What does your age really mean? Age might be “just a number” but can you think of any advantages to being the age you are, with the life experience you have gained? What do you like about being the age you are? Example: Things I like about being my age are: I find I handle stress better- I don’t get as upset anymore I don’t get as bothered by “the little things” in life I really know myself, and what I value I accept myself more than when I was younger I am accept others more, handle differences better I make better decisions in general I have more leisure time, time for myself I know what I enjoy and make time for pleasure and enjoyment I love being a grandparent Since retirement I have more time for friends and for exercise Positive thinking is so important, but we can get caught up in the negatives instead! What are you grateful for? Example: Things I am grateful for: My family Sunny days My health I was able to decorate my house the way I like My opportunity to attend school. My sense of humour Being able to tell stories about the places I have been and the things I have done My good friend Janet My closeness with my grandchildren The book I am reading The adventures I have had Chocolate It turns out that our happiness can increase when our daily actions line up closely with our values. Changing behaviors can be a challenge-we tend to keep following old habits, even the ones that are not healthy. One way to make a change is to think about we value most in life-then we can see if our actions match up to our beliefs. What do you value most in life? Example: What I value most in life: Spending time with my family My health Being kind to others Being with my friends Do your daily activities support your values? Yes No What daily actions would better line up with your values? Email Email yourself or a family member your answer.
