Young at Heart
Being young at heart doesn’t mean you are immature. It really just means you have a youthful outlook on life, even if you are older. I am a grandmother, but in my mind, I still feel like I did when I was in my twenties. My body may not work as well as it did, by my mind is still sharp, and I sure hope it stays that way.
As our bodies inevitably grow older, it may seem like a losing battle to stay young at heart, but here are a few tips:
- Remember that age is just a number. Stop stigmatizing aging. The only limitations are the ones we put on ourselves.
- Don’t worry so much about what you see in the mirror. Those gray hairs and wrinkles are manifestations of all the amazing things we have accomplished in our lives.
- Maintain a positive attitude. Think and talk positively. Quit grumbling and complaining. And stay away from energy vampires.
- Live an active lifestyle. Take a walk, try Tai Chi, or do water aerobics to maintain fitness and flexibility.
- Keep your mind sharp. Do crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and other games that require multiple cognitive abilities to challenge your brain.
- Be a social butterfly. Community Centers and Senior Centers offer a variety of activities at reasonable prices. You will have fun, make new friends and it will help stave off loneliness and depression.
- Challenge yourself to learn something new. Take up a new hobby. Learn to cook, paint, make pottery, or dance. Take a class, or sign up for websites like Craftsy or Skillshare. And many people share tutorials for free on YouTube.
Take a listen to this classic song, Young at Heart by the amazing Frank Sinatra!
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