Are You Aging in a Positive Way?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Join me in exploring the concept of positive aging in this thought-provoking video. I delve into what it means to embrace aging with a positive mindset, focusing on key aspects such as mental and physical well-being, maintaining social connections, and pursuing meaningful activities.
Learn practical tips and insights on how to cultivate resilience, adaptability, and gratitude as we navigate the joys and challenges of getting older.
Discover inspiring stories and research-backed strategies that empower you to approach aging as a fulfilling and enriching journey. Together, let's redefine what it means to age positively and embrace each stage of life with optimism and purpose.
Thank you Margaret. I have been retired for 6 years now. I love not having to go to work but find I am not always motivated to accomplish much in my day. The laundry waits, the dusting waits, the dishes pile up for a day etc. Then I get a burst of energy and get it done. I have a cute little cottage home on beautiful Georgian Bay in Ontario. I have always dreamed of retiring in such a place. Money is tight as it is for most of us but I try and enjoy simple blessings. I wish I looked younger, thinner and healthier of course. I do reflect on my life both good and bad times. I decided to move on from the heartbreak of an estrangement from my son. I take each day as it comes and enjoy the peace in my life. I guess that is aging in a positive way.
I find it hard to find “my tribe” now that I am widowed, it narrows my circle down. After 50 years with my husband, and at 73, it is so difficult to have like minded friends who understand and are on the same path as myself. I am determined, with the help of people like Margaret to be more positive. Thank you Margaret ❤
Margaret, you are amazing! You are my encourager. When I'm uncomfortable doing something new that I've wanted to do, and over and over again, end up frustrated because I can't get any of my existing friends to go with, I'm INSTEAD becoming courageous and doing it alone. When I am striking out again and again, trying to make new female friends, I think of you. I get up, dust myself off, and try, try again. I'm extroverted, and so tired of always being the initiator. My personal value/ rule now is, I will do it once, and then offer to them that it's their turn next. If they don't follow up, I move on. Next!
I’m aging positively and look at everything optimistically. Keep moving forward! Turning 74 in July!
Congrats! Stay well and optimistic! God bless!🙂
Good for you Kathy! A Happy July Birthday to you!
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Aging has its own beauty ❤ I agree with Margaret that we can shine light on aging with positivity and encouragement for our younger sisters. Open our hearts by healthy living,physical heart self care, and being an encourager from the spiritual heart within each of us.❤❤❤
Im trying to be more positive! Looking forward to listening to this!
I agree that curiosity keeps the blood flowing, and brain fresh. I keep my metal detector in my car, stopping wherever I see interesting spots. I try new things like woodworking, and find that I don't have the patience for the finesse required. But at least I tried it. I continue to take courses in things that interested me when younger (I'm 75 now), and love the additional information. I recently completed courses on Black Holes and Quantum physics, with another in Quantum Mechanics lined up. I also learned to can in my 70's, and bought a dehydrator two months ago. I have learned that there's a very good reason for slicing food thinly. 😏 I'll be taking up Pickleball and Line dancing next month. These are courses offered to us veterans at the VA. Line dancing will be interesting as I have two left feet. Oh well. 😂😂
This was nice to Hear positivity in this Negative World. lll
I will be turning 85 this summer and enjoying life.
You look so elegant today
Age is just a number when my mother was 40 she thought she was old . I’m 80 and I don’t think I’m old . I agree Margaret we are sisters acceptance is key forgiveness is key .
Great suggestions Margaret. Aging is a privilege, isn’t it? Forgiveness, acceptance and thinking of others helps. 💕
Absolutely!!
Really isn’t difficult at all unless we buy into the BS that’s being perpetrated. We just need to grow up.
I'm trying @ 83
God Bless you! It is never too late!!
Yes. I am struggling. I am losing my hair and eyebrows. I must put on makeup every day. I find it difficult to forgive myself and others. Thank you for the tips and I will try to take your advice. I enjoyed your video. I never thought aging would be so hard. I think the hair loss has been very difficult. Thank you for your video.
