How do you imagine you will handle your own successful aging after age 65? Will you gradually withdraw from the world to enjoy peace and solitude to do the things you want to do, like read and relax, according to the disengagement theory of successful aging? Or do you imagine you will want to continue an active life full of socializing, volunteer work, being with family, going on trips, etc., according to the activity theory of successful aging?
Tie your speculations into how you view your personality today. For example, do you prefer to be alone, preferring peace and quite leisure activities like reading or watching TV? Or, do you find happiness out with friends and doing some activity like dancing, socializing, taking exercise classes, etc.
What does the picture of your life at 65 or older look like in your mind’s eye?
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