This is Our Time of Freedom
Many people in the life phase after full-time work use the word âfreedomâ to describe their experience. When we dig deeper, we find that there are different explanations of what freedom really means to each of us. I am curious about what is true for you.
Is This a Time of Freedom for You?
Freedom may not be how you would describe your life after full-time work and other life responsibilities. For some, responsibilities continue, such as caring for a family member or even raising grandchildren. For others, it may feel as though there is no longer a purpose.Â
You may have a full life just taking care of your own wellness. For about 30% of our generation of women, loneliness defines this phase. What are some of the words you use to describe what this phase of life is like for you?
How Do You Define Your Freedom?
If you do identify with the notion that this phase is a time of freedom, stop and reflect on what you mean by that. Is it âfreedom fromâ earlier responsibilities, or is it...
VITALITY DOMAIN #3 â MEANING AND CREATIVITY: LIVE IT NOW
VITALITY DOMAIN #3 â MEANING AND CREATIVITY: LIVE IT NOW
We are continuing our exploration of the four vitality domains that influence your health span, now focusing on the area of meaning/purpose and creativity. Isnât it time to be your own heroine and be/do what has been waiting in the wings?
What brings you a sense of meaning? What gets you up in the morning looking forward to the day? Are you putting your unique talents/gifts to use somehow? Why let them lie dormant? Consider your own sense of meaning as you read!
Why Is a Sense of Meaning Important?
A sense of meaning, however that manifests for you, is not only essential to quality of life but longevity as well. That is what we mean by âhealth spanâ â years lived + quality of life. Research suggests that a sense of meaning is associated with less risk of Alzheim
...Vitality Doman #2 - Mindset
VITALITY DOMAIN #2 â HOW YOUR MINDSET IMPACTS YOUR LIFE SPAN
We are continuing our exploration of the Vitality Domains that support our healthy aging. The second of four life areas that influence our health span is mindset. This encompasses our beliefs about aging, optimism, and mindfulness or presence.
As you read the articles, remember to notice your reaction to the different life areas. Allow yourself to hear your inner voice; you may recognize an area or two where nurturing it may well make a difference in your health span! It is time to take the actions that will support healthy aging so we can relish every minute of life.
Read the first article in the Vitality mini-series:Â LOVING LIFE WITH WELL-BEING AND ENERGY.
Mindset is significant because your assumptions about life and how you approach life become your reality. This
...Is 'Because Thinking' Stopping you?
At 72, and committed to living a life I love, I've been reflecting on how easy it is to let outside conditions influence the decisions we make about what we do in our lives.Â
 How many times have you decided to not do something because of conditions around you? For example, what you think someone your age canât or shouldnât do, or not investing in yourself because money should be saved, or waiting for success to be guaranteed before venturing ahead.
 Seeing Because Thinking for the Limit it is
We all do this. For many of us it is habit we developed to help us make decisions. More than ever in your life, it is important to pause and decide if the decision to not do something is based what is really true.
 When we were younger we may have postponed things we wanted to do because âŚ
- I need to wait until the kids are older,
- I need to get my promotion first,
- Iâll do it after I pay down the mortgage,
- Iâll just wait until I retire (we know that one!).
 How many things that you de...
