For fear of taking over Nana's thread elsewhere, I have started a new one, on this interesting topic!
What careers, hobbies and interests have you taken on later in life, from late 40's onwards?
Did you find these harder to learn as you got older? Did they increase your confidence and make you want learn more?
We have all mastered the internet and the online world and smartphones. None of of us grew up with this, so we deserve a pat on the back for that!
In my late 40's I took the bull by the horns and decide to conquer my fear of learning to drive. It took me a while, but a month before my 50th birthday I passed my test and became a driver. My life now with grandchildren and mum would be very different if I didn't drive and have my own car.
The achievement, and privilege that I felt on passing still lives with in me. Almost 15 years later, I get joy from being able to get into my own car and go wherever I want or need to.
The month after I passed my driving test I did my exams to qualify as a reflexologist. I had done courses in both reflexology and anatomy and physiology over the previous year, then case studies, assessments and exams. So, I had a busy and productive time around the time I turned 50
Learning to drive took me longer than it would a younger person, and I was more cautious and aware of the dangers and responsibilities of being on the road.
Since setting up this forum (with a third person who knew more than either of us but then left) Daisy and I have learned a lot, and are still learning. I feel proud of us both.
The latest thing I have had to learn is how to organise my photos on my laptop!! I am still putting it into practice until I become proficient at it.
I think learning continues throughout life, and I think it is important to keep learning new skills, whatever they may be.
What careers, hobbies and interests have you taken on later in life, from late 40's onwards?
Did you find these harder to learn as you got older? Did they increase your confidence and make you want learn more?
We have all mastered the internet and the online world and smartphones. None of of us grew up with this, so we deserve a pat on the back for that!
In my late 40's I took the bull by the horns and decide to conquer my fear of learning to drive. It took me a while, but a month before my 50th birthday I passed my test and became a driver. My life now with grandchildren and mum would be very different if I didn't drive and have my own car.
The achievement, and privilege that I felt on passing still lives with in me. Almost 15 years later, I get joy from being able to get into my own car and go wherever I want or need to.
The month after I passed my driving test I did my exams to qualify as a reflexologist. I had done courses in both reflexology and anatomy and physiology over the previous year, then case studies, assessments and exams. So, I had a busy and productive time around the time I turned 50
Learning to drive took me longer than it would a younger person, and I was more cautious and aware of the dangers and responsibilities of being on the road.
Since setting up this forum (with a third person who knew more than either of us but then left) Daisy and I have learned a lot, and are still learning. I feel proud of us both.
The latest thing I have had to learn is how to organise my photos on my laptop!! I am still putting it into practice until I become proficient at it.
I think learning continues throughout life, and I think it is important to keep learning new skills, whatever they may be.
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