10 Easy Tips and Tricks to Age Gracefully
Aging gracefully doesn’t require gimmicky gadgets, throwing thousands on radical skin treatments, or even trying every new product on the shelf. Beautiful, radiant skin starts with you, your mindset, and your routine. With that in mind, here are 10 easy tips and tricks to help your body age gracefully.
1. Don’t fight nature
We can’t stop the aging process but we can slow it down effectively yet effortlessly. Doing this starts with realizing we’re all on the same boat, so love yourself a little harder and don’t swim against the tide – embrace your age because doing so helps you love yourself for who you truly are.
2. Ditch sodium
It’s easy to over-salt everything, especially when the cooking isn’t tasty. Each day chooses to be intentional about the amount of salt you consume (and it’s quality), as a high sodium diet causes nasty bags below the eyes.
3. H20 for 365 days
Given your body is made of a certain amount of water, we can’t stress how important it is to stay hydrated. This is especially important as water keeps our systems flowing as they should, impacting how dull or radiant our skin looks! Just one bottle a day will lead to big changes.
4. Fried vs. Fries
Look, we’re big believers in living a clean and genuine life. With that comes balance. Treat yourself to chocolate, but nourish your skin with wholesome vegetables and fruits. Whatever you do, remember balance is key and nutrient-dense foods massively impact the quality of your skin!
5. Get some shut-eye
During our nightly sleep time, our skin cells build and repair themselves. If you don’t sleep enough, your skin cells won’t be able to do this. So, remember that the next time you choose to skip sleeping 7-8 hours per night consistently.
6. It’s SPF time
Aging gracefully requires some smarts – particularly when the sun comes out to play. It’s an obvious tip, but remember to wear SPF daily to avoid premature aging and damaged skin! A great way to combat this is with a foundation or moisturizer with high SPF.
7. Sit less, move more
Studies show that moving more slows down aging at a cellular level. Try walking to work by swapping the bus for the pavement – this is a great way to track your daily steps to ensure you remain active.
8. Stress is a mess
Sadly, stress causes that nasty brow furrow we all tend to loathe. So, what do we do? We stop stressing and start living. It’s important to remember that stress-strain causes us to age, so whatever you do, avoid it!
9. Try something new
Life’s short, so when we push ourselves to explore and embrace new things, not only do our minds react positively – our body does too. Whatever you do, find joy and excitement in the small everyday adventures as moving slows aging at a cellular level!
10. Consistency is key
While this isn’t a tangible tip, it is great to give back to yourself. Whatever you do in life boils down to giving without expecting to receive. Do this by giving yourself a consistent snippet each day and proving that you can and will adopt little habits that deliver big results!