AGING GRACEFULLY – JOIN IN!

I’m Doctor Angela with the She Optimal Community. I’m passionate about pursuing a life of optimal vitality and excited about partnering with women who have the desire to achieve their optimal potential.

I’m going to talk about one of the 8 O’s of the She Optimal process – which is Optimal Acceptance as it relates to aging gracefully. You can play an active role in graceful aging by…

* Applying self-care practices to maintain optimal energy & health
* Enjoying life and being enthusiastic about what it has to offer
* Focusing on what and who is important, and knowing when to let go
* Nurturing meaningful relationships with others and nature
* Choosing positive emotions and optimistic thoughts
* Following your passions and doing what makes you happy
* Fostering creativity, trying new things and exercising cognitive skills
* Living with purpose, compassion, gratitude, humor and adventure

To age gracefully, assume that you will and accept the inevitable changes of aging (e.g., wrinkles, sagging skin, hair loss, changing body shape, stiff joints, reduced visual acuity). Amy Tan said, “If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.” Your attitude about aging can influence your longevity and ability to stay healthy and active. It’s not just your physical condition that may limit you, but also your thoughts about your physical status, such that if you believe you will decline, then you will… You do have some control over the rate at which you age and your level of functioning by means of exercise, good nutrition, mentally stimulating activities, skin care, healthy sleeping habits, and choosing to love and be happy. Ben Franklin stated, “Those who love deeply never grow old, they may die of old age, but they die young.”

Aging gracefully adds richness to life, along with strength of character, confidence, resilience, and the ability to maneuver better in the world based on past experience and gained wisdom.

To enjoy optimal vitality, what you can do tomorrow to embrace aging gracefully, remain young at heart, and be an active participant in life:

1 – Stay engaged with your world, practice optimism, and follow your passions. Continue to participate in enjoyable, interesting and purposeful activities (e.g., hobbies, learn new things, serve others, travel, meet new people, spiritual pursuits) that keep you mentally stimulated and happy.

2 – Foster meaningful and supportive relationships! Regularly connect with family, friends and social groups, while including people who are younger than you in your social circles. Of note, maintain a great relationship with the most important person in your life - YOU, by being giving and forgiving of yourself.

3 – Celebrate your age with enthusiasm and gratitude for your strength, accomplishments, and overcoming obstacles. Be yourself, maintain a healthy self-image and take pride in who you have become – no regrets!

Let’s BE OPTIMAL together! It’ll be an adventure… I know I am worth it, and you are too!
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