Empowering Yourself to Find Confidence While Being Alone
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”
~Betty Friedan
As humans, we’re inclined to crave social interactions whether that be with a close friend or at a large event with many people. There is a sense of sadness that can accompany the thought of being alone. The energy that comes from being around others creates a positive, chemical reaction within our brains.
As we age, the distance that naturally grows between people can feel further than we like to believe and accepting that is easier said than done. Various things can allow the feeling of loneliness to creep in – the death of a loved one, moving, or growing up. But whatever the circumstances are, it doesn’t make the transition easier.
During this period of your life you’re faced with a decision: Will you to let the loneliness overcome you, or can you overcome it? Enable yourself to harness the confidence and enjoy this season of life where you have the ability to focus on yourself. Having the ability to figure out how you enjoy spending your free time opens your eyes to a world of clarity. Making new friends, learning new hobbies, and taking on new opportunities is an important step to being happy and comfortable alone.
Retirement is on the horizon, which means that a moment of complete clarity is within reach. Opening yourself up to the potential that a senior living community holds for you could show you a new level of happiness. Moving into a Senior Living Community allows you the opportunity to connect with people at a similar place in life. Communities give you the choice to take on new adventures, enjoy a new hobby, or pick up an old one. With Maintenance-Free Living, you won’t have to worry about the little things in life (housekeeping, maintenance, cooking, etc.) because a dedicated team takes care of those things for you!
Being alone isn’t easy, but allowing yourself to see that the alone time is an opportunity to learn new hobbies and take time for yourself will increase your self-confidence. Ensuring you’re taking the time to focus on you is important at various points of your life because there may have been periods of time when you never had the chance to do so.
