From the course: Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive
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Start with yourself
From the course: Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive
Start with yourself
- No matter what age you are now, understanding your personal thoughts and feelings about aging can be beneficial. A heightened awareness can help you recognize the ways in which ageism might manifest in your everyday life and can help you navigate these challenges. Remember, ageism poses tangible threats to your health, happiness, and wellbeing, but positive views about aging and growing old have physical, social, and economic benefits that maximize longevity and make good business sense. So let's identify some key ideas and questions that deserve some thought. Number one, think for a moment about how you feel about yourself as an aging person. Are you anxious about getting older? Do you think of it as a process of decline or loss? Are you focused on how your appearance will change as you grow older? What feelings and emotions surface when you realize that you and the rest of us are aging? Be aware of the thoughts and…
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