It can be hard to put yourself out there, especially if you’re used to meeting people because of a busy schedule, or simply prefer being a homebody.
But of course, making friends is essential for maintaining your mental and emotional health.
It gives you someone to confide in, share your joys and sorrows with, and just plain enjoy life with. Plus, research shows that having strong social relationships can even lengthen your life.
So if you’re feeling a bit lonely and wondering how to make friends after 50, here are our 5 top secrets:
#1 Deepen your current connections
#2 Be intentional with your “yes” & “no”
#3 Don’t be interesting, be interested
#4 Be patient & consistent
#5 Connect with yourself first
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Resources:
5 Ways to Make Friends After 50 (article) 👉 https://secondwindmovement.com/making-friends-after-50/
Retirement Purpose Quiz (fun 10-question quiz!) 👉 https://secondwindmovement.com/quiz/
Schedule Free Breakthrough Session 👉 https://bestnextchapters.secondwindmovement.com/schedule
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Cyn Meyer here with Second Wind Movement, a resource for older adults like you (or someone you care for) that provides education, tools and coaching, so that you live your ideal retirement lifestyle that’s active, healthy, engaged and full of purpose.
We focus on five main areas of life, the 5 Rings of Retirement:
✅ Growth
✅ Community
✅ Giving Back
✅ Health
✅ Finance
So that you can get the most out of this important stage of life and help the future you age successfully in place.
To learn more about how to unlock your post-career passions and purpose, so you can live your ideal retirement lifestyle, watch this Free Workshop 👉 https://bestnextchapters.secondwindmovement.com/training-video
Subscribe to Second Wind Movement’s YouTube channel 📺👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnhbxgejH89y_B2HSci3w?sub_confirmation=1
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