Are you tired of your life as it is? You don’t have to be stuck in the rut. Here are several ways that you can transform your life and feel like you are truly living.
Be Thankful
When you begin to show gratitude for the things and people around you, positivity flows. Life takes on a whole new beautiful dimension, you become happier and more. Practice being thankful by keeping a daily journal in which you list the blessings in your life.
Plan Your Meals
Take charge of meal times. By doing so, you remove the stress of wondering what to make. Additionally, you have more control when out grocery shopping as you only buy what you need.
Stop Criticizing Yourself
The person we are hardest on is ourselves. Does your self-castigating outweigh your self-praise? If so, ask yourself why you are so critical of yourself. It could be insecurity or low self-esteem. How do you stop being so mean to yourself? Focus on your good qualities. Also consider this question: What would you say to your bestie if they were saying negative things you tell yourself? Listen to the answer and start changing your self-talk.
Put In The Effort Where It’s Needed
Are you the kind of person who has a bunch of projects that aren’t completed? It’s frustrating. Stop and refocus yourself. How many of the projects are really worth your time? Ditch those in which you no longer have an interest. Put your time and energy into the tasks that you find fulfilling. The same applies to relationships.
Let The Past Go
Do you find yourself ruminating on the past? Replaying scenarios and changing the outcomes in your mind? Regret can stir up shame and guilt. Accept that the past is…the past. You can’t change it, but you can definitely learn from it and move on. Medical News Today offers great guidance on how to let go of the past.
Look At Your Work-life Balance
In The Shining, Jack typed over and over again, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Does that ring true for you? If so, then look at your work-life balance. The Mental Health Foundation says that one indicator of a healthy balance is not thinking about work once you come home.
Place Importance On Self-care
Some may consider practicing self-care selfish. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you are stressed to the max and always busy running around pleasing others, you will come crashing down…hard. Then you aren’t any good to anyone. Place your care first, and then you will be able to look after others. What does self-care look like? It could be a pamper session at a beauty salon. Maybe flopping down on your sofa with a bunch of junk food and binge-watching movies. Create your own self-care routine (but make sure it’s putting you first!)
Stop Procrastinating
Why do today what can be put off until tomorrow, right? The problem with procrastination is that it can lead to feelings of guilt and shame. Also, it creates stress and anxiety. How do you beat dilly-dallying with tasks? If they seem overwhelming, then break them into micro-tasks. Set a minimum daily time limit dedicated to working on the job. Create milestones at which you celebrate with a reward (such as going on a shopping spree or eating one of your favorite snacks).
Start A New Hobby
Is there something you have always wanted to try but never got around to it? Don’t wait any longer! Starting a new hobby reinvigorates you. You feel a sense of excitement and achievement (especially if it’s a more challenging hobby such as rock climbing).
Surround Yourself With Positive Relationships
When you spend time with someone who exudes positivity and optimism, how do you feel? It may be that you get the sense that life has so much to offer, and you look to the future with hope. Take stock of your friends. It is hard to end relationships but remember self-care. Which people do you want to keep in your life, and who do you want to close the door on?
Be More Open And Honest
Being honest doesn’t imply saying what you think without empathy and compassion. However, it allows people to understand your boundaries. It also keeps your conscience clear, and you are more real. Nothing worse than fake people, huh?
Get Enough Sleep
Though everyone’s need for sleep varies, the average is 7- 8 hours a day. By getting enough sleep, you feel refreshed physically and able to think more clearly. Look at your current sleep patterns and ask if they are healthy. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has tips on how to get a better night’s rest.
Reinvent Your Look
Tired of your appearance? Give yourself a complete makeover. You will be surprised at how happy and confident you feel afterward. Woman’s Day offers 10 ways to reinvent your look.
Try Something You Have Feared
What is one activity that scares you the most? Now, go and do it! No, we aren’t crazy!! You will find that once you have done a task that frightens you, you have a higher self-confidence and ego boost. The world becomes your oyster.
Travel
You will be amazed at how checking out a new city can excite you. Taking a trip to another country has the same effect, but it can be to a higher degree. Travel opens you up to different experiences and cultures. You find that your worldview becomes broader, and you feel richer inside.
Find Meaning In Your Life
Ever wonder, “What am I here for?” When you discover your life’s purpose, it’s a profound epiphany. How do you get such a revelation? Look at how you can contribute positively to other people’s lives. Are you happy with your job? Is it the vocation you want to pursue? Also, spending time in meditation allows you to connect with the deeper aspect of yourself in which you have an awareness of the purpose of your life.
Change Jobs
Are you happy with your job? If you are, great! If not, then look at changing your work. Before you do, you need to ask yourself what aspects of your current employment you aren’t happy with. What would your ideal job and workplace look and feel like? How about the work colleagues? Once you have a picture of the job you want, go hunting for it! But be aware that there is no such thing as a perfect work environment, though you can get pretty darn close to it!
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