21 Fascinating Secret Signs A Woman Will Age Well

What Does It Mean to Age Well?

What does the term ageing well mean to you? Is it looking good, feeling great, having plenty of energy or still being driven and focused into your twilight years?

Society often drives home the message that ageing well is all about looking young. They feed the belief that ageing well is a purely aesthetic quality, having wrinkle-free skin and looking like you are in your 20s.

The fact is, ageing well is more, much more than this. It is a whole holistic package. It is of course how you look to some extent but also how you feel, behave and what you believe.

Someone can be 25 going on 85 if they have the wrong mental attitude, no matter how young they look. Whereas, someone in their 80s can have the mental attitude of a 30-year-old and can still come across as young and vibrant.

Age, it would seem, is a combination of different factors that add up to how you behave, think and act. It’s not just how old you are or how young you look, it is a much more complex state.

What makes a woman age well?

The question of what makes a woman age well can often be answered simply by describing the way she thinks about ageing and how she looks after herself, mentally, physically and emotionally.

As we have already discovered, age is not just about how young you look, It is about the mental attitude you have to age and how much care you are willing to take in order to age well.

If you are someone who thinks about diet, exercise, how much sleep you get, drinking habits, stress levels and having a practice of self-care, you will no doubt age better than someone who is a heavy drinker and smoker, has a poor diet, no exercise plan and high levels of stress.

As we are all in control of our own lives it is up to us to determine how well we are going to age by the way we live our lives.

What are the signs you will age badly?

There are many early signs you will age badly by the habits you adopt when you are young.

If you start smoking and drinking and it becomes a lifelong habit, you will age badly as the damage done to your body will be immense.

The same goes for diet. If you consistently eat saturated fats, processed foods and little fruit and vegetables you will become overweight and your body will age faster.

A lack of exercise will also age you faster as will a poor sleep pattern, over-exposure to the sun and too much stress in your life.

These factors might all sound obvious and yet they are practised and repeated by women time and time again.

Of course, these are just factors, what creates the factors is the way you think and behave, therefore by having a different mindset, different thoughts and different actions you will have entirely different results in your life.

Therefore, it is up to you how you want to age.

21 Fascinating Secret Signs

1. Adoption of a healthy diet

“You are what you eat” so the saying goes so what do you want to be? Fit and healthy, filling your body with nutritious healthy food, or overweight and ill from eating too much saturated fat, processed food and sugar?

Diet not only affects how you look it will affect how you feel as well. Sugar makes you feel sluggish and tired. The short sharp sugar rush you get very quickly wears off, leaving you tired. A poor diet affects memory, concentration and your moods.

Women who age well are going to look after themselves from the inside, which will show on the outside.

2. They are fashionable

Women who age well will tend to be more fashionable. Not just wearing the latest high street trends but wearing clothes that suit their shape and flatter them. Classic pieces of clothes which work for them and work with their lifestyles.

Women who don’t dress to look younger but who dress for their body shape, colouring and their innate sense of style. Your clothes can say so much about who you are and how you think about yourself.

3. They realise the importance of good sleep

Sleep can be the panacea to good health and ageing well. If you focus on getting a good night’s sleep, you will look and feel all the better for doing so.

When you sleep, your body begins the process of repairing all of the damage it has suffered through the day.

Make sure you aim for at least seven hours of sleep a night. A good night’s sleep is crucial for mental and physical well-being and is one of the simplest and easiest things you can do to help in the ageing process. It’s not called beauty sleep for nothing!

4. Maintaining a healthy emotional state

Your emotional state will go a long way to affecting how well you age. If you are someone who stresses and worries constantly, you will age far quicker than someone who looks on the lighter side of life and has a more optimistic attitude.

Stress, anxiety, fear and sadness are all negative emotions which will place your body under greater duress ageing you both mentally and physically.

5. Physical exercise is taken on a regular basis

The more you exercise the healthier you will be and the slower your body will age. Those creaking, stiff joints? The result of not enough exercise. Feeling a little overweight and sluggish? You need to move more. Poor concentration and negative emotions? You need to get a boost of feel-good endorphins that exercise brings on.

If you haven’t exercised in a long time, start slowly. Think about joining a gym where you will get supervised attention to stop any injuries. Build up slowly and think about mixing your exercise sessions. You need exercises to keep you supple such as yoga or pilates, and exercise to burn fat such as cardio. Muscle-building exercises are also needed to help posture, prevent muscle loss and sustain strong bones.

6. They have excellent personal and social relationships

Think about the relationships you have with other people. People who age well will often have healthy, strong relationships which bring them joy and satisfaction.

Your relationships can be a great source of comfort and pleasure and can keep you younger.

A great social network will get you out and about and interested in what is going on around you. Strong personal relationships will give you a reason to stay fit and healthy.

Other people in your life can bring so much fulfilment to yours. They can give you a reason to get up in the morning, can be there to help you through the bad times and celebrate the good ones.

Cultivate your relationships to stay young.

7. They keep themselves open to new experiences

Women who age well will keep themselves open to new experiences. Life changes at such a frantic pace. Technology has made everyone live that little bit faster and it has also opened up a world of opportunities and new experiences.

Trying something new will keep you fresh and focused, engaged in your life and what is going on around you. Enjoying new experiences will stop you from feeling left behind and older.

8. They keep their minds stimulated and active

A healthy mind is a sure sign of feeling younger. No matter what your age, if your mind is slow and inactive, it will age you. Women who age well will look after their mental state of being as much as their physical. Constantly learning, reading and keeping up to date with the latest technology will help you to feel younger. Having to ask a younger person how to do something will make you feel older than your years. It can also make you feel more vulnerable, another sign of old age.

