​Life is full of change. Sometimes we welcome it. Other times we try to ignore it. Some of us even outright resist it.

But, change is constant. We usually don’t notice the little or the expected changes; it’s when we are caught off-guard that things can be difficult to accept and deal with. 

As we all know, things change constantly over the entirety of our lives. It's something that we can all relate to, and adaptability is a skill that benefits us regardless of which stage of life we're in.

Many of our HeartFIT members are facing significant age-related changes. Some have retired, and many are dealing with the loss of friends and loved ones. Others are moving closer to family or downsizing their homes, and a number of HeartFitters are experiencing substantial changes in family dynamics. Big changes like these can be difficult to deal with, which is why learning to adapt can help us to cope with and accept our circumstances. 

We also recognise that with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all going through an intense period of change. There is very little we can control about this situation, and though it may be short term, it is still difficult to adapt to the isolation of not seeing loved ones and having to forgo social activities from HeartFIT and all other aspects of your life. It is our hope that this month's newsletter will help you with adapting to these changes. 

A lot of the information and strategies we'll be sharing with you here can be helpful to younger generations too. We all go through change, so passing on this information may be useful to your friends, children, and even grandchildren too. If you read something that strikes a chord, why not forward on some articles and help others with learning adaptability - it's a skill we all need, regardless of age!

Does Adaptability Impact Our Health?

At HeartFIT, we recognise that your mental health and emotional wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. As such, when we talk about topics like adaptability, it is our hope that we can encourage you to train a healthy mindset as you train a healthy body. 

Big changes in our lives, particularly when they are negative or overwhelming, often greatly impact our mental and emotional health. Adaptability is a skill that can help us combat feelings that are weighing us down, and to accept things and remain positive as we get on with life.

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