What Do You No Longer Worry About Since You Have Aged?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35621)
December 8, 2023 4:17pm CST
Not Sweating the Little Stuff...
As I grow older, I've become "less concerned" about certain things in life which at one time I found really important. I just don't sweat the little stuff like I did when I was younger.
Why do our attitudes change? Is it because of the knowledge we gain, or a kind of enlightened wisdom. Do our priorities change, for example focusing on one's health or finances, versus buying the latest style or gadget.
It got me to thinking what items that were once so important to me when I was younger that are not something I obsess about or care so much about anymore.
Here are a few of my examples: (Maybe you feel the same or have ones of your own).
*BIRTHDAYS
- I remember celebrating heartily birthdays with friends at a local pub, as that day fell on Labor Day weekend, the last summer hurrah. And celebrating with my mom, and family was especially important, because I share the same birthdate as my mother.
*FASHION/CLOTHES
-Wearing the latest "cool fashions," (bell-bottoms and earth shoes were a must), being with the in-crowd, and being socially accepted by your peers was something I strived to attain. After all, most people want to have friends and be popular. Now, I'm not worried about impressing people, and I wear clothes until holes appear, lol.
*BEING COMPETITIVE IN SPORTS
-I'm still trying to win, but I don't get as frustrated or let it get to me as much. The focus now is more on getting exercise and doing my best.
*WEEKEND PARTYING
-When Friday and Saturday came around it was time for entertainment. Going to the popular night spot, getting together with your buddies, meeting some ladies, dancing, and seeing a band was uppermost on my mind. Now, that stuff seems exhausting to me.
So, what has changed for you as you've gotten older? What attitude changes have you made? What things do you care less about as you have aged?
Source idea- Partners in Fire
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@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Dec
Not much has changed, I still want all that you mentioned.
The same as you, I remember those times.
But..my body won't let me
The mind is willing, but the body.
So body.
The mind is willing, but the body.
So body.2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Dec
@dgobucks226 Oh yes nature..I always think how dumb they sound talking about climate control DB..um..God controls the climate not you haha
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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14 Dec
@RebeccasFarm Good point OT! We're not God after all...
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
One thing which we lose control of with age is our body. Past injuries become future aches and pains and limit our activities. Yet, with age we learn to adjust physically, do what we can and not dwell on it.
When our aching body talks to us, we listen instead of pushing ourselves to further injury.
Other things we might care less about as we age:
STUFF WE CAN'T CONTROL- the weather, changes, traffic, the past, lost time.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
Oh, that's a good one. 
Same with me. In my case, I seem to prefer and feel most comfortable in my home. Maybe I just don't have the patience for traveling and sightseeing anymore. It feels like more of a chore than something I'm excited about doing.
Same with me. In my case, I seem to prefer and feel most comfortable in my home. Maybe I just don't have the patience for traveling and sightseeing anymore. It feels like more of a chore than something I'm excited about doing.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (471456)
• Switzerland
12 Dec
@dgobucks226 traveling was a lot more pleasant in the past than in our days. The airports were not crowded, you could check in even the day before your departure, going through the security was the matter of minutes. Now it is such a pain and so many rude people with no manners around us.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
I totally agree rebel. As we age it becomes harder to maintain our appearance. And so, we eventually accept the changes and stop fretting about them.
Other things we might care less about as we age:
STUFF WE CAN'T CONTROL- the weather, changes, traffic, the past, lost time.
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec
Let's put it this way I no longer sweat the small stuff. I have not bought clothes in ages because I work from hone and slop around in house clothes, I have enough if I want to go out, I no longer party so that is no worry and I used to love to got out to restaurants but that also no longer is an option, In other words I am happy at my PC, in my apartment, and with my cats.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
I see. Then you agree for the most part with the premise that as we age certain things, like the ones you've mentioned become less important and are not worth the worry.
Which makes we wonder, is there anything you still worry about even now that your older?
For example, I think remaining as healthy as possible for my age, and being able to continue maintaining that health as I continue to age is something I worry about now. We can't control certain health issues we might get later on in life, but it still concerns me.
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Dec
@dgobucks226 good that you asked. In my morning prayers and at night when I say prayers I always ask the Lord to keep giving me strength and health to keep going and doing for myself, because as of now I have no health issues and take no medications. I trust in the Lord,
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@JudyEv (340223)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec
@dgobucks226 That's very true. You need to make every moment count - even if you're just relaxing!!
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
Yes, who wants sore tootsies. I mostly wear sneakers (tennis shoes) wherever I go too.
Other things we might care less about as we age:
TIME- When your young time flies by and many special moments go unrealized. When your older you savor those special times.
I mostly wear sneakers (tennis shoes) wherever I go too.
Other things we might care less about as we age:
TIME- When your young time flies by and many special moments go unrealized. When your older you savor those special times.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (178870)
• United States
9 Dec
I dress for comfort these days and I avoid large crowds and noisy atmospheres. Have a great weekend.
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@LindaOHio (178870)
• United States
12 Dec
@dgobucks226 You're absolutely correct.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
I second that Linda. I'm not looking to impress others with the latest fashions. I wish I could say crowds and noise do not bother me, but as I've gotten older, I have less tolerance for both of them.
Other things we care less about as we age:
WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT US- We stop trying to please people and impress them to gain their acceptance.
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@AmbiePam (92860)
• United States
9 Dec
These are good ones! I no longer worry about when a person tell a lie about me. I know the truth, and anyone who really knows me, will realize how misguided that person is for getting it wrong. That has been invaluable. Don't get me wrong, it is annoying, but you can't change the mind of people determined to believe a lie.
I also care less about sounding silly when I am talking to someone. Most people don't think a thing about an awkward moment or two.
And lastly, sadly, people who seem good at first, will take advantage of you if you let them. Trust your instincts.
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@celticeagle (167070)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Dec
Attitudes change due to experience I think. What we perceive as important at one time of our lives changes with experience and others' input.
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@celticeagle (167070)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec
@dgobucks226 .......I think as I've gotten older time hurries by even faster than it did when I was younger.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
I think so too... With aging I believe we not only learn from our experiences but benefit from them in an intellectual sense. We're able to use these instances as a reference and become less overreactive in the future when something occurs. With aging comes maturity and putting the little things in perspective.
Other things we might care less about as we age:
TIME- When your young time flies by and many special moments go unrealized. When your older you savor those special times.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
I see you dance to the tune of your own drummer. Which is commendable. Many people, however, especially during your growing years (grade and H.S.) want acceptance and act and dress accordingly. Did your behavior affect your social life in school in any way? Did you have a lot of friends in school? Were you more of a loner or did you have a circle of friends. Were you a joiner of school activities?
@dgobucks226 (35621)
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12 Dec
So true. I think age brings about a different focus especially in our latter years. When your young time flies by and many special moments go unrealized. When your older you savor those special times.
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