"Remember when every small disappointment felt like the end of the world? When a canceled plan or harsh comment could ruin your entire week? Those over 70 have lived through enough genuine crises to know what actually matters. Margit Henderson, a therapist, explains it beautifully: "The biological, cognitive and emotional changes of ageing itself result in better emotional regulation, greater equanimity and compassion, more comfort with ambiguity, deeper gratitude and a focus upon meaningful engagement in the present.""
"When I first discovered that people in their 70s consistently report higher happiness levels than those of us in our 30s, I couldn't help but wonder what we're doing wrong. According to the BBC, a survey of more than 300,000 adults across the UK found that life satisfaction, happiness, and feeling life was worthwhile all peaked in the 65-79 age bracket. Meanwhile, those aged 45 to 59 reported the lowest levels of life satisfaction."
A large UK survey of over 300,000 adults found life satisfaction, happiness, and feeling that life is worthwhile peak between ages 65 and 79, while people aged 45–59 report the lowest satisfaction. Older adults benefit from greater emotional regulation, equanimity, compassion, comfort with ambiguity, deeper gratitude, and focus on meaningful present engagement. Many older people have experienced enough crises to prioritize what truly matters and to let go of controlling every outcome. Acceptance replaces futile struggles without equating to giving up. Reduced comparison, less influence from social media, and settled priorities contribute to higher wellbeing among those in their seventies.
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