According to ancient legends and traditions, from time immemorial, mankind has been striving to increase life expectancy and uncover the secret of eternal youth. Remember at least medieval alchemists or folk tales of apple apples. In our century, science has long defeated prejudice, but despite this fact, the fight against signs of aging and old age as such does not stop. But do not forget that youth is not some special gift, but simply a special state of mind and body. And before looking for an answer to the question of how not to grow old, let's try to understand how to stay young as long as possible.
Youth - what is it: numbers in the passport or a state of mind?
Look at any stranger, and, mentally composing his verbal portrait, you will immediately make a conclusion for yourself whether he is young or old. For the most part, we “judge by clothing,” or rather, evaluate by appearance. Wrinkles, sagging skin, stoop are all signs of respectable age. However, often even peers can say that one is “only 40”, and the other is “already 35 years old”. Feel the difference?
Explanatory dictionaries also do not give an exact definition of the word "youth." Most often it is deciphered as a combination of physiological, age and psychological qualities of a person. Youth is health, vitality, energy and attractive appearance. Surely you have at least several times in your life seen people of middle and old age, easy-going, positive and incredibly active. At the same time, one can sometimes notice twenty-year-olds walking through life hunched over, with their eyes quenched and without desire to move once again. From this comparison, a simple conclusion can be made: the secret of youth is in no way associated with biological age.
Positive and active lifestyle
Do not want to grow old? Accustom yourself to positive thinking. Scientists from different countries have long proved that negative emotions not only worsen the quality of life, but also bring aging closer. Even wrinkles appear more often in those who frown a lot and smile a little. What about laughter prolonging life? It turns out, and it’s true - do not hesitate to watch comedies and tell friends jokes, if it really gives you pleasure.
Youth is lightness and natural curiosity. Today, even in small cities, a lot of interesting events are regularly held. Go to concerts, performances, exhibitions and museums. Read regularly, be interested in the latest movies and don't be afraid to discover new genres of music.
It's never too late to learn
Surely each of us heard from our own parents or other representatives of the older generation something like: “Well, where should I already be ... If I were 10 years younger ...” A person who thinks in this way just forgot how youth and old age differ. In no case should your age influence your lifestyle and decision making. You can start playing sports, learn a new profession, or move to another city or country even at a very advanced age. And the secret lies in the fact that whoever is young in soul does not think about the number of years lived. It is also important to learn how to ignore the opinions of others, and first of all do not listen to those who say that your age does not allow you to do anything. Be sure to get yourself a hobby, but you can have several different ones. And no matter how old you are, it is up to you to decide what it will be: parachuting or creating handmade jewelry.
Can physical aging be delayed?
Preservation of youth is a significant work not only on one’s own consciousness and attitude, but also special care for one’s own body. There are many ways to delay biological aging. This is not about any kind of magical biological supplements or expensive salon procedures. The first secret is regular care. Do not neglect the basic rules of personal hygiene, use cleansing lotions and moisturizers from a young age.
If your goal is eternal youth, it is useful to start regularly doing facial massage and nourishing masks from the age of 20-25. Of course, if you have not acquired such a useful habit earlier, you can start at a later age. Take care of the health of the body - regular walks, moderate physical activity - this is what each of us needs.
Nowhere without health!
In order to always be active and full of strength, you must have a sufficient supply of internal strength and always feel good. Real youth is health and well-being. Try to get enough sleep and rest enough, watch your diet. If you have any bad habits, you should not get involved in them too much. Health care also includes regular visits to specialists. As soon as you feel some changes in your well-being, it's time to make an appointment and find out what the problem is. Do not forget about regular sports, hardening and increasing endurance.
Useful tips for every day.
Strive for inner harmony, not thinking about your own age, try to find what makes you truly happy. Getting up in the morning, be sure to thank fate for this new day. Please yourself with trifles - let it be a cup of delicious tea, a spontaneous walk or a meeting with friends.
It is believed that eternal youth is an opportunity to communicate with people of any age on an equal footing. Observing this rule, remember that a woman who has already managed to celebrate her fortieth anniversary will never look 20 years old. But to confidentially talk with your own daughter or neighbor a few decades younger is quite possible. At the same time, try not to be clever, but just communicate on equal terms, and you will be surprised to notice how much you have in common with representatives of different ages.
Remember, the youth of the skin is not the main thing, the state of mind is much more important. We wish you always feel 18 years old and correspond to them in every sense.