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Transform Aging and Find Your Purpose

Are you ready for a hard truth?

Nothing we do will slow, stop, or reverse our aging process.

We each grow older every day, and growing older is a gift. What better way to spend our third age than enjoying every moment we can? Thankfully, the movie industry has become hip with the changing trends and has released a few good Rom-Coms lately. Movies like “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” have added some extra fun to my life.

Have you been searching for a greater meaning, deeper relationships, and new experiences? Modern Elder Academy provides the tools to navigate the final stages of our lives. In this program, you can reimagine, reflect, recreate, and grow!

One of the founders of Modern Elder Academy, Jeff Hamaoui, knows that aging is not a barrier to success. Jeff believes we can achieve a better and longer health span by adding more emphasis on sustainable living, community, and physical health.

Age Joyously

The way we think about aging affects how well we age. Don’t get wrapped up in the fear that society wants you to have. In his book, Successful Aging, Daniel J. Levitin embraces the idea that we need to focus more on health span and less on life span. 

Everyone deserves to have healthy relationships, and finding new friends can feel difficult as we get older. Explore an online community, Amintro, where you’ll be guided through a step-by-step process to list your interests and set up your profile. Once you are ready, you can explore the online community and make long-term connections with like-minded locals. Think of a dating app, but for finding friends!

Fight Ageism Where it Starts!

Do you know what the last socially acceptable prejudice in our society is?

Would you be surprised if I told you the answer is ageism? I’m guessing you probably knew the answer before I told you. How we view ageism begins with our mindset, and it’s time to make a change. Ageism thrives in the workplace, so if you feel undervalued, threatened, and invisible, I want you to know that you are not alone. Gain your confidence in the workplace by reading Carl Wolfe’s book, How to Talk to Anyone at Work.

Your Third Age is Just the Beginning

Age can be your superpower! 

It’s never too late to dive into our creative dreams. In fact, success and innovation can happen at any age. These 50 over 50 women are all the proof you need to get the ball rolling yourself.

Has the stock market always felt like the “boys club” to you? Investing doesn’t have to be scary. Ellevest has investment counselors who are ready to help you and thousands of other women generate income fearlessly. And speaking of being fearless, let’s talk about one of my all-time favorite women, Judy Blume. Did you know that Judy Blume is one of the most banned authors? She has faced censorship and controversy throughout the years, still, Time Magazine has named her one of the top 100 most influential people in the world.

Let’s Change the Way We Perceive Aging

There is a shift coming! 

By 2030 older Americans will make up more than 20% of the population. 1 in every 5 residents will be of retirement age, so it’s time for us to learn how to age better. We can change ageism for good by shifting perspectives, but that change has to start with us. It’s time to become leaders, by taking the initiative and spending more time with people of all ages. Learning from each other can lead to a better understanding for all. Stepping outside your comfort zone won’t be easy, but looking and feeling your best will add the confidence you need to leap.

Vibrant Aging

Age isn’t the enemy.

That’s certainly what the folks in the beauty and personal care market spend billions on each year trying to get us to believe. So, how do we learn how to age vibrantly when we were never taught how? In his book, Aging in America, Lawrence R. Samuel takes a hard look at the cultural history of aging. An important part of aging well is eating right. Fast food is cheap and easy, but it isn’t healthy. Check out this list of healthy meal prep practices and options. Don’t forget to stay Hydrated!

Defy Aging with Fitness!

You’ll never believe this hack I have for defying age.

The National Senior Games. I know we aren’t all Olympic athletes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a variety of physical activities to defy aging!

You know that I love to stay active. There are many ways to get fit, and each of us may like something different than the next person. Some of my personal favorites are yoga, cycling, and walking. If it’s been a while since you’ve worked out, we’ve got some fun ways to ease back into it.

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Are you tired of not getting a good night’s sleep? Pun intended.

Sleep Through Insomnia, is a groundbreaking book written by sleep expert Dr. Brandon Peters. His strategies are based on cognitive behavioral therapy. This approach reaches deeper and works to retrain your brain to truly take a break. If you experience trouble sleeping, we’ve got sleep gear for you! All of these items are tools that I personally use and love.

Give your brain a break with meditation

Your brain needs a break too. Getting outside, unplugging, keeping a journal, and meditating are all great ways to give your brain some much-needed rest. Meditation through the Chopra app changed my life. With patience and helpful gear, practicing meditation can do the same for you.

Keep on Reading 

Are you ready to exercise your mind? Reading has been proven to reduce stress, strengthen your memory, improve your focus, and extend your life span. Goodreads+ allows you to have access to thousands of books, and you can join book clubs as well. In our current world of instant gratification, buying and storing paperback books seems like unneeded clutter in our homes. The Kindle Paperwhite has made reading easy and accessible. You can find books from all genres including mystery, romance, and adventure. Speaking of adventure, Harrison Ford a guy who personifies adventure is still going strong at 81!

What would you like to learn?

Are you tired of depending on Google University for everything? Skills and a deeper understanding of something could be just the thing you need to thrive in your third age. Udemy is my secret weapon to lifelong learning. What if you could go back to college for free? I know this sounds too good to be true, but I promise it’s not. Many colleges are actually offering free college tuition for third-agers. You can audit courses without any homework or tests. It’s certainly a stress-free way to learn! I’ve put together a list of 20 colleges that offer this exciting program.

Let’s Live Longer and Better!

Do you want to know the secret to living longer? Having a positive mindset about aging can make a huge difference in the longevity of your life. The beauty market is pushing “anti-aging” products more than ever, so it’s up to us to feed our minds with more positive points about aging. 55+ Life Magazine is a great option with expert opinions and positive stories worth feeding your mind. Another way we can help extend our lives is through movement. Our busy schedules often keep people from going to a gym. We’ve included products for at-home pilates, which is one of my favorite ways to keep active.