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BLOG #79
WELLBEING IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS
Most Baby Boomers have heard the term 'wellbeing.' What does it mean? Broadly defined, wellbeing is the ability to live a productive, fulfilling life - regardless of health status.
How do boomers maximize wellbeing? Mostly by making healthy lifestyle choices. We know this. And, we also know it is not easy to resist temptations to indulge in one or more unhealthy behaviors.
Ordinarily, it takes something serious to finally change unhealthy lifestyle choices. For example, it's common knowledge that smoking is harmful. Yet, some boomers still choose to smoke ... until a health scare panics us to finally quit. This type of scare is referred to as 'salience', i.e. We are more motivated to make radical changes when health warnings have personal meaning.
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Baby Boomers take a major step toward wellbeing by assuming responsibility for our health. An essential part of this process is becoming informed, activated health consumers.
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Boomers Become Activated Consumers ...
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RETIREMENT IS DIFFICULT FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...
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BLOG #69
RETIREMENT IS DIFFICULT FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...
Post-retirement life can be wonderful or difficult or somewhere in-between. Of course, all Baby Boomers want our retirement years to be wonderful, but some of us have difficulty adjusting to jobless lifestyles.
A number of boomers blame adjustment difficulties on the pre-retirement assumption that post-retirement leisure is sublime. We never imagined that excessive leisure could lead to boredom, lethargy, melancholy, et al.
Usually, boredom, et al. surface if retirees lack compelling interests, exciting passions, and ardent causes to pursue in post-retirement - and no clue where to find them. Wouldn't it be fantastic if there were specialty shops that provided custom-made clues?
The solution for boomers who struggle after retirement may be found at local colleges. Enrollment is often free or discounted for older adults. Sign up for a variety of classes and keep an open mind. It is possible that a class will spark curiosity and ignite passion for ... something.
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At the very least, this solution presents opportunities for Baby Boomers to structure time, participate in a group activity, and expand our knowledge base. Isn't it worth a try?
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Married Boomers Retire Together Or Separately ...
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: drwendykyman@gmail.com
BLOG #69
RETIREMENT IS DIFFICULT FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...
Post-retirement life can be wonderful or difficult or somewhere in-between. Of course, all Baby Boomers want our retirement years to be wonderful, but some of us have difficulty adjusting to jobless lifestyles.
A number of boomers blame adjustment difficulties on the pre-retirement assumption that post-retirement leisure is sublime. We never imagined that excessive leisure could lead to boredom, lethargy, melancholy, et al.
Usually, boredom, et al. surface if retirees lack compelling interests, exciting passions, and ardent causes to pursue in post-retirement - and no clue where to find them. Wouldn't it be fantastic if there were specialty shops that provided custom-made clues?
The solution for boomers who struggle after retirement may be found at local colleges. Enrollment is often free or discounted for older adults. Sign up for a variety of classes and keep an open mind. It is possible that a class will spark curiosity and ignite passion for ... something.
NOTE
At the very least, this solution presents opportunities for Baby Boomers to structure time, participate in a group activity, and expand our knowledge base. Isn't it worth a try?
STAY TUNED
Married Boomers Retire Together Or Separately ...
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: drwendykyman@gmail.com
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