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Because . . . You are Worth It
By Gigi Steel
eptember is Self-Improvement Month, making this the perfect time to assess our health, habits, and emotional state of mind. Self-improvement can include all aspects of who we are—our physical body, our mental state, and our level of happiness. As life is often challenging, self-improvement can be an
overwhelming task to contemplate. The answer to this conundrum is to begin by taking small steps. Self-improvement is a lifelong process. It isn’t something you do one day, and then check the box that it’s “done.” As our lives change, so does the need for wellness-adjustment. Our ever-evolving lives require that we adapt to the changes. The way we took care of ourselves when we had young children is very different from the way we live our lives as seniors. Retiring from a job that required forty-plus hours of work each week offers new opportunities of growth and wellness. Life-changes are not always easy, but those who intentionally seek selfimprovement and acceptance will have an easier time of adjusting. Self-improvement is easier accomplished with a support system. Try to find like-minded people who inspire and cheer you on to better health. Explore new opportunities: take a cooking class, learn to dance, 8 | 50+ Living | September 2020
