Discover how staying active, positive, and socially engaged can lead to a fulfilling and joyous life, no matter your age.
When we are young, life is so full of new things to explore but over the years, we evolve through many stages of life. We make decisions along the way that will affect everything we do and how our lives will look when we get past 65. Did we make good decisions financially to prepare for retirement age? Did we build a support group of family and friends that we treasure? When you are there to help others, they’ll likely be there for you in your time of need.
Aging sneaks up on you…one minute you’re forty…then fifty…then sixty and more, so we ask ourselves, how did we get here so fast? Well, obviously one year at a time. The next question is, how do we make the most of every moment we have because none of us has any idea when our time has run its course.
With a positive attitude towards life, we can be healthier and enjoy more of what life has to offer. Don’t sit at home. Go out, interact with other people. Volunteer – get a part-time job, try new things. Be with people you enjoy – people you can laugh with. Join a bridge group or a book club, invite friends to go out for lunch. Be an instigator. Play games. Join a travel group if that interests you or take a class. It is often said that people who are socially active and upbeat are more prone to longevity and contentment.
Try to keep fit not only for your health but because you’ll feel better. One of the greatest exercise programs is free. Start walking regularly at a comfortable pace for you…and increase the distance over time. You might even enjoy a brisk walk with a neighbor. You’ll be amazed at how energized you are. Activity can be your best friend whether you walk around a mall, go to a movie, or invite friends over.
However, you spend your time, do it with heart and enjoy the friends you make during your journey called life.
