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💥Discussion created on March 28, 2021💥
I wonder what her secret was???? Imagine living that long!!! Anyone has any tips for us?
@Anonymous , Great question! My top 10: Eat Healthfully; Exercise Regularly ( cadio, weight train, stretch, balance training. ); Sleep Well ( get up and go to sleep at consistent times; Socialize Often; Practice Gratitude; Manage Stress; Challenge Your Mind; Practice Your Faith ; Volunteer ; Stay Hydrated; Have Purpose, Passion, People to love and a Place to belong.
Great list @Rhymesometimes . While I'm pretty sure I don't want to live to be 104, I do think all of your items make for a pretty satisfying life. I'd add :
I was a big Ramona Quimby fan as a child and was astonished to hear Beverly Cleary lived to 104. It's quite a feat! Check out 50 Ways to Live a Longer, Healthier Life. Are you doing anything from that list already?
@AARPRachelA , Just read 50 way to live a longer, healthier life. Excellent! I've even incorporated the full fat milk and yogurt and try to have those 100% grass fed versions. The very top of the yogurt container taste like true cream. Delicious!
💥March 29, 2021💥
Hi @AARPRachelA , lol, I doubt it!!! I will take a look at it probably tomorrow. Had a tooth extracted at 2pm and wanted to thank you for info before I crawl into bed.
💥March 29, 2021💥
@AARPRachelA I am already doing number 2, cut back on pain pills. What about you? Are you already doing anything from the list?
💥March 30, 2021💥
@AARPRachelA what are your secrets for getting sleep? Between my upstairs neighbors from hell and worrying too much, lol, healthy sleep - hmmmm, ....
@Anonymous I can relate re the upstairs neighbors from hell. Ugh. I can even hear one of them snoring in the living room! Ear plugs are my essential nightime wardrobe. Also, what with life long insomnia, Melatonin helps tremendously. And I do what @AARPRachelA says about winding down, turning lights off a couple hours before bedtime altho I avoid all liquids after about 7 or 8 pm.
💥May 3, 2021💥
Lol @DeahWA I need to hear when someone tries to break into my 2006 Hyundai Elantra that has NO alarm.
Oh yeah, @Anonymous that would be super important! I can't even seem my car from my condo, so when an alarm goes off I have no idea if it's mine. I'm not really even sure my car HAS an alarm. LOL All I know is it has pollen encrusted in all the grooves.
@Anonymous I like to start winding down around 9-10pm. I drink tea (sleepy time chamomile with vanilla and peppermint), and I try to read most nights. I also try to disconnect from my phone/tv/laptop around 8-9pm. Once I turn the lights out and settle in, if I find my mind wandering about, I focus on my breath and count from 1-10 on the inhales/exhales until I fall asleep.
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