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How to Set Life Goals at 50
Summary
Do you feel like your most productive years are behind you? Maybe the kids have moved out, your roles have shifted, and you are wondering, Is it too late to start something new? The world tells us that at age 50 we should be winding down, but in God's kingdom, this is actually your prime time for impact. In this inspiring episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins Sandy Falter and Tiffany Fletcher to answer the question: How to set life goals at 50 (or 40, or 60!).
We redefine midlife not as a crisis, but as a "refinement." Tiffany shares her brave story of going back to graduate school at age 49 to become a mental health counselor, proving that God's timing is never late. Sandy opens up about the "Empty Nest Identity Shift"—moving from being needed as a mom to being needed as a daughter of God with a new mission. We discuss the "GPS Detour" principle, explaining why God often hides the full map of our future to keep us from running away in fear. If you are ready to dust off the talents you shelved for motherhood and embrace your role as a mentor to the next generation, this episode is your invitation to dance, write, and lead again.
Episode Takeaways
- The Empty Nest Reassessment: Midlife isn't an ending; it's a shift. Hormonal and role changes are God's natural signal to reassess your purpose. You have wisdom, maturity, and time now that you didn't have before—use it.
- God's "Both/And" Promise: When Tiffany worried about missing out on being a grandma, God told her, "You can do both." You don't have to choose between family and a new calling; God can expand your capacity for both.
- The GPS Detour: God often takes us on detours (like Sandy becoming a grief coach after a personal tragedy) that we didn't plan. Trust that the "GPS" knows the safest and most impactful route to your destination, even if you can't see the full map.
- Dust Off Your Talents: Many women shelf specific talents (writing, art, leadership) during the intense years of mothering. Now is the time to take them off the shelf. If it was your talent then, it is still your talent now—it just needs some dusting.
Free Resource
Ready to discover your new divine assignment? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet, specifically designed to help you hear God's voice in this new season of life. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout
Reflection Questions
- What is one talent or passion you "shelved" while raising your family? Is God asking you to dust it off now?
- Do you view this season as "winding down" (retirement) or "refinement" (new mission)? How does changing that word change your outlook?
- Have you experienced an "identity crisis" as your roles have shifted? How can anchoring yourself as "God's Daughter" first stabilize you?
- If God showed you the next 10 years of your life today, would you run in fear? How can you trust Him with just the next step?
Transcript
https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-set-life-goals-at-50
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By Women Warriors of LightSummary
Do you feel like your most productive years are behind you? Maybe the kids have moved out, your roles have shifted, and you are wondering, Is it too late to start something new? The world tells us that at age 50 we should be winding down, but in God's kingdom, this is actually your prime time for impact. In this inspiring episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins Sandy Falter and Tiffany Fletcher to answer the question: How to set life goals at 50 (or 40, or 60!).
We redefine midlife not as a crisis, but as a "refinement." Tiffany shares her brave story of going back to graduate school at age 49 to become a mental health counselor, proving that God's timing is never late. Sandy opens up about the "Empty Nest Identity Shift"—moving from being needed as a mom to being needed as a daughter of God with a new mission. We discuss the "GPS Detour" principle, explaining why God often hides the full map of our future to keep us from running away in fear. If you are ready to dust off the talents you shelved for motherhood and embrace your role as a mentor to the next generation, this episode is your invitation to dance, write, and lead again.
Episode Takeaways
- The Empty Nest Reassessment: Midlife isn't an ending; it's a shift. Hormonal and role changes are God's natural signal to reassess your purpose. You have wisdom, maturity, and time now that you didn't have before—use it.
- God's "Both/And" Promise: When Tiffany worried about missing out on being a grandma, God told her, "You can do both." You don't have to choose between family and a new calling; God can expand your capacity for both.
- The GPS Detour: God often takes us on detours (like Sandy becoming a grief coach after a personal tragedy) that we didn't plan. Trust that the "GPS" knows the safest and most impactful route to your destination, even if you can't see the full map.
- Dust Off Your Talents: Many women shelf specific talents (writing, art, leadership) during the intense years of mothering. Now is the time to take them off the shelf. If it was your talent then, it is still your talent now—it just needs some dusting.
Free Resource
Ready to discover your new divine assignment? Download our FREE Guide to Goal Setting. It features the "Sacred Brainstorm" worksheet, specifically designed to help you hear God's voice in this new season of life. 👉 Download the Guide Here: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/offers/WyaLn2gS/checkout
Reflection Questions
- What is one talent or passion you "shelved" while raising your family? Is God asking you to dust it off now?
- Do you view this season as "winding down" (retirement) or "refinement" (new mission)? How does changing that word change your outlook?
- Have you experienced an "identity crisis" as your roles have shifted? How can anchoring yourself as "God's Daughter" first stabilize you?
- If God showed you the next 10 years of your life today, would you run in fear? How can you trust Him with just the next step?
Transcript
https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-set-life-goals-at-50