As we grow older, we must discipline ourselves to continue expanding, broadening, learning, keeping our minds active and open. ~ Clint Eastwood
For baby boomers, you may have retired from work, but you don’t have to retire from life. Fill your life with new opportunities and fulfillment by staying active. Here are the things that you can do to be productive and happy:
1. Stop complaining: First of all, avoid negative thoughts such as life is unfair to you or you are neglected by your children living far away. Complaints lead to resentment and it is no good for your well-being and peace of mind.
2. Change your mindset: You decide the way to live and not influenced by what others do to you. If you want to be happy, be it. If you want to enjoy life, just do it. Be yourself and do the things you like the most.
3. Be active: Don’t just sit around all day. The key to a happy life is activities. It is the best way to avoid emptiness during your golden years.
4. Socialize: The best way to fight loneliness is to reach out to people. Have fun, go places, share jokes and laugh out loud.
5. Take up hobbies: What do you like- gardening, pottery, carpentry, or bird watching? Develop an interest in something you like and indulge in it.
6. Be active in the community: The most fulfilling activity is to help others. Join community projects and serve humanity. You light up people’s lives and you feel good yourself.
7. Continue to work: It has many advantages when you decide to continue working. You will have less worry about finance and working life will keep you busy and useful for many years to come.
8. Learn a new language: One of the ways to keep your mind sharp and alert is to learn a foreign language. Do it slowly as you have all the time in the world. Better still, join a class and get to know many more friends.
9. Take time to exercise your body: It is important to move your body and keep fit. Walking, by far, is the best form of exercise. Do it daily at the park or in the field. You take in the fresh air and bathe in the setting sun. It is the best thing you can do in the world.
10. Spend time outdoors: It is the best time to go slow and appreciate nature. Go up the mountain, down in the valley, or by the beach. Mother Nature is awesome. Be observant and feast on your sight.
You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing. ~ Michael Pritchard
Are you living an active lifestyle? Be active, be happy.
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