25 Rules to be old & Happy

*25 Rules to be old &  happy*

*1.* Don't get involved in your children's lives.

*2.* Do not interfere with the education of grandchildren.

*3.* Love or at least tolerate your S-in-L & D-in-L, it was your son or daughter's choice.

*4.* Never take sides or give your opinion on their marriage.

*5.* Don't make yourself an elderly complainer.

*6.* Don't be an elderly person feeling sorry for yourself.

*7.* Don't get attached *to your time,* it has passed.

*8.* Have plans for the future.

*9.* Don't talk about illnesses. Rest assured, nobody wants to know.

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

*11.* Don't procrastinate. There is not much time left.

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

*13.* Save money for the funeral or have a plan for that purpose.

*14.* Don't leave *problems* for your children.

*15.* Don't stay connected to the news or politics, *after all, you won't solve anything anyway.*

*16.* Only watch TV to have fun, not to be stressed.

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

*18.* When u get up: walk, cook, sew, garden, but don't stand still & wait for death.

*19.* Be clean& non-smelling old man/woman.

*20.* Have joy for being old, many have already stayed along the way.

*21.* Have a house where everyone wants to go & not stay away. It just depends on u.

*22.* Use age as a bridge to the future & never a ladder to the past.

For the bridge of the future u will always have company.

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

*24.* Have fun. Smile and make smile. A smile makes anyone's day better.

*25.* Don't leave that what pleases u for tomorrow, it might be too late !

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