So is there that wishing well, that fountain of youth that many speak of, that magic potion or formula, something, anything that can provide us with eternal immunity from the ravages of life, the diseases of aging, forever promising us the secret to eternal youth.
This single topic has managed to spawn into it’s own industry that draws one to ponder, to pray, to find that answer. As a result, there’s been a myriad of books and television programs, movies, and tons of experts along with products, that maybe, just maybe, there is.
The problem is almost all can’t back up their claims. What has been proven, however, is to just instead lead a healthy lifestyle, get plenty of exercise and relaxation, and don’t get hit by a bus. What everyone needs to do is lay down a foundation when it comes to passive aging, which leans heavily on the physical.
“Eat lots of broccoli and start juicing kale” “Get your vitamins A, D, and everything else in between” “Sweat it out, do your pilates on a daily basis” all proclaims the advice.
So for those who reach that certain age when they begin to decline, that age when growing older becomes a concern, that over 50 or so crowd, who begins to get those waves of anxiety and wrinkles, they respond by signing up for fitness memberships, go on another diet, all with variable success and difficulty when it comes to adherence.
Exercise along with eating well are important, but they appear that they’re just a smaller piece of a much larger behavioral pattern.
To Live Life Longer As We Age
Get Outside More
It’s always been said that if you’re wanting to live a long life, that you should be spending as much time as you can in the blue yonder, the great outdoors, while reducing physical and mental stress as much as possible.
It’s proven that just taking a half-hour walk on a daily basis will help you to cut out moodiness while quickly decreasing any anxiety symptoms.
Trusting Your Gut Feeling
Make sure you tune into your own feelings on a daily basis, introspect into them, and work on understanding exactly where the pain is coming from. Realize all of the answers that you need are right there inside of you. Begin by just sitting quietly and allow them to come to you.
Become More Social
You may be thinking that you have enough friends already or you don’t have time for any more, but know there’s always room to add someone who’s positive into your life. They’re called friends.
This isn’t saying go online and look for random friends on Facebook, but the message being just get closer to others you like, or those you already know and see regularly.
Getting More Involved
It’s difficult not to see or read the latest events in your community, all the local charity and volunteer activities. So develop the desire to help out, and then act on them. If you could make a difference in one single life, then you’ll feel better as well.
Slow Down Your Life
What we do is constantly rush, we need to get somewhere, anywhere quick, which is understandable with everything that’s going on. But if you learn to relax more, just for a moment, randomly here and there, just to appreciate your immediate surroundings and whatever it is you’re doing, doing so will force you to breathe easier and deeper.
Appreciate Everything You Have
We all want more things, which is good, but once we don’t get what we’re wanting, it makes us upset or sad, this usually because we’re wanting too much too soon. So just look at your current life and just focus on all the good things that you already have, see what you’ve accomplished and own, and don’t focus as much on what you don’t have.
Try Something New
Go somewhere you’ve never been to, take a new class, create new space or renovate an area in your home. Taking on and discovering new hobbies, projects, or activities can be extremely enjoyable, which also gives you the opportunity to meet like minded people, which enriches your life.
Write The Story Of Your Life
What most are now doing is tracing their family history, their heritage online, which is proving to be a valuable and educational experience. Then what they’re doing is writing a journal of their own life story. It’s thought contributory that you do the same.
It won’t become a best seller, but what it will give you is a fresh perspective on your life, allowing you to remember and reflect on the things you may of forgotten. So write down the memories of your youth, the small town you grew up in, the story will begin to write itself.
Let Go Of Grudges
Make that apology that you need to. If there’s someone in your past or your current life that you need to say “I’m sorry,” then by all means go ahead and do so.
Letting go of all your resentments, while owning up to all your mistakes will give you peace of mind. It’s also an excuse to reconnect with a long lost friend or relative. So just own it, it doesn’t matter who’s fault it was.
Plan On Having Some Fun
It’s proven that happiness is created by moving towards the things you want, reaching goals, rather than achieving them. So what you need to do is constantly set new targets that you can look forward to.
Now that summer’s over, it’s a good time to start your festive planning, getting together with the gang, or planning for that around the world trip next year.