Expectations
Have you looked at your expectations lately?
I've heard several experts say that our life span is limited by our expectations. I've noticed more and more stories about people living to 1oo+ years. Many of these stories include how people are living independently, exercising, renewing their driver's license and even doing some type of work.
In a recent article by Lindsay Tanner of the Associated Press said that new research is showing that people with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, etc. can live to have Willard Scott congratulate them on their 100th birthday. According to the article the study was published on February 11, 2008 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Do expectations play a part in living longer? Possibly because many people who don't expect longevity in life may not manage themselves and their personal environments as well as others do. While they may still live to be 100 or more their quality of life may not be as great as those who managed themselves to retain their vitality.
Set aside some time to think about where you will be in the next 10 years.
Next write down where you think your family and your friends will be in the next 10 years.
Now write about how the expectations you have right now will affect you socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. (You may choose to write your answer in columns that you make for each area).
Next re-create your ideas and write down new expectations that will help you achieve what you want out of life in the next 10 years. Make a new list of expectations that will help you socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually.
No matter what age you live to be I hope your expectations will help you feel better, have great companions and have fun along the way.
Jo
http://www.theretirementenvironment.com/
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