Saima Ikram
Today’s society is very obsessed with pointing towards the negative aspects of ageing. Most people worry a lot about getting older and this is the reason anti-ageing has become one of the most popular niches in the business world. When you start thinking about it, you get bogged down in all the hype and it drives you mad. But no matter how much hype it gets, you cannot do anything because the clock is always going to tick away. Any cream, any cosmetic surgery, exercise, or any diet cannot stop you from ageing. The effects and the severity of the progression of aging can be slowed down by the procedures that are being offered but there is no way you can stop this natural process.
What the society needs most right now are the open discussions on how to age gracefully and in healthy ways. No one can escape ageing and you cannot stop the clock but there are some ways to develop a healthy attitude that can make you age with dignity, grace, and fulfillment.
Accept that you will face complexities:
The first thing you need is to accept the complexities that arise because you are living longer. Different events in life make the complexities even worse in the case of your relationships. Life is not at all like retiring and then dying after a few years. It is an increased span of living which has made it more complex to live. Instead of denying it, accept the challenge and keep yourself engage in activities that you were not able to get into when you were young.
Stop being perfect:
When you are becoming older, you develop a mindset as that you have experienced more so you should be able to get things done perfectly. But that is not when it comes to real life. Every day you get to live is a new day. You see new opportunities and find new ways to explore them. So stop trying to be perfect and be okay with whatever you do.
Stay positive towards getting older:
As you grow old, you start to have pain in your joints; feel the pinched nerves, and your skin does not stay as tight as it used to be. This is something that is feared by many people and when they see it, they lose all hope and consider themselves as useful for nothing. But what you forget is that the most important part that you have in your body is your brain and there are no aches or pains in it. As you age, the brain forms new connections and creates new cells and these are just self-limiting beliefs because of which you feel old. Therefore, develop a positive attitude towards ageing and it will have a greater impact on the way you are living.
Get enough sleep:
Your sleep plays an important part in keeping you fit and as you grow, you need to sleep to prevent weight gain, alleviate stress, and boost the energy. Create a more relaxing sleep environment for yourself and get enough sleep. Shift your attention towards book reading and stay away from gadgets. It will help you sleep better and longer.
Broaden your interests:
At the young age, you don’t have much time to explore more. But as you age, your responsibilities being to shift as the children get settled in their own lives. This is the time you can use to be with your own self, to try out new things and broaden your interests. Researchers have found out that as you learn new things, it improves your memory and creates new pathways in your brain.
Exercise that you love:
No matter what your age is, you need to stick to an exercise that you like the most. Regular exercise means that you will age gracefully. So find the one that you live the most and you will not skip it any day. Do what feels good to you and exercise because it is the only way you can retain the muscle as you age.
