 Health & Nutrition
Thoughts on
Aging
Gratification in your Daily Activities - August 11, 2011
(1 minutes: 30 seconds)
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Audio/Video Script:
Dr. LaVona Traywick
Assistant Professor - Gerontology
[Announcer] Welcome to Thoughts on Aging with Dr. LaVona Traywick,
Assistant Professor of Gerontology with the University of Arkansas Division of
Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
[Dr. LaVona Traywick] We like to find shortcuts to everything. I know I
do. For example, I haven’t made a piecrust from scratch since I discovered
refrigerated piecrust. But research has shown that there are no shortcuts to
gratification. Gratification is the personal fulfillment that comes from using
our strengths and virtues. Gratification can only be achieved through designing
our lives to use our strengths in productive activity.
So, how does this apply to aging? Rather than relying on shortcuts to
happiness, such as television, web-surfing, or snacking, do something that
builds a sense of accomplishment. Just because you are nearing retirement or
retired doesn’t mean that you forgo any sense of accomplishment. You might make
something, fix the plumbing, cook a favorite recipe, comfort a neighbor, or read
a good book. Try it today. See if it doesn't bring an abiding feeling of
gratification.
[Announcer] Thank you for listening to Thoughts on Aging with Dr. LaVona
Traywick. To learn more about this and other topics, contact your local county
Cooperative
Extension Service office.
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