When we were young, we worked hard for our lives. As we grow older, we may no longer have the same passion as before.

When reaching a certain age, we tend to seek a peaceful and comfortable life. We start caring less about many things and find contentment in a laid-back lifestyle.

When you hit 60 and desire a tranquil retirement, there are two things you should do less of.

Avoid Getting Angry

There is an elderly man named John living downstairs in my building. At 63 years old, with his children working elsewhere, he only comes back to visit with his wife during holidays. Rain or shine, John takes a walk downstairs every day to relax and unwind.

Most people in the neighborhood know him well. Sometimes he practices Tai Chi alone or plays chess with others. John is always full of energy and joy every day. Both adults and children love spending time with him.

Many envy his lifestyle, and they even formed a Tai Chi elderly group in the neighborhood.

During a chat with John one day, he said, “At our age, the greatest skill is not to cause trouble for our children. I walk every day to relax and keep healthy. Happiness and peace are what I seek. In our younger days, we may not realize it, but as we age, health becomes incredibly precious.”

After hearing John’s words, I deeply agreed. In reality, health is the foundation of everything. At any time, we should prioritize our health. As we age, we should learn to control our emotions, avoid getting angry, as managing emotions is an essential skill in life.

Many times, getting angry is punishing ourselves for others’ mistakes, and it doesn’t end well. Therefore, happiness is the best remedy in life.

Studies by psychologists show that negative emotions spread as quickly as bacteria and viruses in daily life, with surprising speed.

Dr. Gary, a psychologist at the Los Angeles Medical School in the U.S., conducted an experiment where two people were placed in an empty room. One person was optimistic, while the other was pessimistic. Over time, the initially optimistic person’s mood also turned gloomy, a shocking result of the experiment.

This demonstrates the powerful impact of negative emotions. While positive emotions may not easily influence negative people, negative emotions can significantly affect positive individuals. Therefore, the influence of negative emotions on a person is immense.

Life is tough, and everyone experiences negative emotions. However, it’s undeniable that the impact of negative emotions is dreadful. Learning to regulate our emotions is a valuable skill.

Avoid Greed

As the saying goes, “Money isn’t everything, but without it, one can do nothing.”

Money provides a sense of security in life, but it isn’t all-powerful.

Money brings material abundance but cannot fulfill emotional needs. The most valuable thing is our emotions, which money cannot buy.

Family, friendship, and love are what we should cherish most. With emotional richness, our lives become more joyful.

In youth, we pursue wealth, hoping for a better life. But as we age, we realize that money may not be as important as we thought. Many people end up losing their family over money, only to find that even with wealth, happiness is not guaranteed.

As we reach a certain age, we seek peace, comfort, and the company of children and grandchildren. Genuine emotions move us more than money.

Money provides material satisfaction but can leave our hearts empty. Greed is inherent in human nature. When we lack something, we desire it, and when we have it, we want more. This is the nature of greed.

Greed is not entirely negative, but controlling desires reasonably can make our lives better. Desire is a double-edged sword; mastering it allows us to navigate life smoothly.

Don’t let desires control you to understand what you truly want.

Everyone has a different approach to life, and there is no right or wrong way to live. However, our choices vary at different stages of life. To ensure a peaceful and happy retirement, when you reach 60, avoid doing these two things for a fulfilling old age.

May every elderly person have a sense of security and enjoy their later years. Just as we worked hard in our youth for a living, we also hope to be treated kindly by life in our old age.