I see so many synergies between this talk and Dr. Judy Ho’s work on self talk. Never knew that the way I talked to myself about aging could have such an effect!
This is absolutely true. I’m in my late 50s and when I was growing up (when most of us form our expectations) we saw women of my now age sitting in a rocking chair knitting booties for their grandchildren. Instead I’m running ultra marathons and that’s just one way in which I’m different from the stereotype of an aging woman of yesteryear. Although rocking in a chair, knitting will make many women happy and that’s great, I hope others rethink their expectations and have a chance enjoy whatever serves them best at any stage in life.
This is an interesting talk! I am 76 yr but do not feel that. I find by hanging around with younger people & getting out every day has kept my mind & actions in h younger than my 76 yrs. Far too many older people are old in their minds & actions!!! Get out, move, eat well, lots of deep sleep & learn anything no matter how small or large & talk with many people!🙂
I totally agree. I am 61 and just this weekend passed I went dancing and hung out with 28 year olds then later that evening I met and hung out with my neighbors in the birthday of 40. They all ask me the same thing. How is it that I look and seem so young in my attitude? I said the same thing it’s in the mind how you feel and what you do to keep yourself healthy and happy. I can’t find anyone my age to do things with because they all look old,act old and tired. This is coming from a person that had 2 simultaneous strokes and two major back surgeries. I refuse to accept old age as domes day. Just wish I still could find someone with my energy to do fun things with.
Was the whole talk not about: no matter how you feel now, you feel and are YOUR age? Therefore, feeling younger is not "better" - it actually is without any meaning. If you accept to feel just the way and age you are
Dr. Gendron raised my awareness of how pervasive and internalized ageism is, and how much those misconceptions harm us and those around us. I am so grateful for this talk, with its relatable examples, and will watch it again to help myself cultivate more accurate and whole ways of thinking about aging and resist ageism.
Turning 40 in October. I’m so thankful I get to continue this journey. I feel 20 most days and people tell me I look much younger. Take care of yourself so you can continue to age and feel great about it!
Amazing! Love this reminder to live in our age and in our skin and embrace our journey! And recognize the way we feel about our age impacts how we treat others and the language we use in our heads and to others. Lets change the way we feel about growing older!!
Yes!!! ❤❤ Stay that way ❤❤ I love my boomer clients who still feel 25. They stay more active and often healthier because they don’t have the same self imposed “i am too old for that” that other people who “feel old” do. ❤
Hi Tracey! Was so fun to meet you and to hear this talk from backstage ❤ And it’s even better on RU-vid! Aging is one of the only universal phenomenons of our human existence and yet so many of us struggle and fight with this inevitability. I really enjoyed your lighthearted approach to providing helpful information that can help people make sense of the perception of age and why there is sometimes a grieving process as we move from one developmental stage to the next. In western society, we often equate younger age with a litany of positive outcomes but it’s great to embrace and love your age at any stage of life.
Wow. This helped me see my future so differently. Being "old" was something my family used to tease each other about when we didn't act "up to par." Ageism is hidden so well in our everyday vocabulary that it's easy to miss! I love that I can say I am also 53 and act 53!!! Thank you so much for helping me see the world differently and see aging as a privilege. Honestly, it is pretty exciting!
1:00 Subjective age 2:50 Paradox of aging 4:45 Process of change that happens over time 6:30 Old vs Young 8:30 Don’t project your current self on your future self 9:30 Own your age!
It's just that people treat you differently than the age you are (or feel) when they see white hair and other signs of aging. That's what gets me, not my self-talk. Went out to a fun bar last night with my brother and the person at door says, "What are you youngsters up to tonight? Looking to stir up some trouble?" It can take the wind out of your sails!
I’m 19! I’ve always been told we I act older than I am, but I look younger than I am. People assume I’m in my late 20s when I interact with them. Face value people think I’m 15 or something around there. Personally I feel like I’m im my 40s
I feel a few years younger from what i actually am. At 41 currently though, with not much of a life, many people wonder why I'm so cynical, yet more carefree ( if that makes sense 😂 ).
Hello Tracey, Welcome to another great day on this Amazing Planet we are so lucky to call Home 😊. Great talk Tracey,I just completed my 79th trip around the sun and decided to celebrate,being healthy fit,active and content at 79,with a backwards somersault off Moona Moona creek bridge at Huskisson. It's on RU-vid and only 2 minutes but you might get a laugh. Davo from sunny beautiful Australia 😊.
Dear listener , before this year is over GOD will give you a reason to celebrate.Your situation has been overwhelming, but don't lose hope. Keep going .You' re being attacked because this is your breakthrough season. Gracious GOD is fighting for you. You have the victory!!!
In my 6th decade. As long as i am skateboarding down my street, i don't care. My decade younger neighbour yells at me when i speed past, 'Down with the youth'.
A lot of misinformation here. Everyone at a certain age doesn't feel the same age. I know 80-year-olds who hike and ski and 60-year-olds who can't get around. Everyone is different, and we don't feel the same.
Ee expectation phobia .. neek undi.. amo naak kaadu . Love antey . Romantic relationship.. Ee sulf guidance kaadu.. ardam iyndi aa???.. Ee guidance lu Anni..verey dagara cheskuntan le ... Nee matter adi kadu!!!
There's no diety worthy of worship except Allah as He is the true God, and Muhammad and Jesus/Isa (peace be upon them both) are Allah's prophets and messengers
@@crazypiratesquirrel3038I believe you get the idea. Understandable if you disagree, and that's fine. As you have freedom to believe what you do, allow others that freedom, too.
@@maryamalkhairy2547 I totally believe in allowing other people to believe in what they want but my point was that person completely contradicted themselves.
@@crazypiratesquirrel3038 i havent contradicted myself. Dont look for errors in my speech. God in Arabic is Allah. With that being said there is no God except the one true God who is Allah. Hope you do understand brother