Seniors, can we talk? Have you ever thought about what it is that determines if you have a good day or if you have a bad day?
Could it be whether you’re being positive and confident? When you’re confident, you focus on the present rather than worry about tomorrow or the future. When you focus on the present, it is much easier to see how to turn obstacles into opportunities, weaknesses into advantages and setbacks into breakthroughs. When life becomes uncertain, it’s our confidence that usually takes the greatest hit—and it’s the first thing we should look to protect. When Betty and I had a “virtual” lunch, she told me that she’d read about a three-step process that anyone can use to protect their confidence in times of uncertainty. Betty said it’s called the Three Ps and it looks like this: Be present. Focus only on the 24 hours in front of you. Stay grounded in the “here and now” (rather than worry about what could/might happen tomorrow). Be positive. When you’re positive, you feel better and other people feel better after interacting with you. Be productive—Measure your progress at the end of the day. Betty said she’s been working on using these three steps to structure each day. She is staying confident (and useful) through even the scariest of times. Even if someone can’t see your smile, they can hear that you care. Words really do have power. The act of showing that you care is a gift you can give and give and give again – and costs you nothing! Betty and I were talking about this – hearing a smile over the phone even if you have a mask on. (Betty said a friend and her husband went to the grocery store wearing masks. When her friend got ready to leave, she realized the person she was enjoying shopping with was not her husband!) Caring is that valuable gift that you can give that makes you happy . . . even on bad days. Are you reaching out to friends and people you see at the store asking them how they are or telling them you hope they’re having a good day? Yes, you can still be welcoming and friendly within the “social distance” guidelines. We’re all learning and adapting. Some have email while others are retired and don’t have email simply because they don’t want it or don’t feel there’s a need. Either way “appointments” can continue - virtual, by phone, through the mail or email. People still want dental insurance plans, even though they can’t go to the dentist right now. People are still turning 65 while others may be over 65 and have just decided to retire. If you’re in either situation, you may want to consider a Medicare supplement plan, Medicare prescription plan or Medicare Advantage plan. Yes, life goes on. I hope you’re having a good day! You can call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk? I hope you’re having a good day.”
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