From the way you look to the way you act, do you appear older than you are?

When you’re young, you want to look older. But when you’re older, you want to look younger. Many find it depressing when someone guesses their age to be older than they really are. On the other hand, people get a confidence boost when someone thinks they’re younger than the reality. Here are 7 ways to look and feel younger…

1. Negative Emotions: Feeling old, run down, stressed out, and pessimistic about the future speeds the aging process, while feeling young at heart, chipper, and optimistic can make you appear years younger. Negative emotions lead to deep wrinkles (think of a frown or scowl) and health problems (high blood pressure or depression), but a happy disposition reduces stress and wards off disease.