Hi Patricia. Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like you’re going through a very difficult time, but I know this will pass. I hope that you can find a community that you can get together with in person and also find ways to raise your spirits a bit, please don’t worry about your physical appearance, eyebrows and hair are just not the most important thing as we get older. Take care.
@@sixtyandme Dear sixtyandme, thank you for your response. You’re right, there are more important issues to worry about. This is a time to take care of myself more than ever, physically and emotionally. IYour videos are helpful and thank you for your comment.♥️
When I got 40- long time ago- it was terrible for me. But that was only for a short time. After that it was ok. Now I'm in my sixties and I really like beeing older. Ok, the body is not the same and sometimes I look in the mirror and think- oh, goodness, what is happening here? But it is what it is and I never tried to appear younger. I never dyed my hair, it has some silver linings now and people say it suits my well. I never gave up on learning, I try to improve my english( I' m german) by writing comments on UA-cam 😅 and I' m still working full time. But that is hard sometimes I feel. I forgave most people and I apologized for most of the things I've done wrong. I'm not as healthy as I was when I was younger and that does scare me a bit. And the fear of having less money when I retire. Great topic, Margaret and a lot to think about👍😊
In a couple of weeks I’ll turn 77 and find myself looking back at “should have” a lot…this conversation has helped. Thanks Margaret
This one is a keeper. I have added it to my Fav playlist on UA-cam. I am not aging as well as I could be. Very good 'thought-starters". You are spot on. I am certainly not delighted with getting older, however, as you point out there are several things we can do or we can change and we can adjust in our lives that can make a big positive difference. That is why I'm saving this one. I need to hear it again and again. Thank you Margaret!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think we all need to embrace the positive things in our life. I admit I despise the wrinkles and other physical changes. I'm planning to move in the future to have a more active and fulfilling life. I really don't worry about being 67 but keep exercising and keeping my mind active.
I only wear small amounts af make up now and embraced my silver hair with a pixie haircut. Health, contentment and happiness are essential at any age. We need to look after ourselves and avoid negativity.
I had to estrange my only living sister due to her aggressive nature. I will not return to that.
Find things that make you happy and surround yourself with kind people.
Wonderful question! It can serve as a tuning fork for all of us. We might need to ask yourself this question several times a day to stay on track. I also add 2 more: Am I satisfied with everything? Do I feel joy at the moment? I do NOT struggle aging, and deep inside I feel not older than 45. But sometimes the circumstances bring my mood down... To become completely immune to them is the goal, and you contribute a lot to reaching it. Deeply appreciate your wisdom!
Kind, and valuable advice - thank you.
My pleasure!
Thank you for your lovely ideas❤
You are so welcome!
This is a episode!! We senior citizens need to hear this. We can lift others up so that their day will go smoother. This includes the bus drivers. Their job is not easy. I look forward to going to Minnesota .one day I will be going to Dtsidetsidetþuluth which has a very large aquarium and a couple of other places which I will visit. My daughter and her husband live in outside of Minneapolis. I had visited alot of places the last time I was there. Pickle ball sounds interesting. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
Good 🌞 Sunday morning, Margaret. I feel like now that I have been focus on my health, like getting my physical etc. Also I walk or do whatever exercises that I'm able to do like chair 💺 exercises and standing like 9 or 10 minutes, three time's a week , I feel better mentally and pbysically🎉🎉🎉🎉live and let live❤
Such a wise and beautiful lady. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your positive input. I have fallen short on this until now. I was always a woman that looked pretty good and that's all that got me through life. I have never had self confidence. I never pursued a career in life because of all my fears. For me at 70 this month I'm hoping to increase a few things to enhance my life. Without money I feel that people don't talk to me in clubs. They want to travel and compare their lives as career women at the coffee group that I joined. I recently realized that I can do things within my reach that bring me happiness. I may now thanks to you, broaden my reach.
