Aging Is Not A Bad Word- Beat the Stigma!
Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.
-David Bowie
If we are being honest, our teenage and early adulthood years were rough for most of us.
Do you remember living on Ramen to make ends meet, struggling to balance a career and young kids, and all the drama that came from figuring yourself out?
Whew – it was a lot. Pat yourself on the back for making it through those growing years.
And here you are, on the other side.
As David Bowie said, we are at the point where we have become who we should have been… who we always were, but we had a lot of static blocking out the music of our soul.
There is a stigma about aging, but we must ask why that is.
Why are we so concerned with getting older when there is foundation in our life's acquired wisdom? Why are we so ashamed of aging when we have been aging our entire life?
There is unquantified freedom in understanding how our body works and skin changes as we grow.
We can take that knowledge and be empowered to remain strong and mindful as we continue to change, just as we have our whole lives. We can allow our experiences and truths to be lights for those still struggling through the growing years.
Let's beat the stigma about aging. Because you are extraordinary. You always have been.
Instead of buying into the untruths, let's start a Positive Aging Revolution!
Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.
-David Bowie
If we are being honest, our teenage and early adulthood years were rough for most of us.
Do you remember living on Ramen to make ends meet, struggling to balance a career and young kids, and all the drama that came from figuring yourself out?
Whew – it was a lot. Pat yourself on the back for making it through those growing years.
And here you are, on the other side.
As David Bowie said, we are at the point where we have become who we should have been… who we always were, but we had a lot of static blocking out the music of our soul.
There is a stigma about aging, but we must ask why that is.
Why are we so concerned with getting older when there is foundation in our life's acquired wisdom? Why are we so ashamed of aging when we have been aging our entire life?
There is unquantified freedom in understanding how our body works and skin changes as we grow.
We can take that knowledge and be empowered to remain strong and mindful as we continue to change, just as we have our whole lives. We can allow our experiences and truths to be lights for those still struggling through the growing years.
Let's beat the stigma about aging. Because you are extraordinary. You always have been. Instead of buying into the untruths, let's start a Positive Aging Revolution!
Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been. -David Bowie
If we are being honest, our teenage and early adulthood years were rough for most of us.
Do you remember living on Ramen to make ends meet, struggling to balance a career and young kids, and all the drama that came from figuring yourself out?
Whew – it was a lot. Pat yourself on the back for making it through those growing years.
And here you are, on the other side.
As David Bowie said, we are at the point where we have become who we should have been… who we always were, but we had a lot of static blocking out the music of our soul.
There is a stigma about aging, but we must ask why that is.
Why are we so concerned with getting older when there is foundation in our life's acquired wisdom? Why are we so ashamed of aging when we have been aging our entire life?
There is unquantified freedom in understanding how our body works and skin changes as we grow.
We can take that knowledge and be empowered to remain strong and mindful as we continue to change, just as we have our whole lives. We can allow our experiences and truths to be lights for those still struggling through the growing years.
Let's beat the stigma about aging. Because you are extraordinary.
You always have been. Instead of buying into the untruths, let's start a Positive Aging Revolution!
Don’t Silence your Voice
Your stories of overcoming obstacles, or simply of living a long life, can be inspiring to children who are just beginning to navigate their own lives. After all, you can't be older and wise if you were never young and crazy!
What you have to say is profoundly impactful for others.
People will try to silence your voice or act as if what you have to say is no longer relevant.
Don’t Silence your Voice
Your stories of overcoming obstacles, or simply of living a long life, can be inspiring to children who are just beginning to navigate their own lives.
After all, you can't be older and wise if you were never young and crazy!
What you have to say is profoundly impactful for others.
People will try to silence your voice or act as if what you have to say is no longer relevant.
This couldn’t be further from the truth. In Native American traditions, the elders were revered for their wisdom and experience.
They understood a life lived brought invaluable truths and that insight must be protected at all costs. They honored and respected those who had walked the path and could impart their lessons.
Speak up for yourself and your experience. Your voice matters.
Pick up a Hobby
We spent over fifty years growing. From the moment we were born, we were learning.
Pick up a Hobby
We spent over fifty years growing. From the moment we were born, we were learning.
It's in our nature to keep learning.
Beyond that, we spent a great deal of time making ends meet and caring for our family. So, isn't it time to have something that is yours? A fresh idea to research? A new hobby to take on?
Pick up a Hobby
We spent over fifty years growing. From the moment we were born, we were learning.
It's in our nature to keep learning.
Beyond that, we spent a great deal of time making ends meet and caring for our family. So, isn't it time to have something that is yours? A fresh idea to research? A new hobby to take on?
It's in our nature to keep learning.
Beyond that, we spent a great deal of time making ends meet and caring for our family.
Municipalities have programming aimed at adults. Knitting, book clubs, yoga, gardening, cooking classes, and continuing education classes are all popular. Sometimes local colleges even let seniors co-op classes for free!
With all these options, it is a good bet you will not be alone when embarking on a new adventure. You have the foundation to truly appreciate the joy of being able to take a class or learn a new hobby.
Your time is now. Get out there and discover a path you've never explored. What are you waiting for?
Municipalities have programming aimed at adults. Knitting, book clubs, yoga, gardening, and cooking classes are all popular.
With all these options, it is a good bet you will not be alone when embarking on a new adventure. You have the foundation to truly appreciate the joy of being able to take a class or learn a new hobby.
Your time is now. Get out there and discover a path you've never explored. What are you waiting for?
So, isn't it time to have something that is yours? A fresh idea to research? A new hobby to take on?
Municipalities have programming aimed at adults. Knitting, book clubs, yoga, gardening, cooking classes, and continuing education classes are all popular. Sometimes local colleges even let seniors co-op classes for free!
With all these options, it is a good bet you will not be alone when embarking on a new adventure.
