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As we age, it becomes even more important to resist the temptation to stay comfortable and instead lean into challenges that build confidence and vitality.

With that in mind, here are seven ways to boost your resilience:

📌 Take Action—Even in small ways to feel more in control

📌 Seek and Offer Support—kindness can reignite hope

📌 Stay Connected with those who listen and encourage you

📌 Preserve Hope through life’s inevitable ups and downs

📌 Maintain Humor to keep things in perspective

📌 Do Hard Things—stretch your comfort zone to build confidence

📌 Build Strength and Stamina—your future self will thank you!

Key Takeaways: Your life (and retirement) should be about living with purpose, not limits. Strengthening your resilience today helps ensure you’re ready to embrace the meaningful moments tomorrow.