3 women tell all about the ageing process

Dr. Joanna says it best. " I worry less about other people and I am more comfortable in my own skin". I feel the words hitting me like a truck. I should really care less about other people and start looking out for myself more.

Loved this statement - "Wrinkles are a sign of life well-lived".

Ive never understood people who wont say how old they are. I used to feel stunned that my Gran would never say. One day I asked her why she wasnt proud of her years and I think I must have got her thinking as from then on if someone asked she would proudly tell them her age and then bask in their astonishment. She always said that she wanted to live to be 104 but when she was 98 she lost her sight so could no longer read or watch tv and by the time she was just past her 99th birthday her hearing became so bad that she could no longer talk on the phone. She told me that she was done with life and figured she would make it to 100 just so she could say she made it and then she was checking out. I asked her about 104 and she said "No...one day is much like the other and Im done now...I will do my 100 and then quietly leave" .....she passed away in the early hours of her 100th birthday. Having spoken to her about this and being aware of her plan I sent her 100 fragrant flowers for her birthday but I had sent them 2 weeks early so she got to enjoy them :D

As I have gotten older I've become less concerned about what other people think and just focusing on what makes me happy

All three of these women are extremely inspiring and being 45 myself, I totally agree with everything that they have said. Being more comfortable in your own skin, is probably the biggest thing for me.

Thank you for the article Beth. We actually had a similar conversation around the Christmas dining table with my husbands grandma. She used to be a nudist and she was telling us how her mother used to wear a scarf over her face and neck and wear gloves every time she went out. Her mother had lovely soft hands. Grandma on the other hand mentioned she had sun damage in places she dare not mention and if she had her time over again would rethink things. Grounded she said there is no turning back the clock for her, though there is time for us grand daughter in laws. She told us to wear sunscreen each day and moisturize.

I love this article Beth, well done! It’s very interesting. We all have different ideas about ageing gracefully. I’m the big 60 and realise I just have to embrace how I look. You can read all the advice on how to stop yourself from looking older, but let’s face it, eventually it happens to all of us. We can only do so much, makeup wise, so to me the main thing I try to concentrate on is skincare. In particular, using sunscreen, not spending too much time in the sun, and keeping your skin hydrated with whatever moisturiser works for you. My sense of humour tends to help me though too. My old Scottish Mother was always teased by a wrinkly, skinny Sister-in-Law for being a bit chubby. After years of torment she eventually retorted, I’m happier to be a bit chubby, than “wizened”

Great article :) Am starting to notice some of the first signs of ageing myself but am trying to slow its progress.

It's good to read that people are comfortable with ageing

There is way too much focus on looks nowadays. The rise of social media and obsession with selfies has only made this much worse. There are much bigger issues in this world to spend time on than perfecting that selfie shot endlessly.

We live in such a superficial society. The older I get the less I care about other people's expectations of how I should look. I'm trying to be more focused on a healthier lifestyle which hopefully will reflect on the outside. I'd like to get older with fewer ailments and continue having loads of energy and try and live to the full.

I would love to see more older women becoming role models for the younger generation. I have a mentor who I always go for life/work advice. She just gives it straight to you. I've learnt one thing from 2017 - the generation I'm from leans so much on social media for everything!

The most ageing thing to me is someone refusing to accept that we age - ageing gracefully is the best way to make sure we are doing what we can to accept the process but do it with style.

This is a great article and full of good advice

It's great to see articles like this! These days everyone is obsessed with appearances and youth, it's great to hear from level-headed, experienced ladies

I am quite happy with the way I age. I found that it is more difficult to keep the weight off and physically more challenging to exercise, but I am happy with how I look most of the time.

I’m embracing the grey hairs coming through, and hoping to enjoy the ride...

I don't mind getting older - it's a privelidge really in my view. I just don't want migraines that's all. ; )

we need to enjoy every day of getting older and embrace life, every year means we are lucky enough to have lived another year of wonderful moments

Thankyou for sharing your story with us all. We all grow old one day & like most people they would embrace it I on the other hand am not terrified by it, it's just I don't want to get old & wrinkly but I also know that you can't turn back time you just go forward so I go forward being happy, Healthy, Positive, Energetic & full of life. I will look to the stars with full of beans that's my motto.