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7 Ways to Create Your Future Happiness

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I recently realized something shocking– that at age forty-four, there’s a very good chance I am at my mid-life point (if I’m lucky).

The good news is that there are plenty of things I can do NOW, while I am still fairly young and healthy to create a happy, healthy life for my future. This is the time to get positive habits in place! 

7 Ways to Create Your Future Happiness

1. Take Time to Reflect: Do you ever feel like you’re running from thing to thing… even the stuff you really WANT to be present for? It can leave you feeling exhausted and emotionally drained. Instead, schedule yourself some time to hit the pause button and reflect on how you’re spending your time and if it makes sense for you. You only get one life, right? It’s important to slow it down and make sure you are on a path that makes sense for you. 

2. Put Pals on Your List of Priorities: If you’re like me, hanging out with friends is the first thing to go when your schedule gets too full. Not okay! Maintaining close relationships is essential to people at every age. If you let your friendships slide now because you’re swamped, your pals may not be there down the road when you DO have time to spend with them. Make sure you are seeing your friends– even if it’s for coffee once a month– and keep those connections strong.

Create Your Future Happiness

3. Spend time with a Pet: Pets are such a meaningful addition to our lives. It’s such a gift to have a being in your life that adores you unconditionally. Spending time taking care of… and playing with a pet can bring your blood pressure down and keep your worries at bay. Pets love to have ALL of our love and attention and focusing on them means you aren’t stressing about other things. I love my daily walks with my golden retriever, Sophie. I know spending time with her brings my blood pressure down and gives me an overall sense of well-being.

4. Create Family Traditions: Imagine yourself as the wise elder of your family– what family traditions would you hold dear? All family traditions start somewhere. You can make your own! Why now spend a day ice-skating and sipping cocoa in the winter and jumping in the lake the first day of summer? Traditions don’t have to be tied to a holiday… they can just be fun ways to celebrate life. Make traditions now that you can relish long into the future.

7 Ways to Create Your Future Happiness

5. Follow Your Passion: What do you LOVE to do? Whether it’s baking, painting, tap dancing– whatever… JUST DO IT! It’s like the expression says… life is what happens when you’re busy making plans. Follow your passion NOW, so as you age gracefully, you can continue to learn and grow and improve your skills!

6. Learn Something New: We’ve all seen those stories on the news… learning something new is good for the brain. You don’t have to be “good” at it, the pressure is off.  Just adopt a “beginners mind” and lose yourself in trying something new. Learning new things is a great habit to start now and practice as long as you live.

7. Laugh as Much as Possible: Don’t take everything so seriously. Let yourself laugh more, it always feels good! Seeing the glass half full, keeping a joyful, light hearted attitude can help keep you feeling positive and happy– both keys to a long and wonderful life.

 

  • Get Old is an initiative developed by Pfizer  to challenge people of all ages to rethink what it means to Get Old and take a more active role in their health and quality of life at every age.  Whether it’s through watching what you eat, physical exercise, spending time with family and friends or participating in an activity you’re passionate about — each of us has the power to decide for ourselves how we want to Get Old. It’s not just about living longer, but living better.

 

  • What are you doing to Get Old well? Tells us at GetOld.com and join the conversation on Twitter.com/GetOld and Facebook.com/GetOld.  

 

I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Pfizer and Get Old. I received compensation for this post. All opinions stated are my own. 

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  1. Michelle says

    December 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Great points! I think pets are so important, too, I sure love mine!

    Reply
    • Malia says

      December 9, 2013 at 11:47 am

      Thanks Michelle! I love pets too. My dog is my easiest kid!

      Reply
  2. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Creating and making new holiday traditions and memories are the BEST!!

    Reply
    • Malia says

      December 9, 2013 at 11:48 am

      I agree! Thank you for stopping by Meredith!

      Reply
  3. Robin~AllThingsHeartandHome says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:40 am

    This post in completely inspired…I love the ways to create future happiness…especially the one having to do with a pet :)
    I think this entire idea is a God send thanks for posting about GetOld.com, I’m headed back over there now :) xo

    Reply
    • Malia says

      December 9, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Thanks so much Robin! xo

      Reply
  4. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:03 am

    So many great tips and all important! I miss our dog and we’ll probably be getting one in the spring. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  5. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:27 am

    This is a great reminder Malia!! I totally agree about the pets – we sure love ours!

    Reply
  6. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    My husband often talk about this … I don’t mind getting old but I would like to do it well. :)

    Reply
  7. Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Some very good points! I need to stop sacrificing time with friends and family and enjoy them more!

    Reply
  8. Heather says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:03 am

    All very good tips! I especially love tip #7!!! Great initiative by Pfizer!! I used to work for Pfizer – awesome company! ~ Heather

    Reply
  9. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Great ideas! Following your passion is so important!

    Reply
  10. Pauline Molinari says

    December 11, 2013 at 8:59 am

    Great ideas! I know our pet really helps keep us all young!

    Reply
  11. Jen Marrs says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Agree! What a fun sweet post… love!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Love this list Malia!

    Reply
  13. Jamie @ Roubinek Reality says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I’m trying to be more intentional about the time I have with my kids. I don’t get this time back, so I want to make the most of it.

    Reply

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