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Look around and you’ll see that nearly every other book these days has an anti-aging message; as do new make-up products and even exercise programs. What’s wrong with aging? Instead of being anti aging, be pro-aging. Be positive about growing old. After all, what’s the point of being ‘anti’ something that is a certainty?

Don’t interpret this pro-aging attitude to mean that we should all expect to end up in a nursing home and dependent on others. In fact, a nursing home is reality for only a small percentage of people. We shouldn’t expect our health to deteriorate, nor to suffer debilitating conditions. These are not certainties either. Actually, barring misfortune or bad luck, most of us can expect to grow old.

There appear to be two groups of older people: those who embrace growing old as just another stage in their lives, and those who seem to fight it every step of the way, resenting the changes and restrictions that come with aging.

Those who embrace aging as a natural part of life are more likely to see each day as another adventure or challenge. These people look back with thanks and look forward with anticipation as they focus on what they can do and make the most of the options they have.

Their glass is half-full, not half-empty; and they make the most of what’s in the glass. Developing this habit of looking for the positive is just as important as other lifestyle habits, so start looking for the positive in everything, even getting older.