I think as each year passes by, it’s completely normal to reflect on our past and think about our future, the same goes with the thought of getting older. So many of our goals & plans can be prepared or determined by our age which has its own set of pros and cons.
In today’s post, I wanted to share with you some ways on how to view the concept of getting older as something positive or at least as something neutral as opposed to negative. As always, if you are interested – keep on reading!
Je pense qu’à mesure que chaque année passe, il est tout à fait normal de réfléchir à notre passé et de penser à notre avenir, tout comme l’idée de vieillir. Beaucoup de nos objectifs et de nos projets peuvent être préparés ou déterminés en fonction de notre âge, qui a ses propres avantages et inconvénients.
Dans l’article d’aujourd’hui, je voulais partager avec vous quelques façons de considérer le concept de vieillissement comme quelque chose de positif ou du moins comme quelque chose de neutre plutôt que de négatif. Comme toujours, si cela vous intéresse, continuez à lire !
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THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE FUTURE
I do believe one of the reasons why getting older might seem like a ‘negative’ thing is due to the uncertainty of the future and the peer pressure from the society on so many different aspects of our lives whether it be beauty, marriage, relationships, career, materialistic things, etc.
Age is supposed to be a defining factor to so many of our dreams & goals and combining it with the future which you have no idea what to expect from, it can be a daunting topic to think about regardless of how old you are.
I think the best way to approach this is by understanding no matter how old you are is the fact you have no control whatsoever of what’s going to happen in the future. Your actions will obviously have an impact on your future but the truth is that the future is unpredictable. Over worrying or overthinking about it won’t change the course of events that’s supposed to happen.
Related: It’s Okay to Fear The Unknown.
TRANSFORMING THAT FEAR INTO SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL
I don’t necessarily think it’s only people who enter their twenties or a new decade that get the fear of getting old, I think you start to look at your age differently depending on where you are at in life especially depending on your circumstance. You aren’t the only person who is getting older but the people around you as well.
For example, seeing your parents get older and thinking about their future is a worry that some children go through. Getting older is a blessing but it can also be a curse if you see your loved ones’ health being affected by it. Once again, that fear might be warranted depending on your situation but you have to transform that fear into something that is gentler if you don’t want to be burned down by it otherwise it’s not going to help you nor the people you love.
Related: How To Face Your Fears.
A ROLLERCOASTER OF UPS & DOWNS
Life is full of ups & downs and if there is something you realise as you get older, it’s that you will go through both the best moments of your life as well as the most difficult ones. Hardships are parts of your life, sometimes they are seasons whereas other times they are prolonged periods in your life.
If you don’t create your own joys and start doing things that bring you happiness & peace then you won’t be able to move forward or push through these obstacles. Your happiness is in your own hands and so is your life. Turn your experiences into lessons and hold yourself accountable. Cherish the people who care for you and distance yourself from people who don’t bring the best in you. Life might be tough as you get older but it doesn’t mean that it won’t be easier either.
Related: 3 Ways to Balance Your Life.
Thank you so much for reading! – xo N
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This was a post I needed to read as I have been thinking about getting older in a negative light 🙁. Your post helped me to look at it in a new way, especially the idea of transforming that fear into something substantial. Great post as always! ✨️💗
This is a relevant topic because not many people talk about their age or like to discuss openly but it impacts all of us differently. I am definitely enjoying getting older as I understand relationships and the world better. I am now eager to learn new skills and I like staying physically active. What I don’t like is the mountain of responsibilities that come with age. But even though adulting is challenging, it definitely reveals which friend or relative is by your side. My belief in God has also strengthened over the years as I explore different phases of life not by categorising people as good and bad but by being patient and letting go of things that don’t add value to my life.