What is successful aging, and why you should consider it early
A Life / / December 19, 2019
To turn an old age in age may have evolved to handle stress and self-control, believe in themselves and do not neglect friendly relations.
What is successful aging
successful aging concept originated in the late 1950s in the United States. Its occurrence is associated with the advent of new technologies, prolonging youth, increasing life expectancy, economic development. With these shifts in attitude towards old age has changed: old age is no longer only associated with death and disease. For many, advancing age is the life stage full of opportunities.
Signs of successful aging
Scientists understand successful aging as a chronic disease and lack the ability to effectively function at the physiological and psychological level. The first "success" is linked with the independence and overall life satisfaction.
We can say that a man came to a successful old age, when he:
- He reached the average life expectancy and seeks to live on;
satisfied with life;
retained the mental and physical health, cognitive function;
It continues to grow, learn new things;
is capable of functioning independently of the others;
- easily adapts to the circumstances, to cope with the difficulties, is highly stable self-esteem and a strong sense of their own "I";
has friends, participate in public life;
It has hobbies and interests.
In addition to the main features that distinguish and others affecting the human psychological life. Thus, the Russian gerontologist N. F. Shakhmatov considers Shakhmatov N. F. Mental aging: happy and painful. - M.: Medicine. 1996. FROM. 32–36, 60–87. That for a man who has achieved a successful old age, is characterized by the following qualities.
- He focused on the present. I do not dwell on the past, although it has no clear plans for the future.
- Do not blame yourself in the events experienced in the past. Not looking for someone to blame and blames himself for the wrong (with its current position) past life.
- Analyzes and revises past the target setting, rules and beliefs. It generates a new, self-sufficient and contemplative stance.
- Reinterprets the past life experience, not evaluating it negatively.
- Perceive their health, social and material status as a natural state.
- Discovering the creativity involved in new hobbies. He feels satisfaction from these activities.
- Aims to be useful to others, with disinterested. Helping the sick and poor, and people close to the family.
Why should you think about it early
The success rate of aging depends not only on physical health, but on the availability of flexible personal qualities. Among them - the ability to cope with stressful and conflict management, self-efficacy and self-control. Important and calm attitude toward death. These qualities should develop throughout life, not hoping that in old age, you suddenly understand everything and change.
In old age, you can count on finding the common wisdom - the ability to make more informed decisions about others. With regard to personal wisdom, coupled with the ability to evaluate yourself from the side, then it is possible to reach not for everyone. observationsThe Wisdom of the Aging Brain It shows that personal wisdom comes when people learn during the conflicts present themselves on the spot your opponent and do not try to defend their position. This skill can be developed, such as meditation, but it takes time.
There is no universal recipe of flexible skills, but it is important to understand what a worthwhile endeavor. Healthy lifestyle, presence of interests and friends, the desire for self-development allow to keep a positive attitude to old age. And to retire with at least the anticipation of new opportunities.