A blessing is defined as, “a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; something that brings well-being.”

During times when we feel like the world is crashing around us, there are blessings that still exist all around us. Even when those blessings might be difficult to notice, there is a blessing within you. The reality is that our human nature sometimes prevents us from remembering how blessed we really are. When you go to bed and recall events that encouraged you or brightened your day, your life becomes a blessing.

I challenge you to grab a journal, place it by your bed and write down 5 new blessings or things for which you are thankful for each day. Do this for a month! You will form a habit in seeing the good, blessing you with a better life.

Paulette Senior, 48

For me Age Esteem means feeling good about myself no matter what age I am.

A concern that I have about aging is to have someone there with me, having company.

Paulette’s tips:  Keep moving.  Keep physical and keep working on inner self.  Always find a way to be thankful.  Just be thankful for your life, for living and getting up every day and for having a purpose.

Paulette Senior is CEO of the YWCA of Canada.