Just 4 You
Aging Gracefully should include finding time to do things that brings you joy. Let's think of two things that you can easily do that will bring you satisfaction.
Let's see, there are several ideas:
Gardening (so peaceful & rewarding)
The satisfaction of sitting down to enjoy your work is rewarding. Cut grass, pull weeds, make ready a flower bed for the upcoming spring, planting something new. What about thinking of new plants? What about scheduling quiet-time when you need to water your new work?
Aw, enjoy a glass of tea as you take in the work and joy of what you've done!
Walk (healthy & solitude)
Being alone can be helpful. Try going for a walk around the block or two. As you start this walk, remember that your goal is to unwind and take in deep breathes that will unclog your mind and lungs! Its not a stroll, its a walk, so try a pace that is comfortable but yet, let it force you to use your hands and legs. Let's work as much of the body as possible and enjoy your surroundings. Remember to greet and smile at those you pass by.
Hobby
What is a hobby that you left and would like to get back to? Reading? Painting?
Crafts? Baking? Swimming? Family Game nights? A couple night at the movies?
These ideas can be done alone or with others. The point is to do something fun that brings peace and joy to an otherwise, overwhelmed schedule.
At least once a month, look at ways to start up or do something that you want to enjoy. Doing something just for you will provide a sense of purpose, a time of rewarding yourself with something you like and it will bring you inner peace and beauty as you make time for yourself.
Can you add something about what you like to do that brings you joy?
Let's see, there are several ideas:
Gardening (so peaceful & rewarding)
The satisfaction of sitting down to enjoy your work is rewarding. Cut grass, pull weeds, make ready a flower bed for the upcoming spring, planting something new. What about thinking of new plants? What about scheduling quiet-time when you need to water your new work?
Aw, enjoy a glass of tea as you take in the work and joy of what you've done!
Walk (healthy & solitude)
Being alone can be helpful. Try going for a walk around the block or two. As you start this walk, remember that your goal is to unwind and take in deep breathes that will unclog your mind and lungs! Its not a stroll, its a walk, so try a pace that is comfortable but yet, let it force you to use your hands and legs. Let's work as much of the body as possible and enjoy your surroundings. Remember to greet and smile at those you pass by.
Hobby
What is a hobby that you left and would like to get back to? Reading? Painting?
Crafts? Baking? Swimming? Family Game nights? A couple night at the movies?
These ideas can be done alone or with others. The point is to do something fun that brings peace and joy to an otherwise, overwhelmed schedule.
At least once a month, look at ways to start up or do something that you want to enjoy. Doing something just for you will provide a sense of purpose, a time of rewarding yourself with something you like and it will bring you inner peace and beauty as you make time for yourself.
Can you add something about what you like to do that brings you joy?
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