When i have conversations with people that are much older and i believe much wiser than i am i always take their advice very seriously. If for no other reason, the most logical thought process here is that they have many years on me, meaning they have a greater range of experiences and have witnessed much more of what life has to offer - be it the absolute magical moments or those that feel like they can break your spirit. The elderly have survived them all, which means they can share their wisdom simply by sharing their stories. There are vital lessons which can be learned from the events that make up an individual's life history, so i listen intently to all of them.
One common thread among any old soul i speak to is the ultimate advice they give regarding life.
The opinions on love, career, stress management and happiness all vary but one aspect of life that needs to be valued and looked after is always said to be your health.
Perhaps it is because at a tender age it seems the materialistic things that younger generations scramble to attain now are of little value in the latter stages of our journey. After all, an expensive car won't fix a sore back in your 80s and the best and most fashionable clothes do you no good if you end up in hospital. I suppose the smartest thing to do by receiving this advice from many older individuals is to accept that things at their age are harder physically and perhaps mentally too and it is best to adopt the policy of prevention rather than cure.
The one thing in this world that none of us can purchase is a clean bill of health, yet it is the very most crucial thing to our being. I guess the younger we are when we figure out that health is the number one priority at all times in your life, the better chance we will have at enjoying the longevity of a better quality of life for our future selves.
To start achieving better health today follow the basics;
1 - Get some sleep.
2 - Eat well.
3 - Do not stress about anything that you can not change.
4 - No matter the situation, always choose to be positive.
5 - Avoid the things that prevent you from doing any of the above.
Cheers to a healthier you!
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