To some people, growing old can be looked on negatively. However, this is most definitely an opinion and nowhere near fact. Millions of seniors live successful and extremely fulfilling lives. In the words of Henry Ford, "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Now to apply this to you…If you think you're old or you think you aren't, you're right.

Old is an extremely relative word in any context. Someone may say, "I feel old." Old compared to what? Are you comparing that to a newborn baby or Methuselah? In order to make any sense of the word, you must compare it to something else. Someone is only old compared to someone who hasn't been around as long. There is always someone older. This is not just true in age but in every area of life. If you look hard enough, there is always someone bigger or smarter or faster. If one compares his vertical leap to Michael Jordan, they'll probably be disappointed. This is referred to as the law of relativity. Use it to your advantage.

You do something better than anyone else alive. Focus on the things you do well and you'll be much happier. Anyone can get depressed if they compare things they aren't proud of to someone else.

Socialization is also a big part of being happy in the midst of any situation. Those that sit alone in their house tend to get depressed. There is an endless supply of friends just waiting to be made, but they probably won't walk in your front door. Get out there and get involved!

There are countless activities for you to try. One of the best you could be involved in is regular exercise. Not only will it keep you around longer, but it will increase your level of happiness. Join a water aerobics class. Go jogging with friends. Start a cycling group. There is no end to the amazing activities that you can be a part of.

Another source of conflict for many seniors is their constant worry about the past. They may ask themselves, "What could have been?" "What if I did this differently?" "What have I done with my life?" Don't worry! Let go of the past. What's done is done. If you are experiencing guilt in any area of your life, you must release it. Guilt is a crippling emotion that does you absolutely no good whatsoever. Let it go and move on.


You can move into a promising future. It's never too late to do what you want. Beethoven wrote some of his best work after he was deaf. Many great people have accomplished amazing feats in their senior years. You can too. The only thing that's holding you back from doing anything you want to do is your limiting beliefs. It's all in your perception. Young is only a state of mind. Decide what it is that you want to accomplish and go for it!

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