Everybody ages—it’s a natural part of life. Even though age is “just a number” and a lot depends on thehabitsyou’ve built up over the years, you’ll still see your life change over the years. However, accepting it can be hard for some people.Internet user u/musclelivx recentlyinspiredan interesting discussion on r/AskReddit. The online community members shared what they think are some of the clearest signs that someone’s getting older, from feeling way out of touch with pop culture and trends to taking their physicalhealthfar more seriously. Scroll down to check out their opinions and experiences.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Everybody ages—it’s a natural part of life. Even though age is “just a number” and a lot depends on thehabitsyou’ve built up over the years, you’ll still see your life change over the years. However, accepting it can be hard for some people.
Internet user u/musclelivx recentlyinspiredan interesting discussion on r/AskReddit. The online community members shared what they think are some of the clearest signs that someone’s getting older, from feeling way out of touch with pop culture and trends to taking their physicalhealthfar more seriously. Scroll down to check out their opinions and experiences.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Genuinely not caring what other people think of you anymore.
Getting out of bed in the morning and walking like a new born giraffe for about 2 minutes.
Having to scroll wayyyyyyyy back when you put in your birthdate.
Though we can’t control the fact that aging happens (yet! Longevity scientists, we believe in you!), we can change our lifestyles to ensure that we’re fit, sharp, and independent even as we grow older.Though our genetics and environment are huge factors in how we age, a lot still comes down to things that wecan control. That means cultivating the right habits, from getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy to keeping our minds sharp and investing in our positive relationships.
Though we can’t control the fact that aging happens (yet! Longevity scientists, we believe in you!), we can change our lifestyles to ensure that we’re fit, sharp, and independent even as we grow older.
Though our genetics and environment are huge factors in how we age, a lot still comes down to things that wecan control. That means cultivating the right habits, from getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy to keeping our minds sharp and investing in our positive relationships.
Newest fashion trends look ridiculous and all new music sounds like garbage.
I can sleep wrong now apparently.
It’s the good knee and the bad knee instead of the left knee and the right knee.
We don’t just need lots of regular movement and a‘blue zone’ dietto live a long and high-quality life, though. We also need an active social life, to feel like we’re part of a community, and to participate in activities that give us a sense of purpose.According to the longest-running study on human happiness, out of Harvard, it’s our relationships that we should prioritize. When we actively invest in our most significant relationships, we end up being far more resilient to the stress that life inevitably throws our way. We become tougher. We bounce back quicker.
We don’t just need lots of regular movement and a‘blue zone’ dietto live a long and high-quality life, though. We also need an active social life, to feel like we’re part of a community, and to participate in activities that give us a sense of purpose.
According to the longest-running study on human happiness, out of Harvard, it’s our relationships that we should prioritize. When we actively invest in our most significant relationships, we end up being far more resilient to the stress that life inevitably throws our way. We become tougher. We bounce back quicker.
“Now playing your favourite 90s oldies.“Wait, what?
The doctor says “Yeah, that just happens.” Instead of trying to fix anything.
When you start realizing you really don’t like most people.
It might sound obvious that we should take care of our social lives, but doing so consciously is difficult. Especially when you’ve got work, chores, and a bunch of other responsibilities all vying for your time and energy.Just as good relationships can improve our lives, the lack of a strong social network can be very detrimental to our lives. Not just mentally but also physically.
It might sound obvious that we should take care of our social lives, but doing so consciously is difficult. Especially when you’ve got work, chores, and a bunch of other responsibilities all vying for your time and energy.
Just as good relationships can improve our lives, the lack of a strong social network can be very detrimental to our lives. Not just mentally but also physically.
One day you’re cool and young the next you get excited for new kitchen appliances.
When they tear down a building that you remember getting built.
The National Institute on Aging explains thatsocial isolationand loneliness increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Socially isolated individuals also have weaker immune systems and have a great chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.Those most vulnerable are people who have lost their partners, are separated from family and friends, go into retirement, lose their mobility, and lack transportation.
The National Institute on Aging explains thatsocial isolationand loneliness increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Socially isolated individuals also have weaker immune systems and have a great chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Those most vulnerable are people who have lost their partners, are separated from family and friends, go into retirement, lose their mobility, and lack transportation.
When you think the new generation’s slang is just idiotic and not worth your time to understand.
When your back goes out more than you do.
Time goes faster.
Don’t like applying makeup anymore and don’t care how I look. Not that I don’t look presentable but I just don’t care anymore.
Having a favorite grocery store.Extra points for having one for produce and one for bakery and one for pantry or meats.
I remember having friends, but have no friends.
When the grocery stores are playing your jams.
When you make a small groan when you get up.
Eyesight goes off a cliff.
Not caring about social media. Facebook account deactivated for over a year.
Sitting cross legged on the floor for a few minutes makes it difficult to walk for a couple seconds.but you’re not REALLY old if you don’t call it sitting “indian style”.
I used to use the pull-up bar to make my arms big.I now use the pull-up bar to decompress my spine.
I’m definitely more into birds and birding and I feel I’m slowly slipping towards owning binoculars and identifying species.
