Aging brings a host of unwanted side effects, from extra lines in your face, sore and sagging bodies, deteriorating hearing along with many other perceived negative aspects, depending on the person. Doesn’t sound too promising right? But you needn’t worry, in actuality, growing older for most people isn’t all that bad, even in today’s youth-obsessed culture.
In fact, it can be awesome in many different ways and below you will find 5 great reasons why getting old isn’t as bad as some people think!
Your life is more stress free
Everyone experiences stress, no matter what their age at different points of their lives. The good news is that stress levels seem to subside the in people over 65. Although they still do cite physical health problems, stress over work, money and family decrease. People between the ages of 35 and 49, followed by people aged 25 to 34 are the most stressed.
You’re happier in your job
In a recent study, 92 percent of workers aged 50 and over reported being very satisfied with their job. And if you compare that with those under 30, where only 80 percent of this group reports the same thing it pays being older when at work! Furthermore 38 percent of young adults admit being very satisfied with their work, while 63 percent of those 65 and older say they are deeply satisfied.
Experts say the most likely explanation is because older workers have already made it up the corporate ladder to positions that bring them more job satisfaction.
You have a stronger marriage than younger married couples
Studies have discovered that marriage actually gets better in your older years, so make sure you celebrate those marriage milestones. One reason behind this is that long-time couples learn how to express more affection, especially once the kids fly the nest! Another believed reason is that the stresses of marriage in middle age actually bring couples closer making those retirement years the easiest years of them all!
You are the go to person for solving social conflicts and problems
A recent study in America found that older people are better at understanding and reasoning social dilemmas, with the study also finding that when they were presented with a multitude of stories about conflict, they specifically were more adapt at understanding different perspectives, compromising and coming up with several resolutions.
You will get less migraines and headaches
If you suffer from migraines you should be especially happy to be getting older! Studies show that migraines become less frequent as well as less severe as you age. The nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and other symptoms associated with migraines seem to subside as you age.
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