Older People Give Life Advice 

The senior citizens at the most followed Retirement Home TikTok account gave us their advice on life: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2VJUurmJpEM.html

I came to realise they almost all of them talked about "Don't be scared." Omg that's what always holds me back.

One thing I get from these videos is that when you are young take the opportunity to do things, don't let fear hold you back because when you get older you will regret that you never took the opportunity.

"spread my feathers and let my beauty shine" has me sobbing over my dinner potatoes

In summary, key thing that most people have said is don’t be scared, let go of fear, don’t worry too much , have fun. Need to remind myself often .

It all really boils down to these: Stop fearing failure and be less risk averse. Stop fearing others judgement of you and how you would look. Stop turning down experiences and opportunities that may never come again. Stop putting things off and end up never getting around to doing those things. Stop worrying and overthinking things too much and have more fun cause we all die anyways in the end. Stop worrying about tomorrow and be more in the present as tomorrow isn't promised.

I would NOT get married at such a young age (19), and if and when I did marry I would marry someone more emotionally and financially stable. The hardest and most important lesson I learned during my lifetime ( I'm 68) is how to say NO, I don't want to do that or NO I don't want that. Saying YES all the time so as not to hurt someone's feelings or to keep the peace is not healthy.

As a person with an anxiety disorder, I agree. So much of my life has been spent worrying about things, not taking opportunities, and saying no to a lot of things. This actually helps a lot, I hope this can plant a seed in me to start getting out of my shell more.

I am 68 and I would like to tell younger people that it all works out. Don’t be afraid of your future. I know life is very high anxiety but you have the strength and intelligence inside yourself to work through your problems.

Don’t care what people think, live a great life, and be happy.

One that I haven't heard is, "Learn to set boundaries and say 'no' to things you don't believe in." I wish that at work I had ignored the BS things they gave us teachers to do, and just focused on my own mental well-being and connecting with students to teach them as well as I could. Learn to separate the must-do's from the shoulds, and ignore the shoulds if they don't further your agenda.

I’m 62 and all I’d say to my younger self would be to have more confidence in myself and do what you love doing never doubt myself as anything yes anything is possible I let go of many opportunities and careers thinking I was not cut out for that which I very much regret after seeing seeing that less competent people have succeeded in those fields Believe in yourselves , never compare yourselves to others and persevere and you’ll be surprised

My father (58) often says when I’m anxious about something stupid and ask him what to do: “don’t live so detailed” («не живите так подробно»), and it helps 😅

Whole narrative comes down to: "DON'T BE AFRAID"! ❤🎉

I’m a “no thanks” and over-thinking, anxious kinda person, slowly started saying yes a bit. Live your life, don’t ruin it for others on your way out. ❤

1. Think for youself 2. Put yourself first 3. Get and keep the money. 4. Dream but do also 5. Live as you believe 6. Never stop studying

I needed that . Both parents passed, sometimes you need to hear such things. 💯 Stay winning

Don’t be afraid says it all. My parents offered to send me to Granada uni in Spain as a 19yr old but being really shy I said no. Now as a 76 yr old I can genuinely say it’s been one of the biggest regrets of my life…….it was a doorway I should’ve gone thru. Don’t make the same mistake……go for it. One final thought (added later on)……people in the video mention wasting emotional energy but it’s also worth bearing in mind that worrying is also physically exhausting; big time.

Hearing everyone talk about fear just reinforces the idea we all long for comfort and love. We’re all afraid of failing but failure is not our story. Great video

Now that I'm older I understand my Father's statement about worry makes more sense. He said "I try not to worry about things until they happen".

