Things I'm better at now (a third list)

Not taking myself too seriously
Considering the needs of others
Looking back and not being too hard on myself [for being foolish]
Waiting patiently and not getting in a huff!
Offering a helping hand and not expecting gratitude
Being comfortable with my own company
Being realistic and not expecting too much of others
Coping with disability and not belly-aching
Feeling comfortable with young people [thanks to grandchildren]
Feeling comfortable with elderly people [thanks to being one]
Counting my blessings

Infinitely more patience!
Comfortable with myself.
Enjoy my own company (mind doesn't happen often, retired husband!)
Appreciate the simple things in life lie the sunshine & birds in the garden.
Being able to laugh at myself and with others not at them!
Enjoying every day as much as I can because who knows what lies ahead.

And some of the above (no grandchildren)!
I've always said that each decade has it's advantages and I have found them in each one.

Being more tolerant
Having fun
Relaxing

Am definately better at being more tolerant
Better at getting dressed...looking in the mirror and thinking.......'hell that'll have to do'
Better at looking at husband and thinking............'hell that'll have to do!'

loved it HildaW - you've obviously developed a shed load of tolerance!!

Trusting my first instict with people I meet (has been proved many times over the years, when I should have taken heed and didn't).

More confident in myself.

glassortwo...I agree wholeheartedly with your comment. When young, I only ever wanted to see the best in others [in spite of often being nudged inwardly by this thing called "instinct" that told me otherwise] . Well, now I know better and I'm far happier for it. Always trust your instinct...it knows best!