Teaching people to “Rewind the Clock” and actually begin to reverse aging, is one of my favorite workshops to host.
Most people I’ve talked to believe that we decline with age in every which way. Most people think that we are doomed to be a mess of unbalanced hormones, unsightly wrinkles, aching bodies, pudgy tummies, and riddled with brain fog. No wonder why no one wants to get old!! That sounds absolutely miserable and nothing that anyone would want to be a part of. No wonder why the preventative aging beauty market and plastic surgeons are making a fortune!
So what is the alternative? What if we could age gracefully and reverse some of the signs of aging that we might already be experiencing? What if we could begin to improve with age; become more comfortable in our bodies; more comfortable with who we are? What if we could spend most of our time doing the things we love with people we love? What if we could live an enjoyable life to a ripe old age and simply pass away peacefully in our sleep? Isn’t that what we would all want?
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I’m here to tell you that all of that is possible. Phew! What a relief! A huge part of my coaching programs involve teaching people that they are powerful. Take a deep breath and say to yourself, “I am powerful. I can learn the tools necessary to live out the remainder of my life in peace and health.”
In the “Rewind the Clock” workshop, I share 10 tips to begin reversing the aging process. I thought I’d share with you two of my favorite tips here. I love these tips because they are ones you might not have thought of. Sure you probably already know the importance of healthy eating and exercise. Those are common sense and blasted all over social media, the news and are the subjects of many books and magazines- some of which you probably have in your home right now!
I want to discuss a couple of lesser known tips that are equally (if not MORE) important.
Tip #1:
Change your Mindset! Changing your mindset around aging will be greatly beneficial but changing your overall mindset to be more positive and grateful will benefit you in many ways. To start, try being grateful and appreciative of what you DO have and what your body CAN do. Focus on these positives rather than focusing on what you don’t have or what you can’t do. For example, maybe you have an injury that prevents you from running. Sometimes our natural humanness would cause us to focus on that fact and feel down and victimized, especially if this is a life-changing injury and you were previously an avid runner. Instead of focusing on what you can’t do (running), put more time and energy on focusing on what you can do. Can you walk? Can you do yoga? Appreciate your body for being able to do these things. Love your body for what it can still do for you. And guess what? You might be up and running sooner than you think! That is the power of mindset.
I work with my clients in various ways to encourage a gratitude practice as part of each and every day. Gratitude is a practice. It gets easier and more routine the more you consciously make it a part of your day. I like making gratitude a part of my mornings and evenings. It’s a great way to start the day on a positive note and to end the day by reviewing your day and finding things to be appreciative of. I love the quote, “There is always, always, always, something to be grateful for.” On some days, maybe it will only be that you brushed your teeth. On other days your list may go on and on.
Start changing your mindset to focus on the positive and being grateful for the big and small things in your life. This shift is life-changing AND age-reversing.
Tip #2:
One of my other favorite tips of the top 10 ways to reverse aging is to find your purpose in life. There is a reason that each of us was put on this earth. Have you found your purpose yet? Have you found the thing that really lights you up inside? Have you found things that you love talking about with other people? Have you found the thing that keeps you up at night with anticipatory excitement? If not, I’m here to tell you that it’s not too late! Start to notice what gives you a sense of drive, excitement and passion. And then find a way to do more of it. Being fueled with passion is age-reversing!
Some of us are fortunate to have found our purpose in our work. Maybe you are actually getting paid to do something that brings you joy. This is not the case for everyone and that is ok too! Your purpose may lie outside of your 9 to 5 job. It might be caring for your grandchildren, volunteering in a homeless shelter or quilting.
We are all unique individuals with different areas of expertise, energy and skills. Your purpose will not look exactly like anyone else’s. It’s time to discover what brings you joy and do more of it.
I work with my clients to help them discover their purpose. One way to start the process is to make a list of things that fuel you, fill you up and drive you. Do some of the things from your list each and every day. Notice how much joy you can bring into your life!
Want to continue this conversation? Visit my website at Bfitandwellcoaching.com and schedule a complimentary 1:1 “Discover your Path” coaching session with me. I’d love to hear about your health and life goals and dreams. Together, we might just be able to figure out a way to help you get there!
Have a group that needs to hear all 10 Tips to Reverse Aging? Schedule a chat with me at Bfitandwellcoaching.com and let’s schedule a workshop for your group!
Have an amazing day!
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