That first woman spoke to me. I have really bad anxiety that has held me back in SO MANY things. I’ve cried so many times at the aspect of socializing, making big decisions, and cutting people off that made me lose a lot of opportunities and cost me my mental health. My mom says I need to “get over” my fear but it’s not that easy. It’s getting better with therapy but I still struggle

Getting old is underrated. Theres so much to learn and experience in this world, and almost all of it makes you a better person each day

My biggest regrets at over 60 is spending over two decades in the retail industry and earning almost nothing. I started very late in life to have money and now at my age I'm starting to enjoy life. My biggest accomplishments is not having kids and I am indebted to no one

The Bible says “be not afraid” 365 times as a daily reminder to never be scared 💪 😎

The last woman's words were so earnest and encouraging and she really is beautiful in every sense of the word. ☘️💫😊💚

I’m in my 60’s and I’d say to find something you’re really interested in and then try to do that as much as you can. Immerse yourself in it. If it doesn’t work out then fine. Move on to something else that you enjoy doing. I retire in a year and have had 3 full careers in my life. All unrelated to each other. They weren’t huge and they didn’t make me rich, but they were exactly what I wanted to be doing at that point in my life. When my wife and I are trying to make decisions on things we use the phrase, “Just jump of the cliff and build your wings on the way down.” So far we’ve made it every time, but you really need to have focus, because you usually don’t have much time.

I think one thing I learned from my cancer social worker is to stop being in a rush to be where you're not able to be at. There's no race. Especially in this era where everything's so fast paced, I feel so behind where all my friends and peers are successful in marriage, career, or just living their life. Stop comparing yourself with others. Only compare yourself on how far you've grown. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

This video is helping me to realise that although I may not have the career I want right now, by taking the big decision to move abroad and start a new life has given me the life I want and that just as, if not, more important 💛🙏🏾

I like talking to old people... They have been through the holes we might fall in.. They have so much wisdom to share.

Never regret a decision you took in the past! At the time it was the best decision you could take!

At 72 yrs young I support this message wholeheartedly.! I have tried so many avenues in life and made a few mistakes, followed my heart and interests, but that's what life is about. Go for it.! You don't get a second chance to come back and do it again. 💪💪😃😃💃💃🧘🧘🏊‍♀🏊‍♀

That old lady saying "stop worrying things that you can't change but improve your own life instead" is stoic but positive it speaks not just young people but also average people lives in general They always worry and whine about news, politics, society, etc. Yet they cannot do anything about it

There are two things you lose the older you get: 1) your memory, 2) I forget the other one.😂

We have to accept the fact ...that our mind is continuously engaged in either regretting the past or worrying about the future !! Only when we are in the act of doing something really engaging in the present moment . that we let go of these worries and regrets temporarily!

Easy message, do things, even when you don't feel like it, because when you do things differently, things change. One step at a time even if you need to rest at each step you make. Thank you!

My advice to all the young people of the world is to sit on the sofa, watch a movie, your phone or play a video game. All day. Knowing you do the opposite of what you are adviced, I hope you chase after Happiness, Health, Love, your concept of Success, and don’t forget to call your parents once in awhile.

I think I’m going to watch more of these types of videos. I need to know when can I stop thinking I will live forever. That stuff you feel in your 20’s and 30’s and then 40 rolls around and the fear starts to set in. Now I’m stuck trying to find my way to being ... an older man ... and peacefully reconcile it.

I've just cried as soon as I listened to the phrase don't be fraid. I might need someone who talks to me like this. Thank you

80% of these people said they used to worry too much. Fear ruined their life. Yet i couldn't find an effective solution to fear! All these RU-vid influencers giving out advices, nothing works.

Perfect! As I could confirm several times in my life and in others testimonials, fear is the most crippling emotion we can have. Every time it manifests, we should be aware of it and analyze more carefully the situation before dropping an opportunity to do something.

Say NO when you have to

I am in tears watching this. I am 28 years old already. I am so afraid of people that make me unable to get a job and missed alot of opportunities. I am so worried about my future. I am so desperate to find a cure about my fear of people.

I love this type of videos! They are fun to watch as well as helpful for younger people.

