Budget-Friendly Tips for Feeling Positive, Youthful, and Energized at Any Age
By Dana Brown
Aging gets a bad rap, but there are so many benefits to growing older that aren’t often recognized. As we grow older, we become wiser, more clever, and we experience fewer migraines and allergies, according to Zaria Gorvett of BBC. However, there are some definite challenges of aging, especially if we’re not caring for our minds and bodies as we grow older.
With these budget-friendly tips and strategies, we’ll learn how to embrace the aging process for more energy, positivity, and youthfulness, regardless of what our birth year may be.
Meditate for a Positive Mindset
According to Heidi Goldman of the U.S. News & World Report, regular meditation is especially important as we age, as it’s been shown to boost memory and cognition, reduce stress and loneliness, ease circulation and digestive issues, and cultivate a positive mindset. And as another benefit, meditation is something simple, effective, and affordable that can be started whether we’re in our 30s, 50s, or 80s.
If you’re ready to experience the many wonderful benefits of meditation, check out The Healing Salon’s free online library of meditation videos. You’ll find meditations for pain relief, mindfulness, hope and optimism, insomnia, and more.
Exercise for More Energy
As we grow older and our bodies begin to change, certain types of physical activity benefit us more than others. And according to Erin Brodwin of Business Insider, some of the best exercises to try as we age include aerobic activity and strength training. Many free online workout videos are available to stream, or you can try walking, jogging, tai chi, swimming, or cycling.
Once you’re ready to get in shape, sharpen your brain, improve your mood, and slow the aging process, a few new pieces of athletic clothing could help to boost your workout motivation. By shopping online at retailers like lululemon, you can use cash-back offers, promo codes, and coupons to save on workout clothing and equipment and avoid spending more than you can afford.
Practice Yoga for Balance and Flexibility
If you’re looking for some ways to reduce your risk of arthritis, myofascial tightening, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis as you grow older, yoga is one great strategy for boosting flexibility and balance, increasing bone density and muscle mass, and improving circulation and core strength. And in addition to these health benefits of yoga, you can find plenty of free online classes to follow along with at home.
Sharpen the Mind with Games and Activities
As you grow older, keeping your brain sharp is just as important as protecting your physical body. If you don’t regularly exercise your mind and challenge your way of thinking with games, puzzles, meditation, and other brain-boosting activities, you may experience issues with memory, cognition, and mood as you age. And according to a study on brain aging, the healthier your brain is, the more youthful you’ll feel!
To build a happier and healthier brain at any age, try the following budget-friendly ideas:
- Use free mobile apps like Fit Brains Trainer, Happify, Clockwork Brain, and Braingle
- Enroll in online courses that teach you new skills (check out websites like Coursera and edX)
- Try creative writing or blogging
- Meditate regularly
- Solve crosswords, word finds, and jigsaw puzzles
- Dance, sing, and listen to or play music
- Practice tai chi
The Bottom Line
Whatever your age may be, the important thing is that you’re embracing the process of aging and feeling your absolute best from the inside out. And fortunately, things like exercise, yoga, meditation, and memory games can all help you to feel great physically, mentally, and emotionally, regardless of whether you’re 30, 50, 70, or older — and without breaking the bank, at that.
Are you ready to start meditating for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being at any age? Book a private meditation session at The Healing Salon now.
Dana Brown is the creator of HealthConditions.info, which aims to provide Internet users with helpful content and resources that will lead them to making healthier decisions. She has 15 years of caregiving experience, and after seeing some patterns of poor health she became determined to help inform people about healthy living.