Staying healthy over 50
As you age beyond 50, there will be periods of both
joy and stress. It’s important to build your resilience and find healthy
ways to cope with challenges. This ability will help you make the most
of the good times and keep your perspective when times are tough.
- Focus on the things you’re grateful for.
The longer you live, the more you lose. But as you lose people and
things, life becomes even more precious. When you stop taking things
for granted, you appreciate and enjoy what you have even more.
- Acknowledge and express your feelings.
You may have a hard time showing emotions, perhaps feeling that such a
display is inappropriate and weak. But burying your feelings can lead
to anger, resentment, and depression. Don’t deny what you’re going
through. Find healthy ways to process your feelings, perhaps by talking
with a close friend or writing in a journal.
- Accept the things you can’t change.
Many things in life are beyond our control. Rather than stressing out
over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you
choose to react to problems. Face your limitations with dignity and a
healthy dose of humor.
- Look for the silver lining. As
the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing
major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal
growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation,
reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
- Take daily action to deal with life’s challenges.
When a challenge seems too big to handle, sweeping it under the carpet
often appears the easiest option. But ignoring the problem doesn’t
make it go away; it allows both the problem and your anxiety to build.
Instead, take things one small step at a time. Even a small step can go
a long way to boosting your confidence and reminding you that you are
not powerless.
Source - HelpGuide.org, Staying Healthy Over Fifty
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