Sometimes—especially in cases of severe depression attacks—it becomes harder to appreciate the things that come with aging. Really, not everybody can be happy with wrinkly skin and failing health right? These are the times when we have to remind ourselves that there still are things not only getting better but worth being proud of with age. Below is a list of things seniors can use to remind themselves how lucky they have become over the years!

•    Life’s lessons. This, you can never learn in a couple of years! You need to have seen it all to be able to really pinpoint life’s lessons which you can pass on to willing ears, that is, your grandkids.
•    Expertise. Younger people will seek your expertise over matters you have grown old doing. In a way, making you rise above everyone else.
•    Patience. Unless your bladder is telling you otherwise, you can afford to wait, no matter how long it takes.
•    Seeing things in different perspectives. Life today made everything look like 2 dimensional, even the problems we face. Seniors often see more than what is being offered to them.
•    Grandkids. It’s quite a feeling when you see your family growing before your eyes.
•    True friends. Real, lasting relationships are hard to find. Upon reaching your golden years, it is certain you have a friend or two with you whom you trust with your life.
•    Respect. Unless you start acting silly, getting respect from people you barely know won’t be hard. You just have to act the part.
•    Sexual satisfaction. As you age, lust takes a backseat and you begin to understand how satisfying real sexual encounters can be.
•    Independence. Old people cannot be questioned about the decisions they make. Only their kids can do that!
•    Better instinct. Due to extensive experience, your instincts must be honed to the fullest! You recognize the bad from the good in a snap, no need to wait for the “Holy whisper”.
•    Unfazed by risk. Nothing can scare you at this point. Not even death.
•    Happiness. By now, you must have found your happy place, your source of happiness.
•    Contentment. It’s quite hard to not be contented with what you have right now, especially if you did it all over the years.
•    You are now the role model. Just imagine how it feels to be looked up to. Back then, you find your role models, now you get to be the role model!