8 things for which you are too old

People are afraid to grow old, sad about leaving youth. And in some ways they are right. Age takes us a lot: children's innocence, youthful slimness, smooth, elastic skin, intense hair color. But at the same age, and gives a lot, but it is important to see these bonuses.

There are things for which age we are too old. So, these things must be discarded like a garment, which is no longer in size. That it will feel real freedom.

I spent too much time on self-hatred. I worried about our old each thread and each new wrinkle. But now I like to grow old. I accepted myself for who I am. And that makes me happy.

As we age, we become too old to ...

1. Keep your opinions to yourself

Especially when faced with the obvious injustice. In his youth, people are often afraid to speak in his or someone else's protection. They say to themselves: "It is better to keep quiet, not to escalate," or "What if I misunderstood, consider funny?" No, of course, there were times when I was outraged and demanded justice. But I always defended someone else. Not himself. Now it's over.

If to me someone will carry bad Naham, look at me as an empty space, I will not be silent. I will not tolerate being afraid to seem ridiculous. Cads must be put in place.

2. Worry about what they thought the surrounding

Today, my husband and I had breakfast in the cafe steep. And then we went shopping. My hair would look nice if before leaving I discovered that I had ended a dry shampoo. And when I got jeans, which had planned to go for breakfast, it became clear that they would be worth to wash three years ago (jeans you never get dirty, right?).

I had a panic attack: No, I can not go out like this! What about me, a slut and a pig, will people think?

But suddenly I realized that people's opinion of me did not change the taste of the divine omelet with bacon and avocado, which is waiting for me in the cafe.

Especially because I go to the coffee shop with a beloved man who saw me with a dirty head and still invited to have breakfast together. And if so, is it not to spit in my opinion is absolutely unfamiliar people at the next table?

3. Ashamed of their desires

"Little shameful weakness" - sounds like something, eh? Over the years, you realize that it does not weak, and it is worthy of respect for the desires and passions.

I do not want to be ashamed of what I like Lady Gaga. Why should I be embarrassed for the love of reading pulp novels or watching popular television shows? These are the things that I like and that I can afford. Now I'm happy to review the "walking dead". Because there is Daryl.

4. Wear uncomfortable shoes

"But beautiful!" - no more argument. Shoes should be comfortable and to protect my feet. I love them and want them to be comfortable. Yes, socks under sandals is not a problem. It is important that the shoes are not rubbed my skin on the feet, rather than offended the aesthetic sense of a random passerby.

5. To apologize for the mess in the house

This is my home, and if at this moment I do not feel a talent cleaners, is not your concern. In addition, the mess is a completely legitimate reason: I creative nature, not some perfectionist, obsessed with cleanliness. In my opinion, this is more a matter of pride, not an excuse for an apology.

6. Collecting unnecessary or useless things

Previously, I tried not to throw away a broken-down equipment or wear clothes. I thought: "And suddenly come in handy? What if I can it somewhere to use? "Everything is now done with such thoughts.

If I'm not sure if I need a specific thing, it goes in the trash.

Less than two years before my kids graduate from school and go to college. My goal - during this time free house at least half of the things that are cluttering it.

7. Spending time on unpleasant people

I used to go every day for lunch in the company of some of his colleagues. Because "so it is accepted." To me, these people are not so much looking for: we had different interests, we virtually had nothing to talk.

One day I looked at them as if from the side (they were arguing whether about politics, or about the sport, or of some does not concern I have a working project) and heard quite a distinct voice in his head: "Lord, what am I doing here?" From that day I stopped them lunch.

Life is too short to spend it on a communication that does not give the slightest pleasure.

8. Search in every good

No, I'm an optimist. I know exactly: people can look perfect fool, but if you dig in it you can still find something good. That's just why I dig this? Why would I spend on it my time?

People are free to make their choice. If a person chooses to seem unbearable - well, it's his decision and his problems. I no longer feel compelled to seek in it a certain positive. I just want to move away from such a man as quickly and as far as possible.

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