When we talk about aging, we often focus on the serious stuff.
Health changes. Mobility. Finances. Caregiving. Planning for the future.
But what about the fun stuff?
In this episode of the Inspired Caring Podcast, I continue my three-part Next Level Aging conversation with my mom, Deborah, the Curious Senior. This time, we talked about the things she has done to help herself look good, feel good, and feel more comfortable in her own skin as she has gotten older.
We talked about colors, hair, makeup, clothing, glasses, photographs, comfortable shoes, cosmetic treatments, and even perky earlobes!
But underneath all of those fun conversations was something I think is much deeper.
Aging doesn't mean you have to stop caring about how you feel when you look in the mirror. You can change your style. You can try something new. You can decide that something that worked for you 20 years ago doesn't work for you anymore.
And perhaps most importantly, you can keep discovering what makes you feel like you.
β¨ A Quote to Sit With
This is such a beautiful way to think about aging.
Looking your best doesn't have to mean trying to look younger or becoming someone you're not. It can simply mean paying attention to what makes you feel confident and comfortable now.
Our hair changes. Our skin changes. Our bodies change. Our lifestyles change.
So why shouldn't our choices change with us?
π§ Helpful Resource
Create Your βI Still Feel Like Meβ List
Take a few minutes to think about the things that help you feel confident, comfortable, and connected to yourself.
Ask yourself:
- What do I love about the way I look right now?
- Is there something about my appearance I'd like to update?
- Does my current hairstyle still feel like me?
- Are my clothes reflecting the life I'm actually living today?
- Am I wearing things because I love them or because I've always worn them?
- Are my shoes comfortable enough for the life I want to live?
- Is there something I've been curious about trying?
- What makes me feel confident when I look in the mirror?
- When was the last time I had a current photo of myself that I genuinely liked?
You don't have to change anything.
The point is simply to notice.
Because sometimes aging well means giving yourself permission to say, βThis worked for me then. What works for me now?β
πΏ The C.A.R.I.N.G. Framework Β© Reflection
One of the themes I kept hearing throughout this conversation was intention.
My mom has made intentional choices about her hair, her clothing, her health, her appearance, her mindfulness practices, and even the way she interacts with the world around her.
But the goal isn't perfection.
It's being aware enough to ask yourself what you want and then make choices that support it.
That can be something as simple as choosing a hairstyle that makes you feel great, finding shoes that allow you to stay active, practicing gratitude, or taking a few moments each day to become more present.
Aging is happening whether we think about it or not.
I love the idea of being an active participant in how we experience it.
π§ Episode Reference
Inspired Caring Podcast β Episode 115: Next Level Aging, Part 3: The Fun Stuff!
In this episode, I continue my conversation with my mom, Deborah Ferris, the Curious Senior, about the lighter and more personal side of aging, including style, beauty, confidence, mindfulness, gratitude, and finding ways to feel good in your own skin.
And yes, we talk about perky earlobes too!
π± Aging Is Your Story, Too
There is so much more to healthy aging than avoiding problems. It's also about continuing to build a life that feels meaningful, enjoyable, and authentically yours.
That's at the heart of my Inspired Senior course.
Inside, I share practical, research-backed strategies to help you think differently about aging and take meaningful steps toward supporting your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Because this stage of life isn't simply something to get through. It can be a chapter you actively shape.
Give yourself permission to keep learning, experimenting, growing, and enjoying the person you're becoming.
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