Are you the type to have resolutions from the coming New Year? Centenarians who live in senior communities around the United States might have a few suggestions. These over 100-year-olds were asked what resolutions they have successfully kept over the years and their replies were essentially doable and quite easy to keep.
1) Drink alcohol, eat meat and sweets.
While alcohol, meat and sugar are commonly regarded as bad for the health, centenarians Dell Lyle, Vernon Whittern and Gretta Clark say these are their secrets to enjoying old age, according to Pop Sugar.
Whiskey's health benefits are known to medical experts, who say that moderately drinking the spirit could aid in the lowering of dementia and stroke risks, according to Live Strong. Red meat, particularly lean beef, is supposedly rich in protein and iron and can become part of healthy diet, per Food Insight. Dark chocolate, with its antioxidant content, has anti-aging properties, per The Telegraph.
2) Spend more time with yourself.
Relationships and marriages last long because spouses take time to spend moments away from their significant other, according to the centenarians surveyed for 100 Years Of Wisdom.
Although "we-time" or togetherness is important for couples, balancing this out with dates with yourself promotes self-care and self-growth, per Psych Central.
3) Discipline your children more.
Many of the centenarians believe parents ought to discipline their kids more and teach them the value of hard work. Instill the simple chore of making the bed every single day, which can help condition their mindset to happiness and productivity, per Elite Daily.
4) Go to the gym.
Fitness was 2015's top New Year's resolution, per Nielsen, and it's likely going to be the same this year after the holiday binge. For the centenarians, going to the gym is part of a healthy lifestyle. At least nine in 10 100-year-olds surveyed exercise regularly.
5) Save money.
This is a crucial advice from the centenarians especially when an October 2015 study found out that many Americans aren't in the habit of saving, as previously reported on HNGN. Take it from grandma and grandpa, start saving while still at a young age so that you won't have regrets later.