Your time is now. Get out there and discover a path you've never explored.
Find your People
It doesn't matter how old we are; our people matter. We just lived through a pandemic that put us front and center of being alone. We need each other.
Life is going to continue to throw curve balls at us. We have seen this for over fifty years, but now we understand we can and will get through it.
We just need to use our resources.
Find your People
It doesn't matter how old we are; our people matter.
We just lived through a pandemic that put us front and center of being alone. It is devastating to our minds and bodies.
We need each other.
Life is going to continue to throw curve balls at us. We have seen this for over fifty years, but now we understand we can and will get through it.
If it's been a while since you were with friends and aren't sure where to start, look at groups with shared interests, find a club, or call your library for resources.
So, put on your Volumizing Mascara (if makeup is your thing), grab your keys, and head out to a new adventure. After all, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.
Get Moving!
Movement isn't reserved for the under-50-crowd! Strength training and cardio benefit people throughout their lives!
Something as simple as walking profoundly impacts your mental health, bone density, muscle growth, and overall happiness! Check out 5 Benefits of Walking
Exercise raises your heart rate, pumping oxygen-rich blood through your body… not to mention its impact on your increasing lung capacity.
Find your People
It doesn't matter how old we are; our people matter.
We just lived through a pandemic that put us front and center of being alone. It is devastating to our minds and bodies.
We need each other.
Life is going to continue to throw curve balls at us. We have seen this for over fifty years, but now we understand we can and will get through it.
Think like a Kid
Remember how much fun it was to go to a concert or a joyride that led to a milkshake? What about those impromptu road trips or a day of playing and exploring new areas?
We just need to use our resources and our people are can be those resources. If it's been a while since you were with friends and aren't sure where to start, look at groups with shared interests, find a club, or call your library for resources.
It can be scary to start a new hobby, but the payoff of having a group and activity to look forward to is worth it!
So, put on your Volumizing Mascara (if makeup is your thing), grab your keys, and head out to a new adventure. After all, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.
As we embark on this new stage of life, why not return to the simple joys of childhood?
A few years back, I took my mom to see Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart in concert. We got Loop earplugs to soften the speakers, put out a blanket, and had one of the best nights ever. I wasn’t even a Rod Stewart fan, but this night became nostalgic to me. Why?
As we embark on this new stage of life, why not return to the simple joys of childhood?
One time I took my mom to see Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart in concert. We put out a blanket, and had one of the best nights ever. I wasn’t even a Rod Stewart fan, but this night became nostalgic to me. Why?
Because when we play, we remind ourselves of the joy of being alive.
Take a moment, find what makes your soul giggle and your eyes sparkle, and do that. And repeat it as often and in as many ways as you can.
Get Moving! Movement isn't reserved for the under-50-crowd! Strength training and cardio benefit people throughout their lives!
Something as simple as walking profoundly impacts your mental health, bone density, muscle growth, and overall happiness! Check out 5 Benefits of Walking.
Exercise raises your heart rate, pumping oxygen-rich blood through your body… not to mention its impact on your increasing lung capacity.
Think like a Kid
Remember how much fun it was to go to a concert or a joyride that led to a milkshake? What about those impromptu road trips or a day of playing and exploring new areas?
As we embark on this new stage of life, why not return to the simple joys of childhood?
I wasn’t even a Rod Stewart fan, but this night became nostalgic to me. Why?
Because when we play, we remind ourselves of the joy of being alive.
Take a moment, find what makes your soul giggle and your eyes sparkle, and do that. And repeat it as often and in as many ways as you can.
A few years back, I took my mom to see Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart in concert. We got Loop earplugs to soften the speakers, put out a blanket, and had one of the best nights ever. I wasn’t even a Rod Stewart fan, but this night became nostalgic to me. Why?
Because when we play, we remind ourselves of the joy of being alive.
Take a moment, find what makes your soul giggle and your eyes sparkle, and do that. And repeat it as often and in as many ways as you can.
Live by Your Rules
You've spent your life learning right from wrong and becoming who you are today.
Now it's time to live by your rules.
Live by Your Rules
You've spent your life learning right from wrong and becoming who you are today.
Now it's time to live by your rules.
Don't like a lengthy makeup routine? No frets – stick with something convenient like Makeup Simplified. Would you rather go bare-faced and natural? That's inspiring! Go for it.
Don't like a lengthy makeup routine? No frets – stick with something convenient like Makeup Simplified. Would you rather go bare-faced and natural? That's inspiring! Go for it
Want to go surfing? Amazing! Don't forget your Sheer Zinc Sunscreen and water. Feel like joining the local gardening club! Fabulous! Do it!
Don't like a lengthy makeup routine? No frets – stick with something convenient like Makeup Simplified. Would you rather go bare-faced and natural? That's inspiring! Go for it.
Want to train for a marathon? Amazing! Don't forget your Sheer Zinc Sunscreen and water. Feel like joining the local gardening club! Fabulous! Do it!
You've spent decades becoming the person you are today! Do what makes you happy because now is your time.
Want to go surfing? Amazing! Don't forget your sunscreen and water. Feel like joining the local gardening club! Fabulous! Do it! You've spent decades becoming the person you are today! Do what makes you happy because now is your time.
And that's what positive aging is all about—being authentically you, with no apologies or regrets.
Age is not a four-letter word! It's who we are.
And you have earned the right to be proud of it.
You've spent decades becoming the person you are today! Do what makes you happy because now is your time.
And that's what positive aging is all about—being authentically you, with no apologies or regrets.
Age is not a four-letter word! It's who we are.
And you have earned the right to be proud of it.
And that's what positive aging is all about—being authentically you, with no apologies or regrets.
Age is not a four-letter word! It's who we are. And you have earned the right to be proud of it.
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