Having a reason for living is a cross-cultural human experience that must be addressed because for those who’ve found purpose in life, happiness follows suit, North Coast Rising Sun reported.
Research conducted by Psychosomatic Medicine and published in the Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, discovered possessing a high sense of purpose in life is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and cardiovascular events. People with increased physical and mental well-being enjoy a much more contented existence without ongoing pain, stress and worry.
The paper suggested five ways that deliver proven results along those lines, including:
- Managing finances
- Getting regular exercise
- Joining a community group or volunteering
- Working part-time on something that brings joy
- Trying new hobbies or traveling
“Where one’s purpose in life used to be earning a living, raising kids and then caring for elderly parents, suddenly one’s purpose disappears,” said Phil Barker, with Renishaw Property Developments. “However, when retirees have found their sense of purpose, everything about them is completely different.”
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After closing his business and enduring several painful years of uncertainty regarding what to do with his life, Greg founded Forward From 50 to help men and women over 50 to live more purposeful lives by pursuing things they are passionate about. A Wisconsin native, Greg currently lives in Arizona.