What is the secret to living a long life? A recent study asked this question of 100 people who have lived to 100 or older. Here are some of their key lessons for living a long and happy life.
- Be grateful. Be thankful for the people, opportunities, and experiences in your life. Feel happy and positive about what you have in life. Take pleasure in the simple things.
- Be kind to others, and to yourself. This doesn’t mean you have to be nice all the time, but to treat others with respect and consideration.
- Be generous. Not especially in the financial sense, but by being generous of nature, available for others, and a supportive and helpful person.
- Take care of your body and take care of your mind. Keep active, look after your health, and eat and drink well.
- Focus on the present moment (don’t live in the past or future). Don’t let your past define you. Learn from your mistakes – and don’t beat yourself up about them. They’re part of the learning process!
- Do what you love to do, and don’t be afraid to fail – it’s just one step closer to success! And be brave enough to take risks.
- Do the best that you can. Try not to worry. Whatever comes, take it easy. Think positive and be optimistic.
- Make time for family, friends and the people who matter most in your life and let go of people who don’t. You only get one shot at life – don’t waste it on people who don’t appreciate you.
- Don’t spend money on possessions or things that don’t matter – use it for experiences instead. This includes travel, music festivals, or anything else that brings you joy or meaning in your life.
This is a link to the original article to read it in full. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/18/100-centenarians-100-tips-for-a-life-well-lived
Image credit: RDNE Stock project / Pexels