Yes, it’s possible to achieve a happy, purposeful retirement
Having a reason for living is a cross-cultural human experience that must be addressed because for those who’ve found purpose in life, happiness follows suit, North Coast Rising Sun reported.
Hobbies spark creativity in unexpected ways
Research conducted by the University of Reading in 2021 confirms that engaging in the hobbies we love can rejuvenate us and help us tap into our creativity.
Overcoming ‘Grumpy Old Man Syndrome’
When their days are filled with nothing more than walking the dog, endless hours of mindless television or scrolling through destructive news and social media posts, then, without something positive to fill the void, their minds descend even further into negativity.
Ikigai: The Japanese art of finding purpose in life
In a nutshell, Ikigai encompasses the idea of a fulfilling life without material things like money and luxury. When you find your Ikigai, you have a greater chance of living a meaningful life.
Midlife brings challenges with stress, sleep and happiness
“It’s hard to overemphasize the value of getting enough sleep and managing stress,” Soomi wrote. “Doing these things could help individuals turn a ‘midlife crisis’ into ‘midlife potential.'”
Forbes: Finding purpose doesn’t have to be complicated
“You don’t need an expensive coach or marketing consulting to find your purpose. You just have to take the time to think about the activities, people, and outcomes that you get up every morning to support,” said Nell.
Author describes need for deep purpose after 50
“One of the key habits the happiest people have when they get older is they stop adding and start subtracting,” said Arthur.
Finding purpose may not be clear to many people
“Finding purpose in life can and should be considered a wonderful revelation. Unfortunately, many feel their lives are seemingly meaningless,” wrote Jim Langley at Noozhawk. “I truly believe we all have a definitive purpose, but finding that purpose may not be clear to most people.” He is convinced God has a specific purpose for every person, […]
Are endless options contributing to your restlessness?
Mike defined this as the “paradox of choice.” It occurs when the number of choices increases, so does the difficulty of selecting which one is best.
10 questions for a new year
“If we’re not intentional, we may find that we spent more time thinking about our Christmas list than about the entire upcoming year of our lives.”