*25 RULES TO BE OLD AND HAPPY*

*01-* Don’t get involved in your children’s lives too much unless they invite you.

*02-* Do not interfere with the education of grandchildren unless your children ask of your opinion.

*03-* Love or at least tolerate your son-in-law and daughter-in-law, it was your son or daughter’s choice.

*04-* Never take sides or give your opinion on their marriage unless issues are brought before you and be fair to both sides.

*05-* Don’t make yourself an elderly complainer.

*06-* Don’t be an elderly person feeling sorry for yourself.

*07-* Don’t complain or insult anyone around you. Exhaust all avenues to correct wrongdoing in your home.

*08-* Have plans for the future. But don’t stress yourself too much, sleep well. Drink a lot of water during the day.

*09-* Don’t talk about illnesses. By complaining always. Rest assured, nobody wants to know. But you will be fine at all cost.

*10-* No matter how much you earn, save a portion every month.

*11-* Don’t procrastinate, the elderly don’t deserve this. Attend to important family issues promptly and urgently.

*12-* Have a health plan or save money for medical expenses.

*13-* Save money for urgent needs it’s not worth bothering others with borrowing money.

*14-* Don’t leave “problems” for your children. Like lands litigation or lawsuits or debts.

*15-* Don’t stay too connected to the news of politics, *after all, you won’t solve anything anyway*.

*16-* Watch TV for fun or education not to be stressed. Listen to gospel music and songs to uplift your spirit.

*17-* If you like, have a pet to keep you occupied.

*18-* When you get up: walk, cook, sew, garden, but don’t stand still and wait for death.

*19-* ​​Be as clean and smelling good old man/woman. Put on nice clothes if you’re appearing in church/mosque or in public.

*20-* Have joy for being old, be proud of yourself and who you are.

*21-* Have a house where everyone wants to go and not stay away. That just depends on you. Be a welcoming person always.

*22-* Use age and good memories as a bridge to the future and never a ladder to the past.

*23-* Remember: it’s better to leave good memories than regrets.

*24-* Have fun. Smile and make others smile. A smile makes anyone’s day better.

Finally,
*25-* Don’t leave what pleases you for tomorrow, it might be too late! Let your yes be yes always, be trustworthy always.

*BE HAPPY! DONT GET ANGRY OR USE ANGRY WORDS•

*HUGS!*
🤔 Forward to another elderly person or group of them.

Above all be at peace with yourself your family, your children and all around you. God bless us all.💕🤝🙏👍