"Younger people definitely laugh (even lightheartedly!) at the things older people tend to do, like napping, playing bingo, or eating dinner early. But recently, the BuzzFeed Community wrote in to share the "old person" habits that actually make life way better - and it got such a great response that even more people shared habits of their own! So, from young and old alike, here are some "old person" habits that you might consider adopting for yourself:"
"I (a 40-year-old man) love knitting and need to start allocating time to it again. Once you get the hang of it and pick up a few techniques from books/YouTube, you can make whatever the fuck you want. And when you're done, what you have might not be perfect (and no one will notice the imperfections more than you do), but it will be unique, an object that exists because of you with no other quite like it in the known universe."
Adopting simple "old person" habits improves daily life through planning, routines, and intentional priorities. Preparing entire outfits the night before saves morning time. Keeping a short daily to-do list of three top priorities reduces distraction and prevents overcommitment. Allocating regular time for creative hobbies like knitting yields unique, meaningful objects and personal satisfaction. Prioritizing mental health and seeking help early can restore joy after addiction, trauma, or illness. Together, these practices increase efficiency, reduce stress, foster creativity, and cultivate appreciation for life's small comforts and relationships. These habits also normalize small comforts like earlier dinners and naps that contribute to physical and emotional well-being.
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