How Many Traits Have You Accomplished?

Connie Springer wrote these observations are part of her project that resulted in the book Positively Ninety: Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians.

20 Personality Traits of Lively Nonagenarians

 Her actual photos, too!

1. Flexibility (being willing to adapt to new situations)
2.  Having a sense of humor  ( SEE ABOVE!)
3.  Living Simply
4. Taking one day at a time
    
5. Never turning down an invitation
    
6. Doing things in moderation (particularly in regard to food)
    
7. Getting regular exercise
    
8. Having an optimistic attitude
    
9. Keeping mentally stimulated
    
10. Being open to meeting new people
     
11. Relating to younger people
     
12. Being connected to friends and family
     
13. Involvement in enjoyable activities
     
14. Loving to read
     
15. Having a “nothing can stop me” outlook
     
16. Sharing and caring       
     
17. Not thinking about age
     
18. Being interested in what’s going on around you
     
19. Never quitting learning
     
20. Being just plain lucky (being blessed with good genes, good health,
    and meaningful relationships) 

 Keep Aiming High!!