The actively planted cult of youth often makes many people over fifty – and even earlier – go into "life retirement". But there are thousands of thousands of people in the world who have proven that life, if it doesn’t start after fifty, like after forty the heroine of the film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears”, then certainly doesn’t end. You can be free, healthy, happy – sometimes much happier than in 30 – after all, experience, wisdom, conclusions from numerous "rakes" allow you to see life soberly, to take only the important, the necessary. Take it wisely. Take to enjoy the best. What does it take to be happy after 50? Adhere to the ten commandments of a mature person, which estet-portal.com will tell about.
Life after 50: how to be happier at fifty than at thirty
Modern realities, thirsting for success, youth, physical attractiveness, overt sexuality, those who are 50+ can crush with complexes so much that confidence, the thirst for life at a certain age becomes a scarce commodity.
Oscar Wilde, the incomparable master of aphorisms, said: "She is still 35 years old, ever since she was forty." And if it is difficult to look 35 at 50-60, then everyone can feel young, strong, doing sports, proper nutrition to maintain health.
Male representatives are trying to prove their worth by marrying young, female – often give up, surrendering to their grandchildren, kitchen, knitting. Those who do not agree with this state of affairs are sure: life after 50 can be happy, bringing joy, you just need to adhere to certain principles. & nbsp; So, what should you do to make life after 50 in full swing?
1. Accept your age, don't sweat it because of him, moreover – be proud of your 50th with a ponytail, because a lot is left behind, and ahead – even more!
Julia Child, Chef, Cooking Show Host, Cookbook Author Who Taught America How to Cook French Cuisine, Started Her Own TV Show at 50. And up to 30 I was not interested in cooking at all.
2. Take care of your health, eat right, put an end to bad habits – send them after their reckless youth. Be sure to move a lot: parks, gyms, swimming pools, bike paths, dancing, quests – life after 50 is gaining momentum!
Bodybuilder Grandmother – so called 80-year-old Ernestine Shepherd. Ernestine began to swing at the age of 56. Now a mature bodybuilder is extremely attentive to her health, eats right, says to the whole world: “Age – just a number that cannot interfere with your excellent physical shape in any way.
3. Be natural. In everything: in behavior, judgments, conversations. Don't be afraid to show your face – figuratively and literally – the face of a mature person without photoshop, which deprives the image of experience, and sometimes even thoughts.
Galina Gerasimova became a model at the age of 68. Wrinkles? Gray hair? Yes! And another 50 years of happy marriage, two children, four grandchildren, the title of the most mature model of Ukraine. All this – on a cheerful face that has nothing to hide, to embellish.
4. Never say that you are old, that the train has left. That this is no longer for you. It is never too late for happiness, new experiences, new discoveries.
Romanian writer Adriana Iliescu, 75, her daughter – 9. By simple calculations, we conclude: a woman gave birth at 66 years old. Yes, it was artificial insemination, then a caesarean section. But Adriana dreamed of becoming a mother all her adult life. And she did it. The girl is healthy, pleases with good performance at school. And the mother took care of the baby's future: daughter – owner of a solid bank account.
5. To smile. More often. Not guilty: "I'm sorry I'm still alive." And fervently: "I'm still oh-hoo!". Don't complain, don't grumble. Try to be open, positive, evaluating people, events soberly, – there was enough negativity in a past life – up to 50.
Josep Peña, a 60-year-old mechanic-mechanic, is hard to remember unsmilingly. The “almost pensioner”, as Josep calls himself, has many reasons to smile: he is strong, healthy, fit, visits the gym, dance halls, rowing every day. In short, he lives a full life, enjoying every day.
6. Decide your own destiny. Do you want change? Are you hungry for achievements? — get down to business — Go ahead, life goes on after 50!
Barbara Beskind, Silicon Valley star, pros idol, landed her dream job at 90. She says she wanted her since she was a teenager, but she spread her wings only now. After hearing the speech of the chief of IDEO on TV, dedicated to technologies for older people, without thinking twice, she sent her resume. Now Barbara – consultant of a famous developer company.
7. Develop, have hobbies, hobbies. Life after 50 is not limited to the vicissitudes of another poor Maria another tear "soap"!
Dagny Karlsson from Sweden 105. She is the oldest blogger in the world. True, she began to fulfill her dream by mastering computer courses, one might say, "young"; – after 90 years. Every day, Daggi is extremely busy: he learns the news, shares, communicates, participates in TV shows, official meetings, works, enjoying simple things. And he talks about everything on his page, which made Fra Karlsson an unusually popular blogger.
8. Destroy the reinforced concrete wall of habits developed over the years, beliefs like "it's supposed to be." Has it become stuffy in a cramped little world, drawn with mold? Wide open windows, doors, let the blooming, jubilant world into life after 50!
70-year-old yachtswoman Jane Socrates is bored with four walls, so the experienced athlete made a solo circumnavigation. Representatives of the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) presented Jane with an award, thus noting the achievements of a mature lady.
9. Be able to maintain life balance: when you need – work when needed – relax when you want – dance!
Italian dancing millionaire Gianluca Vacca recently got hit with a "half-pot". There is no doubt: at 60, and at 70, and… so on, the head of a large auto trailer manufacturer and co-owner of another packaging company will continue to dance, racking up millions of likes on social media. Because one day I realized: you can’t devote your life only to work. Business time, fun hour. Now Gianluca wants – works, wants – dancing.
10. Know that fashion stores have plenty of stylish outfits in cheerful colors, not just black or fifty shades of grey.
Lyn Slater 63. She is from New York, by profession – teacher. That didn't stop Lyn from becoming an Instagram star, a style icon after she was once mistaken for a stylist at New York Fashion Week, calling her the most stylish person. Lin now has over 100 000 Instagram followers following Mrs Slater's bow – a landmark of fashionable, stylish novelties. By the way, Lin at the same time looks at his 63 and does not take a steam bath.
"50 – this is the turning point after which people stop worrying about the unimportant, – says Arthur Stone, a professor of psychology at the State University of New York, who has studied the life of a mature population. According to psychologist research, after 50 people become more satisfied with life, because they have learned to cope with annoying personalities, deeds, thoughts.
According to research by American psychologist Arthur Stone, after 50 people become more satisfied with life because they have learned to cope with things that irritate them and are not afraid to do things that make them happy.
They also know what makes them happy and have the courage to follow their desires. Arthur owns an interesting observation: the happiest periods in a person's life – between 20 and 30 years old, as well as after seventy. So it looks like 50 – the beginning of the path to the long-awaited happiness.
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