How to get more out of your life – 5 top tips!
Like many people, you may experience times in your life when you’re seeking something, but are unsure what of what it is. Are you looking for some purpose in your life? Knowing there is more but not knowing how to get it?
No matter what you seek these tips I am going to share with you should help you get a more satisfying life.
Do what you love and don´t hold back. Do you want to travel more? Do you want to live in a foreign country and fish every day? Maybe you want to write your first novel.
- You know what you love, so why not make a plan to do more of it. Even if it means cutting back on one aspect of your life. Sacrifice something to get what you want. Let´s say you want to travel more, cut out those extra coffees, sandwiches, nights out so you can save for one great trip a year
- Don´t be an excuse maker. It´s so easy to say I can´t but start saying I will instead, and don´t except any excuses.
- Mark special days in your calendar. On this day or days you will do something you love. This helps you focus on what you really want and you can work towards it.
- Once you have a date set, make a goal plan outlining how you are going to achieve what it is you want to achieve. This makes it more real and concrete. Believe me just using this first tip will increase your satisfaction in life.
Be more open minded to the possibilities that are out there. Don´t be afraid to make changes in your life or try something new, in fact embrace it. The more open minded you are the more interesting and fascinating possibilities and experiences will come your way. By trying something new or different you may find
- Why not try getting a transfer in your job from one office to another?
- Take up a new hobby or join a club which is something more exciting!
- Meet new people and expand your knowledge of the world
Delayed gratification – earn and save! What is it that you want? A new car? Foreign holiday? Maybe some new gadget – decide now to working harder and saving harder to get it. I have always believed that the more you work and save for something the more you appreciate it, rather than it just being handed to you on a place!
- Maybe you don´t want to save in a bank, so buy a strong box and save your money at home. Make sure you put money into this saving strong box on a regular basis.
- Picture yourself having what you desire now image what that feeling will be like in real life!
- Tie your purchase or achievement of the goal to a reward, a feeling of deep satisfaction. For example you save until your next birthday to purchase the dream gadget – hey it´s a double celebration!
Have a supportive network. Make sure you have a positive and supporting network of friends. This is key. You need to be supported but you also need to support. The more you give support the more you will receive back. Knowing that you have a supportive network will make your life even more enriching.
Become childlike and adventurous. Every morning wake of with wonder, wonder of what is going to happen in the next 24 hours. Don´t wake up with a feeling of dread!
- Ask yourself the following question: “What great and exciting things will happen today?” think about what you will learn from your interactions with people you meet today or new work assignments you get!
- Little “problems” that may occur during the day should now become challenges to overcome. Don´t be afraid of challenges, use them to learn from. Each challenge will make you stronger
- Your life will become more fulfilling if you look at it like one great adventure and accept that today you will grow by finding out about, and learning new things.
Always remember today is a new day, filled with new things and new adventures. Open your mind to the possibilities that lie ahead and embrace the change that is coming your way. Live like this and you will have the most fulfilling life!