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STOP
THE AGING PROCESS
That makes a great headline, but
how do you actually do that?
I was looking at a photo of
myself from 40 years ago and wondered where that beautiful girl went. And
yet, every person I showed it to said the exact same thing—“You are still
beautiful.” Of course, in a totally different way.
And certainly, I am aware of what
the years bring you, and have tried everything possible to slow it down. I
try to eat right, although I admit to cheating every now and then, work out
two hours every day and keep inventing new businesses and re-inventing
myself. Still I know my knees hurt, my feet are a mess and I’m not as
limber as I once was.
But let’s get to the good
things. Age really is in your mind, not on your skin. If you are strong in
your mind and heart, you are strong as a person. Keeping up with the
present and understanding what the future might bring is certainly one way
to stay fresh and up to date with current events and exciting new trends.
Purpose is very important when
getting up every day and if you don’t have one, and simply let the day take
its course, you’ll find that you have far less direction, more time spent on
unimportant things and you’ll be pulled in every way you don’t want. While
a lot of people think it is wonderful to have no responsibility, freedom to
do what they want when they want, and to just exist, there is proven data
suggesting that without purpose and a plan, you become depressed, lethargic
and accomplish nothing.
So here on my suggestions to
stop the aging process!
1.
Get up with a smile on your face knowing it will be an absolutely
terrific day.
2.
Have at least one goal set for yourself. It can be regarding family,
a hobby, a part time job or a movie you want to see.
3.
Take 5 minutes to be thankful for everything you have and forget all
the things you don’t have.
4.
Make at least one phone call to put sunshine into someone else’s
life.
5.
Spend 30 minutes doing some form of physical exercise—whether it is
yoga, tai-chi, aerobics, swimming or going for a walk.
6.
Read for 15 minutes on a subject that gives you great pleasure or is
new information.
7.
Re-invent yourself today. Try at least one new thing that you’ve
never done before.
Make yourself a first class
package that everyone is attracted to—and you will be attracted to yourself
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