Personal security

Seven habits to help you age happily

Very little is ever written about the other side of ageing – the advantages of later life, the gains that range from wisdom and confidence to wealth. And while it’s true that the body is getting weaker, the sense of who you are and what’s important to you gets stronger with age. The French have a phrase for it: “je suis bien dans ma peau” – I feel good in my skin. And with around 30 years added onto the average life expectancy in the space of a couple of generations, that’s a whole extra adult lifespan to enjoy and make the most of.