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Life quickly rushes forward, and in everyday worries it is easy to forget about the important. Therefore, it is so valuable to communicate with people who are older than us. They have already experienced their ups and downs and can now draw conclusions about what really matters and what doesn't.
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What's really important to them?
Continue to learn
In 2017, 94-year-old Scot Jean Miller told The Guardian in an interview with The Guardian, that it's important to learn about how old you are, 9 or 90. "Life is education, and if you don't learn in the process, it's bad," she said. "I've learned to look at things differently over time."
Jin told that she goes to sports, enrolled _blank in German courses, and also became a participant in the program "University of the Third Age". For example, Jean participates in drama.
Good dinner with friends and family
We're often so busy gathering friends or sit with my family.
Time with children
According to Lydia Sohn, many called the happiest time when their children were small and "how to find time to work if you are self-isolating with a child: the advice of parents. But isn't this the period when the stress is greatest?" she asked. Everyone agreed, but no doubt said that these days were the happiest.
Be useful
90-year-old Krishnamoorthy Dasu said that the most joy in his life was brought to him when he was useful to others.
Live in peace
Council, which can be heard most often, is to value time with loved ones and not to disappear . . . " Rest is not shameful: 3 tips for workaholics to achieve a life balance. The main lesson is to live in a measured and relaxed way, not to be too in a hurry and not to worry too much on different occasions," he added.
Helping others
Many said that work is not the most important thing. "I remember guys working together to save lives, save houses, save each other. We were a team".
Celebrate for no reason
We are used to celebrating only specific dates: holidays, birthday _blanks, anniversaries. How to capture emotions, said 100-year-old Ruth (Ruth) in 2011, "Don't look at the calendar, let every day be a holiday."
Learn about your origins
93-year-old Lori L. from Florida type that one of the most joyful experiences for her was to learn her own story. Because her mother was very young and couldn't take care of her.
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What they regret?
What's not loved anymore
Preparing to ask a question about regrets in an interview, Lydia Son assumed she would hear about missed career opportunities.
What did not help their children to strengthen their relationship with each other
Son also found that most of the regrets were with the family. "It's the only thing that prevents me from falling asleep at night," she added.
What did not follow health
Of course, a man who lived to be 90 was clearly doing something right. But Krishnamurti Dasu, for example, noted that if he could give advice to himself in the past, he would say "maintain a title"20 short riddles to keep the brain in tone the body in shape, reading
What didn't start to put off before
Although few people said they would like to work more in the past, many said they would like to put it off more - and start it earlier.
What sat at home
Pam would also add to the advice of herself "not to stay at home, but to the title: "How we will travel in 2020: 5 travel trends as often as possible."
What we were going through
How to (Betty C.) from Florida, "Don't forget to smile and don't worry, because it's useless to worry!"
What's Early Retired
Worrying about work is harmful, but losing the sense of purpose in life too. As said Japanese physician Shigeaki Hinohara, recognized as the world's oldest practitioner. but if we go out, it's much later than 65."
What gave importance to material goods
Hinohara also advised not to get too carried away with the accumulation of things. "Don't forget, no one knows when his turn will come, and you won't take the accumulated one with you," he said. Hinohara himself lived with the title: "What to do to live as long as possible" until 105 years.