Creativity, commitment, learning, discovery... What if now was the right time to write a new chapter in your life?
The start of the school year is a great time for new beginnings... at any age.
As children return to school and the world gets back into gear after the summer break, September can be a great springboard for personal growth, even (and especially) for those over 50 or 60.
Do you have more time for yourself? A desire to pass on knowledge, to create, to discover?
Do you feel that something has been dormant within you for too long?
You are not alone.
Every year, many people, at the dawn of a new decade of their lives, decide to embark on a project that is close to their hearts, sometimes one that has been put aside for years. It may be a desire to create, to learn, to travel, to get involved, to dream big... or small, but with meaning.
The good news? It's never too late.
Why embark on a personal project after 50 or 60?
Because:
- You know your needs and values better.
- You have more freedom: family, professional, mental.
- You know that time is precious and that it is urgent to live life to the fullest.
- You have experience, curiosity, enthusiasm... even if it has been dormant for a while.
And above all, because projects are good for your health! They:
- stimulate cognitive functions,
- boost self-esteem,
- lift your spirits,
- promote social connections,
- and give deep meaning to everyday life.
Concrete ideas for projects at the start of the school year – to (re)connect with yourself
1. Creative activities: expressing what's inside you
Have you always wanted to paint, write, sing, do pottery, sew or take photos?
Let go of perfectionism: what matters is the drive, not the result.
- Join a local creative workshop
- Keep a writing journal or an imaginary travel diary
- Paint every morning, play an instrument, put together a photo album of memories...
Creating is a way of reconnecting with yourself.
2. Community involvement: feeling useful, sharing, meeting people
When you retire or have more free time, getting involved in a cause can often feel like a new lease of life.
- Tutoring or literacy programmes
- Meal delivery, visits to isolated people
- Cultural, sports or environmental volunteering
- Mentoring young people or entrepreneurs
It's a way to give meaning to your time, to pass on knowledge and to forge connections.
3. Continuing education: learning for pleasure or to change careers
Yes, you can still learn a language, take an online course, earn a degree or simply feed your curiosity.
- Leisure universities (often free)
- Online courses (MOOCs, YouTube, specialised podcasts)
- Cooking, photography, art history classes, etc.
At 50, 60 or even 70, we never stop growing. We just change our driving force.
4. Travel, getaways, discoveries: a change of scenery, a change of perspective
Travelling doesn't always mean going far away. Sometimes it means changing your surroundings, your pace, your perspective.
- Take a solo trip (yes, even for the first time!)
- Go on a road trip, in a camper van, by train
- Explore different regions of France (hiking, unusual itineraries)
- Take part in community, solidarity or cultural trips
It's about reconnecting with the world, opening yourself up to the unexpected.
What if magnet therapy could help you take the plunge?
Do you want to take the plunge but feel held back by fatigue, stress or physical pain?
Sometimes, all you need is a little natural boost to regain the momentum you need.
Magnetic therapy can help you through this transition period by stimulating circulation, reducing joint pain and promoting good sleep. Less tension, more energy, a clearer mind: all the more reason to take the plunge.
A project doesn't have to be big to be transformative
A project doesn't necessarily mean changing your life or travelling the world. Sometimes it's about making a commitment to yourself:
- ‘I'm going to walk every day and take a photo.’
- ‘I'm going to learn how to paint with oils.’
- ‘I'm going to write my family history for my grandchildren.’
- ‘I'm going to volunteer at a local charity.’
What matters is that it nourishes you, inspires you, and makes you want to get up in the morning.What if going back to school became a new beginning?