Today we hear that “50 is the new 25”. If some people fear this milestone, middle age would nevertheless be a great way to give yourself a new start, gain self-confidence and find peace.
So why do we fear getting older so much? In addition to the first wrinkles, advancing in age above all means knowing yourself better, developing and having more self-confidence.
Advancing in age also means that we are healthy enough to continue to have plans, to laugh, to hope, to be disappointed too… to simply live.
The increase in life expectancy in good health shows us that we can stay in shape for longer and longer. Which is excellent news. “ We are witnessing a significant increase in the number of healthy retireesconfirms Sébastien Garnero, DR in Psychology, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. Being healthier, retirees have extra energy compared to their ancestors. This vitality encourages you to live for yourself and also allows you to meet people, which was not the case at the time. “.
If what we have just told you is not enough to make you smile again, take inspiration from these 10 personality phrases to put things into perspective and finally rejoice in the passage of time.
“I feel better today than when I was 20”
“ I feel better today than when I was 20, 30 or 40 years old. We need to stop saying bad things to each other. I want to say to myself: 'You're going to be 65 one day and you're going to think, I was really superb at 53'said Jennifer Aniston to Allure.
Jennifer Aniston, 55 years old
“I decided that getting older wasn’t a bad thing”
“ I decided that getting older wasn't a bad thing. I chose to grow old. My goal is to grow old “Sharon Stone told the Hollywood Reporter.
Sharon Stone, 66 years old
“What is this 30-year-old fear? There's nothing to be scared of. Everything just gets more exciting”
“ We live in a world where young women are constantly told, 'Well, you look great now, but wait until you're 30' or 'You have great legs now, but wait until you're 30.' What is this 30 year old fear? There's nothing to be scared of. Everything just becomes more exciting. So far, getting older has been a lot of fun for me, with all its changes. You feel so much more confident “, declared Kate Winslet at Hollywood Reporter.
Kate Winslet, 48 years old
“This word ‘anti-aging’ should be abolished”
“ This word 'anti-aging' should be abolished. I am pro-aging. I want to age with intelligence, grace, dignity, panache and energy. I don't want to hide from the passing of time said Jamie Lee Curtis at the Radially Recading Aging Summit.
Jamie Lee Curtis, 65
“A birthday is not a year less but more happiness”
“ A birthday at my age is not a year less but more happiness. And so much the better if the candles cost more than the cake! “.
Line Renaud, 95 years old
“Aging is a luxury”
“ I am more determined than ever to make my daughters understand that growing old is a luxury. If we are lucky, we will be able to grow old. I just want them to be at peace with themselves without worrying about how they look. I just care that they become good people “, Drew Barrymore told New Beauty.
Drew Barrymore, 49 years old
“As you get older, you are still yourself, maybe even more”
“ We live 30 years longer than our ancestors, but our culture has not yet understood the value of this time. Aging is still considered as the descending phase of a period of time. On the contrary, for me, growing old is like walking on a ladder that elevates the human spirit, leading us to wisdom, wholeness and authenticity. Age is not a pathology, it is a potential. Most people feel better after age 50. I have never felt as good as I do today. As you get older, you're still yourself, maybe even more “, said Jane Fonda during a speech for TEDxWomen.
Jane Fonda, 86 years old
“If we are lucky, we will all grow old”
“ Whether it's beauty or fashion, there is a real obsession with youth. But if we're lucky, we'll all grow old. I think it's time we realize that 'anti-aging' is an outdated term. Lots of research shows that our attitude has a big impact on how we age. Instead of worrying about this or that wrinkle or blemish, we should focus on taking care of our skin and ourselves, and the cosmetic industry can help us change this narrative for the future “, Lauren Hutton shared with Byrdie.
Lauren Hutton, 80 years old
“I love getting old”
“ I don't want to hide my age: I love getting older! “.
Sophie Marceau, 57 years old
“The years do me good”
“ The older I get, the better I feel. The years do me good. Today I am lucky to be happy, to have found a kind of peace, simplicity, serenity. It does not have a price », Confided Ingrid Chauvin for Feminine.
Ingrid Chauvin, 50 years old
