“The best relationships are two-way-where we give and receive help,” says Waldinger. We’ve all heard the adage, “It’s better to give than to receive.” With friendships, both giving and receiving are important. Friends who are fun to be with and whom we can do things with. Confidants whom we can talk honestly with about our feelings and explore what’s really going on.Neighbors and others who provide practical help when we need it-driving us to the airport or picking up groceries when we’re sick, for example.Esty suggests that we all need three different types of friends to really thrive: How many friends do you need? Some experts say five close friends is optimal, but that can be difficult as we get older. And friendships are more important than family relationships for older adults, according to research from William Chopik, assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital and coauthor of The Good Life, which explores the findings from the 85-year study. The results of the longest study of human life point to the top factor that leads to happiness as we age: good relationships, says Dr. Choosing and fostering only “good relationships” We invest in more emotionally important parts of life, and life gets better, so we’re happier day-to-day,” she says, in a TED Talk titled Older People Are Happier.Įxperts say there are three key ways that older adults can cultivate happiness: 1. We’re more appreciative, more open to reconciliation. When we recognize that we don’t have all the time in the world, we see our priorities most clearly. But you’ll also find the motivation to do them anyway.“As we age, our time horizons grow shorter and our goals change. At the end, you’ll feel validated in feeling like these things are the absolute worst. This book not only acknowledges that many healthy habits suck, it uses science to explain why we want the things we want (junk food), crave the things we crave (sugar), and dislike the things we dislike (exercise). You’ll also discover how to accept self-criticism, develop self-compassion, and live a more meaningful life. Using these skills-based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and neuroscience-you’ll learn to find the motivation you’re really craving to adopt healthy habits, even if they do suck. What you will find are solid skills to help you actually do the healthy things you know you should be doing. With this funny, in-your-face guide, you won’t find advice on how to “enjoy” exercise, or tips for making broccoli and kale taste as good as donuts and ice cream. If you’re someone who thinks about getting up to go for a run but goes back to sleep, regrets last night’s dinner of fast food, and can barely get to work on time-let alone meditate-then this book will help you find the motivation you’ve been looking for to live your healthiest life, even when you don’t want to. If you’re someone who gets up every morning and can’t wait for your run, considers eating sweet potatoes a splurge, and sets aside thirty minutes before work to meditate-this book isn’t for you. Salad instead of steak? Working out? Skipping that second beer or glass of wine? Healthy habits are THE WORST. In order to save audiobooks to your Wish List you must be signed in to your account.
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