So you’ve read the headline: the world’s population is aging, and by the time you read this, the first wave of people in their 60s will have reached retirement age. It’s a trend that’s likely to increase in the future, which means there will be even more retirees relying on their Social Security checks. 

This all spells opportunity for those with the skills to keep up with the new requirements of an always-on lifestyle. But if you’re currently working a 9-to-5 and don’t have time to become a digital nomad, there’s still plenty you can do to improve your situation.

 

Consider these 3 skills to upgrade yourself in 2022:

 

1. Begin to learn a new skill.

What is something you’ve always wanted to study but have never had the opportunity?

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn to speak a foreign language, play an instrument, knit, or sew.

You may have wished you could acquire a practical talent, such as Photoshop or Excel spreadsheets, but never made the time.

You might also consider resuming an activity you used to like but abandoned, such as learning to rollerblade or ski.

Choose anything that has been nagging at the back of your mind and devise a strategy to learn it.

 

2. Every day, give yourself a treat.

One of the best bits of self-care advice comes from Agent Dale Cooper in an early episode of Twin Peaks: “Every day, once a day, give yourself a present.”

Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it; simply allow it to happen.

It may be a new shirt from the men’s department, a catnap on your office chair, or two cups of steaming black coffee.”

 

3. Begin a workout regimen.

Exercise is not only an important component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle; it is also an excellent method to boost your mood, maintain weight management, suppress your appetite, and minimize the effects of stress.

Finally, those who exercise live longer and healthier lives than those who are sedentary. Having a personal Habit Tracker would be of great help.

 

In 2022, it’s more likely than ever that you’ll need to be constantly connected in order to advance your career. Most jobs will still require in-person meetings once in a while, but they’ll also require you to be available via video chat, audio chat, and even text chat. 

If you want to keep up with your competitors, you’ll need to learn how to communicate and interact with other people in ways that aren’t physically or geographically constrained. This means learning new skills like digital marketing, social media marketing, and SEO.