The key to longevity is meaningful activities. What can you do to extend your lifespan?
1. Continue to work: The longer you work, the shorter will be your retirement period. You are getting a source of regular income and you can enjoy financial freedom. Work provides better well-being because there is a sense of self-worth. It explains why the people of Hong Kong live the longest in Asia because there is no mandatory retirement age.
2. The great outdoors: A walk in the park or the neighborhood can do good for you. Walking slows mental decline, improves sleep and lighten the mood because you focus and enjoy the moment.
4. Get connected: Avoid isolation and get mutual support. A relationship is about sharing and caring, exchanging ideas and encouraging each other to face challenges ahead.
5. Exercise: Physical exercise offers mental benefits as well. It increases blood flow and stimulates the brain during exercise. You feel fresh and alert after a workout.
6. Community services: Find out what you can do for the community. Participating in community projects is a way of giving back to society. It gives you fulfillment and meaning in life.
7. Share: Teach others about your expertise in adult classes or write articles on your blog to inform and enlighten younger people. Writing is another great way to engage the mind and delay ageing.
The whole idea of growing old is to avoid emptiness and doing nothing.