Thank you so much for sharing. You don’t have to live your life like anybody else. I don’t think they’re judging you as much as you’re judging yourself. Have you no money is not a stigma. It’s a real reality that you’re dealing with beautifully. Do things that you love and don’t worry about others. All the best.
I find aging a gift. I'm thankful for every single day. You are wonderful to bring these tough issues to light . Thank you
You are so welcome
i'm fine w how i look--i stopped dying my hair, etc
my issues are mobility related...& w that chronic pain. i haven't really accepted this impaired version of my body yet...
I'm actually loving aging right now. My 50's were great. I have had physical changes in my 60's, (I"m going to be 64) energy/health, things like that but I'm actively fighting it. I don't mind the number of my age, I don't mind my gray hair, I don't even mind the changes in my body as long as my body continues to function. It's really about diet and exercise now.... Ugh! but what can you do. We are old enough to know this by now. LOL. Forgiveness and a positive attitude and being flexible make my life so much easier. I try to appreciate every day the Lord gives me as we are not guaranteed another moment. Love this video. You are looking quite elegant today.
Hi Margaret! I'm doing well at 74. Never had children, so have none of those kinds of issues. My husband was a brilliant and temperamental man, so our marriage was not perfect, but he passed away 22 years ago and Ive grown very used to being on my own, and really enjoy my independence. Few regrets, except for a few financial ones, but that is all in the past. Love your videos! 🌺
I'm 59 now, will be 60 in February. I'm finally getting the time now to take care of myself. I have chronic fatigue and have a long way to go, but I hope to get really healthy and then maybe even help other women to feel better. We are still super close with our kids, they are 30, 26, and 26. We are proud of the adults they have become.
same, but only 2 kids. chronic pain/fatigue is no joke. i feel 80
@@jmsl_910 I'm starting back using my mini-ttrampoline. Starting with very gentle bounce for 3 minutes a day, I'm going back to the Starch Solution, by John McDougall, following Healthie Emmie's channel on youtube. It helped me feel better before (so much has happened since then with stress and got off track with everything). I am also starting back slowly to my physio exercises for my back. I also bough Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) yoga DVDs. I'm waiting until my back is a bit better and then going to do the chair exercises. I have lots of plans to do better, I also watch CFS Health and CFS Recover videos, they are very helpful. I hope you can feel better. I'm going to think positive that these things will help me. Take care. ❤❤
Thanks Margaret for shining a light on Positive Aging. I appreciate you and your channel so much. I seem to be stuck in the negative lately. I’m the biggest age I’ve ever been and as I look forward I just can’t see joy. Recently I find myself withdrawing and spending more time alone. Any advice on how to shake this dark side?
I totally understand what you’re going through. These are very dark times for many people. I can only suggest that you try to get out into nature and find things that you love to do. Perhaps take up a hobby or even travel if you have a car and can go to the next town just for a cup of coffee and a new place. I think creating some alternative ways to spend your day would help. I do know what you mean I hope you’re OK.
@@sixtyandme thank you Margaret . I wonder if you or others have felt the best of life is behind you? I feel I don’t have purpose.
Thanks Margaret. This was great advice ♥️
I turned 60 last month. To be honest, I had mixed feelings about it, but once it passed, it didn't seem like a big deal. I'm starting to look forward to this new decade of my life. My 50s were tough, I lost many in my life that I love (including my ex-husband, whom I was still close to), so I'm hoping for a lot of new beginnings and letting go of things I really have no control over. I think I'm aging positively, I keep busy with my job, and I'm active with exercise and trying to eat better. I used to weigh in the 150s, but I have dropped down to the 130s, so I'm feeling better. I live alone, but as an introvert, that has never bothered me. My next big move will no doubt be retirement, that's a little scary.
Me too
Thank you so much for sharing
Love your hair color and style! The top is very becoming with your coloring. ❤
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Thank you for this.
O Ooo yes life begins at 70!!
