We’re living longer lives, yet in order to live both longer and healthier lives we need to be making the good decisions.

I call it becoming ageless. 
Even if it’s true that as we age we’re faced with obstacles, what’s even more real is that if we “take it easy” we’re going to age faster and die. 

Believing in our capabilities, and NOT thinking that we are too limited by age. 

So what are some of the secrets to living better and longer lives? Here are some to think about as we set intentions for 2021:

1. Food

Food is fuel for our bodies; it is also medicine. You are what you eat. 

2. Exercise

No brainer ... all of our bodies need to be challenged regularly and correctly. If we don’t want our bones to become breakable, we need to apply loads to our bodies. This is why strength training is efficient. 

3. Maintaining Posture and Flexibility

As we age, our muscles tend to get tight and stiff....this is an outcome that can be avoided if we work on It. Yoga anyone? Much of what people assume is unavoidable back pain and muscle stiffness can be entirely avoided. Stretching is like sunscreen.. a must! 

4. Do Not Stop Working 

We need a sense of purpose, and for most of us, it’s our work. 

The #1 anxiety is not having usefulness in the world — a purpose! Keep moving, keep the calendar full, and stay relevant. 

I just finished reading the book “The Invisible Leader” by Zach Mercurio .. the power of authentic purpose💫

5. Stay With What Works

in our 50s, more or less, when we reevaluate, recalibrate, and start looking back at what works and what doesn’t....we need to clean house. This applies to our friends; stay with the people who are better for us. I call them the 8,9 & 10’s.  Focus on something you’re  great at instead of something you’re only good at... seriously get great at one thing that brings you joy. Life is short. 

6. Embrace the Way You Look

Embracing the way we look and taking care of what we have as best we can is giving ourselves grace. This doesn’t mean ignoring our upkeep, however, going for the illusionary perfection of our 20-year-old self is not going to end well. 

7. Yet Look the Best You Can

Vanity really gets a bad rap. You’ll rarely find me without makeup - I think it is feminine...

Choose joy in the everyday things around you. Because everyday we get a choice of what we choose to pay attention to and how we feel. 

Simply we have control over the most important part of our lives.. what we choose to focus on. I call it mindfulness. We can be joyful and grateful for what we have, or decide not to. 

Choose self love, self acceptance and take the necessary steps that will lead us to more self confidence and growth or do nothing. The choice is always ours. Life is too short and too long not to be JOYOUS!🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

Cheers to 2021 intentions ✨

I’m here if you need a nudge or support. Schedule a free call & let’s chat😘