The Second 50

Sometimes, it’s just hard to get up, motivated, or engaged. Life can be busy, tiring, and even overwhelming.

In ‘The Second 50’, I counteract this by prioritising where I put my energy and focus. This helps me to rally the drive and commitment to tackle just about anything.

I set meaningful and practical goals, reflect on progress, and constantly re-evaluate where I’m going. And I have the courage to ask myself if what I am doing right now is helping me to get where I want to go. And if it’s not, I make a change.

On that, I give myself permission to take small steps. I don’t have to achieve it all right now or as fast as someone else, and that’s ok. Remember that joke, “How do you eat and elephant? One bite at a time.” Mmm, not for me, but I love the sentiment.

I surround myself with positive people (vibe, tribe etc.). And I remain open to learning – constantly. I have taught myself to get comfortable with not having all the answers. Maybe that’s age, perhaps experience. Either way, it feels good to be ok with not knowing it all.

I practise mindfulness, including the discipline of not allowing my mind to wander but actually sitting in the moment and being present. I have learned the skill of bringing my mind back if I get distracted. I can’t tell you how weird it sounds to say that I’ve had to relearn that skill. The symptom of a fast-paced society, perhaps.

And I celebrate. Maybe a purchase. An outing. An adventure. A meal. Something that helps to acknowledge that I have met this moment and I should be proud.

And on that note. In this moment, I’m reminded of the song lyrics, “You better not steal the mood, DJ.” Yes, DJ, I’ll set the mood, thank you! 😊