Having meaning in your life is powerful medicine. Here are some tips on how to stay involved in life and make the most out of every day. Looking forward to tomorrow is a very strong elixir, for it reaffirms purpose in one's life. Purpose means applying your talents and interests to goals that you believe in.
Friends are good medicine.
Developing and maintaining a strong social network not only provides you with an opportunity to share common interests and develop new friendships, but offers a support network during times of change, thus reducing the chances of isolation and loneliness. Research has shown that adults who have social support through marriage, contacts with friends, church membership, and informal and formal group associations have a lower likelihood of dying within the next nine years than individuals who have little or no involvement in those four areas. If you need to bolster this area, join a club or church group, get involved in your local senior center, take a class at a local college, or do volunteer work. Have a confidant Part of having powerful social support is having someone you trust and can confide in. A confidant keeps you from feeling you have to bear your problems alone, and can be an excellent source of support and a sounding board during times of stress and change.