Isabel Contreras, 57, Switzerland
What comes to mind when I hear Age Esteem is having self esteem so that when you age you will feel good about yourself. Age Esteem is about having self esteem while aging. I suppose that for me aging is once you reach 55 onwards.
Isabel’s Tips: Because I am very active in the work that I do, my own concern with aging is that I want to look relatively fresh. I feel very young inside so therefore I would like to look very young on the outside – and I know and see that gravity is inevitable in aging. Sometimes I’m concerned about that.
Positive thinking is key. I maintain a positive attitude in everything I do. I keep my dreams high, exercise, read positive books, and avoid being with negative people. I think that has been the most important thing.
I would say that to age well you need to enjoy every day of your life, to greet every morning with love in your heart, and to be grateful to be alive and to enjoy every day as a gift from God.
Isabel Contreras is founder of Life Motivations and an international trainer.
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From your secret admirer
Have you ever received a an anonymous card or thank you note to tell you how much you are appreciated? Has a bouquet of flowers been delivered with no signature, simply the message “From your secret admirer”?
I would agree that it is more fun to know who the person is. - But there is excitement in not knowing. We begin to think about those people we know who might be this admirer. It prompts us to look at people around us differently. Is HE the one? Is SHE the one?
Suddenly we find ourselves deep in thought, remembering what we have done for others that may have spurred this note or gift. We tune in to how people look at us and we listen more closely to the nuances in their speech when we are together. It reminds us of past experiences and kindnesses given and received.
And all of this positive thinking has been sparked by a single note or gift that is not signed.
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