Be serious about
making improvements in your life The world is full of opportunity, but sometimes too much thinking
can get in the way. Here are a few tips to help you change your life for the
better.
1. Remember the gifts
you were born with. When you
stop to remember what you have instead of worrying about what you don't have or
may not be getting, it changes your perspective for the better.
2. Start your day the
night before. The most
successful people I know end their workday by making a list of what they have
to do the following day or two ahead. This allows thesubconscious to work on things while you sleep.
3. Be ready to grow
up. Adults
have the ability to learn to delay gratification, but we also have a choice as
to how to behave when things don't go our way. If you remember to take the high
road, you'll end up where you want to be.
4. Drop the attitude. If you think the world owes you a living, you
might want to reevaluate your position. It is quite possible that, by feeling
entitled, you are pushing away things and people you might like.
5. Don't ignore your
emotions, but remember that feelings aren't facts. Emotions need to be honored—they don't have
to be justified—but just because you have a feeling doesn't mean that you're
right.
6. Watch out for negative
thinking. Sometimes
we get into negative feedback loops and don't even know it. If thoughts of
being helpless and hopeless continue to enter your mind, you might just need to
take a nap or perhaps talk with someone who can help.
7. Set up and stick
to a routine. We are
creatures of habit, and good habits, such as getting regular exercise, make us
feel better. Maintaining good habits also helps us feel that we have some
control over our lives. Just do it.
8. Drop your
resentments. We all
have them. Whether they are toward our parents,
partners, or peers, resentments take up too much psychic space to allow us to
function properly. By choosing to drop them, you will make your life much
lighter. The hardest part is making the decision to let your resentments go.
9. Know who you
really are, and learn to honor yourself. We all fake it from time to time and, once in
a while, this can be a good thing, but never compromise your personal values
and always strive to be your best self.
10. Enjoy a part of every day. You can't always be in bliss-city, so look
for those little bright moments that happen all the time but that we often fail
to recognize. Make a point of seeing some good in every day, and you will change
your life.
Changing your life for the better is about picking a destination
and taking one step at a time to get there. If you try to take shortcuts, you
may end up making your journey long and arduous. Being serious about making
improvements is a great start. Now put it into action
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