Retirement offers an incredible opportunity to improve your own life and the lives of others.
Many seniors find joy in helping others—whether it’s supporting family, volunteering, or mentoring. But one key to making others happy? Taking care of your own health first.
On National I Want You to Be Happy Day, let’s talk about how happiness is something that we can build through our own actions. It’s a quality we demonstrate through a focus on our own health and wellbeing. Most importantly, it’s a gift we can give to others just as we give it to ourselves.
How to Enjoy Health and Happiness in Retirement
A happy retirement is a healthy retirement. Staying active, eating well, and managing stress can boost happiness—not just for you, but for those around you. When you feel good, you have more energy to spend time with loved ones, help your community, and make a positive impact.
One of the best aspects of a healthy lifestyle is the fact that you can make it a group effort. Simply by spending time with others, staying active, or even engaging in group fitness classes, you can improve your health and support others in doing the same.
However, financial limitations can make it harder for retirees to prioritize wellness. Rising healthcare costs, prescription expenses, and even the price of nutritious food can add stress. When Social Security benefits don’t keep pace with inflation, seniors may have to cut back on things that support their health—gym memberships, fresh foods, or even preventive care.
A fair Social Security system with realistic COLAs would allow retirees to stay active, healthy, and engaged in their communities. And when seniors can take care of their well-being, they’re better equipped to help others do the same.
Here at the Council of Retirement Security, we promote health and wellness content to give you tips on diet, exercise, and more. Likewise, we also promote content that supports Social Security advocacy, to guarantee higher retirement payments for all.
Your health and happiness matter. Support stronger Social Security benefits—sign our petition today!
