According to Today, at the age of 105, Mrs. Jean Dolores Schmidt continued to work at least 5 days/week at the university.She moved by bus to school to meet students to give advice and support her students.“I don't consider this as a job.I just feel very happy.By contact with the children, I learned new things every day, ”said Jean.
The 105 -year -old lady said that it was still lucid enough to use the iPad, computer and respond to student emails in a mature way.She constantly updates news and technology every day.“If you don't move forward.You are definitely left. ”Even this woman is still confident to take selfies with her students.
Recently, she celebrated her 105th birthday with 7 parties.It is all organized by the university, student and community where she was organized.
Jean Dolores Schmidt spent his whole life a teacher, administrator and principal.Even she used to play the role of basketball training and other sports at her university.
At the age of 105, she still happily affirmed: “I feel good.I eat well, sleep well and pray every day ”.It is this that makes Jean become the focus of attention when constantly receiving questions about her long, healthy life secret.
Sharing with Today, the old lady said that besides inheriting the genetic gene of the family, she also maintained the three things below:
Morning meditation and going to bed with comfort
"If you do not take care of yourself, you will not be able to take care of anyone," Jean said.Every day, she often wakes up at 5am and spends 30 minutes meditation.This is a good habit that brings many benefits to physical and mental health.
Meditation in the morning will help you train your brain to focus better.You also improve your self -awareness through this activity.
Many studies also show that 20-30 minutes of meditation can significantly improve your mood and spirit.If you often feel stressed or worried, try starting the day with a short meditation.Maintaining this often helps you eliminate the drowsiness in the morning.Meditation also helps you relieve your mind and feel calm and comfortable for a long day.
In parallel with the morning meditation activity, every night, Ms. Jean also focused on taking care of her sleep.She often fell asleep after thinking about good things doing during the day."I always go to bed with a smile on my lips, gratitude in my heart and love in my soul," Jean wrote in her book.
Eat and drink in moderation
The 105 -year -old lady said eating almost everything, not avoiding any food, but not eating too much.Lunch is the heaviest meal after the day.After that, dinner, she often snacks with soups, salads or sandwiches.“Perhaps, I didn't pay attention to breakfast.Sometimes I eat eggs, bacon and toast, ”said the old lady.
She said she was very focused on diet when she was young.In recent years, she has been a little more comfortable.On her birthday, she did not hesitate to enjoy stewed chicken, homemade noodles, peas and her own cake.
Always positive and fun
Ms. Jean said that she has good mental health thanks to her parents who have created a happy family atmosphere.Her two brothers also cared and loved her youngest sister.“I learned a lot from my parents.They face life with positive mind, ”the woman said.
Sharing more, Ms. Jean also said that she had never fallen into depression and always believed the tension that made herself spend a lot of energy.
In fact, many studies have shown that people with optimistic cheerful personality can be healthier and more life.In 2019, the University of Boston (USA) published a 10 and 30 -year research results for more than 69,000 women and 1,400 men about the relationship between personality and longevity.Accordingly, optimists have an average increase of 11% to 15% compared to the pessimistic group.The reason, optimists are less stressed and have better immune systems.
According to optimistic and fun researchers, it is possible to promote healthy habits, enhance health as well as resistance.In particular, better metabolic function, less insulin resistance, inflammation.Optimistic people often maintain a positive lifestyle, mobility is less smoking, less alcohol abuse, reasonable diet, so they have body weight at a good threshold….These features are the key to health and longevity.