Creating Your Future: Achieving Independence and Happiness

This week’s show explores how you can maintain your independence as you age. We must challenge the notion that aging means declining health and dissatisfaction, and explore how to create a thriving life of vitality and connection. Discover why it is so important to take control and create a vision of your ideal future! We’ll take a look at what it means to be the CEO of your own healthcare by building a good medical team. We also assess the three aspects of stress: physical, emotional, and environmental, and how they influence our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. By creating the best possible health environment, we can reduce reliance on the medical care system, and by taking action now to make changes, we can lay the groundwork for lasting vitality. [00:01:46] How health impacts independence and happiness.[00:05:06] Independence, retirement, avoiding reliance on doctors and pharmaceuticals[00:06:31] Corporate interests obstruct health; prioritize education. [00:07:25] Disengage for meaningful change; support global community. [00:09:14] The real risk of losing your independence as you age.[00:12:27] Create a healthy environment for better health.[00:15:00] Focus on quality food, exercise, and movement.[00:16:51] Don't resign yourself to fewer opportunities as you age[00:20:29] The benefits of happiness and avoiding toxic positivity.[00:23:49] Engage in community, find meaning, achieve goals.[00:29:00] Limit stress, cultivate positive relationships, practice gratitude.[00:32:33] Let your why inspire you.[00:33:48] Be committed to creating a future you will love.. Other episodes mentioned in this show: Top 5 Health Swaps for lasting VitalityFoundations of Health Designing your Retirement with Eric Asbeck  The Power to Heal with Food with Cheryl MajorThe Power of Exercise, with Dr. Zynul Khan Creating a Healthier Home with Dr. Aly CohenBeat Burnout: Completing the Stress Cycle  with Amelia NagoskiThe Power of Naturopathic Medicine, with Dr. Sam Larkin ND   Leave a comment at happifiedlife.com, or join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.  The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.  The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.  It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production.  Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!