Pain everywhere around the body.
When your blood runs cold after you find out that the person you thought was at least 15 years older than you turns out to be your age. I always tell myself (and I like to think it’s true) that at least I LOOK 15 years younger than that person.
When you get excited about using a brand new sponge to wash dishes.
Snap crackle pop used to be the sound of my breakfast. Now it’s the sound of me getting up in the morning.
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I like naps better than sitting outside because there are bugs out there.
You see a celebrity you grew up watching and notice they’re older.
Watching SNL and having no idea who the host or the musical guests are.
An absolutely random part of your body starts to hurt without any reason.
Getting excited for bedtime.
Being more pessimistic and hating everyone and everything! Also hate loud noise.
You play the pain game. When you hurt yourself is this a pain that will be with me for a day, a week, or the rest of my life.
When you drop a quarter on the ground you need a thought out game plan to pick it back up.
I started to like some vegetables I usually hate.
Looking at the Doctors at the hospital and thinking they seem like kids.
Gets harder to hold your pee.
Caring about a lot less about a lot of things.
I don’t like to drive when it gets dark anymore.
You take longer to heal. Paper cuts, broken bones, flu etc.
Acid reflux.
Losing my balance more.
The thought of doing multiple things in one night is exhausting lol. I used to look forward to it like it’s gonna be a fun night, but now it’s more like a long night.
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Getting together with friends involves planning something a month out and hoping nothing comes up the day before.
Finding teenagers annoying.
My knees buckle and my pants don’t!
Being 40 is a weird age. Everyone older says you’re so young. Everyone younger thinks you’re soooo old.
Takes to recover from physical activities.
Using the phrase “back in my day”.
Your arms become too short to read the prescription bottle labels that you suddenly have.
Forgetting how old you are when asked and having to do snap math to remember the exact number.
When friends are getting sick and passing away.
Did you go to blockbuster and rent a move with your parents and watched it? And then followed the Be kind rewind at the end of the tape? You are old.
I was hanging out with someone and he saw my CD collection and he said “Oh, my mom listens to White Zombie”.
The hair on my head get less and the hair my ears get more.
You just get one candle on your birthday cake as a nod to the tradition with the need for a bonfire.
I had shocking remainder this morning, after hearing about 15 year anniversary of Michael Jacksons death,I couldn’t believe it without checking myself. Just because I remember that day clearly with small details, location and even then I don’t think I felt any different….. should it be a sign to identify myself as middle aged, not a young man….. I’m only 41… barely an adult.
I can still tolerate people, but my patience has taken a notable decline. In the past, I used to give all the time in the world to people and help them. Now, if they don’t get with the program or don’t understand right away, then they are someone else’s problem. Too much time spent on lost causes.
All these birthdays i keep having.
When friends tell you that they’re pregnant, you say, “Congratulations, I’m so happy for you!” instead of, “Oh s**t, what are you gonna do, why weren’t you being more careful?!?”.
You start having medical problems that you never had before.
Teeth start crumbling away and need extra pairs of glasses to do simple stuff like reading.
I hate going out now.annonymous:With the prices of things skyrocketing, I think it really pushed my social battery to 0 quicker. I rather stay in and not worry about how much I’m spending to “enjoy” other people. I very much have embraced the I’ll wait for streaming mentality to a lot of things.
When I watched professional sports and all the players looked like CHILDREN! Baseball, football, tennis to etc.
Cottage cheese tastes amazing.
Watching a sports figure’s entire career from college freshman, to retired pro, to elder broadcaster.
You ruminate on the inevitability of death more frequently.
When your hangover is no longer an hour long inconvenience, but a two day trial.
When I’m hearing about people 2 years older than me having a stroke, which can happen a lot earlier in your life than you think. I googled it for the heck of it and 10-15% of strokes happen in people under 45.
The barber offers to trim more than just the hair on your head.
Wrinkles those are a clear sign.
You start complaining about “kids today”.
When I sleep, I turn over many times in bed because my back hurts. That’s definitely a sign that I’m getting older. Also, my vision isn’t like it used to be. I can still see well, but the fact that glasses improve my vision is definitely another reason I know I’m getting older.
I fell off a ladder the other day. Just from about a foot and a half. I was shaken up for days and have bruises 7 or 8 inches across. It never used to be like that.
I get like a small mark on my face and I’m like welp, that’s going to be there forever. This is what I look like now.
When your favorite games are now considered retro. Breaks my heart everytime.
Video games are boring. They all feel like rehashes of older games, but with crazy long playtimes and empty open worlds.
My body is slowing down for sure.I workout 3 times a week. But when working out I need to be careful and listen to my body because injuries take longer to bounce back from.If my lower back hurts it’s stop exercising and do something else or suffer for two weeks.
As a man, suddenly your eyebrows will grow.
Looking on Facebook and seeing the kids that used to be running around the daycare/Sunday school at the church you used to go to, that are now graduating high school.LIKE WHAT??? LAST I KNEW YOU WERENT EVEN WAIST HIGH TO ME, AND NOW YOURE AN ADULT (legally at least). WTF??
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