The U Curve of Happiness

"Our chronological age does not define us."

For all of my 2nd Act broads out there, check out this fantastic video by Helen Spence. This is a 75 year young broad challenging external and internalized gender ageism, big time.

As Helen points out, we learn that aging is 'bad' from childhood in many different ways and the anti-aging industry is a billion dollar one reinforcing it. I'll fess up: I use lotion to reduce wrinkles and yet when someone comments on how good I look for my age, I bristle. I suppose I have to do some work there. 😆

I love that she reinvented herself at 65 years and launched a social venture to challenge that status quo.

Some things to consider: as we age, our judgement improves; our perspectives broaden; our brains work better; we become more empathetic. And, I just love this, our productivity nor our creativity never expires.

I can't wait to experience the U Curve of Happiness she mentions and by embracing an optimistic mindset about aging can add 7 years to your life!

"Aging isn't a countdown, it is a count up." 💯

Watch it here: https://bit.ly/HelenSpence