Millennials acknowledging the wisdom of their boomer parents in seven respects
Lachlan Brown, the author of this article, shares insights from his boomer parents that can help us lead healthier, wealthier lives.
Growing up, Brown's parents lived in a time when being outside was the norm, and they didn't need research to understand the benefits of fresh air and sunlight. Today, we know that spending at least 120 minutes in nature each week is linked to good health and wellbeing. Brown started taking daily walks and noticed immediate benefits such as less anxiety, better sleep, and clearer thinking.
Brown learned the importance of saving money for a rainy day the hard way when 2020 happened. His parents had instilled in him the value of this lesson, and it served him well during uncertain times. Similarly, researchers have found that those who do their chores and keep their living space tidier tend to make more money.
Bell, a socio-economist, discovered this connection in his research.
In the 1970s, family evenings became important as a means to strengthen togetherness and social bonding within households. Shared activities like film nights fostered communal experiences and interaction. Brown suggests we should consider this advice, as building and maintaining relationships without the help of apps was common practice for his boomer parents.
Researchers have also noted that children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits. This is a practice Brown's parents followed, maintaining deep, lasting relationships through phone calls, letters, and in-person visits.
In his recent article, Brown wrote about the importance of physical independence as we age. Titled "If you're over 60 and can still do these 10 things without help, you're living proof that age is just a number."
Brown believes that the habits his boomer parents practiced, like morning routines and digital detoxes, are now trendy again. For instance, Benjamin Franklin famously stated that "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." In a five-year research project, author Thomas C. Corley studied 177 people who became millionaires through their own efforts. He discovered that almost half of these successful individuals had a habit of getting up at least three hours earlier than when their actual work schedule started.
Brown found that working with one's hands, such as fixing things or gardening, provides a sense of satisfaction and grounding that screens can't replicate. This connection to the physical world is something we can all benefit from, regardless of our age or circumstances.
So, let's take a page from our boomer parents' book and embrace the wisdom they've passed down to us. It just might make us healthier, wealthier, and wiser.
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