Living to be 100 seems like an awesome accomplishment. Think about everything a person who lives to be 100 sees in his or her lifetime - the world events, the natural disasters, the technological advancements, the social movements, and the scientific breakthroughs, just to name a few things.
Plus, think of all the family members you might get to meet if you lived to be 100. You could have great-great-great grandchildren!
Anyway, I came across this story on NPR from a Gerontologist who says a trait that is common among many people who live long lives is adaptive competence, which is the ability to bounce back from stress. Doctors think our perception of how things are going in our lives is important, and it can affect our physical health as well.
It's stories like these that remind me why being a "glass half full" person is desirable. Life is stressful, and it isn't always easy to have a positive, upbeat attitude, but it could really pay off in the long run if you want to be a Centenarian!
1 comment:
What a true concept. As someone who aspires to live to 100 and beyond, this is an important thing to remember :)
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