Sharing is the order of the day!
What about your balance, dear reader? Do you do sport? Do you do balance exercises? I, for example, try to brush my teeth standing on one leg from time to time: not so easy! When my husband had to go to the physio for a long time after a bike accident, he brought various exercises home, which he now continues to do diligently. When I have time, I join in. And by the way: the combination of movement and mental exercise, such as walking on a line while doing maths backwards, is a great challenge.
But what does this have to do with Seniors@Work?
Quite simply, if we want to get older full of energy and remain active in our professional lives, it is extremely important to keep fit. The stupid thing is - I find, because I'm not really that sporty - that fitness doesn't just stay, but decreases with age. And keeping fit is kind of exhausting as you get older.
To succeed in professional life requires strength, stamina and, last but not least, a good mood. Because with a smile and a sense of humor, many difficult situations can be overcome. I can confirm from my own experience: when I reach a mental dead end, I go for a walk. This clears my head, distracts me and allows me to return to my text or work feeling fresh and refreshed, and I've also done something for my health. Or I go into the kitchen and cook something delicious and healthy. And both cooking and walking make me peaceful and give me the serenity I need to overcome dead ends.
I know that as a self-employed person, I can allow myself a break in my train of thought in the sense of a walk. If you're sitting in an office, the only thing you can do is go to the coffee machine, chat with a colleague or get some fresh air at the window.
Dear fellow seniors: I hope you have some tips and tricks for dealing with getting older. In fact, I'm really wondering how you cope with dead-end situations and how you find it as an older person in working life. Why don't you write to us and share your experiences with the Seniors@Work community? Sharing is the order of the day!
Beatrice Isler
