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I just turned 69 and I feel that there isn’t something quite right with that! The feeling has more to do with where I am in my life than feeling 69. I don’t know what it will be like when I turn 70.
To get prepared I read an article about being 70 and found a list, of all things, that I liked so much that wanted to share it. Do you have anything to add to this list?
10 Commandments of Happiness:
Good list … I would move 4 and 9 up … Without your health a lot of the others are really difficult
Numbers 3 (Smile) and 8 (winning arguments) come together in the musical Hamilton. Aaron Burr’s advice was, “Talk less, smile more.” Bad dude, but solid advice.
Great list – thanks. My take …. I think of number 8 as “Pick your battles”. There are times when standing your ground and arguing your point will be worth it. But often it’s just not worth the energy.
For number 6, I always worry about people bemoaning a lack of “common sense” in others. I don’t know if anyone really knows how to define common sense, and instead it gets used as an umbrella term to suggest that others aren’t too bright.
When you are 80 years old be careful what views your write about on HD 😁
Great list!!!
Also: take a few minutes a day to remind yourself to be grateful.
Good list. I would add one more, be generous with your family and friends.
BTW, I turned 80 last year. If you are blessed with another 10 years, you will be amazed how quickly it gets here.
yes, I agree. Generosity!
#3…Smile?? That’s it!?
if this is about moods, it’s a lot more complicated than that. Yes, I try to stay in a good mood much of the time, but there are times that depression and melancholy creep in. At these times I try to stay quiet without much expression until the feeling/ mood passes. What brings it on? I’m not sure but we all have quiet times when alone with our thoughts it can cause the smile to fade. I Try to minimize these times by staying engaged with family and friends.
Interesting list.
Whenever I feel like that I do a quick gratitude list of 5 items.
Same age as you, Nick.
What I’ve learned is that #4 covers a LOT of ground.
And the toughest for many people is #10. Making new friends at this age is a heavy lift.
So true. My wife was my best friend and our new friends often came through her. I know this is something I need to work on.
😁 🐥-🌞 🐑🐑,
😁 🐥-🌞 🐑🐑,
😁🐥-🌞🦌 Nick,
😁 🐥-🌞 🐑🐑.
This is a great list! I need to consider the impact of #7 when walking, biking, AND driving.
Exercise your social circle. Meet friends for lunch. Get together with a group for dinner.
Read a book
Don’t let the TV monopolize your day
Put your iPhone away when meeting with friends and family
Great list! Think I do ok on 6, but need to work on 7 and 8.
I’d say that’s a list for all ages. Alas too often ignored. Especially # 6
As someone said to me recently, “common sense is not so common.”
Having turned 70 this past September, it’s a lot like 69😏. I will add one, eat healthy. It’s not complicated and at this age most of have the time to take care of ourselves. Also, whenever I get impatient in traffic I tell myself, “I’m retired, what’s the hurry”?
Be thankful
Be humble
And most important….wear suncream 😆
As someone with multiple skin cancers cut out of my face…..yes, wear sunscreen. I also live with a hat on.