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Health · 18 August 2026

Psychology says ageing well means renegotiating life, not quietly accepting decline

Psychology says ageing well means renegotiating life, not quietly accepting decline

Instead of accepting decline, people who age well keep changing the terms of their lives and let go of things that no longer fit. Research in psychology shows that both tenacious goal pursuit and flexible goal adjustment independently lead to higher life satisfaction. Ultimately, it’s about figuring out what is worth fighting for and what can be negotiated as you get older.

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