Top tips for Ageing Well in October - Positive Ageing Month

October is Positive Ageing Month, and what better time to explore and give you some top tips on ageing well.

After 26 years of working in the age-well sector, I’ve learned that healthy ageing doesn’t just happen, it’s something we shape every day, starting with the brain. For me, this journey is both personal and professional.

As a woman in my 50s navigating the changes of menopause, I understand first-hand how vital it is to protect energy, focus, and resilience. At the same time, as someone who works with leaders, teams and individuals, I see how brain health and wellbeing directly influence performance, clarity, and decision-making at every stage of life.

Three silent forces challenge our cognitive vitality as we age: Stress, Neuro-inflammation, and Energy Decline in the brain. Left unmanaged, these don’t just impact memory and mood; they also affect how we lead, connect, and show up in our work and relationships.

That’s why this month, I’m focusing on Leadership and Wellness and how caring for the brain fuels both personal vitality,life and professional success. By managing stress, staying active, and nourishing ourselves with the right foods, we can stay sharp, balanced, and purposeful whether leading a team, a family, or our own lives.

Stress & Anxiety - Ongoing stress alters brainwave patterns, leaving us mentally drained and emotionally unbalanced.

Neuro-inflammation - This hidden inflammation disrupts how neurons communicate, contributing to brain fog, forgetfulness, and accelerated decline.

Energy Decline in the Brain - Neurons depend on mitochondrial energy. When energy falters, so do clarity, focus, and sharpness.

If left unaddressed, these factors can accelerate the ageing of the brain. The results show up not only in memory and concentration but also in how we feel in our bodies every day.

As we age it brings another layer of change, making it even more important to nurture brain function, protect energy levels, and stay sharp.

The good news is, we can slow this process. By focusing on connection, movement, and brain-boosting nutrition, we can restore balance and support long-term cognitive vitality. Managing stress, reducing inflammation, and nourishing neurons helps preserve the clarity and vibrancy that make a longer life truly meaningful.

✨ Top tips for Ageing Well:

Model self-care: Show your team that taking care of mental energy and wellbeing is a strength, not a weakness.

Stay connected: Encourage collaboration and supportive relationships, they strengthen both workplace culture, communities and brain health.

Promote active breaks: Simple movement during the workday reduces stress and supports focus.

Champion learning: Keep curiosity alive; continuous growth protects the ageing brain.

This month let’s celebrate positive ageing by prioritising some new positive habits that keep us balanced, resilient, and sharp at work and in life. I am starting my miracle mornings and will be sharing over the next few months some of my best morning routines.