"When people hit their sixties, there's this assumption that life becomes less flexible, that routines become rigid out of necessity rather than choice. But here's what I've learned from watching the most mentally resilient older adults around me: those who genuinely enjoy their daily rhythms aren't stuck in their ways. They're actually displaying something remarkable. Psychology research suggests that finding comfort in your own routines after 60 isn't about being inflexible or resistant to change."
"She tells me how she structures her days now, completely unconcerned with whether her book club friends think her 5 AM yoga practice is "too early" or her evening painting sessions are "unproductive." Psychologists call this self-validation, and it's a cornerstone of emotional maturity. Research from developmental psychology shows that as we age, our need for external approval naturally decreases."
Comfort with daily routines after sixty often reflects strong inner stability developed over decades rather than rigidity or resistance to change. Older adults who enjoy their rhythms have completed much of the work of self-exploration and have built lives around authentic preferences. Such individuals require less external validation and make choices that reflect genuine tastes instead of performative behaviors. Daily rituals and repetitive activities can provide deep, unexpected satisfaction. Developmental psychology research shows that the need for external approval tends to decrease with age, and those with pronounced inner stability internalize their worth and express it through consistent, fulfilling routines.
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