"Don't regret for what you have done" - Mushashi Miyamoto

I'm in the 40s now😂 I'm still young at heart and not afraid to say yes to uncertain things in the future 😂❤

I spent so much time thinking what am I going to lead myself into the future. Thinking all the time fearing for the outcome but endup wasting my time and not able to go anywhere. I never felt so clear about that until I saw this video. The heavy feeling that lingers in my head for so long has gone away now. Thank you for the kind words and wisdom.

Some of the things I wanted to do when younger probably would have been a mistake. I'm thankful for how things have worked out.

The fact that most of them say "don't waste your time" explains it all :/

They all seem like genuine people

One time I've learnt from the video is don't waste your energy in something you can't change it, and they are right 👍 I was worried so much about things and overthinking 😅 too but you're so right life is short and instead of living it in fear and sadness won't change the situation 🤜🤛

One of the actually great pieces of advice I remember hearing from someone was “You don’t have an interesting life by saying no to everything”

I've tried the "just go for it" one several times. Yeah..there are consequences. There are reasons why people are so cautions. It's only when not in the situation anymore that it becomes easy to say "don't be so afraid"

Don’t worry yourself about things that might never happen!😮that’s definitely going to sit with me thank you ma’am

LOVE YOUR PARENTS

The second woman they interviewed is so right! I'm turning 58 soon and, like she has, spent a great deal of my life worrying about the future.

I needed to watch this video. I’ve never been scared to seize an opportunity before - but I was debating taking the safer route this time. Thanks for the reminder.

I'm glad that i'v learned this at my 30s, by myself ❤ and i would say the same to my 20s version. But learning and putting it into practice is a whole different level. Now I'm learning how to have the courage to overcome fear, because it's no longer hiding in the shadows of my mind.

Go for it ! There is really nothing to lose! Listen to your elders!

Such beautiful people with big hearts sharing wisdom for better living. Thank you❤

This video came at the right time. Thank you 💜

0:39 I needed this advise. I have been struggling with this thing since last 2/3 years.. I sucks all my energy 😓😓

"Don't be scared" is the main message here. I'm 2 years from being an adult currently, but there are many things I'm scared of. I'm scared to go to the gym, I'm scared to go shopping, I'm scared to go to places I want. All of them contrast with my ultimate dreams, which are to get fit, buy things I want and will cherish, and travel to places I've saved on my phone. I know my old self will say the same thing as all these people, but I don't know, fear is something I feel like I can't win against.

Beautiful! And so simple (and still we don’t see it sometimes, so that’s why you have to concentrate on noticing them!), strong and true words!

“stop worrying about things you can't change“ how do i know i can't change something if i don't try? Sometimes you have to try something very often before you know you can't change it. Sometimes you just have to make your own experiences and mistakes.

What advice I would give my younger self. Be brave about life. Don't let anyone, or any religion make you fear life. Don't waste time. It all passes by too quickly. Live each day as if it were your last. It very well could be. Love, whenever you get the chance. Tell someone each day that you love them. Don't hold grudges or hate. Let go of ANYTHING , or ANYONE that hinders who you are. Accept that God made you and HE knows what HE'S done. Take care of yourself. There is NO guarantee that you will live a long, healthy life. Be respectful of the older generation. They've already been through what you could never even perceive. Pay it forward. Anything. Thank God every day FOR HIS LOVE AND PROTECTION IN YOUR LIFE. By the way........I'm 78.

Almost all of them are too curious and genius. Thanks for the video man!👌❤🙏

After watching just this small vlog I subscribed your channel because you have feelings about something that can't be expressed in words, it's amazing experiences shared by these mature gentlemen/women's to teach the Youngs ones sharing their stories it's all about teaching, learning lessons, it worth watching, appreciate your thoughts and your work 👍

I would say, don't care so much about what others think... Calm and kind indifference to certain situations and people is quite liberating!

I absolutely love this video and these wonderful people.❤

That’s beautiful. Thank you all.

This is so beautiful from beautiful people. Thank you so much ❤

The most frequent advice given by old people is -- never get old !

