"Man.
Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.
He then sacrifices the money to regain his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present;
the result is that he does not dwell in the present nor in the future;
he lives as if he would never die, and then he dies without ever having lived.”
- Dalai Lama
How do you feel today? Would you like to have more freedom? Would you like to have more adventure? Would you like to have more time? Would you like to have more love? Do you dread Monday mornings? Are you still trying to figure out how to live life to the fullest? If so, you are far from alone. The sad thing is that most people go through life without having even experienced everything the world has to offer.
What you need to understand is that everything is trapping you in a reality you don't want to live in. This doesn't mean you can just want to change, but create a new purpose, work hard to live life to the fullest the way you dream. In this article, you'll find advice that can help you live your life to the fullest:
1 – Don’t live for others
Don't choose the path you take in your life based on the expectations that others have of you, be it your parents, friends or society in general.
2 – Keep an inner focus
There are two types of people, those who stay focused and get results and those who just never stay focused! Don't blame others for your failures - there is always someone who has suffered or gone through the same predicament as you - or at least had a similar experience.
3 – Overcome the fear of failure by looking at the worst-case scenario
This is a great way to overcome fear and confront your worst nightmare. If you try and fail, what's the worst thing that will happen? Remember what you were and try and analyze how much you have changed. You will find that the only thing holding you back was your own mindset. Failure will push you forward regardless of what is happening.
4 – Don’t gossip
Of course, sometimes gossip brings you a certain comfort, a false self-confidence. But once you eradicate it from your life, you will be able to feel the negative energy leaving, externally and internally.
5 – Take care of your body
Eat healthily as much as you can; get enough sleep to relax your body and exercise. Your connection to the world is simply your body. Take care of him and he will live longer than expected!
6 – Take care of your mind
Stop uploading useless content. Sometimes it's nice to be entertained by nonsense we see around, but don't spend all your time watching uninstructive television shows or checking out celebrity gossip. Even the daily news can bring you a heavy load of negativity. Feed on good information, interesting news and content that will add value in your life (like this article here!).
7 – Plan your future, but live in the present
As long as you keep accounting for all the bills you have to pay until your 65th birthday, you won't be able to enjoy everything you have right now. Find a way to enjoy life by working, but always remembering to improve yourself to get what you want in the future.
8 – Love your work
Not everyone gets to be a football player or have a rock'n'roll band, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to find what you love to do and what drives you to wake up early every morning. Keep looking. Life is too short to dread Monday mornings.
9 – Love your family and share good times
If they're still around, try your best to love them. You're lucky enough to have them around yet, so take this as gratitude, as not everyone has a family.
10 – Don’t just chase money
Having money in life is important, but just because it will give you freedom doesn't mean you have to chase it for the rest of your life. You have this life to enjoy, and remember that money is worthless once the final day has come.
