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Is Age Really All In Your Mind?

September 21, 2020 John Uncategorized No comments

You grow older and you die. That’s a common timeline for many of us.

But how you deal with aging is another story, and GenuLines says that’s up to you.

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Is Age Really All In Your Mind?

Now we don’t mean that your mind can keep you from aging. But it can make you feel that way!

You often hear people over the age of 50 talk about aging. They talk about deterioration, decline, and feeling unwanted and not useful.

One way to deal with this is to focus on the positive things age brings. Things like wisdom, understanding, and the ability to help others.

Doing your best to be healthy is another way to keep the bad thoughts at a distance.

Your outlook and quality of life are likely to increase, too.

Ignore the Culture Surrounding You

We live in a world obsessed with youth. Every day, older people get pushed to the side in favor of the young.

The late teens and early twenties are the years called prime.

To get past this and actually start living with an ageless mindset, you have to do your best to tune it out. You’ve aged to the best you’ve ever been.

You’re wizened and seasoned. Stop denying your aging and own it; that’s what will truly make you ageless.

Love Your Body and Own Your Age

The only way to ensure you keep having the ageless mindset is to continue to love your body. Remind yourself that you’re getting better with age.

Appreciate your body for what it does for you and how far it’s taken you. Every day that you’re alive, you can learn something new and adapt to changes around you.

Never Say ‘Never’

One thing that will knock you off your path towards an ageless mindset is negativity. We psych ourselves with an attitude that we’re too old to do certain things.

You feel too set in your ways to learn. That can lead to feeling too old to be of value.

These thoughts are toxic and they threaten the positivity you’re working to maintain. Block negative mind chatter about your abilities, your worth, or your age.

It may take you a little extra effort to get where you want to go, but if you make the effort, you can.

How you deal with aging is up to you. You can dye you hair and lie about your age.

Or you can move forward with a new positive mindset that will have you feeling ageless.

JohnK 9-21-2020

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Overheard: “Age is not important unless you’re a cheese”

~Helen Hayes

6 Life Hacks For Better Aging

October 9, 2018 John Uncategorized No comments

As we age, we look for things we can do to prevent wrinkles, diseases, and cognitive function. The good news is that there are hundreds of things that you can do to help you age

in the best way possible.

GenuLines looks at six life hacks you can apply to your life today to help you age better.

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1 – Stay Active:

It’s no secret that as you age your metabolism slows down. Getting at least thirty minutes of activity a day increases your metabolism. But can also help to increase bone density, putting you at a lower risk of bone injuries as you age.

2 – Invest In Large Sunglasses:

The skin around your eyes is the most delicate and thin skin you own. It’s also the place where wrinkles tend to appear first.

By wearing over-sized sunglasses you’re preventing sun damage from occurring around your eyes. And you’re also squinting less.

You’ll have fewer eye wrinkles as well as fewer forehead wrinkles.

3 – Make Time For Your Friends:

Often your schedule can be so hectic that you neglect to make time for a social life. But having a social life can help you age better in many ways.

Most important is lowering your stress level. Studies have shown that stress damages your skin cells, causing premature lines.

Stress can also lower your immune system, making it more likely you’ll become ill. As a bonus, making time for your friends also means that you’re more active both physically and mentally.

4 – Take Fish Oil:

Fish oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids. An Ohio State University study found Omega 3’s are good for joints, eyesight, and hair growth.

They make skin supple. And they improve your heart and immune functions.

If fish oil isn’t for you, you can also increase your intake of seeds, nuts, sardines, or salmon.

5 – Keep Your Diet Colorful:

There are foods that speed up the aging process. What you may not know is that there are also some foods that can do the opposite.

The list includes kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries, oranges, and plums. All are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can promote healthy aging.

(***Some of these nutrients include alpha lipoic acid, carotenoids- including vitamin A, ß-carotene, lycopene, astaxanthin, and retinol- CoQ10, glutathione, polyphenols, and vitamins C, D, and E)

6 – Change Your Opinion Of Old:

This one’s my personal favorite. There is no formal definition of what old means.

The word can have many different meanings depending on the context.

Don’t degrade yourself by talking about your “senior moments” or the things you can no longer do. Having a positive attitude and a good mental outlook is half the battle.

When you tell yourself that you’re old and can’t do things, it becomes the truth. Instead, focus on all the things you can do.

And though it’s a cliche’, age IS only a number.

In today’s busy society we tend to forget to take care of ourselves. We ignore our own needs because we’re so busy taking care of everyone else.

Make yourself a priority. For now, begin implementing at least one of the above suggestions.

Practice and stick to these six. Make them part of your normal routine.

Take care of yourself now so you can ensure that you’ll age in a positive way.

JohnK 10-9-2018

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