9. Maintaining a healthy weight

The importance of maintaining a healthy weight is much more than how you look. A healthy weight will mean you are less prone to many illnesses such as heart disease and cancers.

A healthy weight will also help to keep you active and supple.

Anyone who has carried or is carrying more weight than they would like will know how difficult movement can be, getting out of breath and feeling slow and sluggish.

All of these attributes can and will make you feel older.

Younger people will always look fitter and more agile than older people. If you want to appear younger, lose some weight.

10. Keeping up a good skincare routine

A good skincare routine is paramount to remaining youthful. As you age, you lose elastin in your skin which means it is no longer as plump and supple as it once was. As you go through perimenopause and menopause your skin will also begin to change as estrogen levels drop in your body. It is therefore important to make sure your skin routine is good.

Use a good moisturiser and avoid harsh chemicals, drink plenty of water to stay well-hydrated and stay out of the sunshine as much as possible during the hottest part of the day. You should also apply sun cream every day, even in the winter months to protect your skin from UV damage.

11. Keeping a good posture

Good posture is important for a whole host of reasons. Good posture means you will be less likely to suffer from painful back conditions as you age.

A straight, firm back will automatically help you look younger, improve your skeleton and help you to walk taller, straighter and stronger.

12. Maintaining teeth through excellent dental hygiene

Good dental hygiene is a must at any age but as you age your teeth will be affected. The phrase “getting long in the tooth” is a direct reference to age.

As you age, your gums will begin to recede, making your teeth appear longer.

Perimenopause and menopause are also detrimental to teeth health, as estrogen levels drop, teeth can become more brittle and can crack.

Make sure you have a good dental hygiene routine and you see a dentist on a regular basis to keep a healthy youthful smile.

13. The adoption of a positive mindset

A positive mindset is not just a must for enjoying your life it is also important for the ageing process as well. The more positive you are, the better your mental and physical well-being will be. People who think more positively, are less stressed and suffer from less anxiety. They will often lead more active and engaged lives.

Positive thinking has numerous benefits for individuals as they age. It can help improve mental health and overall well-being, enhance physical health, increase longevity, boost resilience, improve cognitive function, and foster stronger social connections. (ref. Senior Friendship Centres)

14. Keeping hair in premium condition

As you age, your body will go through different stages, and your hair will be the same. Over time, your hair will change texture and colour, going greyer, drier and thinner. There are many things you can do to keep your hair in good condition as you age. What you eat will affect your hair, think about incorporating more protein into your diet. Use good quality products as part of your hair care routine and wash your hair less frequently, especially if you suffer from dry, brittle hair.

15. Being busy and active

Staying busy and active is a great way to stay young. Not only is activity good for the body, it is crucial for the brain.

Getting involved in the community, local groups, classes, and socialising will all boost your feel-good endorphins.

Being busy and active will increase brain activity, and boost memory and cognitive functions, leading to better mental and physical well-being.

16. Keeping the stress of life under control

Everyone knows the dangers of stress and its negative impact on your mental and physical well-being. People who control stress levels in their lives will tend to age better. Stress produces cortisol, a hormone which does a lot of damage to the body. Too much cortisol can lead to weight gain, lack of sleep and high blood pressure, all ailments which carry risks.

Women who keep stress levels low in their lives will be far healthier mentally and physically, which will greatly impact how well they age.

17. Maintaining the body in a hydrated state

Staying well-hydrated is a must. The body is made up of 60% water and it is essential to all of the functions your body goes through daily. Keeping your body topped up with water means your skin will be clear, your brain will function clearer and you will maintain a healthier weight, to name just a few benefits. Women who age well fully understand the importance of staying well-hydrated.

18. Keeping the hands and nails in good condition

Your hands and nails will often be one of the first things people notice when they see you. Maintaining well-manicured hands does get trickier as you age as the skin can become drier and the nails can become more brittle.

Keeping your hands in good condition is not just about aesthetics. You use your hands for so many different activities, using your phone, to open jars, and tying your shoes.

Keeping your grip strong and your fingers flexible is essential. Have a diet which supports your joints and muscles and undertake activities which will strengthen your bones and joints.

19. Managing time to achieve the things she wants to do in life

Women who age well will be good at managing their time to make sure they have a balanced, ordered life. Managing your time well will leave you less prone to stress and anxiety. A well-managed day will also allow you to have time for yourself, to do what you want to do and to practice some self-care.

Managing your time well will mean you get to socialise, exercise and do the things in life which bring you joy.

20. Using gratitude to boost spiritual health

The more grateful you are in life the better your life will be. Women who age well will understand this simple message and will practice it. Feeling grateful for everything you have in your life will boost your feel-good emotions which will have a benefit on every area of your life, improving your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

21. Having a happy and confident demeanour

The older you get the more your confidence can grow.

As you age, you should be less concerned with the opinions of other people, especially when it concerns you.

This in turn will make you happier and more content. A confident, happy woman is always going to age better than one who constantly worries about what other people think.

Final Thoughts

There are many signs to indicate how well a woman will age.

Ageing is a complex process with many underlying factors.

Not everyone is blessed with good genes which will keep them looking young but everyone can live their lives in ways that will help the ageing process.

Thinking about diet and exercise, stress levels, staying hydrated and getting plenty of sleep are all ways to age better.

If you are concerned with ageing or feel you could do with advice on the best ways to age, then look at coaching.

Coaching can help you reframe your mindset about the ageing process, help you refresh your diet and exercise routine and give you the tools and support needed to help you build healthy practices into your day-to-day living.

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