Creating a Life You Love in Your 50s and Beyond THE SECOND ACT YOU DESERVE
Who says the best years of your life have a curfew? Midlife isn’t about winding down; this exciting second act is an opportunity to blossom, find new joys, and explore your dreams. If you’re at a standstill or having trouble envisioning the future, small changes and mindset shifts can help you rediscover yourself and find happiness in this part of your journey. From focusing on your health to setting new goals, here are a few ways to make the most of middle age and enjoy the ride. CULTIVATE A HEALTHIER YOU. It’s never too late to focus on your health. If it hasn’t been part of your routine in the past, you can start small with manageable exercises and easy diet changes. Ensure
your meals contain whole foods, like fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat, and plenty of water. Fitness journals and apps can help you log what you eat and even provide recommendations. According to the American Heart Association, you should also be physically active, exercising at least 150 minutes a week or 30 minutes a day. Daily walks are a simple, low-impact way to get in shape and can be a relaxing way to start or end your day. Sleep is even more critical as we age, so create a healthy bedtime routine. CELEBRATE WHO YOU ARE. This new chapter of your story can be one of the happiest times to celebrate who you are. Appreciate the little things in your life, whether
it’s family or watching the sunrise every morning. Gratitude can help you remember everything you have, even when you feel down or not at your best. You can keep a gratitude journal or take a few minutes daily to think about three things you’re thankful for. You get to determine your happiness, so this is a great time to identify ineffective routines or counter-productive patterns over the years and try something different. Establish new habits that put your well-being at the forefront. Don’t compare yourself to the younger you or other people around you. As we age, it’s normal for our bodies to change. Have confidence in your skin now and remember that you are still evolving. This is your beautiful and bold reinvention.
WHISKING UP NEW TRADITIONS THIS THANKSGIVING Fill Your Holiday With Gratitude and Games
The holidays are a magical time that brings together loved ones and a little chaos. Between the pie-making and travel plans, it can be easy to forget what we’re gathering to celebrate. This Thanksgiving, let’s not just carve the turkey, but also carve out some time for mindful traditions the whole family can enjoy. From sharing what you’re thankful for to hosting a family Thanksgiving talent show, this year is the perfect chance to create new traditions that deepen connections and spark laughter. Get ready to gobble up the fun together. GATHER FOR GRATITUDE Thanksgiving is all about honoring what we are grateful for in life, and it can be a fun activity for you and your children to share. You can gamify gratitude in several ways, like creating a thankfulness jar where everybody adds slips of paper describing what they most appreciate. You can take turns reading them after dinner and even make a guessing game out of who wrote what. It could be as simple as gathering around the table for breakfast and everyone saying one thing they’re grateful for.
TURKEY DAY TRIVIA There’s no better way to digest after the big Thanksgiving feast than having fun. Pick out some of your favorite board games or a deck of cards for a post-meal game night. You could test everyone’s knowledge with a holiday-themed trivia competition or create a scavenger hunt around the house. No matter the game, ensure everyone from grandparents to kids can join in. Keep it focused on connection, not just winning. If you want to go all out, challenge all your guests to be ready with their best skills for a family talent show. A SOUNDTRACK TO THE STUFFING Create a perfect soundtrack you can play while everyone helps with the cooking or winds down after dessert. Before the big day, ask everyone in the family to add one or two songs to a Thanksgiving playlist. Prompt them to pick tunes that remind them of the season, happy memories, the joys of being together, or even their favorite dishes. You can keep adding to this list in subsequent years, turning the songs into a playable family history.
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