Life After 60 Isn’t Perfect? No Problem – It’s Still Amazing!
Life after 60 isn’t perfect. In addition to the everyday concerns that exist in your younger years, you also have to deal with a weakening body, living on a pension and changing social roles. With all this going on, it’s easy to be discouraged. I even know women who are quite bitter about their life after 60. They look at their life and ask themselves “This is it? How, after 40 years in the workforce did it come to this?”
But, here’s the truth – life doesn’t have to be perfect to be amazing. I’m not sure who first put this in exactly these words, but, they are completely true.
No matter what your personal situation, if you are over 60 and you are reading this, you have a lot to be grateful for. For starters, you’re here! Reaching age 60 is something that has only recently become “normal.” For generations, we would have been lucky to survive past our 40s.
In addition, despite the fact that we had to battle discrimination along the way, our generation has enjoyed unparalleled freedom.
I’m not trying to be preachy here – I also get down in the dumps from time to time. But, every time that I do, I remind myself of just how lucky I am to be here today. Do you feel the same?
Let’s start a conversation about this. Please answer the following questions and “like” and share this article to keep the discussion moving forward.
Do you agree or disagree that we have a lot to be grateful for as women in our 60s? Why or why not? Do you think that the pursuit of the “perfect life” prevents us from appreciating the wonderful gifts that life has given us?
Just recently unemployed due to a surgery that took eight years to happen. Working in Health care and Food service for years took a toll on my hands and surgery was needed. I am still recovering and I am looking for employment, but due to my age it has not been easy. I have a passion for making pastry and I am a Certified wedding and Event Planner. I have been struggling with this new chapter of my life, as I have experienced ageism on several occasions. I am grateful to be here, but somedays I have the feeling of what is my purpose. Kids are grown, hubby has a great career and travels for work, Women can be so undervalued as we get older. We have given and done so much for everyone else, sometimes our self worth is based on our usefulness. Sorry feeling sorry for myself today ;)
I agree. A lot of people still don’t make 60. My husband was one of them.