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I’m a 102-year-old Doctor. Here’s the No. 1 Thing the Healthiest and Happiest People I Know Never Do

Five takeaways:

1. The author’s decades of experience in holistic medicine, as well her learned wisdom as a 102-year-old, have shown her that the happiest and healthiest people are those who are able to let go of things or experiences that no longer serve them- who do not ruminate over things they cannot control or the perceptions of others.
2. The writer is empowered by knowing that whenever she notices a burdensome thought or unwelcome interaction making itself present in her life, she gets to choose whether to let it bother her. Remember your own power to control and repel negativity.
3. Developing the ability to repel negativity creates the mental space necessary to engage deeply, create, and think openly.
4. Physically let go of worry: The writer of the article has found it helpful to actually perform a physical ritual when filled with worry. First, identify the worrisome thought. Then visualize it as a small object and hold that small object in your hand. Look at it and squeeze it into nothingness.
5. The article emphasizes appreciating the flow of life and acknowledging that sometimes it’s necessary to let go. By releasing stuckness and regret– by forgiving oneself, you embrace the happiness and fulfillment that comes with an unburdened mind.

By Dr. Gladys McGarey for CNBC
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