STEPPING INTO 60: LIFE LESSONS AT ANY AGE

Drink water, exercise more, stay activeWear white pants after Labor DayWalk and lift weightsPray while you're walking and drivingSimplify your life and live from your strengths and your valuesDelete drama and avoid gossipSpend time with friends who energize youTry something newDon't send the message to your kids that their grades are their identityUpgrade your wardrobe with some versatile piecesIncorporate gratitude every single dayLove your adult children with all 5 love languagesYour legacy is now, not when you're goneTake pride in your appearanceFeel sunshine on your faceDon't believe every thought you haveLaugh and laugh at yourselfLife isn't black and white; there's a lot of grayLearn to listen and empathize; be teachable and humbleDon't shelter your kids from disappointment; these are the stepping stones that help them prepare for lifeDon't judge, even if you've been down the same roadDate your spouseBe the initiator when conflict arises and don't allow it to crush a relationshipBeing a peacemaker is not avoiding conflictDo the right thingApologize and own your mistakes; don't rationalize and blameGet a petListen to uplifting musicWrite thank you notesDo the hard work for a better youDecide that your hard times won't be wasted; have a positive takeaway from a negative experienceNot everyone will like you and vice versaYou never get time back; live accordingly and mindfullyManage your stressYou don't need to please everyoneKnow your spiritual gifts; live from your strengths, learn and grow from your weaknessesSay noSometimes it's not about you, it's about the other personSeek God with your whole heart and hold nothing backManage your anger productivelyGet an integrative medical doctor to address all your health concernsFind a very close inner group of confidantesDon't vent on social media; realize it's partial realityDisplay photos that make you smileDon't let your calendar get in the way of connectionWhen you know your true identity, you have nothing to proveAfter you realize #46, you can do your bestTake action steps toward your dreamShare your personal life story of redemptionLet your kids follow their own life path and be their best cheerleader; love them unconditionallyBe thankful you live in this countryStop trying to impress othersLearn to communicate wellIt's never too lateTake care of your teeth and your smileGet a makeover, an updo, and eyelashes for a special occasionMake sure your belief system is grounded in scriptural TruthConnect the dots between your life events and who God is in your storyGaze at the cloudsUse fine china and silver when your adult children come homeIDENTITY. BACKSTORY. CHANGE THE STORY. FOR HIS GLORY.