Nine lessons from the longest living among us…

Might u be one of them?

1-Tap into the power of forgiveness. Forgiveness plays a role not only in improved health, but also in longevity.
2-Live with purpose. Having a reason to wake up every morning is connected to lower mortality from heart, blood, and digestive tract diseases.
3-Aim for Goldilocks sleep. Poor sleep marked by frequent wakeups and restless nights has been linked to memory decline, and other brain disorders.
4-Maintain a healthy weight. A meta analysis of 15 studies found that weight fluctuations elevate the risk for all cause mortality.
5-Flex ur brain. Learn a new language, or instrument, and surround urself with positive people.
6-Flex ur muscles, too. Learn to grow a garden, go dancing, Keep moving.
7-Fill ur calendar. Socialize, volunteer, meet friends.
8-Don’t dwell on ur age. Celebrate it. Accepting aging and dying as part of life. Don’t wish to be young again.
9-Take it easy. Overthinking aging, or anything for that matter, increases stress, and stress is linked to numerous diseases.