The best part about life is that, other than breathing, eating, and drinking, you don't have to do anything.
You can choose to
partake in life events, and I highly recommend you do. Life is exciting.
Life is fresh. And actually living life is contagious.
1. Build A Support System (#squadgoals?)
Building yourself a supportive
network can be harder than you expect. Your friends and family are a
good place to start. Remember that some of your childhood friends may no
longer benefit you. You had great times, but they no longer add to your
network. Surround yourself with people who can better you. Leave the
drama behind.
Other ways to build your supportive
network include finding a mentor at work, volunteering, or joining a
team at community center. Just remember to put yourself out there.
2. Focus On Education
As a teacher, I honestly believe
education can get you out of any situation. If you do not like something
about your life, education will help change it. That does not
necessarily mean going back to school--or going to school for the first
time. But it does mean reading. Researching. Asking questions. Or taking
an online course. Whatever it is, never stop learning.
3. Put Passion In Your Action (It isn't dirty. I promise.)
We all know the age old cliche, "when you
love what you do, you never work a day in your life"--or however it
goes. The way to find happiness in work is passion. My boyfriend
recently started his own business. And he is totally in. He leaped out
of his 9 to 5 sales job, and his days are now filled with passion. Just
the other day (on July 4th), he told me he was angry that there was a
holiday. No one would answer his emails. I then realized that as much as
I like my job, he is on a whole other level. Pick a career that pulls
at your heartstrings. It needs to challenge you and make you smile every
single day.
4. Laugh--Just Laugh
Laughing seems like a little thing, but picture your life without it. How often do you actual LOL?
Laughter comes from funny videos, inside
jokes, or even watching someone trip and then look around to see if
anyone saw. It doesn't really matter where it comes from as long as your
life is filled with it. As Madeleine L'Engle wrote, "A good laugh heals
a lot of hurts." Those hurts can be little or big, but laughter is
never a bad thing. Laughter lowers stress levels and improves memory
says at study at California's Loma Linda University. Looks like laughter is the best medicine.
5. Travel - With a Focus on Experiences
Travel broadens horizons. It puts your
life into perspective. When you see how people on the other side of the
planet live, you realize how small you actually are. Not to mention it
provides some of the most beautiful things to look at. And some of the
best experiences. Trying new things is good for the soul. Especially if
you can share the experience with your closest loved ones.
6. Be Selfish
You need to be able to recognize that
sometimes you need to be selfish. When I say be selfish, I do not mean
that you need to be greedy. I mean to focus on what is best for you. Do
not take on too much. Sometimes you need to say no when people
ask for favors. You need time to exercise, eat, and, even more
importantly, sleep. Your health depends on it. You will be a more
effective person if you take time for yourself.
7. Be Giving
Adversely, recognize how you can help
others. You have the power to change lives--even if it is just a little
bit. Doing things for others fills your heart. If you have a special set
of skills (not necessarily Liam Neeson style), you can bring happiness,
safety, food, Christmas presents, or even a new house to people who
need. You don't necessarily need to give all of your time or all of your
money to others, but giving back to your community adds to your life.
8. Find a Partner in Crime
I could have added love into the Support
System section, but finding someone to share your life with is deeper
than that. Having someone on this planet that knows everything about
you--and still likes you--is something of beauty. I realize that this is
not something that you can rush or just order on the internet, but it
is still important to include. Sharing your life with someone provides
day to day purpose and motivation. A true partner in crime is there for
you when you are vulnerable, sad, happy, bored, etc. They are there for
you even when you don't know that you need them. When you find your
person, never let them go.
Obviously these things are not the only
things that fill lives, but the best part is that you get to choose what
makes your life full. Do what makes you happy.
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