I'm 72 and still form new habits — and break others. Making promises to others doesn't work for me, but these 5 things do.

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Louisa Rogers (not pictured) has learned how to form new habits.

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My daughter's disabilities mean I have to stay physically strong. So, I found a personal trainer for caregivers.

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I ghosted all the friends that left me feeling drained, and I'm not sorry. I now focus on quality time with real friends.

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The author ghosted all her friends that left her feeling drained.

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I cheated on my girlfriend. It's the worst thing I've ever done, but I had to lose her to find myself.

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The author, not pictured, cheated on his girlfriend.

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I'm a Hindu and my wife is Christian, so we have different beliefs and traditions. Somehow, our marriage still works.

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The augthor, left, is a Hindu, and her wife is a Christian.

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I'm 30, and my best friend is 75. She's shaped how I approach relationships.

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The author, second from right, has gone on double dates with her partner and her best friend Gill.

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I was paralyzed from the chest down by a school shooter at 15. I chose to forgive him.

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Missy Jenkins Smith was shot when she was 15 at a school shooting and was left paralyzed from the chest down.

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I live on a boat with my husband, and weather conditions often threaten our lives. Trusting each other keeps us safe.

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The author, right, lives on a boat with her husband.

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I got married at 25 and took a personal loan of $15,000 to pay for the wedding. I don't regret it.

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After realizing how much weddings cost, the author and her partner decided to take a loan to pay for theirs.

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I've been to 86 countries and learned to travel on a budget. I book tours once I'm in the country and embrace public transportation.

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Jennifer Sizeland books tours once she's in a country to save money.

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