Posted on June 10, 2025

“The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.” – Maria Edgeworth

According to a 2023 sampling of adults aged 50-80 by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, a third of retirement-age adults describe feelings of isolation. That’s a sobering thought, isn’t it? It’s also a good reason to think today about the connections you will have in retirement.

Are you feeling like you need to bring more self-care into your daily life? You wouldn’t be alone. Maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being can be incredibly rewarding. Here are some tips you can consider as you plot out your self-care journey:

1. Selecting Your Activities
Activities that prioritize health and balance, such as exercise, emotional awareness, social connections, and spiritual practices, can go a long way to helping you feel better and healthier.

2. What Self-Care Means for You
Self-care encompasses personalized routines tailored to individual needs, addressing stress management, mental clarity, and fostering relationships.

3. Prioritizing Relaxation
Adopting relaxation techniques can help individuals achieve better health and life satisfaction.

4. Put the Emphasis on You
You can go even further than that, setting boundaries, managing stress, and emphasizing activities that nourish your mind and body.

5. Keep it Flexible
When considering your self-care plans, think flexibly and let them evolve with your needs. Incorporate simple practices like deep breathing or gratitude journaling.

6. Seek Out Helpful Tools
Other routes could be apps and tools that support your journey and offer personalized guidance to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and build healthier habits.

7. Begin Simply
Starting small and remaining flexible can help transform self-care into lasting, beneficial habits.