Get the most out of life – 12 golden rules
Everybody wants to get the most out of life. When work and responsibilities seem to get in the way – leaving you exhausted and unable to do anything interesting or fun – then resentment and frustration can build up. These can be real killers of relationships, peace of mind and our overall optimism. It therefore becomes important to take time out , step back and reassess your situation. Here are twelve important things you can do to take the power back into your own hands -
• Know what is important to you and what you want to achieve.
There’s no right or wrong answer but if you’re going to get the most out of YOUR life, be clear on what that means to you. It’s ok if you are happy with where you are and just want to achieve peace of mind. You just need to be clear on what you really want.
• Slow down.
Put away those devices, look around you and interact face-to-face with people around you. Bask in the simple pleasures. You don’t have to always be on the move, doing, always hurrying, always looking for “more.” Getting somewhere two minutes sooner is not going to make a difference but it does make the drive more stressful.
• Be you. Don’t compare yourself with anyone else.
People succeed at what they love because they WANT to do it and they do anything to succeed at it. Follow your bliss because life is not about the next promotion or having more. You are amazing exactly as you are. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
• Don’t give in to comfort.
Stretch yourself. Be uncomfortable most of the time, and you will be LIVING. Comfort usually equates to settling for something easy and mediocre rather than going all-out for something thrilling and fulfilling. It’s not easy to quit your day job to pursue a passion or walk up to an attractive stranger and introduce yourself but if you don’t, you will sit in your comfortable living room, regretting all the things you did not do. Push yourself – expand your limits constantly.
• Don’t overthink. Do.
Like Napoleon said, “Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.” Wasting your life waiting for the stars to align, or the conditions to be perfect… is just that – wasting your life. Dive in before you know how to swim. Push yourself, challenge yourself, and stop agonizing over “what if.” Things could just as easily go awesomely right as they could go wrong so snap out of your analysis paralysis and take a chance on something.
• Change your perspective.
Seeing yourself through another person’s eyes is illuminating. Be open to alternative points of view – because YOURS isn’t the only one, and it’s not necessarily the right one. If you close yourself off from newer thoughts and ideas, how will you grow and develop?
• Express gratitude.
Being grateful for everything – the good, the not so good - all of it – is the key to happiness. Express thanks every day and to really supercharge this practice, remind yourself WHY you are grateful for something or someone. And don’t forget to be grateful for adversity since it is your greatest teacher and full of indescribably powerful blessings.
• Nurture your relationships.
Humans aren’t meant to go through life alone. Dreams need the cooperation of other and life is much sweeter when you have people to share your road. Appreciate people around you and don’t hesitate to let them know how much they mean to you.
• Embrace failure.
Failure is one of life’s greatest teachers. So is pain. If it weren’t for unhappiness, struggle, pain or frustration, would we ever do anything to improve our lives? No – we’d be comfortable. We’d exist, but never truly live.
• Develop and share your talents.
You have them for a reason. Remember that you are unique, there is no one else like you. The world needs what you have to offer! Recognise your strengths and never let go an opportunity to polish yourself by sharing your uniqueness with the world.
• Say “no”.
Do yourself a favour, learn the art of saying NO. Its no use putting yourself through things and experiences that drain you or make you feel bad. And say yes more often to things that make you feel good.
• Make time for yourself
…to meditate, or pursue a passion, to spend down time with a loved one – anything to soothe the mind, uplift the spirit and rejuvenate the body!
Your life is what you make it. You alone can make the choices, and yes, some of them will be intensely uncomfortable and scary if you’re aiming to get more out of life. Expect the best of yourself, reach high, and don’t worry about tomorrow. It maybe important to remember though that in order to change anything the change needs to begin with you. Remember – “If you always do, what you’ve always done – you will always get what you’ve always got”.
Everybody wants to get the most out of life. When work and responsibilities seem to get in the way – leaving you exhausted and unable to do anything interesting or fun – then resentment and frustration can build up. These can be real killers of relationships, peace of mind and our overall...
Everybody wants to get the most out of life. When work and responsibilities seem to get in the way – leaving you exhausted and unable to do anything interesting or fun – then resentment and frustration can build up. These can be real killers of relationships, peace of mind and our overall optimism. It therefore becomes important to take time out , step back and reassess your situation. Here are twelve important things you can do to take the power back into your own hands -
• Know what is important to you and what you want to achieve.
There’s no right or wrong answer but if you’re going to get the most out of YOUR life, be clear on what that means to you. It’s ok if you are happy with where you are and just want to achieve peace of mind. You just need to be clear on what you really want.
• Slow down.
Put away those devices, look around you and interact face-to-face with people around you. Bask in the simple pleasures. You don’t have to always be on the move, doing, always hurrying, always looking for “more.” Getting somewhere two minutes sooner is not going to make a difference but it does make the drive more stressful.
• Be you. Don’t compare yourself with anyone else.
People succeed at what they love because they WANT to do it and they do anything to succeed at it. Follow your bliss because life is not about the next promotion or having more. You are amazing exactly as you are. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
• Don’t give in to comfort.
Stretch yourself. Be uncomfortable most of the time, and you will be LIVING. Comfort usually equates to settling for something easy and mediocre rather than going all-out for something thrilling and fulfilling. It’s not easy to quit your day job to pursue a passion or walk up to an attractive stranger and introduce yourself but if you don’t, you will sit in your comfortable living room, regretting all the things you did not do. Push yourself – expand your limits constantly.
• Don’t overthink. Do.
Like Napoleon said, “Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.” Wasting your life waiting for the stars to align, or the conditions to be perfect… is just that – wasting your life. Dive in before you know how to swim. Push yourself, challenge yourself, and stop agonizing over “what if.” Things could just as easily go awesomely right as they could go wrong so snap out of your analysis paralysis and take a chance on something.
• Change your perspective.
Seeing yourself through another person’s eyes is illuminating. Be open to alternative points of view – because YOURS isn’t the only one, and it’s not necessarily the right one. If you close yourself off from newer thoughts and ideas, how will you grow and develop?
• Express gratitude.
Being grateful for everything – the good, the not so good - all of it – is the key to happiness. Express thanks every day and to really supercharge this practice, remind yourself WHY you are grateful for something or someone. And don’t forget to be grateful for adversity since it is your greatest teacher and full of indescribably powerful blessings.
• Nurture your relationships.
Humans aren’t meant to go through life alone. Dreams need the cooperation of other and life is much sweeter when you have people to share your road. Appreciate people around you and don’t hesitate to let them know how much they mean to you.
• Embrace failure.
Failure is one of life’s greatest teachers. So is pain. If it weren’t for unhappiness, struggle, pain or frustration, would we ever do anything to improve our lives? No – we’d be comfortable. We’d exist, but never truly live.
• Develop and share your talents.
You have them for a reason. Remember that you are unique, there is no one else like you. The world needs what you have to offer! Recognise your strengths and never let go an opportunity to polish yourself by sharing your uniqueness with the world.
• Say “no”.
Do yourself a favour, learn the art of saying NO. Its no use putting yourself through things and experiences that drain you or make you feel bad. And say yes more often to things that make you feel good.
• Make time for yourself
…to meditate, or pursue a passion, to spend down time with a loved one – anything to soothe the mind, uplift the spirit and rejuvenate the body!
Your life is what you make it. You alone can make the choices, and yes, some of them will be intensely uncomfortable and scary if you’re aiming to get more out of life. Expect the best of yourself, reach high, and don’t worry about tomorrow. It maybe important to remember though that in order to change anything the change needs to begin with you. Remember – “If you always do, what you’ve always done – you will always get what you’ve always got”.
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