Rules for the Old & being Old

 25 RULES TO BE OLD AND  HAPPY

*01-* Don't get involved in your children's lives.

*02-* Do not interfere with the education of grandchildren.

*03-* Love or at least tolerate your son-in-law and daughter-in-law, it was your son or daughter’s choice.

*04-* Never take sides or give your opinion on their marriage.

*05-* Don't make yourself an elderly complainer.

*06-* Don't be an elderly person feeling sorry for yourself.

*07-* Don't get attached *TO YOUR TIME,* it has passed.

*08-* Have plans for the future.

*09-* Don't talk about illnesses. Rest assured, nobody wants to know.

*10-* No matter how much you earn, save a portion every month.

*11-* Don't procrastinate. There is not much time left.

*12-* Have a health plan or save money for medical expenses.

*13-* Save money for the funeral or have a plan for that purpose.

*14-* Don't leave "problems" for your children.

*15-* Don't stay connected to the news or politics, *after all, you won't solve anything anyway*.

*16-* Only watch TV to have fun, not to be stressed.

*17-* If you like, have a pet to keep you occupied.

*18-* When you get up: walk, cook, sew, garden, but don't stand still and wait for death.

*19-* ​​Be a clean and non-smelling old man/woman.

*20-* Have joy for being old, many have already stayed along the way.

*21-* Have a house where everyone wants to go and not stay away. That just depends on you.

*22-* Use age as a bridge to the future and never a ladder to the past. For the bridge of the future you will always have company.

*23-* Remember: it's better to leave good memories than regrets.

*24-* Have fun. Smile and make smile. A smile makes anyone's day better.

Finally,

*25-* Don't leave "that what pleases you for tomorrow, it might be too late!


*JUST BE HAPPY!

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