There are many stereotypes based on seniors, such as the short-sighted, stooped, little, elderly man or the little, old, hard-of-hearing lady. This is far from the truth for many, who have overcome lots of the challenges associated with getting older and live healthy, enjoyable lives. Keep these tips in mind as you get older.
Stop frowning if you want to avoid wrinkles. It seems silly, but it is true. If you find yourself doing it, give yourself a little pinch! Over time, you should be able to break this unattractive habit.
As you age, don’t worry about numbers. When you’re too concerned with your age, your weight or other numbers, it’s too easy to be distracted from what’s really important. Let the professionals monitor those things and try to concentrate on things you enjoy.
Never stop learning. Old age does not prevent you from learning new things. Anything that stimulates the brain, such as a computer course or even a crossword puzzle, will keep your mind active, and you feeling on top of your game.
Don’t spend too much time thinking about how you measure up. Your doctors are paid for worrying about height, age, and weight. If you worry that you are 84 years old, weigh 10 more pounds than you did last year, and that have lost an inch of height, you won’t have any time to keep yourself useful by doing fun activities.
As you grow older, sleep is incredibly important. Sleeping between seven and nine hours nightly will help your peace of mind and help keep your hormone levels even. Not sleeping enough to keep yourself rested will make you irritable and prone to depression.
In fact, many people often refer to this period as the “golden years.” Use the ideas in this article to help keep yourself feeling young, even as you get older.