Well, when someone turns 50, they take a close look at everything in their life. The thinking about where one should be and isn't. First of all, that is the first mistake; comparing yourself to others what they've accomplished by the time they reach 50. Like being rich, POTUS, skinny, movie star, rock star, race car driver, etc...
Instead, look at all you have accomplished instead. Having a family by choice, a mortgage by choice, car of choice, and all the things you have done. No matter how small or large. Those are your true successes and the best part is, they are Yours alone. Buy a flower or a dinner out or something to reward yourself, today. Doesn't have to be an expensive car or diamonds or a high ticket item. It just needs to be something simple you can enjoy Today. Yesterday is in the history and tomorrow hasn't been written yet... So, enjoy Today.
If bankruptcy, medical issues, physical or emotional abuse have been written into your book of life. If you're reading this, you have survived it. You Are a Survivor! You made it out the other side of the fight for your life. Hugs!
If homeless has been a constant circle of starting from scratch and getting back on your feet. Take a closer look at why. Not at the blame or what ever language that you're telling yourself. Learning Disabilities, Emotional abuse from others, Fear, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, etc... Think through those and really look at them. Without the blame or anger or assumptions. Forgive yourself on the failures that you think are yours. Forgive those who didn't know they were abusing you. Forgive Yourself!
When feeling down or not worthy or what ever language you tell yourself, remember that everyone else around you is doing today for the first time, just like you. Watch the grass wave in the wind, the clouds make shapes in the sky, and puppies jumping around being silly. Breath in and out and let your heart feel it. You can have a good cry, everyone needs one every once in while, but not live there. Don't Ever Give UP!!!
Hugs
