Level Up: Shifting Our Perspective About Aging and Defying Stereotypes

04/05/23 • 18 min

Why do we think that we have to look or behave a certain way when we get older? And how can we change that?
Well, thankfully not everyone thinks this way, but if you still do find yourself getting hung up on a particular number, you are not alone and it is not your fault. It's mainly because of outdated narratives telling us that once you've passed a certain age, it's time to throw in the towel, which couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode, we're proving those stereotypes wrong.
Here are some of the inspirational influencers mentioned in this episode:

If you want to shift your perspective about aging, I suggest following these accounts and any other accounts that defy the outdated stereotypes of what aging should look like. Surround yourself with more people like this and you will no longer look at aging as something to be feared, but as something to celebrate.
Perspective is everything. This is how we level up.

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Ways to support the show while supporting yourself:

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I Need a Reset... (Habit Seeds and Magic Rocks)

Are you even human if you don't ever fail and need to start anew?
Things happen and sometimes we fall and fail and that's perfectly okay, because as long as you're still alive, you always have another chance to try. (And you're worth it!)
My stepdad's unexpected passing just one week after his cancer diagnosis has made me want to take my health more seriously. I want to be around for my family for a long time. But it's typically not effective to go from doing nothing to running marathons. You need to plant some seeds first before you can bloom. And even the smallest seeds can reap the greatest rewards.
In this episode, I discuss:

Doing the best you can in the season that you're in
My own derailment and what I'm doing to get back on board
3 "habit seeds" you can easily incorporate into your busy life to get a jumpstart on your health
How to stack habits to be even more time-efficient
Nourishing your body and mind
The importance of sleep
Words of encouragement
Bonus habit for mental health that you can do while brushing your teeth

I hope you'll press play and join me in this little "Spring health challenge" of sorts. I'll be posting about these 3 habits daily on my personal Instagram for accountability if you'd like to follow along.
And if you're interested in checking out the indoor garden thing I was talking about, I got a code for you! Use THATBLISSFULBALANCE for $100 off. (Or follow along on IG to see how mine's going!)
Thanks so much for being here!

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Thanks, Mother Earth! (Easy Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Earth Day)

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought it might be nice to come up with some ways to give back to the Earth that gives us so much. (Don't worry...these are really easy! And remember, we're not striving for perfection!)
In today's episode, I have 10 Things we can do to celebrate Earth Day (5 of which are particularly great for families with young children, but really anyone can do any of these regardless of your status, and most of these are at zero cost! Yay!)
I know not everyone is going to click "play" on an episode that sounds like having to do work, but these ideas are simple and fun (like candlelight dinners and nature scavenger hunts), so I hope you'll take a listen and find a way to appreciate our wonderful world, and that you'll share it with anyone looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day this year.
You can also check out my related blog post on ThatBlissfulBalance.com
Here are the items mentioned in this episode, in case you're interested:

Gardyn Indoor Garden (Use Code: THATBLISSFULBALANCE for $100 off!)
Lomi Countertop Composter (Discounted for Earth Day! Save up to $188 with no code needed!)
My Friend Earth book for kids (This is the best price I found, though you might be able to find at your local bookstore)

Thanks for letting me be that low-key tree-hugging friend inside your ear this week.

Support the show

Ways to support the show while supporting yourself:

TheFrozenGarden.com/ThatBlissfulBalance --- Use code THATBLISSFULBALANCE to get $5 off your order from my favorite smoothie company (Adding a REAL INGREDIENT smoothie to your day is an easy and tasty way to get extra servings of fruit & veggies to feel your best!)
MantraBand.com/ThatBlissfulBalance --- Use code THATBLISSFULBALANCE10 to get 10% off your order & find the mantra that speaks to you (because the things we tell ourselves MATTERS)

The Friend In Your Ear Pod - Level Up: Shifting Our Perspective About Aging and Defying Stereotypes

Transcript

Let's talk aging, particularly why aging is scary to a lot of people and why we feel like we have to look or behave a certain way as we reach certain numbers in our age. And how can we change that? Today we're going to ditch these outdated notions and level up. Let's dive in. Hey there. Welcome to the Friend in Your Ear podcast.
I'm your host, Luna Smith, and I will be that friend inside your ear. Well, we explore all things self-improvement. I'll share tips, motivation and positivity to he