Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging well: ‘Look good, feel good, be good’
Despite her lack of interest in going under the knife, Stewart acknowledged that maintaining her appearance requires ongoing effort.
“I’m 84 years old… and I’m trying so hard to look really good,” she said, sharing that she does have a facial wax every three months.
No. 3: Stay busy, curious and productive
Stewart has credited her busy schedule and strong curiosity as key to staying sharp and engaged well into her 80s.
“I like to work, and I like to learn, and I like to go places, and I like to be busy,” she replied when asked about her numerous commitments. “I like to be productive. One of my mottos is: Learn something new every day.”
Stewart, pictured in May 2025, shared that she believes aging well is the result of consistent self-care, regular maintenance and long-term discipline rather than pursuing drastic fixes. (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Stewart said her parents always encouraged her and her siblings to be “really, really proactively busy and [to] learn stuff.”
When asked if she ever gets tired, Stewart admitted that she does, but said she doesn’t let fatigue slow her down. “I was sick for a week, but I had to keep working,” she said. “I can never take off.”
No. 4: Keep evolving, but don’t ‘reinvent’ yourself
One of Stewart’s most widely known mottos is, “When you’re through changing, you’re through.”
“Everybody says, ‘Oh, you’re reinventing yourself,’” she said. “I’m not reinventing.”
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Instead, Stewart embraces the idea of gradually, naturally evolving — in everything from appearance to daily habits and career pursuits.
“To reinvent means total change — but you can’t,” she said. “I’m not changing my bodily shape or anything, except to get better, hopefully.”
No. 5: Prioritize toughness and self-acceptance
Persistence and resilience are key to overcoming setbacks and achieving goals, according to Stewart.
“I think I’ve always been tough,” she said. “I’ve lived through it all. You can’t be sensitive.”
At 84, Stewart said she has “pretty much everything she needs,” and expressed a desire to spend more time with her family. (Getty Images)
She also distinguishes between finding happiness and being at peace with yourself.
“I’m happy with myself,” Stewart added.
No. 6: Prioritize family and physical capability
At 84, Stewart said she has “pretty much everything she needs,” and expressed a desire to spend more time with her family.
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She also emphasized the importance of maintaining the physical capability to enjoy demanding activities, like hiding, horseback riding and rafting, all of which she planned to do during an upcoming family trip to Utah.
No. 7: Be practical — and unafraid — about mortality
When the podcast conversation turned to end-of-life plans, Killinger asked Stewart about her thoughts on cremation. “I’m going to be composted,” she replied.
“When you’re through changing, you’re through.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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