Successful retirement requires balancing rest with activity
Many seasoned citizens talk themselves out of doing things that are meaningful and productive in retirement by claiming they either aren’t good enough or smart enough to do so. Both are lies.
Burnout happens when your job is misaligned with your purpose
The biggest culprits to job burnout are often heavy workload, unrealistic expectations, and a poor work/life balance. But, Forbes said misalignment between a job and purpose is overlooked as an important cause.
100-year-old man raises money for charity by walking around garden
According to the Mirror, Harold has completed 41,500 laps, which is the equivalent of 661 miles. He was inspired to begin the effort during the COVID lockdowns.
Conversation starters to end the epidemic of loneliness
People over 50 can’t afford to lose any friends. Yet, we have so much to offer others that it’s sad to see people feeling they are alone in the world.
Woman brightens Wyoming town with personalized snowmen
Not only does Pauline’s gesture give her a sense of purpose, the hand-crafted snowmen deliver joy to an entire community.
Grandpals matches young adult Goodfellows with seasoned citizens
The Goodfellows meet with the Grandpals for a few hours every week. In addition to companionship, the young people also run errands for their Grandpal, when necessary. They may chat together, have lunch, watch a movie, go shopping, attend a play or just go for a walk.
How important is it to find a purpose for your life?
Gill equated finding purpose for your life to discovering how adding clotted cream can take a favorite cheesecake desert to the next level. Purpose works to improve an otherwise excellent life to make it the crowning jewel of destiny.
100-year-old woman makes dresses for little girls around the world
“I can’t get up on a platform and give a message — that isn’t my work. The Lord has given me hands with no arthritis, so I do a lot of sewing — I’ve been given a talent and I make use of it,” Eva said.
A thankful tradition of gratitude
I created a list of the 100 most influential people in my life. They were selected based on whether they influenced me in a positive way, or had such a negative impact that it altered the trajectory of my life. I review that list every Thanksgiving.
How to stay open to your purpose
When God wants you to go in a specific direction, you can go willingly or he can carry you kicking and screaming. Trust me, it’s easier if you cooperate. You’ll soon realize that what you thought would be a horrible situation is actually rather enjoyable.