Have You Ever Lied About Your Age?

Take Stock

Reflect on the ideas you have about your age — both positive and negative. For more ideas, pick up Counter Clockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility by Dr. Ellen J. Langer.

Own Your Age

The experiences that have gotten you to this moment in life make you who you are. Own them. Ask yourself, who in your family or circle of friends do you admire for how they own their age? To learn more, read Second Wing: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life by Dr. Bill Thomas.

Age Disruptors

Smart, sassy and oh so wise – read an excerpt and a favorite quote from the new book This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. As Ashton Applewhite, a true Age Disruptor says, “It’s time to swap age shame for age pride." 

Time to Act

Now that you’ve asked yourself these questions, take some time to think on how you can make your answers a reality. Show your friends how you plan to Disrupt Aging, and encourage them to do the same.

• Millennials Show Us What ‘Old’ Looks Like
• See more about Disrupt Aging
• Order the book by AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, 'Disrupt Aging'