Opportunities doesn't come to you, we've to find them out... And in persuit of that we get anxious, worried, and sometimes sceptical of ourselves in the process.... Its like a vicious cycle....so just be glad that whatever has happened was for good.

Gotta say though... The people, who had no fear and always did the things they might regret might be dead and not able to answer questions anymore. So being afraid is not completely useless. But still very good advice to not be afraid so much.

Perfect video! I love when people are more direct and giving practical solutions rather than lots of words. Enjoyed!!

Thank you to the second lady. I’ve been struggling with just that for the last 2 years.. Thank you so much

They all said the same thing. I would say to myself "start loving yourself now" either the rest of interviewed people had been more lucky and loved themselves from the early age, or they totally overlooked that important thing. I did not love myself, that was my biggest problem.

0:58 I SO needed to be reminded of this. Her gentle voice reminded me of my grandmother saying this as well 🥲

Moral Of The Story: You want something, pull the trigger on it. Thinking about it will get you nowhere.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable, and when you feel uncomfortable, do something with that anxious energy, hit the gym, or go do some work, or handle a task you’ve been putting off. All the best ❤

So many of these videos offer the advice of "don't be afraid"...or something to that statement. As one who has spent years fearing and having things like panic attacks when put into situations, i.e. public speaking, etc., I never hear HOW to "not be afraid". It's absolutely good advice but it's only half. Fear is an emotion so strong you can't just turn it off at will. I wish it were so but I think it's why many people hold back. The fear just takes over. Oh the things one could do if fear didn't play a part.

Thanks grandpas and grandmas ❤️

Hello dear teacher Thank you so much for your interesting interviews with old people, i do appreciate your job,i wish you peace and happness under the sky of prosperity. let me to say something in this domain : By time indeed mankind is in loss except those who have believed and done righteous deeds and adviced each other to patience and truth. Take care and have a good time. All the best. Your Student from Algeria.

Yes! Just go for it! We are all just kids who come to the world to experience. Good or bad. That’s the meaning of life.

Thank you for this video. Very comforting 😊😊

"Don't be afraid" Why didn't I think of that? I'll just toggle that fear switch in my brain.

Trust your gut instinct, it s usually correct and tell more people to f*** off 😂

0:06 Don't leave the same moment twice 1st :in your mind when you imagine what will happen 2nd : when the actual moment happened Just let it come then see what you can do

I love that last lady. She's the epitome of honesty and positivity. 🥰

Thank you for this message and advice. ❤ i loved to share your videos i hope it okay to you

I'll give you some life advice. You will be old in the blink of and eye, enjoy your youth. You will lose everyone you love, enjoy your family while their here. It will be hard to keep making money after 40, and your body will start to decay. You will die in the blink of an eye, and there's nothing that will stop it. " Time is precious, yes it's true. A wasted moment never returns to you. A passing day spent leisurely, turns into years it seems. And all the years that have passed you by can never be redeemed ". I wrote those words about twenty three years ago at 24. Man are those words the truest words I've ever read.

Oh I would tell any young person to get your house in order by the time your 40.be debt free.after 40 your health can change.theres nothing worse than to be older and not be able to produce like you were in your 20s

Love your videos. They are so cozy and full ❤

Thank you all of you for giving that advice. Someone who passed few opportunities and as someone who grabbed opportunities, I will cherish this advice

Travel! As much as you can, before you get stuck into a career and family.

1. Age doesn't always = wisdom. 2. A bad or evil person is not cured with age

I really, really needed this. Thanks.

Being too worried and thinking about outcomes that wouldn’t happen is so good I learned it’s ignorance to think I would know my future or a bad outcome I can’t control that

Put God first 🙏🏽❤️

I am going to give you a tip that will change your life right now that worked for me. Here it is. Believe strongly thst today is your last day on earth and you will not see the people you love the most anymore. This will motivate you ito action and give you clarity on what to not waste your time on.try it. And most of all live the life of how you want to be remembered for the goodness and love you brought to this short life.