“Unlock the Secrets: 21 Surprising Tips to Embrace Aging with Elegance!”
20. Practice Daily Gratitude
According to a recent study of nearly 50,000 women between ages 70 and 95, high levels of gratitude lead to healthy aging. Not sure how to start? One simple technique is having a gratitude journal. Write down three to five things you are grateful for at the beginning or end of your day as you implement this practice for the rest of your life.
21. Work on Your Zen
One key to navigating the aging process gracefully is staying calm, even when life is chaotic. When you manage your stress, it boosts your mood and focus improves your sleep, it helps maintain a healthy weight, and even softens your outlook on life. There are dozens of ways to manage your stress response. Try relaxation techniques like breathwork, meditation or yoga, get creative in a coloring book, chat with a friend, lift some weights or take a long (or short) walk. Pro tip: Incorporate supplements like ashwagandha and L-theanine into your routine to help support a healthy stress response.
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What to Avoid When Aging?
To live your life to the fullest, mentally and physically, steer clear of these four no-nos:
- High-calorie, low-nutrient foods: To age well, be intentional with what you put in your body. Put processed and packaged foods in the past. Instead, focus on eating foods high in nutrients to keep your mind and body strong and healthy. When filling your fridge and pantry, avoid highly processed and packaged foods, unhealthy fats (think trans-fats), and refined sugars. Craving a sweet snack? Reach for fresh fruits with benefits like blueberries, grapes, or oranges. Need a salty snack? Crunch on carrots with hummus.
- Cigarettes and alcohol: While this sounds like a no-brainer, it bears repeating: cigarettes and alcohol are not your friends! Numerous studies have shown the negative impacts of smoking and alcohol consumption, particularly when it comes to heart, brain, skin, and overall health. Speak with your doctor about changing these habits. Pro tip: Try mocktails to enjoy tasty drinks without alcohol!
- Mindless scrolling: The urge to pull out your phone and doom scroll can arise at any moment. But instead of reaching for your phone, choose one of the tips above to keep you busy; go for a walk, bake a healthy dish, or learn something new instead.
- Indoors gloom and doom: Sunshine makes everything brighter (literally) and has numerous healthy aging benefits. Be sure to slather on SPF and proper clothing to protect your skin before you soak in those positive-pumping rays!
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