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Is This the Happiest Time of Your Life?

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  • Boomer The Crooner
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Discussion Started on Apr 18 2008 at 07:08:51 pm
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Is This the Happiest Time of Your Life?

File this under the No Kidding files.  A new study confirms what we've been saying all along here at GrowingBolder.com -- THIS is the best and happiest time of your life.

"The good news is that with age comes happiness,'' study author Yang Yang, a University of Chicago sociologist, told the AP. "Life gets better in one's perception as one ages."

About 33 percent of Americans reported being very happy at age 88 compared to 24 percent of those age 18 to their early 20s. And as evidenced by the people on Growing Bolder.com, another study proves Boomers are also getting more active with age.

A separate University of Chicago study found that about 75 percent of people aged 57 to 85 engage in one or more social activities like volunteering or going to group meetings at least every week. Want more proof today's active seniors aren't slowing down? Those in their 80s were twice as likely as those in their 50s to do at least one of these activities.

Are you finding these trends hold true in your own life?  Why do you think that is?  Why do you think Boomers are finding so much more happiness and meaning in their golden years than our parents did? And if you haven't started getting active yet, what's on your wish list?

Weigh in and inspire others to get out there and be happy!
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Posted: Apr 26 2008 at 06:49:12 pm

Thinking about my parents as they aged versus how we age in this generation, I believe that the biggest difference is due to information.  They didn't know that smoking was killing their lungs, that fat was clogging their arteries or that it was o.k. to have fun after 40.  They didn't know about mental health - no one talked about being depressed - that was hush-hush.

My father died of lung cancer at 59.  At that time my mother was 52.  She already had her burial dress picked out - - because she said she was old and wouldn't live much longer.  She did live another 22 years - but not happily ever after.

This is a wonderful time of my life and yes, it is the happiest.

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Posted: May 04 2008 at 10:44:30 pm
I think we drop the angst as we grow into ourselves and gain confidence.  Who'd want to be young again and have so much to worry about!!  Will he love me? Will I be able to keep this job? Will my hair fall out? Will my butt get big? I'm going to be 65 in September and think, "Oh, JOY! I'll be a card carrying member of society" My MEDICARE card!  As for the job, I know if I'm not working here, I'll find something else that will challenge me and keep me going.  I work with 135 volunteers and they mostly have two or more orgainzations where they give their time.  They are wonderful!  Anyone who is sitting at home and not enjoying life should go to United Way or the library or any art gallery or govenment building and offer to help.  Even if it's only answering a phone or collecting tickets at the door, contact with others is important to your health.  The more you give of yourself, the more you gain for yourself.  And you'll make so many friends, your family will be stunned!  It will do you all some good!!!
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 12:29:55 am
I agree. Usually, I feel as young as I've ever felt -- when I was in the 30's I was concerned for my children, working long hours, driven to accomplish and feeling as if I was carrying the world on my shoulders. I grew up in a family in which feelings were forbidden. Today I still carry those beliefs yet I've made a journey that has freed me in many ways. Life is good! I realize that ultimately all will be well. 
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    Chelle
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Posted: Jun 01 2008 at 02:16:22 am

I am definitely enjoying life at 54 - certainly there are some financial concerns for the future, but now it is just hubby and me (& the cat) that we worry about. My kids are grown and self-sufficient.

I am able to pursue my writing career and it seems to finally be taking off, maybe because I don't have the old number of "mom" interruptions and responsibilities.

Our kids have become very much like friends and we have a lot of fun together. Both hubby and I are still very active in the community. Also life is back to the spontaneous and while a "date" may be a DVD and take-out, we also enjoy going to the movies, restaurants and more.

Being in my 50's is definitly a great time.

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