The Later Years????

I read a very good article today about women's health and wellness. It was called, "Wellness After 30: Getting the Most Out of Later Life". My first reaction was, "Later Life??!!" I guess I have to be honest with myself and let go of 'the early years'. Apparently everything changes after 30, physically, metabolically, emotionally, mentally. It's true...I know.

I now need to make a few changes in my life to get the most out of these 'later years' (I'm still in denial over that phrase). In the article, the author points out that wellness doesn't mean not ill. After some unwanted but very necessary assessment of myself I have discovered that even though I am not ill I am not really well.

Getting there though (well sort of). Part of my own wellness is to dedicate some time just for me. Some time where I get to do something I enjoy without being responsible for others. I have made room in my schedule to do just that and I refuse to feel guilty about it.

Besides that I am not doing so 'well' (excuse the pun). I need to focus on the physical wellness bigtime! Without giving all the dirty details of my life lets just say I need to start drinking some water, move a little more and eat a little less. After all, I am over 30. No longer can I eat what I want and not pay the price.

Ahhh, the early years....they don't come back again!

What do you do for your wellness?