10. Having purposeful work
Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. She loved her job and it showed! She was famous for her ‘walkabouts’ – tours where she connected with people all over the world. These passions likely played a part in her longevity. People with a passion have been found to be more optimistic and happier in general.
Perhaps the most important health (and life) lesson we can take from Queen Elizabeth’s 96 years is the importance of endurance – to wake up and keep trying, no matter what. As she put it: “When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”
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Source: RD.com
