7 Secrets to Loving the Life You Live
Living a richer, more rewarding life isn't always about achieving a goal or dream;
sometimes it's simply a matter of adding a bit of peace, connection, and balance to
the life you already have.
CREATE A MANTRA
When the stress begins to build, repeating a personal mantra will work
wonders to return you to a state of peace and calm. While many mantras
revolve around religion, this is by no means a requirement.
Short phrases such as "I am in control" or "This too shall pass"
can work just as effectively. The only requirement is that it works for you.
FOCUS ON TH EMOMENT
In times like these, the multitasker is king - or queen. And this may be
part of the problem. You may be able to split your focus among more than
one task, but this could end up splitting your efficiency and peace of mind
as well.
Whatever you do, try to focus intently on that one thing. Have to prepare
breakfast? Listen to the sizzle of the sausage in the pan, the feel of
the fork in your hand, and the taste of each bite you take.
ORGANIZE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
The space around you if often a strong indicator of what's happening inside
you. A cluttered or disorganized home or office makes for just as much clutter
and disorder in your mind.
To steer clear of the chaos and confusion, spend five minutes every day cleaning
up or clearing out the easiest targets for clutter accumulation in your home or
office. Junk mail continue to pile up on the kitchen counter? Miscellaneous
items always end up on your night stand? Now's the time to clear the clutter.
DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE
With so much thought consumed by personal matters, it can be easy to overlook the
problems of others. This not only keeps you from lending a hand to those in need
but also from experiencing a sense of contribution and connection only possible
through doing something for someone else.
Host a blood or food drive, volunteer at the local library, or share the gift of
literacy with those who can't yet read. Don't have the time for a major commitment,
gather extra clothes or blankets and donate them to your local shelter or the
Salvation Army.
DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF
As strange as it may sound, people often have a much harder time with this task than
with doing something for others. Our gut reaction is to feel a sense of guilt or
selfishness when it comes to taking care of ourselves, but there's nothing selfish about
it. If you don't tend to your own needs and wants, you can't begin to be there for someone
else.
Create a list of ten ways with which to treat yourself. Do you love spending a few
hours reading without interruption? A game of pick-up basketball at the gym? Perhaps
a day at the spa? When the time comes for a quick recharge, pick an item from your
list and enjoy.
TURN UP THE QUIET
Life is full of noise. Everywhere you go, something is beeping, blaring, or bopping its
way into your ears. Not only does this overabundance of noise create mental and physical
stress but it also keeps out the soothing sounds of the natural world around you.
For thirty minutes each day, turn off every appliance, machine, and piece of equipment in
your home. No television, no stereo, not even your dishwasher. You'll quickly find a little
time spent in silence will help to ease your nerves and give you the chance to finally get
in touch with your thoughts.
PRACTICE PATIENCE
Perhaps the most difficult tip to pull off, but also the most beneficial, is bringing a
sense of patience and acceptance into your life. If you tried hard enough, you could easily
find something to complain about twenty-four hours a day, but at the end of the day you
wouldn't be any better off - things would actually be worse.
When you encounter a situation that tests your patience, focus first on how you can
improve upon it. If you can't, accept the facts and move on. Getting upset wastes every
ounce of your energy that could be spent making things better. The next time you're stuck
in line or trapped in a traffic jam, think only about how you can make the situation better.
If no solution comes to mind, accept it with patience and understanding.
by Jason M. Gracia - Motivation123™
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