When life gets boring as you get older

(Issue raised on Aging with an Attitude)

Marci Meroz, retired psychologist -- There is something called “radical acceptance” in the practice of psychology. Simply stated, it is a complete and nonjudgmental acceptance of reality, and it sounds easier than it is. The goal of radical acceptance is to reduce suffering by shifting your focus away from fighting against reality, to accepting it. It is worth the effort.

The truth is that life gets boring with age. Some people don’t experience boredom and appear well equipped to keep life interesting. But everyone experiences loss, and losses add up with age. Many losses are beyond your control, but boredom isn’t one of them. Boredom means that things are going well generally, but there is a lack of excitement or challenge. Being sick and tired of being sick and tired could tip the balance. That is radical acceptance.