It’s been a rocky road for many of us this year but the good news is that we have a choice! We can succumb to depression and fear or we can do what 50+Fabulous women do and overcome the challenges that we meet.
Watch Your Focus:
One way to do that is to take time every day to look back and focus on whatever good things happened to us…no matter how insignificant they may seem. It, of course, would be even more wonderful if we train ourselves to do that several times during the day, especially when we become aware of the energy draining, negative thoughts bouncing around in our head.
Research by UC Davis Professor, Robert Emmons (author of “Thanks!” one of our prizes this month) shows that the more you focus on the positive things in your life, the happier you will be. Now lest we sound like Pollyanna in the midst of war and financial mayhem, I invite you to question with me whether we want to give in to worry, stress, and fear or use the energy they suck up to actually do something that will alleviate the situation? I vote for the latter, although I do agree that it can be easier said than done. Once again, I believe that “focus” and “awareness” come to the rescue. There is learning in the painful and the “scary.” We can learn from everything we come in contact with. Keep an open mind, be curious. And, the research says that keeping a “gratitude journal” really makes a difference.
Be proud of yourself:
Here are some things from my own list that you can focus on every day to make sure this coming year is one that makes you truly proud.
- Do something you fear every day.
- Do something for someone else with no regard for what you will get back.
- Further your dream. Challenge yourself to see what you are capable of achieving.
- Be kinder than you ever thought possible (to yourself and others.)
Thank you!
We’d like to give a great, big thank you to all of our members and readers! Thanks to you, we know that our work has positively impacted your lives.
And, I’d like to give another great, big thank you to our Experts who selflessly give of their expertise because they believe strongly in the mission of 50+Fabulous…to teach, motivate, and inspire all we 50+ women to relish this time in our lives, to renew our sense of self, go after and achieve our dreams, and turbo charge our lives. And, through us inspire others and break down barriers for future generations of women.
