am on the way in to cover a shift for nursing. It was that I would write my resignation and retire in March. The following school year I did some substitute teaching and loved it! My principal at the High School offered me a full time position. Having obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree at age 55 qualified me to teach Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Medicine and Health Science. At age 63 I started my second career after the loss of my husband. You and I have shared the heartbreak together, grieved and started our jump back into the dating pool! I couldn’t be happier with my next chapter! You’ve helped me so much. I’ve been following you since November 2020

I definitely needed to hear this! My husband is in hospice with ALS. I turn 50 this year. I'm scared about tye future but I know I'll have to get back out there. I'm going to go back to school and become a teacher. I've akready started classes. I have 4 teenagers that all encourage me. Thank you for the inspiration Beth! I was supposed to hear your message today. .

You are an inspiration! I was blindsided by a divorce in my late thirties and after being home with kids for a few years, I had to figure out how to earn a living. I discovered my dream job in my forties and had not known it existed prior to that time. Fast forward: I'm now age 57 and run my own company doing work that is deeply meaningful to me. I love your upbeat attitude and chic style. Thank you!

I embrace my music and feel that actively working on it, keeps my mind sharp. I have been a church musician for 62 1/2 years now, for 6 local churches, plus just 7 years ago, I started playing the baby grand at a local rustic resort every Saturday night. Finding new music and working on it has been a lifetime passion. Thank God, I have been really healthy all these years and so far, no arthritis in my hands. I have friends my age who were into ballet and tap, and I was so jealous of them. Fast forward to my current age, and my friend's passion for dancing stopped 40 years ago...while mine continues. It's what gets me out of bed in the morning and sometimes keeps me busy late at night. I have no regrets with my life, at this point!

Thanks Beth such an important video when my husband died at 57 I felt that I was just waiting to die and had no enthusiasm for life and no idea who I was without him it has taken my a while but I have my own hobbies and friends now and feel positive about life and try to say yes to any opportunities that come my way

I'll be 72 tomorrow (no April Fools) and have just started to learn Greek! Thank you for your wonderful videos! You are really inspiring!

This is the best video from you Beth. You are representing so many of us. I’m 55 years and I feel my teaching career is coming to an end. I teach in a foreign country and I no longer feel motivated and really I’m at a crossroad. I’m praying asking God to show me my ‘next’ . I’m ready for change and it’s awesome to hear you talk about your journey. I think you should do more videos like this. Happy Easter Sunday to everyone!

You are indeed busting the myth that MIL = Monster-in-law! And what an important message you bring to us today. I have to admit that I was well into my adult years before I realized that I had to live my OWN life, not the life that someone else wanted me to live. (That’s tough when it’s a family member who has those opinions.) And never too old? Absolutely! I took early retirement 11 years ago, since when I went back to university (part-time over 8 years or so) and graduated with a degree in archaeology. Completely different from my previous career, and the fulfillment of a life-long dream to engage in something that has fascinated me since childhood.

Thank you for this positive video. I’ve played the piano since childhood, now retired after 40+ years in the business world; loving that I now have more time to play and study , learning new pieces for the sheer joy and challenge of it. People tell they wish they had kept playing ; I tell them it’s never too late to start again. I was recently turned down for a part-time accompanist job I was more than qualified for, I suspect because of my age. Their loss, says my healthy, happy 60+ year old self! Something better will come along.

I am eager to sort through my closets and donate all the errors I have made before finding you. Thank you

Thank you for this inspiration!!! You may never know the impact you are having, but I am grateful for your voice in the space!❤

Thank you Beth. This was so encouraging! I'm sure many women out there are struggling with the question "What can i do NOW??"

I just turned 60 in January and needed the inspiration from this video!

Thanks! Empty Nester, divorced, had to reinvent myself, but yes, there are hard days. Groups, friends & volunteering help! I am also still working to add purpose to my life.

Hi Beth! Thanks for this video share. I am 57 years old and recently started a YouTube channel. Terrified but doing it scared! I just recently found your channel and enjoy all your content.

Thanks for the great video! Due to a family crisis I had a complete career change at age 46! I started back to school while raising three children alone and became a nurse. I have been nurse practitioner for 15 years now and know I was always meant to do this! It was so difficult and very scary but absolutely worth it. Go out find your future everyone! You can do it!

I so appreciate your videos. I am 86 years old, fornatuned to still have my dark hair (good genes I guess) and often that I don't look my age. I enjoy home and garden decor as well as fashion, still live alone. Your video today has given me inspiration to get a new spring hair style, more exercise by walking while enjoying the new season ahead.

I’m 69 now. When I was approaching 50, I was terrified. I cried for weeks in the run up to my birthday. I have no idea why it affected me this way. I enjoy being older now (apart from the ageing body part). I dress how I want, sometimes way outside the box. More importantly I have learned the importance of patience and thinking before I open my mouth.

At 57 a lot is changing in my life. It’s scary but I am trying to embrace it. Thanks for your inspiration, it definitely helps!

Thank you Beth for this topic. You are so correct. I needed to hear this to continue going forward and reinvent myself. A blessing for me today!