Can you think of one thing that gets easier as you get older

Yes, acceptance is a big one for me too. Especially in relationships that have gone pear shaped. And the deaths of those close to me. And yes, time is a real bonus having worked full time since my children were babies until I was 72.

My neighbour is 94, on her own most of the time. We do her grocery shopping, but she hates being dependent, she always insists we don't go out of our way for her. She buys clothes from dodgy mail order companies (like Damart), has to pay a fortune for phone calls, postage, return postage etc.
If we offer to take her out to say, Asda, to look at their clothes, she panics about feeling unwell while out.
No way would I ever like to be in a situation like that. She worries constantly about what to do, her grandson (over 200 miles away on Dartmoor) has built her a flat, but she just panicks about sorting all the things in her house.

Going out when you know you look rough but are too tired or depressed or just plain old to do anything about it!

Finding the time to do what I want. Me time.

Just being able to say I'm content with my lot i used to be always chasing what I couldnt have but now im more than content feel so lucky to have my lovely hubby and got my family all safe so far. Yes want to get this dreadful year over like everyone else just to have normality back and I for 1 won't take that for granted oh to be able to hug again but yes im content with my lot.

Dealing with people who are toxic to my wellbeing.

I just don't try to reason with unreasonable people any more.

I'm able to ignore them, go forth and enjoy my day.

Makes a big positive difference

I don’t fret about things as much as I used to. Much calmer and more willing to wait for things to happen. However, I think I have become more caring of others to the extent that I find people phoning/texting/FaceTiming their problems to me.

Putting on weight is so much easier, don’t even have to think about it, it just happens.

I echo a lot of what everyone else has said, I now find myself challenging things I would have just agreed to in the past. For the first time since I was young I went to Tesco with no make up on lol and didn't have to dress up. Or voicing my opinion (in a nice way), when I was too shy to speak up and turning down things I really don't want to do.

I started being more assertive in my 50s and learnt to say ‘no’. I think the first time it happened was when I attended a Badminton AGM and the Secretary didn’t turn up to take the minutes. It was simply assumed I would do this as I know shorthand. I refused even as the Chairman badgered me. These days in my 60s, I am fairly relaxed, put my family first etc. Like others on this forum we had no money for years. We had a mortgage, three children and I was a stay at home mum until my youngest was five. Interesting times. Now, we paid off our mortgage a while ago and we have enough savings to help out the offspring when required. Until this pandemic we had several overseas holidays a year and it is good not to have to worry about a new pair of shoes or a meal out. I do appreciate that others are in difficult circumstances so I regularly donate to Charity shops (if I buy a new dress, say, I take a little worn one to Oxfam) and have some standing orders to various charities.

Yes. As others have said, I am far more confident now than I was when I was younger. And it doesn't matter what I look like any more (within reason!)

I find it easier to admit there are things I don't know and to admit it if I am wrong about something.

I too agree that having finished with the mess and pain of periods is a great blessing.

I am no longer crippled with shyness if I have to talk to strangers, either and I have learned to make a complaint and insist it is listened to and taken seriously whenever that is necessary.

Why are people so bothered by appearances? They feel they have to live somewhere in keeping with their status.

Earlier this year we decided to downsize, drastically. Several "friends" have been a bit amused by the idea of us moving to a flat on an estate in an unfasionable area - I'm thinking only of the lovely river view, the managed gardens and maintenance, the allocated parking, garage and the lack of space to store unneccessary stuff.
We move in next week and I'm looking forward to it (and to spending the money we have freed up!).

I could have written this, it was me to a tee.

No longer a people pleaser, beating the clock, able to say No thanks without having to justify the reason, choosing the company of those who positive, and so glad I don’t have to be part of the rat-race. Treasuring every day left to me and telling my family how much I love them. All my Life moving mountains, and now just content watching the clouds and remembering - often with a silly grin on my face!

Expressing my opinion on things and saying what I need, instead of other people, like builders for example, deciding what height my kitchen cupboards will be at. It's easier to be more assertive, I'm far more confident now I'm older.

Sorry my post was in answer to honey rose.

Better without kids milling around I guess- we had 4 so it was full on. Grandchildren are so much easier and they never argue! Not that we are allowed near then with our isolation here.

I hope the patience and acceptance kick in soon.....

Such a lot on here that is me.
I also find it easier to not be so frugal. We had very little spare cash when I was living with my parents, and also when our own family was small.
Now I can discard something without a pang of regret.

to stop fighting with ideals 'out there' that somehow we are supposed to aim for.
when i realised that the richest person is the one whose needs are the least.
When i told someone i have never liked but tolerated for many years to 'go away' but not in a polite way!
to totally accept myself, all the wrongs and rights.
stop pleasing others .
saying no. Accepting there may be a reason for my existence
And surely god cannot be a man!

Wisdom and integrity, knowing yourself and having the confidence to be who you are. All of this equips you with the ability to make a much better contribution to society, your family and your friends.

What lovely positive responses. You've all made my morning.

I now do an Anna ‘Let it go’ no point stressing over what you can’t change x

I think things get easier when we grow older because we have been doing them longer. So we maybe have less worry when problem solving.

As I am getting older, I feel more grateful for the beautiful things like plants, flowers, the view, and art in my life. Happier, and with less.

Also when I was a young married woman we lived on almost nothing, and I kept a close eye on our finances so we could manage. I am glad of this experience of living frugally and carefully as now have small income again and it helps that I’ve lived off one before.

Finally, grey hair, I have embraced it with a smart short bob, no dyeing and can wear comfy shoes and boots 24/7!