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9 Things We Stopped Doing After 60

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key Wellness, Self-Care, and Productivity Strategies (after ~60)

  • Reassess life “scripts” and adjust what no longer serves you

    • Take a beat and evaluate whether your current habits, behaviors, relationships, purchases, and communication styles are still working.
    • If something stops serving you, modify it rather than insisting, “this is how I’ve always done it.”

  • Stop saying yes to everything (protect time and reduce stress)

    • Overcommitting leads to “Whack-A-Mole” stress (constantly juggling obligations).
    • Practice saying no to protect:
      • your time
      • your stress
      • your life (especially when family/community demands grow)

  • Let go of leftover work stress after leaving your career

    • Reduce or limit interactions with work matters if they create stress.
    • Keep meaningful friendships if they’re positive, but drop the “stay in the loop” busywork.

  • Don’t ignore health appointments—be your own advocate

    • When your body feels different or “something isn’t right,” contact your doctor.
    • Keep up with screenings (they can catch issues early).
    • Use reminders like: “If you don’t advocate for yourself, you can miss things.”

  • Monitor and prioritize mental health (don’t let it go unchecked)

    • Check in with yourself and others, especially during retirement transitions.
    • Reach out to community/family; regular “check-ins” help when someone lives alone or is going through hard changes.

  • Reframe appearance: reduce obsession, focus on internal health habits

    • Let go of obsessive focus on external looks.
    • Keep investing in what drives appearance from within:
      • diet and nutrition
      • exercise/movement
    • Maintain a balanced approach to personal style and trends without spiraling.

  • Stop living in the past (reminisce, but don’t get stuck)

    • It’s okay to remember accomplishments and strengthen old relationships.
    • Avoid “living in the past,” because the past can haunt you and isn’t changeable.

  • Don’t avoid technology—use it to make life easier

    • Embrace tech “to an extent” to improve convenience and enjoyment.
    • Stay at least somewhat current (examples mentioned: apps, cutting cable in favor of streaming).

  • Eat more appropriately for your body now (not like you’re 30)

    • Adjust portion sizes and meal habits.
    • Pay attention to digestion changes (e.g., some foods/red meat may not sit well anymore).
    • Shift toward what you tolerate well: smaller portions, more vegetables, earlier/routine eating patterns.

  • Have conversations about mortality instead of avoiding them

    • Plan basics: will, funeral arrangements (e.g., cremation vs. other preferences), and legacy.
    • Talk with your partner and/or family to reduce uncertainty and emotional chaos later.
    • Frame it as a healthy, practical conversation—not “mortality talk” as a recurring dread.

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