Written by: Pia Antico, Senior Level Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
As women over 50, we often face unique challenges and pressures in life. Between balancing work, family, and personal responsibilities, it can be easy to lose sight of our own happiness and well-being. But it's never too late to start prioritizing joy and finding ways to cultivate it in our daily lives.
Here are six tips to help you experience more joy in 2023:
Practice self-care regularly
Make time for activities that nourish your body, mind, and spirit. This might include things like exercising, meditating, reading, or taking a relaxing bath; anything that gets you out of your head and into the flow of the present moment. Whatever self-care looks like for you, make sure to carve out time for it on a regular basis.
Surround yourself with positive people
The people we spend time with can greatly impact our overall well-being. Seek out relationships with people who lift you up, support you, and make you feel good about yourself.
Find meaning and purpose in your work
Whether you're employed or retired, finding meaning and purpose in what you do is important. So often, we live our lives on autopilot following the rules of others, &/or our own outdated beliefs. What are your key principles to live by?
Learn to say no
It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and feel like we have to say yes to everything. But it's important to set boundaries and learn to say no when something doesn't align with our values or goals. This will help us feel more in control and allow us to focus on the things that truly matter to us. Shift your awareness from your head to your heart or gut, listen for that visceral misaligned "nope" or "yeah" and act accordingly.
Take time to appreciate the present moment
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and miss out on the beauty and joy that's all around us. Make a conscious effort to slow down and appreciate the present moment, whether it's through mindfulness practices like meditation or simply taking a few deep breaths and taking in your surroundings.
Find ways to give back
Giving back to others can bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose to our lives. Find ways to volunteer, donate, or support causes that are important to you. This can be a great source of joy and can also bring a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves.
By incorporating these tips into your life, you can experience more joy and well-being in 2023 and beyond.
Remember to be kind to yourself, prioritize self-care, and seek out positive relationships and activities that tap into your innate consciousness of joy and well-being. To further help you step into 2023 with confidence I am gifting you a transformational masterclass "Fearless After 50", aimed at inspiring you to put your joy first & let it guide your choices. During this masterclass, I will be giving you six simple steps to awaken the joy within™️ and thrive after 50. The exact steps I used to go from divorced, homeless, unemployed, scared & full of shame at 44 years old; to free, fun & fearless at 50. All without winning the lottery! Get your free access today here.
Pia Antico, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
In the middle of a storm, it is possible to find peace & strength when we tap into our innate Spirit-led wisdom and step heartfully into the present moment.” ‒ Pia Antico
Pia Antico is the Founder of Essential Awakening Mentoring, a Crone Life Joy Reboot Mentor/Coach/Trainer, International Public Speaker & Best Selling Author.
She intuitively helps single, empty nester, businesswomen over 40 ditch their regrets, live unapologetically, age disgracefully & quit being an unwilling bystander in their lives. Without getting stuck rehashing, analyzing & reframing trauma stories.
Embodying her unique 6 steps AWAKEN the joy within©️ framework helps them to free themselves from limiting beliefs & create lives of fun through trusting the guidance of their carefree Higher Self Wisdom.
Pia holds three degrees in Psychology, Counseling Training, and Certification in the 3 Principles Paradigm & she brings into coaching a wealth of insights gained from a litany of growth experiences.
At 49, she is a 'three near deaths before 30, two abusive marriages, & major head injury life rebuilder' whose mission is to help single, empty nester businesswomen over 40 to effortlessly get past their darkest moments by tapping into their innate well-being.
So that they can shine the light of their radiant, joyful wisdom & step into their dreamed-of future.
Pia wants single empty nester women over 40 to know in their bones that their past doesn't predict their future & now is the time to dream big.
