Aging isn't something to fear. It's a part of life that can be celebrated, embraced and utilized to find more joy and meaning in your life.


Mindful Aging focuses on living fully while embracing the aging process, and how we can use the lessons we've learned to find more joy in our later years.

In this post I share some of the most powerful strategies I used to find peace and joy while aging.

STEP 1: Accept Yourself

When I think back to the first decade of my life, I was a completely different person than I am today. I was overweight, unhealthily shy and had no confidence. But through hard work, a lot of learning and being honest about myself, I've come a long way. Now, I'm confident, healthy and have found more happiness and fulfillment in my life.

The first step to mindful aging is accepting yourself for who you are. We all have different bodies, personalities and abilities. Instead of letting your mind run rampant with comparisons, realize that everyone gets old - the only thing that separates us is how we deal with it.

STEP 2: Change Your Relationship with Money

Money has power over our lives, so we often struggle with whether or not to spend it. There's no wrong answer here. Everyone's relationship with money is unique. Some people are generous and open-handed while others save and squirrel away their money. For me, the easiest way to change the way you handle money is to start spending it. When you give yourself permission to spend money, you'll find that it becomes less of a taboo and it'll start to feel normal.

When you feel that way, you'll be more likely to spend it on experiences that bring you joy.

STEP 3: Find Meaningful Work

One of the most important things you can do for yourself when you're getting older is to find meaningful work. This can be work that is creative, challenging and something that you enjoy. You don't need to go looking for it, though. As you age, you'll naturally find more and more opportunities that you want to take on and you'll become increasingly good at it.

We often define success by what we own or where we live. However, it's easy to lose sight of the deeper significance of meaningful work. The truth is, your job doesn't have to be your identity. When we get caught up in our daily grind, we miss out on so much. We ignore our passion, and this leads to dissatisfaction and burnout.

STEP 4: Enjoy Life and Find Purpose

So much of our stress is caused by being stuck in a routine. We spend all of our time doing the same things and going through the same motions. We're tired of it, but we don't know how to break free. Instead of trying to change your routine, you should try to change the way you think about it. This will allow you to see your life differently and find more meaning and purpose.