55岁以后的生活其实很有趣

They say youth is wasted on the young, but who says you can’t have fun in old age? Our culture tends to look at older adults as over the hill and past their prime, but a recent survey of 2,000 British adults is illustrating just how much fun life after the age of 55 can be.

人们常说年轻人浪费了青春，但谁又说人老了就没有乐趣了呢?我们的文化倾向于认为老年人已经过了巅峰时期，但最近一项针对2000名英国成年人的调查显示，55岁以后的生活是多么有趣。

So many younger and middle-aged adults are just starting out professionally, and as such, end up devoting the majority of their time to their work. For many, these exhausting times can make it feel like life isn’t getting any easier. But, the over-55 crowd offers a pleasant reminder that retirement can be a light at the end of the 9-5 tunnel. Consider this: 69% of the survey’s respondents said they now have ample time to finally do all the activities and hobbies they want in their lives.

很多年轻人和中年人刚开始职业生涯，因此，他们把大部分时间都花在了工作上。对很多人来说，这些让人筋疲力尽的时刻会让他们觉得生活并没有变得更轻松。但是，55岁以上的人群给了一个愉快的提醒:退休可能是朝九晚五隧道尽头的一盏灯。想想看:69%的受访者表示，他们现在有足够的时间，最终完成生活中想做的所有活动和爱好。

According to the research, which was commissioned by Riviera Travel, 74% of respondents work out regularly each week, and 20% get in the gym at least once a month. Many older adults are also experiencing a renaissance in their social lives: 74% go out to eat at a restaurant at least once per month, and 32% get together with friends on a weekly basis.

这项受里维埃拉旅游公司委托开展的调查显示，74%的受访者每周定期锻炼，20%的人每月至少去一次健身房。许多老年人也正在经历社交生活的复兴:74%的人每月至少去一次餐馆吃饭，32%的人每周与朋友聚会。

Concerts and festivals are usually considered fare for younger generations, but 17% of surveyed over-55s go see their favorite musical artists at least once a month, and 31% attend festivals annually.

音乐会和音乐节通常被认为是年轻一代的节日，但在55岁以上的受访者中，17%的人每月至少去看一次他们最喜欢的音乐艺术家，31%的人每年参加音乐节。

Perhaps the most prevalent cultural stereotype when it comes to older adults is the image of grandpa or grandma struggling to make sense of their laptop or smartphone, stupefied by modern technology. This survey, though, is challenging that notion with 83% of respondents using their smartphone or tablet several times each week. Another 58% are active on social media, and 32% do most of their TV watching these days via Netflix or YouTube.

当谈到老年人时，最普遍的文化刻板印象可能是爷爷或奶奶努力理解他们的笔记本电脑或智能手机的形象，被现代科技惊呆了。不过，这项调查对这一观点提出了挑战，83%的受访者每周使用几次智能手机或平板电脑。另外58%的人在社交媒体上很活跃，32%的人现在大部分时间都是通过Netflix或YouTube看电视。

A large percentage of surveyed older adults finally have the time to travel and see the world. In all, 39% have spent more than 20 days on vacation over just the past year. Only 27% of adults under 35 could say the same. In fact, many older respondents agreed they’re happy they waited until their later years to do most of their traveling, as now they are better equipped both financially and emotionally to really enjoy different parts of the world.

很大一部分接受调查的老年人终于有时间旅行和看世界了。在过去的一年里，39%的人在假期中度过了20多天。只有27%的35岁以下的成年人可以这么说。事实上，许多年长的受访者都同意，他们很高兴等到晚年才开始大部分的旅行，因为现在他们在经济和情感上都有了更好的装备，可以真正享受世界各地的生活。

The majority of surveyed older adults are also enjoying good mental health as well. A significant 70% said they are feeling happy and content on a mental level, compared to 59% of adults under 35. Similarly, only 30% of the older respondents admitted to frequent bouts of stress or anxiety, while 63% of adults under 35 often feel stressed, and 60% battle anxiety.

大多数接受调查的老年人也享有良好的心理健康。70%的受访者表示，他们在精神层面上感到快乐和满足，而35岁以下的成年人中这一比例为59%。同样，只有30%的老年受访者承认经常有压力或焦虑，而63%的35岁以下的成年人经常感到压力，60%的人会感到焦虑。

All in all, it’s clear that older adults are, to put it simply, very happy. For instance, 72% are comfortable with their age, 64% are content in life, and 53% have never felt more confident. Moreover, another 53% said they feel much younger than what their date of birth says!

总之，很明显，简单地说，老年人是非常快乐的。例如，72%的人对自己的年龄感到舒适，64%的人对生活感到满足，53%的人从未有过自信。此外，还有53%的人说他们觉得自己比实际年龄要年轻得多!

Of course, with old age comes wisdom. Respondents were asked if they had any advice for younger generations, and their most frequent response was always make time for your loved ones. Other popular answers included travel as much as possible, don’t be afraid of new things, don’t change to please other people, and try not to worry about the small stuff.

当然，随着年龄的增长，智慧也会增长。受访者被问及他们是否对年轻一代有什么建议，他们最常见的回答总是为你所爱的人腾出时间。普遍的回答还包括尽可能多的旅行，不要害怕新事物，不要为了取悦别人而改变，不要为小事而烦恼。