A Little Bit Easier

Subjective Age, Growth Mindset at Any Age, and Trying New Things


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In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss:


Subjective age, what it is and how it impacts how you behave

What age each of us feels anchored to and why

The conflict you may feel between your younger subjective age and how old your body feels or looks

How important life stages, accomplishments, or trauma can impact subjective age

The pressure to hide your age or present as a different age

Dealing with pressure to feel like you "should have" accomplished something by a certain age

Why people often have their biggest successes later in life

How growth mindset can make you feel more engaged with your life

How purposely seeking new experiences keep you feeling younger

Focusing on the experience you've gained and the knowledge you offer

What the "right" age is to feel

Challenging narratives about aging

How the age you feel affects how your brain functions

How the way you think about yourself affects your physical state

How developing a relationship with older you affects how much you save for retirement

How creating meaningful memories makes you feel more engaged and alive


The article from The Atlantic that we mention is The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and how Old You Think You Are.

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A Little Bit EasierBy Pamela Lund and Sarah Lang