As we navigate through life, many of us find ourselves fearing what lies ahead in the coming chapters. We worry about our changing bodies, shifting relationships, and evolving identities.
But what if aging didn’t have to be something we dread?
What if, instead, we could approach our later years with excitement, curiosity, and joy
Today, I’m thrilled to share insights from a remarkable collaboration with Cheryl Richardson, a bestselling author and pioneer in the field of self-care.
Through our work together creating the 5 Day Aging Mindfully Series for The Tapping Solution App, Cheryl has illuminated a powerful truth: You can make the rest of your life the best of your life.
And we’re about to show you how.
Meet Cheryl Richardson
Cheryl Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and longtime leader in the field of self-care and mindful living.
For nearly three decades, she has helped people prioritize their wellbeing and live with greater intention. Her bestselling books include Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, The Art of Extreme Self Care, Waking Up in Winter, and the audiobook Self-Care for the Wisdom Years.
Cheryl was the first president of the International Coach Federation and led the “Lifestyle Makeover” series on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She’s been featured in Good Morning America, The Today Show, and O Magazine.
Today, Cheryl continues to inspire people to embrace self-care, age with grace, and live more mindfully through her writing, teaching, and community. Learn more at www.cherylrichardson.com. You can also subscribe to her wonderful weekly blog on her website.
5 steps to make the rest of your life the best of your life
1. Rewrite the rules of aging
The first step in aging mindfully is to challenge the beliefs we’ve absorbed about what it means to grow older. Society often tells us that aging is synonymous with decline, irrelevance, and loss. But Cheryl invites us to question these assumptions.
What if aging could be about expanding rather than shrinking? What if it could be about growing more alive, more awake, and more authentically yourself than ever before?
As Cheryl shares in our Redefining Aging meditation:
“You can write a new story of your own. You can do things differently. You can age mindfully, in your own way. You are the boss of you.”
The key is recognizing that the stories we tell ourselves about aging are just that – stories. And we have the power to write new ones.
Try the Redefining Aging Tapping meditation in the App to release old, unhelpful beliefs and open yourself to the exciting possibilities that await:
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2. Reconnect with your true self
As we move through life, we often build identities around our roles – parent, employee, caregiver, professional. But what happens when these roles shift or fall away?
Cheryl explains that the second half of life offers us an incredible opportunity: the chance to shed outdated identities and rediscover who we truly are beneath all those labels.
This isn’t about losing yourself – it’s about finding yourself. It’s about asking: Who am I when I’m not defined by my accomplishments, my roles, or what others expect of me?
The answer to this question can be both liberating and transformative. When you give yourself permission to let go of identities that no longer serve you, you create space for your most authentic self to emerge.
Experience the Shedding Old Identities and Meeting Your Authentic Self Tapping meditation to begin this powerful journey of self-discovery:
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3. Fall in love with your body again
One of our greatest fears about aging often centers around our changing bodies. We worry about wrinkles, reduced energy, and declining health. But Cheryl offers a revolutionary perspective:
“Whatever age you are at, whatever state your body is currently in – you get to choose how you support your body. You get to choose how you take care of your body. And in doing so, you claim agency over your quality of life.”
This isn’t about denying the reality of physical changes. It’s about shifting from a relationship of fear and criticism to one of love and partnership with your body. It’s about recognizing that every healthy choice you make is an investment in your future wellbeing.
Try the Befriending and Taking Care of Your Aging Body Tapping meditation to build a new, more loving relationship with your body:
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4. Examine and enrich your relationships
As we age, our relationships naturally evolve. Some deepen, others fade, and new ones emerge. Cheryl encourages us to be intentional about the connections we cultivate.
Ask yourself:
- Which relationships energize and uplift me?
- Which ones drain my energy?
- What boundaries do I need to set?
- How can I cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections?
As Cheryl reminds us:
“Your energy is precious. The way you spend your time is precious. So it’s important to be intentional with your relationships, to make choices that serve you, your energy, and your vitality.”
Explore the Reevaluating Relationships and Cultivating Conscious Connections Tapping meditation to gain clarity on how to create more fulfilling relationships in this phase of life:
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5. Find joy and adventure in every day
Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of Cheryl’s approach to aging is her emphasis on staying fully alive at any age. She challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, try new things, and approach each day with curiosity and wonder.
Think of someone you admire for how they’ve aged – someone who became more playful, spontaneous, and adventurous as they got older. Now imagine embodying those qualities yourself.
As Cheryl says in her meditation, “You can live this way, every single day, through all the remaining days of your life. You can walk briskly through life, opening new doors, doing things that make you feel so incredibly and fully alive.”
Experience the Feeling Fully Alive at Any Age Tapping meditation to ignite your sense of adventure and possibility:
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Tap with Cheryl in the app
I’m incredibly excited to share that all five of these transformative Tapping meditations are now available in The Tapping Solution app as part of our 5-Day Aging Mindfully Series.
The response to this series has been absolutely incredible. Here’s what our community members are saying:
“Wow! Amazing! I have started on the Aging Mindfully Collection with Cheryl Richardson. I tapped on Befriending and taking care of your body… This tapping is inspirational and so encouraging I can’t wait to try them all.” – Myra
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“This is fabulous, on my second ’round’ of these! Thank you everyone at Tapping Solution!” – Pauline
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“I really needed this one today. I’m closer to 80 than I am to 70… The minute I saw that you wanted to redefine age, I knew that this was a needed message.” – Linda
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“This and the entire series has appeared like magic, or a miracle, just when I need it. I’ve spent weeks in limbo deliberating where and how I want to Live La Vie Vitale, my idea of my remaining years. Thank you as always.” – Honor
Your next chapter starts now
Aging mindfully isn’t about denying the realities of getting older. It’s about approaching this phase of life with intention, self-compassion, and an open heart. It’s about recognizing that you have more agency than you might think in determining how you experience your later years.
As Cheryl so beautifully reminds us, it’s never too late to:
- Release limiting beliefs about aging
- Rediscover your authentic self
- Build a loving relationship with your body
- Cultivate meaningful connections
- Live with joy and adventure
The rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.
Ready to begin your journey of aging mindfully? Download The Tapping Solution App and start the 5 Day Aging Mindfully Series today.
Learn more with Cheryl
To dive deeper into Cheryl’s wisdom on self-care and aging mindfully, visit her website at www.cherylrichardson.com, where you can explore her books, resources, and community offerings.
I’m deeply grateful to Cheryl for sharing her profound insights and for creating these transformative Tapping meditations with us. Her message that we can make the rest of our lives the best of our lives is one that I believe we all need to hear – and more importantly, one that we can all live.
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Jessica Ortner
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