Over 50? What and How have you changed?
For those of us who have, did crossing into your 50s change you much? After making it past 50, did your outlook on Life and attitudes about it change?Well, some things changed for me, physically and mentally. I’ve made a list. Perhaps it was the same for you too?
Things I now avoid doing as much as I once did:
* Watching, listening to and reading negative news broadcasts (local & international)
* Exercising on purpose (no gym, no yoga, no swimming)
* Buying low-fat and sugar-free foods (some taste ‘blah’, and are a waste of money)
* Worrying about eating 3 ‘square’ meals a day, drinking 8 glasses of water and getting 8-10 hours of sleep each day (don’t think it makes sense at this age)
* Accepting the opinions of medical ‘experts’, scientists, etc (about the health of my own body/mind)
Some of the things I’ve started doing more often than I once did:
* Letting the ‘chips’ fall wherever, and procrastinating (the world wouldn’t end if I do)
* Being patient with myself
* Being open-minded about the lifestyle choices of others
* Questioning established societal and religious ‘norms’ (some things just don’t make sense anymore)
* Accepting what Life ‘hands’ me and making it work
* Enjoying time doing absolutely ‘nothing’ except thinking, writing, watching, listening (just ‘being’)
* Expressing my thoughts through my writing (poems, blogs, etc), and sharing with/learning from others whilst chatting online
Many of these changes have helped me to enjoy better peace of mind, and general health. Adopting a pet added to my daily routines (and monthly expenses
), but that has also helped. What about you?
Comments (15)
Reading doom lists
Of what to do and not
And past 60 and 70 too
I won't read these
I will do what I will
Until I can no more.
Reading doom lists
Of what to do and not
And past 60 and 70 too
I won't read these
I will do what I will
Until I can no more.
Orzzz my dear, I know just what you mean.
Smh...
what do you mean you no longer accept medical experts?
and what does it mean to be more patient with oneself?
Since turning fifty
1/ I no longer take selfies without a filter
2/ I no longer look for THE one.....
these days, anyone will do
3/ I've mellowed out.
Can't think of anything else
or could it be a case of since turning fifty,
I've become forgetful
When I hear younger people cracking jokes about people my age all in fun, I just roll my eyes and think their going to be my age one day, and I'm very glad that I grew up in the era (1980's) that I did. It was an awesome blast during the 80's. Such a shame the younger ones will never have experienced it.
As for my "accepting" what they have to say, I find that most of the drugs that they prescribe isn't always helpful, and could ever cause me more problems. So, I do my own research and generally rely on natural remedies (as much as possible), and monitor how my body feels/functions. That approach has worked quite well for me. I only go for Specialist consultation and testing. When the results of the tests are read to me, and the specialist makes his suggestion/s for treatment, I search for alternative treatments that are 'natural', as opposed to medicinal.
Being patient with myself, refers to me NOT 'beating myself up' when I make foolish mistakes or don't achieve a goal, or don't live up to the expectations of others. Reminding myself that I'm 'imperfect', and it's ok.
When I hear younger people cracking jokes about people my age all in fun, I just roll my eyes and think their going to be my age one day, and I'm very glad that I grew up in the era (1980's) that I did. It was an awesome blast during the 80's. Such a shame the younger ones will never have experienced it.
Haven't looked back, not enough hours in the day.
I feel better when I see people on TV who can't think of a word. And that is young and old.
Haven't looked back, not enough hours in the day.
I feel better when I see people on TV who can't think of a word. And that is young and old.