{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F3090fad5-e7b9-46f5-ae0c-567a4109b021","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"014. Finding Your Purpose At Any Age","description":"There\u2019s been a common theme throughout this podcast: the importance of finding your purpose. Everyone needs a purpose in life regardless of age. Studies show that having a purpose boosts happiness, alleviates loneliness, and even increases longevity.This week Lori discusses how being old or retired doesn\u2019t mean life is over, it just means your purpose may need to change, as it often does in life. For example, high schoolers might find their purpose in extracurriculars like sports, while later in life it becomes their career or starting a family. But for seniors, especially empty nesters, it\u2019s easy to think, \u201cNow what?\u201d Having a reason to get up in the morning is vital to a fulfilling life - and nurturing that purpose can become a springboard to your best life yet.Takeaways from this episode:- Start by evaluating your passions and where you\u2019d like to see yourself succeed.-\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re at a retirement age and enjoy working, consider starting a second career that has interested you in the past.-\u00a0Volunteer work can help you continue learning while helping others. It\u2019s beneficial for all involved.-\u00a0Try new hobbies or skills. If you disliked something, that\u2019s okay, just keep exploring.-\u00a0Find mental peace. Practice gratitude each day and accept the things you cannot change.- Stay healthy and strong through exercise, no matter what that looks like for you.-\u00a0Explore your creativity - everyone can create something, just enjoy the process.Topics from this episode:-\u00a0Finding purpose as you age-\u00a0Achieving mental and physical vitality-\u00a0Gratitude journaling-\u00a0Seniors pursuing their passion-\u00a0Senior volunteer work-\u00a0\u00a0Ideas for empty nestersTo suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com or reach out online:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}