Many of you who read this are no longer what my mom and dad used to call “Spring Chickens”.  This was sent to me by one of my friends, who just like me just like me is no longer a Spring Chicken. I decided I would share parts of it with you. I also added some of my own suggestions. These suggestions work especially well for seniors as we usually can’t do all the things we used to do,  but it can help everyone.

-Hang up expectations for what should be and find happiness in what could be.

-Shake up your own routines or traditions and try something new.

-Reach out to the kind of people you love and try to help the kind of people with which you have issues.

-Wrap yourself in words of encouragement and wrap words of encouragement to those around you.

-Rejoice in positive progress you have made in some aspect of your life.

-Sit with your feelings, even the tough ones and turn them over to God.

-Add uplifting, fun activities to your schedule.

-Create opportunities for rest and relaxation.

-Brighten up your mood with acts of kindness.

-Reconnect with nature by spending time outdoors.

-Indulge in moments that bring cozy comfort.

-Shine a light on what is working well.

-Reflect on sweet memories of your past and do not dwell on negative ones.

Last but not least…

-Thank God for all the wonderful things He has done in your life and remember, He loves you and everyone else unconditionally.  Thanks be to God!

Patty