It lies in your mouth and gratefuless to God !
Be grateful for what you have!
Yes. Yes I am 🥰. Partly because of you Margaret.
How kind and caring you are Margaret and that makes accepting your suggestions simply a wise choice.
I question my moods a lot lately but am able to rise above negativity with the joy of my children and grandchildren. I know who I am and visualize the person to whom I am evolving.
I wish everyone a great new week.
Hi Beth. Thank you so much for your beautiful comments. I wish you a very happy week as well. Take care.
Thanks Margaret- so positive!
You are so welcome
Hi Margaret, its wonderful that you're on Tik Tok!! I think its a wonderful way to educate youth!! Love you ❤
Very good. I love this. I'll be 75 yrs old this weekend. And I'm SOOOOO grateful that I'm enjoying my life to the fullest. I'm active in my church community, travel, and feel good about my life!!!
I have friends much younger than I and I'd never thought that they'd be cheered by seeing me enjoy my life! Maybe you're right, there. Thank you for the new thought.
I like that length of hair very much on you. It's just right for the shape of your face. Elegant!
I am trying to live for today. I do have regrets and fears for the future. But I tell myself, all is well, mostly everyday, even tho I have health issues and depression/anxiety. Thank you.
Thank you for this topic. I had just watched a video from a couple of dermatologists and it was very focused on looking younger. I'm not going to buy into it! I just want to look my personal best.
This resonates with me....Great the way you put it into words. Many thanks for this talk.
Nothing can ever be all positive or all negative. "Some days you get the bear, and some days the bear gets you'!
you look gorgeous!! Love this cut and hair color, you go girl!!!
Please wear a pearl necklace more. Its so beautiful on you😊
Finding you is such a treat. I am aging positively.
Thank you Margaret. Such meaningful thoughts and suggestions. I appreciate them.
You are so welcome
It’s sometimes a lazy habit to fall into feeling and thinking negatively about ourselves and others the past the present. Thank you for the timely reminder that being happy really is a choice. Compassion and kindness gentleness for ourselves and others. ❤ Corinthians 13:4-8a (ESV) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
I’m only a few weeks off turning 56 and I’m enjoying getting older. I’m actually someone who’s not hung up about it. I’m still healthy and look good for my age. I do worry about the future though as am starting to get arthritis, and am trying to do as much as I can whilst I still have the mobility. I think ageing can be a positive thing and not something to feel insecure or ashamed about as the media and Hollywood would have us think. With age can come wisdom and being comfortable in our own skin.
HB. At 56 you are a mere child!
@@doloresaquines1529 Not really when you consider I’m only 4 years off 60. It’s not a spring chicken.
@@hb11912 60 is the new 40! And age is just a number. Chronological age not the same as real age. I know people in their 80s running a business, not to mention those in their 70s. Of course, having good health is the vital factor.
If you believe the aging is a positive thing then you definitely are in the right place. Thank you for being here.
I guess I am aging positively . People say I don’t look my age but a lot younger than my age . I always make sure my outlook is on the positive !
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Positivity is a great time reverser
I am now I have a new hip! 🥳
Wonderful!!
NO. I'm 76 and totally alone. I feel very vulnerable. I have a bad Knee and it's hard to get around.
Hi Suzanne. I hope that you are getting some medical treatment for your leg. As soon as that starts to heal, I’m sure you’ll feel better. Take good care of yourself. Please take some positive action to improve your health.
No, I am not aging positively. I am a miserable old women. I try but my husband brings me way down and I just can't get past it.
Please try harder. You deserve to be happy. Your husband does not define you. I wish you well.
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"That is so true!
Its about renewing your mind,
Its so interesting how ones body follows on what we think isnt it..." God bless ❤
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We are fine thankyou.
Yes I agree and believe this year will bring showers of blessings.
Greetings
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Stormy weather this side but all good. SA is beautiful.
I'm sure you'll love it here again, just wait for summer...
God bless.
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