It is said that age is just a number, but growing old and the many changes it brings with it is often viewed negatively. It is inevitable that we are ageing daily and yearly. It is time for us to enjoy this fact and stop worrying about something we cannot change.
Our grandparents would advise that instead of worrying about acne or losing a boyfriend during your younger age, you would have learned to enjoy the wrinkle-free, stressful, less, and carefree life.
There those subtle signs that warn you that you are ageing. These remind you of the things you used to do with ease during your youthful days.
Kaya Breakfast presenter Jason Goliath says he knows he is getting old because of how he stands up from a couch. “It is like I am doing a squat’ he added.
Getting old happens to everyone – our listeners shared some of their signs that they are ageing:
As u age, skin colour becomes less important, less focus on race issues – less focus on ureself
— Ntombi (@ubuqotho1) April 7, 2021
“I don’t like being called uncle, it is not on,” said a listener Lincoln
Signs that you are ageing:
Hangover lasts for 3 days
Bending down
The increased font size on your mobile device and you still can not see
Being forgetful
Difficult to lose weight as your metabolism slows down
Injuries take longer to heal.
Not being in control of your body