tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post2107900103303700070..comments2024-03-26T20:18:45.133-05:00Comments on The Generation Above Me: Levy's Research on Positive StereotypesKaren D. Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-51444349003008686912015-06-29T07:08:26.844-05:002015-06-29T07:08:26.844-05:00Laughter is a great response for dealing with diff...Laughter is a great response for dealing with difficulties. My son has that gift, and he often helps me go down that more festive path. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-75472761908057784532015-06-29T07:07:39.839-05:002015-06-29T07:07:39.839-05:00Thanks, Ruth!
Thanks, Ruth!<br />Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-79005939505247326192015-06-29T07:07:20.180-05:002015-06-29T07:07:20.180-05:00I am encouraged by so many people in the Second Ac...I am encouraged by so many people in the Second Act doing more to shape mainstream society by growing participation in social media and blogging. Also I'm seeing more business owners who are doing exciting things as second act careers. So much innovation among older workers. Cool stuff. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-17536759125999148982015-06-29T07:05:25.899-05:002015-06-29T07:05:25.899-05:00All my best to you, dear Helene. All my best to you, dear Helene. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-46410554053879095542015-06-29T07:04:59.034-05:002015-06-29T07:04:59.034-05:00You bet! You bet! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-76950201168700197542015-06-29T07:04:41.038-05:002015-06-29T07:04:41.038-05:00Yes, I'm seeing "gracefully" as way ...Yes, I'm seeing "gracefully" as way more complex now than I did at 20. Thanks for reading / commenting. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-64202634212701203142015-06-29T07:03:52.470-05:002015-06-29T07:03:52.470-05:00Great observation. All my best to you, Carol. Great observation. All my best to you, Carol. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-88089430030226860672015-06-29T07:03:17.664-05:002015-06-29T07:03:17.664-05:00Oh, this is great news and helps me to turn away f...Oh, this is great news and helps me to turn away from the negative faster based on our experience. Thank you. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-37915094896825287882015-06-29T07:02:36.530-05:002015-06-29T07:02:36.530-05:00I'm currently trying to be more positive in al...I'm currently trying to be more positive in all areas of my life. Thanks for endorsing this strategy! It encourages me. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-72032516683803298182014-12-02T01:10:18.692-06:002014-12-02T01:10:18.692-06:00I may complain, with laughter. But there is nothin...I may complain, with laughter. But there is nothing like a positive attitude to add years to your life. Janie Emaushttp://www.janieemaus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-13378907596909886362014-12-01T19:40:25.274-06:002014-12-01T19:40:25.274-06:00I love this study and your challenge to rethink ho...I love this study and your challenge to rethink how we all look at aging! Great inspiration all the way around!Ruth Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025126096070098718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-59985715031152115882014-12-01T19:24:08.545-06:002014-12-01T19:24:08.545-06:00We live in such a youth oriented society that we h...We live in such a youth oriented society that we have often marginalized older adults. Changing our view about ageing can have such an important impact on so many aspect of our own life and that of others. It is really interesting to you site the findings that there is empirical evidence that a positive outlook can have such an important impact on life Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825935627389997133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-36221250534056861922014-12-01T16:18:17.505-06:002014-12-01T16:18:17.505-06:00I also think that a positive attitude can cure man...I also think that a positive attitude can cure many ills, or at least give us a different perspective on them. I like what Carol said above about aging being a privilege. I'm going to try to remember that the next time I complain about my wrinkles.Helene Bludmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506941982309828672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-6064035663965772942014-12-01T13:59:57.828-06:002014-12-01T13:59:57.828-06:00I'm so glad you wrote this. It's so much h...I'm so glad you wrote this. It's so much healthier and just plain more pleasant to look at the world with a positive attitude. Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-36074643004261150122014-12-01T13:28:24.458-06:002014-12-01T13:28:24.458-06:00Aging is stigmatized that's for sure. I'm ...Aging is stigmatized that's for sure. I'm in my 50's and learning how to age "gracefully" each day. I practice the law of attraction each day as well, and this has transformed the way I think. Great post and vid for sure! Carolannhttp://sassytownhouseliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-53536091135091346502014-12-01T12:46:40.125-06:002014-12-01T12:46:40.125-06:00I feel great about aging, as it's a privilege ...I feel great about aging, as it's a privilege many are denied...Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-77201439794697960032014-12-01T12:07:51.376-06:002014-12-01T12:07:51.376-06:00I decided two years ago it was all about being pos...I decided two years ago it was all about being positive for me. It wasn't and still isn't always easy but it did get easier to pull myself back from the negative ledge.<br />I am healthier and happier without a doubt.Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22103388629835011682014-12-01T12:07:44.064-06:002014-12-01T12:07:44.064-06:00There truly is power in positive thinking. I think...There truly is power in positive thinking. I think it applies to most things, so why wouldn't it apply to aging, too? I'm not surprised by the findings of this study, but I thank you for sharing it. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com