Learn Proven Ways To Enhance Your Well Being
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.” —Buddha
For each of us, whether 16 or 65, the reality of ageing is something we explore as each new year arrives. Enhancing the quality of our lives is a goal we all aspire to, whether we see that as being healthier and happier, having more time to do the things we love, spending more time with family... the list is endless. Interestingly, many people place an age limit on their ability to keep setting goals and chasing dreams. In home care we often talk with our clients about the idea of Happier Ageing. Regardless of age, it's all about living your best life, to the very end.
The power to choose the way we frame ageing is within everyone's grasp. The potential our mindset holds to improve and enhance the quality of our lives means we can prevail, despite challenges we may face as we age. To live mindfully and with purpose. To live independently and with peace of mind. To seek out, cultivate and nurture positivity. This gives us, what we call at Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, the Power of Happier Ageing. There's never been a more important time to shine a light on the benefits of a positive mindset and the power of Happier Ageing. Research has found that happiness can improve heart health. It can enhance the immune system, reduce disease and disability, increase longevity. It can even alleviate pain in the context of disease. Happier Ageing is about positivity. It is about understanding what we're capable of, at any age, and how our lifestyle choices impact our actual or biological age. It is about how we think about our lives and how we live our lives, regardless of whether we need support services in the home. It is not about being in a constant state of unbridled joy. Positivity is a state of mind and empowers us to engage in the world around us, pursue our passions, strengths and abilities, so we realise our potential and prosper. There are 3 important keys that form the foundation of a growth mindset and that will help you unlock the power of Happier Ageing to reframe the way you view ageing.
Key # 1: Awareness
The first key to unlocking the power of happier ageing is to know whether you have a fixed or a growth mindset. Listen to the voice in your head and become aware of whether you are doubting yourself and your ability. For example, look for times when you find that you're doubting yourself, saying something like: "I'm too old to do this." Be aware of when you're focusing on failure rather than success. This is often when you try something new or challenging, like using new technology or re-learning to walk after a fall.
Key #2: Reframing
Once you are aware of that voice in your head you can learn to control it. The way that you can interpret challenges and obstacles you face is up to you. This is the most challenging step. It is difficult to reframe the voice when you have well grooved patterns. The way to think about reframing is to imagine giving advice to a friend. Naturally you would never use a harsh, critical voice when trying to help a friend. If you would never do this with a friend, then why are you doing it with yourself.
Key #3: Taking Action
