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How to age happily
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Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. DON'T grow up!
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My mother always said it's better to be a Willow tree than an Oak- try to go with the flow, learn to be flexible, and forgiving of yourself and others. Acknowledge your flaws but also accept you have a great number of positive attributes which make you a valuable person. Good genes help aging, but take responsibility for maintaining your health and looks. Do everything in moderation -especially if you have to drink or smoke. Eat, work and play in moderation. We can't all live our lives as saints, but if you feel good from within, and have a positive mental attitude, then it will show on your outside. It also helps if you have love in your life, whether from family, friends or even pets - anything which reduces stress and makes you happy.
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it's not how old you are, but how you are old!
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what a ride!"
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Just because you CAN still wear a mini Skirt doesn't mean you SHOULD just because they are in fashion.
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Don't swim against the flow. Find your own strengths and voice to do it gracefully and naturally.
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Laughter!! -need I say more;->
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Wear clothes that fit - not too small, just because you've always been a size 10, it doesn't mean that size 10 is always the best fit. Sizes vary! Just touching is better than clinging.
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Grow old disgracefully, its more fun
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You age well by living well. This means taking care of yourself, but more importantly being happy, learning from your mistakes and not making a big deal out of them. There is nothing that looks better on an "aging" woman than happiness and a savior faire that is only attained by living. Living is messy and full of mistakes. Living well means that we deal with these messy problems with grace and this also shows in your face. Make no mistake, sunscreens, moisterizers, water, diet, and exercise are important, however, none of this will make an "aging" woman more appealing than having lived a full life and come out the other side happy!
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Get a lover - doesn't have to be younger, just someone who likes you, your body and mind and personality. And you feel the same about him, so it takes your mind off the wrinkles and flushes and aches and pains.
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all things in moderation, and never hold grudges, as it makes you bitter. Not good for wrinkle free skin!
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Moisturise from an early age. It doesn't matter what brand, from cheap to expensive, as long as you put some on daily. I started at 14 & have hardly missed a day (now 47), I have barely a crease on my face or neck. I've used the free samples that come in mags, Avon, Ponds, all up the scale. The only difference is in the expensive brands you don't get the jars big enough, go for any brand you can afford & change ones now & again. Don't forget your hands at the same time, they are a bigger giveaway of age than your face!
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Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise and remember that your face doesn't end in the line on your chin where it then slopes to become your neck. The decolletage is a very important area to moisturise as it is that area which becomes prominently aged in women's advanced years, specifically because of lack of moisture. And, don't pull on your neck. Propping the chin with the arms if a favourite defiant pose of every young person but this can cause regrets later when the skin gets too loose ergo sags! Also, those little spots where we love to dab perfume also get dried because of this e.g. behing the neck, in between the breasts. Once again, moisturise! I also find that the hands betray a woman's age, no matter how much aid her face has actually had, surgically or not! Having said all that, I think that part of the benefit of getting older is that we become more comfortable in our own skin so if we enrich ourselves through knowledge and experience, then we add more value to to ourselves as we grow older.
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remember - that even when you have pain, you don't have to be one!
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Age is just a number. Forget about it and enjoy life. Focus on all the good things in life and love your family.
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Stay as slim as you can and be positive about every aspect of life.
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Agree with everything - Why not try Virgin Vie Necker Gel - great for older necks!
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There is only so much what you can do, you can delay the aging a bit but how well you age is determined in your genes. You can be lucky and not get too many wrinkles or grey hairs or you can be unlucky. Make sure you have enough sleep, if you are constantly tired you will age quicker. Dying grey hair is a must, nothing ages you more. Just make sure the colour matches your skin tone and looks natural. Our skin gets paler with age so hair colour may need to be toned down a bit too!
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I can remember the awful moment when I caught site of the creases on my shoulders after a nuight's sleep. Since then it's been moisturise all over, every day. Also, be aware of saggy, wrinkly bits, eg: at the top of your underarm: doesn't sound nice and doesn't look it either! Exercise, moisturise and COVER UP what you can't improve. Don't dress your age. Don't be afraid to make radical changes in your appearance every now and again. Drink water, lot's of it - and the occasional glass of wine.
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Unhappy about aging? Remember the words of George Burns: Getting older isn't so bad when you consider the alternative!
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Try and be content in your own skin (I'm still working on it by the way!) and some of us age and put on weight differently, don't compare with others, just be you and chill about some of the angst, it's just not worth it and .......... laugh every day! x
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Great tips. made me feel so much better. My answer is to slap on the Lippy, Mascara, latest age defying foundation and Blusher and go out there and hope they won't notice the 67yr old body beneath all that Glam.
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Sin a little. To err is human but it feels divine, and goddesses don't age.
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Taking care of yourself physically is important to aging happily, get regular check-up, don't forget the dentist or neglect your gums, exercise, moderation is the key in dieting and sun exposure but the most important thing is don't neglect your spiritual side. Prayer, mediation and acts of kindness to others helps you enjoy life and the wisdom of your years. (Especially if you volunteer at a nursing or senior center.) And make sure you are on top of your finances.
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All the suggestions below but consider doing it disgracefully as the poem suggests;) Keep a sense of wonderment and fun in your life. If your budget can stand it travel to a new place often (weekend breaks are good) learn a new skill, (My father started to master computers in his 80s. You can go to theatres concerts cinemas alone if no one will come with you and thats fine too. Keep your independence as long as you can. But when you accept help do it gracefully Set yourself little challenges to widen your experiences, books voluntary work whatever you wish. This is only one life no matter what age your at, we dont get it back that we know of so enjoy every age your atxxx
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NEVER act your age. Act your shoe size. At 52 I am still climbing trees, playing foorball in the park, rock pooling, building sand castles and trespassing into fields to pinch apples! And Operatix is dead right. Exercise!! If your body looks like you are only in your thirties and your mind feels younger than that, then your age becomes merely a number.
