How Balanced Is Your Plan?

by Carol Marak, a Solo Ager

If trying to maintain balance and ease in your solo life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you're not alone. Most of us have so many concerns about growing older and living on our own, life can feel like a three-ring circus.

Answer this list of questions to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, finding solutions to mitigate the increasing concerns while also recognizing and fulfilling personal needs and wants.

Remember, when it comes to finding peace of mind and living with balance and ease, your plans and strategies for navigating the complexities of aging must hit the sweet spot - which means, you need to be able to discover an outcome story (life plan) that meets your primary needs and preferences.

The more you can determine your objectives, the more realistic you can make the outcome story.

Provoking Questions

1. What strategies have you put in place to ensure that your financial resources will support you through all stages of aging, and what creative approaches could you take to improve your financial security?

2. How well does your current living environment meet your physical, emotional, and social needs, and what innovative changes could you make to enhance your sense of comfort and security?

3. What steps have you taken to build and maintain a strong social network, and how could you reimagine your social connections to ensure they provide both support and fulfillment?

4. How effectively are you managing your healthcare needs, and what unconventional approaches could you adopt to ensure you receive the best care as you age?

5. What legal and financial protections do you have in place, and how can you think outside the box to safeguard your autonomy and wishes as you grow older?

6. How are you preparing for potential mobility or cognitive challenges, and what proactive steps could you take to maintain independence and quality of life?

7. How do you balance your day-to-day responsibilities with the pursuit of your personal passions, and what new ways could you explore to integrate more joy and fulfillment into your routine?

8. How do you currently approach decision-making regarding major life changes, and what strategies could you adopt to ensure your choices align with your long-term goals and values?

9. What steps have you taken to nurture your spiritual and emotional well-being, and how can you expand your practices to foster greater inner peace and resilience?

10. How do you plan to leave a legacy or contribute to the world as you age, and what creative avenues could you pursue to ensure your life has a lasting impact?

These are designed to prompt you to think creatively and holistically about your aging journey, ensuring you meet your needs while also creating a fulfilling and balanced life plan.

In the next newsletter, I will offer my tips and answers to the questions. 

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Have a fantastic weekend.

Carol Marak

Solo Aging Mentor

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