5 Secrets to Aging Well in Maryland Active Adult Communities
Posted by Kate Stevens on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 @ 03:58 PM
How to be happier and healthier for the rest of your life
Caring.com recently posted their 5 Secrets to Aging Well... The two words "aging" and "well" may go together like "hot" and "cold" to you but they don't have to. People today are living longer more healthy lives than ever before. So what are some of the secrets to aging well in Maryland Active Adult Communities? The same as the 5 Secrets to Aging Well all over the world.
1. Know what makes you truly happy.
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Why it matters: Longevity is linked to optimism and positive attitudes. Involving yourself with the people, activities, and experiences that bring you contentment will go a long way toward increasing longevity.
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What to try: Cultivate an "observing ego" by tracking your changes in mood for a few days. Write down what makes you happy as well as what makes you stressed or anxious.
2. Approach the "new" often.
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Why it matters: Trying or learning new things builds new neural connections through life. Keeping your brain fit will help your body follow suit.
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What to try: Do "mental aerobics" brain workouts through your day. Crosswords, sudoku, word search, and other puzzles will help keep your brain in top form.
3. Be your own best friend.
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Why it matters: When you like yourself, everything you do is infused with a more positive outlook. You will make better choices and stand taller. When you perceive yourself in a positive light you build greater resiliency against adversity.
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What to try: Write down things that you like about yourself and your life four times a day for four weeks. Try to come up with new things every day. Celebrate what's likeable, worthy, and good about you to reprogram negative thoughts.
4. Be both a giver and a taker.
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Why it matters: Connect with people that allow a true 'give and take' to exist. Where you "offer some of yourself to others but also receive a sense of love and connectivity from others."
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What to try: Think about those you have the closest bond with. Are these relationships nurturing and balanced or do you feel like your giving too much and receiving too little? Work towards streamlining your relationships and remember: quality over quantity!
5. Sweat at the Fountain of Youth.
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Why it matters: People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing damaging diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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What to try: If you hate the idea of working out, rethink your idea of exercise as movement of all kinds. Keep moving... whether it's vacuuming your home or taking a daily walk around the track.
These 5 Secrets to Aging Well can also be applied to Aging Well in Maryland active adult communities too... After all, the simple act of moving to an active adult community is meant to simplify your life and help you age well, right? SummersGate Active Lifestyle Community helps homeowners live better and age well by being a community built specifically for active adult living. At SummersGate you live among your peers and enjoy the active adult lifestyle. A 55+ community is the best place to retire if you're seeking to relax, unwind, and leave your worries behind.
For more information on how SummersGate can help you age well, contact us!
