Find New Activities You Love 

You can enjoy your life at any age, so don’t let the fact that you are middle-aged or an 
older adult, keep you from the activities you want to pursue. In fact, finding things you 
love to do can keep you active and bring a lot of happiness into your life. 


Solo or Social Activities

The first thing to decide when choosing new activities is to consider whether you are 
looking for solo or social activities. Both are important in your life to bring you joy and 
help you live a happy life, but you are likely miss out on one or the other. You may be 
someone who is with other people a lot and what you are looking for is more time to 
yourself. On the other hand, if you are alone a lot, these activities might be ones you 
can do with others, like going to a nearby park or attending a local craft class.


Your Favorite Pasttimes

What are some activities you used to love doing, but haven’t done in a while? Think 
about what you used to find a lot of joy in, such as crafts, watching certain types of 
movies, a form of exercise, going to a certain fun place in your area, or spending time 
with people you haven’t seen in a while. Even if you can’t do the exact same activity, it 
might lead you in the right direction. For example, if you used to knit a lot, but have 
stopped because of arthritis, it at least tells you that your soul might be missing a 
creative activity or a type of craft. Think of some other similar activities that won’t hurt 
your hands as much, but still bring you a similar emotion.


What You Have Never Done Before

Another way to find new activities for your mental and physical health as you age is to 
consider what you have never done before, but always wanted to try. You of course 
want to consider any limitations you currently have, but I bet there are many activities 
you can get involved in that you will fall in love with, and are brand new to you.

This might be going on a hike with a friend, trying indoor mountain climbing, or learning 
a new craft or hobby. Maybe you have always loved macramé and want to learn how to 
make your own, or you would love to take a pottery class. There is no better time than 
now!



