Christie Brinkley’s secret to aging gracefully? Focusing on what you’re most grateful for.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit veteran revealed how gratitude and her energy have helped her stay vital as a sought-after model.
“I think ageism is one of the last frontiers,” the 68-year-old told PEOPLE (the TV Show!) on Wednesday. “We have been constantly expanding our ideas of beauty and opening our arms to embrace all shapes and sizes and ethnicities and preferences.”
“When I came into this business, it was a very narrow idea of what was beautiful,” she continued. “But age is the last thing that is pretty hard to sell.”
Brinkley shared that these days, she chooses to focus on being grateful for her achievements, as opposed to fighting against the hands of time.
“It all has to do with your spirit and the energy that you deliver, that you bring into the room with you,” said Brinkley. “That’s what is going to define you. Forget anti-aging this and all of that. It’s really about gratitude. And when you find something to be grateful about in whatever situation you’re in, and wherever you may find yourself, that translates to happiness, and happiness and good energy that you can share with other people.”
Back in April 2021, Brinkley told Fox News Digital she hoped her latest swimsuit snaps, which often go viral, will inspire other women to celebrate themselves – no matter their age.
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