LIFE INSIGHTS

21 Life Lessons from a 70-Year-Old

I authored this story several years ago which I republished here in 2021. I’ve become four years older, and I am grateful for what I have in my life. 11/2021 © Øivind H. Solheim —

Øivind H. Solheim
10 min readApr 28, 2018

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Photo © Øivind H. Solheim

I feel privileged for being who I am, and where I am now.

I am happy to have good health and no serious illnesses.

Good mental and physical health is fundamental.

This does not come by itself.

I know that I can do a lot to feel good in my life. I can take care of my body through exercise and other physical activity. And I can take care of my mental health, among other things by being active both physically and mentally.

Writing is a very good way for me to know that I am alive and doing well!

Here are my 21 tips and advice for a good life:

1. Know yourself. Know who you are.

To know yourself well is a basis for a good living.

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Øivind H. Solheim

I was an educator, now I write in English and in Norwegian. I have published 6 novels and a poetry book. @oivind47 · oivind47.medium.com, oeivind.substack.com/