5 Traits Of People Who Live To 100

November 24th, 2009 |

Many people want to live longer. You may have thought this when you first found out that some people die young while others live to a ripe old age without even having significant health problems. The truth is that there are some commonalities among those who live a long time. Here are 5 traits of people who live to 100.

Stress Management

People who live to 100 are good at stress management. In fact, they tend to have positive outlooks that help them to not be bogged down by the minnow annoyances of everyday life. It has been long known that a positive outlook is beneficial for the immune system and overall health. If you stop to think about it, if your outlook can influence your health so much in the short term that it steers you toward illnesses or away from them then you should stop to consider how much your outlook will affect your health when you hold on to it for a couple decades.

Surround Yourself Wisely

It has been said that you are the average of the five people you associate with most often. This is true. Who you are around has a big impact on who you are as a person and who you become. Another key to living to a hundred is to surround yourself with people who are positive influences. You want people who are kind, loving, and who share your positive outlook on life. Just as you put good things into your body to stay healthy, so must you make sure that the influences around you are good for you.

Eat Fruits And Vegetables

Of course, this is meant to be combined with an overall healthy diet but eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will help you to live longer. Fruits and vegetables are backed with fiber, vitamins, and often with antioxidants. Antioxidants slow the body’s aging process on their own so they are highly beneficial but fruits and vegetables in general can help to keep you and your body going strong for a long time.

Live A Spiritual Life

Living a spiritual life is another trait that people who live to 100 share. This spiritual life may take on many forms. Often it includes being part of a spiritual community. There is no one religion or belief system or spiritual path that helps you live to 100. It is more likely that your feeling of faith along with a sense of there being meaning and purpose in your life contribute to your health. It goes back to your outlook.

Stay Active

Staying active keeps you young. Mentally and physically, activity keeps muscles and minds alike from losing the abilities they naturally enjoyed in younger years. You can start being active at any time. Just keep your mind and body active.

These are 5 traits of people who live to 100. If you follow these guidelines then you could live to 100 too. With the quality of life brought about by these traits, you will want to live as long as possible.

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