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Guilty of Ageism Toward Yourself? Why You Should Stop Saying “I’m Too Old
Ever told yourself you’re too old to do something? That kind of discouraging self-talk is common at any age: Many of us convince ourselves it’s too late to learn a new technology at 70, start weight lifting at 60, or change careers at 35. But where do those thoughts come from? And should we listen to them?
As you may already suspect, negative beliefs about our own aging are often the result of societal messaging we’ve been receiving since childhood, and don’t necessarily reflect our individual abilities. What’s more, research shows that — at least to an extent — viewing getting older through a positive lens might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more we think about aging as a wonderful experience, the better our health may be, potentially lengthening our lifespan.
At the link below, we break down what self-directed ageism is, make the science-backed case for embracing every birthday with positivity, and offer some words of wisdom from an expert on how you can put that mindset into practice.
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