Various studies have shown that the most fulfilled people, those in their 80s, 90s, and beyond, often reflect on a few key things that truly mattered:
❌ Not how quickly they responded to email or text correspondence.
❌ Not how cleverly they hid clutter before company came over.
❌ Not what car they drove, how many likes their post got, or how on-trend their outfit was.
Sure, some of those things didn't exist in their day, but in our world, they can carry too much weight—if we let them.
So, what did matter?
🤎 Deep, meaningful relationships with friends and family.
🤎 A sense of purpose through work, service, or creative expression.
🤎 Inner peace and acceptance of their life's journey.
Not the flashy things. Not the perfectly curated moments. But the quiet constants—the ones that root us in connection, meaning, and joy.
Affirmation: I invest in connection, purpose, and peace. These are the cornerstones for a life well-lived.
This weekend, let's pick one of these activities and act on it:
🤳🏼 Reconnect with a friend or loved one—even just a "thinking of you" text.
✏️ Do something that reawakens your sense of purpose: volunteer, write, create, lend a hand to someone in need.
🧘♀️ Take five minutes to sit quietly, reflect, and feel gratitude for how far you've come.
Happiness isn't something we find at the end—it's something we build along the way. And these small, soul-filled choices? They add up to a beautiful life.
