Retirees are probably used to hearing about how the secret to longevity lies in taking good care of yourself emotionally, physically, and financially. And while there's a lot to be said of enjoying your golden years more when you're financially and physically fit, it sounds like some people have found that there's a surprising thing that actually determines how much you enjoy that second chapter of your life.
New research suggests that some people are more likely to age successfully when they maintain this one childhood trait throughout their lives. Interested to see if you are on the right track? Keep reading to learn more.
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If you continued reading, chances are you already have the trait that some preliminary research on well-being and aging says is a must: Curiosity. While it may have killed the cat, some say remaining open and curious about things like the unknown and what comes next can improve your life.
That includes everything from getting excited about a new show to being curious about traveling to new places. It also means being able to be surprised by things. This is something Bolde calls intellectual humility, meaning you're able to admit you may not really know how everything works.
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A 2025 paper by UCLA researchers, published in PLOS One, claims that curiosity tends to decline as we age. However, those who stick with it and continue to seek knowledge and new activities can stay sharper than their counterparts. "Our findings fit with some of my work on selectivity theory, which is that as we get older, we don’t want to stop learning, we’re just more selective about what we want to learn," one of the study's authors said. "You see this in the context of lifelong learning: A lot of older adults will go back to take classes or pick up hobbies or engage in bird watching. I think it shows that this level of curiosity, if maintained, can really keep us sharp as we age."
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That curiosity can not only keep you feeling relevant but also help you feel happier. That's because those who follow their curiosity tend to be a bit more engaged with the outside world, which opens them up to greater socialization during their senior years. Not only that, but it allows you to keep using all the skills you've amassed over your life, which could potentially lead to feeling a bit more fulfilled with purpose than those seniors who don't feel like they are achieving anything in retirement.
Of course, everyone is different, and it's possible that some folks don't feel very curious but still feel fulfilled. That being said, it seems like researchers are uncovering a connection between the two, so if you're on the opposite end of the spectrum and feeling a bit lost in retirement, finding something that piques your interest could be just what the doctor ordered.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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