Sometimes, it’s Hard to Believe. But Really, Age IS Just a Number!
It’s easy to say that age is just a number. It’s not so easy to believe it all the time.
You see the messages constantly in magazines and especially in social media. Growing older is scary!
- Older people are often portrayed as lacking awareness, needing guidance, and inching closer to death.
- Many TV shows show younger people dismissing older people as not knowing anything about anything.
And it’s even worse for women.
- Women are made to believe they are less attractive as they get older.
- Movies showcase husbands leaving their wives for younger women.
- Songs glorify everlasting youth.
Even so, many women find true happiness as they age.
To quote (Roman poet) Ausonius: “Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.”
Yes, age is just a number. It’s all about how you feel, how happy you are – that’s what’s important, not the number.
Here are some suggestions for the times when you need to feel better about yourself.
Don’t give in to societal stereotypes
There are so many “rules” that women are expected to abide by as they get older (this applies more in some countries than others). Those “rules” might include expected clothing, “normal” activities for older women.
Rubbish!
There’s been some interesting research that shows that when women engage in activities they enjoyed as a child, they are happier.
Keep your spark
The beautiful thing about little girls isn’t their big, endearing eyes. It’s their spark. Children say what’s on their mind, they explore new things and they laugh often.
But many women lose that spark, becoming more guarded, more serious. Sometimes that’s very necessary, but it’s less needed as you age.
Keep that childlike spark as you engage in everyday activities. This will help you to feel young and excited and happy!
Practice consistent self-care
“Society” might tell you that beauty is only for the young. Not so!
Practice self-care, consistently. Wine and good skincare are both very important!
Also, learn new things all the time. Practice telling yourself you’re beautiful. Advocate for your needs. This will help you feel confident as you get older.
Focus on the Good
It’s easy to let your insecurities or society’s “standards” get you down. Instead, choose to focus on the good things that happen as you get older.
Focus on what you can do that you previously couldn’t. Think about how far you’ve come as a person and embrace that accomplishment. This will help you to view the aging process as something natural and beautiful.
Practice Mindfulness
It’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed with aging and the future. When you notice your mind beginning to take you to that negative space, pause what you’re doing and breathe.
Find something you can feel, something you can see and something you can hear. Focus on how you’re feeling in the moment and let those emotions be. When you do this consistently, you’ll learn how to live in the moment and not worry about the future.
Aging is a beautiful part of life that should be embraced. Your age IS just a number. Don’t let this natural process overtake your self-esteem. Instead, focus on the positive aspects of life and live wonderfully and joyously.
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