The original supermodel keeps it refreshingly simple.Cindy Crawford was one of the defining supermodels of the ’90s—my husband had her poster on his wall, while I squealed whenever her iconic Pepsi commercial came on TV—but somehow, she’s even cooler today. At 60, the model, actor, and mom has no interest in turning back time. Her philosophy? “60 is the new 60.” So yes, sitting next to her felt a little surreal. But when I asked Crawford to share the five rules she lives by, her answers were refreshingly simple—and surprisingly relatable.

Start With Yourself, Not Your Screen

Before letting texts, emails, and headlines set the tone for her day, Crawford makes space for herself. “Don’t look at your phone first thing in the morning,” she says. Her advice is to “do self-care first” and control what’s coming in before picking up your phone and letting the outside world influence your day. She prioritizes listening to her Bible app and using gua sha and red-light therapy as part of her morning skincare routine.

In other words, give yourself a moment to decide how you want to feel before opening the door to everyone else’s needs, opinions, and notifications.

Wait Until They Ask

Crawford credits her mother with teaching her this one—and admits that following it isn’t always easy. “This is advice I got from my mom, and I try to do it myself: Don’t give advice unless asked for,” she says. “It’s very hard to do as a mother.”

The instinct to jump in and fix things can be strong, especially with the people you love most. But sometimes the more supportive move is to listen, trust them to make their own decisions, and keep your advice at the ready until they actually want it. This is one I’m going to take with me, especially with my own daughter (hi, Georgie!).

Follow Your Style, Not Every Trend

Few people have had a closer view of fashion trends than Crawford, but that doesn’t mean she automatically embraces every new look. “I love having an idea of what’s happening in fashion, but at this age, I know what looks good on me and what doesn’t,” she says.

Her approach is to take inspiration from what’s current without abandoning what she knows works for her. “Yes, a wider jean is trendy, but if it doesn’t look good on me, I’m not going to wear it anyway.”

It’s a style philosophy that only gets better with age: Trends can offer ideas, but they don’t get the final say.

Say It While You Can

One of Crawford’s simplest rules may also be her most meaningful: “Don’t go to bed mad, and don’t leave things unsaid.”

She doesn’t wait for a special occasion to reconnect with someone she cares about. “If someone pops into your head—like, ‘Oh, I haven’t talked to my friend Steven in a long time’—give them a call or drop a text,” she says. “You never know when they might not be there.”

Consider this your reminder to send the text, make the call, or say the thing you’ve been meaning to say.

Remember: Ten Minutes Still Counts

Crawford’s approach to exercise is refreshingly realistic: “Try to move your body no matter what,” she says. That doesn’t require an hour-long workout—or an all-or-nothing mentality.

“Sometimes I go down to work out for 10 minutes,” Crawford says. “I think we have in our head that we have to do a big workout, but anything is better than nothing.”

Ten minutes may not feel like much, but it’s still movement—and, more importantly, it’s something you can actually fit into a busy day.

Make Eye Contact Count

Crawford’s final rule is about being fully present with the people around you. “Remember how important presence is and how we connect through the eyes,” she says.

That belief is also part of why she partnered with Upneeq, the first and only FDA-approved prescription eye drop for adults with acquired ptosis, also known as low-lying eyelids. The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once daily. “I know I look more confident when I look my best,” Crawford says. “With one drop, my eyes feel more awake and fresh.”

For Crawford, it all circles back to looking up, making eye contact, and being present in the moment.