Secrets to a long life: 103‑year-old doctor shares her wisdom
2:43 PM EDT, August 2, 2024
Gladys McGarey, who is now over 100 years old, is still full of energy. In 2023, she wrote a book on finding and nurturing one's life purpose, sharing six secrets to health and happiness.
Gladys McGarey celebrated her 103rd birthday this year. Her extensive medical experience has allowed her to gain valuable knowledge about leading a long, happy life focused on achieving one's purpose.
According to McGarey, many people live with unnecessary stress. She explains that the most content and healthy people she knows are those who can let go of things or situations that no longer serve them. Life is too short to dwell on the same issue, a form of self-torment.McGarey emphasized that over the years, the habit of creating everything anew, whether it's a relationship, a career, or a project, has ensured her health and happiness.
McGarey emphasized that over the years, the habit of creating everything anew, whether it's a relationship, a career, or a project, has ensured her health and happiness.
Her mother largely shaped Gladys McGarey's life philosophy. She taught her daughter simple methods of freeing herself from things that don’t matter. This attitude has allowed Gladys to face many challenges without becoming emotionally overburdened.
Gold advice from a 103-year-old doctor. This is the most important
Gladys McGarey emphasizes the importance of starting the day right to maintain well-being. To do this, turn on some optimistic music and then go for a short walk around the house or its vicinity.
The doctor suggests talking loosely and freely, and even allow yourself a bit of dancing..
As McGarey adds, saying or thinking about significant words to yourself, such as "it doesn't matter," can help achieve peace.
McGarey adds the happiest people are aware of the moment when it's time to let go of the past and move on. You should do everything in your power to make regret cease to exist.
