Positive Aging Movement Part 2 Reflections & Personal Goals

If we’re going to start the Positive Aging Movement, we need to first learn how to lessen our fear of getting older. This means we need to recognize the potential of every new opportunity that comes our way. It’s important to embrace new opportunities as this let’s us continue experiencing everything we can in life. Let’s not look back on our past as lost moments, but rather use these as a springboard to new ideas, ventures, and opportunities. Some people may be afraid of what the future holds. Yet, we continue to evolve and grow into who we are. We are always in a state of becoming. No matter our age, every moment is another chance to live out our dreams and reach for our goals. 

Once we’ve become aware and learn to take advantage of new opportunities, we need to remind ourselves of how unique we are. There’s no one else like us. Reminding ourselves of our uniqueness, our gifts, talents and skills, leads to individual empowerment and a renewed sense of self.

Look Back on Accomplishments

When we reflect back on our lives and examine our greatest achievements, our best qualities, challenges overcome, this can give us a sense accomplishment and renew feelings of self-worth and pride. It’s a good idea to list them out so you can see a tangible list. For example, what is/are your:

1.    Your greatest achievement

2.    The scariest thing you’ve ever done

3.    The best decision you ever made

4.    The biggest challenges you’ve overcome

5.    Favourite qualities about yourself

A list of achievements and challenges overcome is a great reminder of where you’ve come from and what you’ve accomplished in your life. It’s a roadmap of your life’s journey and can point you to new avenues to explore.

Setting New Life Goals

Once you reflect on all the positive things you’ve done in your life or goals you’ve reached, now is the time to set new goals. It is important to always set goals for yourself and strive to achieve them. You should always have goals no matter your age.

Think about what your passion is in life. What makes you the happiest? Working towards an end result is what keeps us alive and energized.  It’s the drive  that keeps us going. Whether it be learning a new language, a skill or taking up a new hobby. They could be lofty goals such as writing your memoirs, starting your own business, or saving up money to travel the globe. Or something as simple as spending more time with grandchildren.  Post your goals where you can see them everyday for inspiration.  A list of possible goals could be:

1.    What is something you’ve always want to achieve?

2.    Where have you always wanted to visit?

3.    Where would you like to spend most of your time?

4.    What are some things that you need to resolve? With whom?

Setting goals and working towards them can help you feel more confident and motivated.  It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, it is vital to establish goals and work towards their completion. This will bring more satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

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