5 Simple Steps To A Fulfilling Life
At some point in our life, we’ve all asked the question, “Is this it? Was I put on this planet just to pay bills, work long hours and never have enough time in my busy schedule to have fun?” If you ever felt like the opportunity to live a fulfilling life was passing you by, you are not alone.
I often hear people say, “Once I get the ________ (raise, promotion, house, car, etc.), then I’ll be happy.” This way of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. It actually prevents us from living life to the fullest. However, the exact opposite is true. Focusing on creating a more fulfilling and happier life will actually increase our pay grade inside and out. Sound too good to be true?
Research has shown that satisfaction and fulfilment are key components to a successful career. Optimistic thinking leads to increased performance and accomplishment which sets us up for a more prosperous career. Our brain performs best when we are in a positive mindset. When we feel optimistic about our future, we are more energized, focused and better problem solvers. On the other hand, when we are consumed with our problems, we are drained of our focus and energy needed to perform optimally.
Living a meaningful and fulfilling life goes way beyond the monetary gains. It centres us on becoming the best version of ourselves. Leading a happier life allows us to show up more fully at home, work and in the community. As a result, we show up more powerfully as better parents, spouses, friends and employees.
It’s never too late to start creating the life we want. We all have the power and everything needed to alter our destiny. The key to doing this successfully is letting go of all of our inhibitions so that we can start working toward building a life that we absolutely love every day.
If obstacles are getting in your way, here are five ways I used to start creating a more fulfilling life:
1. Keep Healthy- A healthy mind, body and spirit is key. Treat yourself to the gift of your own attention by eating well, working out and meditating. All will help you increase optimal functioning.
2. Leave Your Comfort Zone- Seek out new opportunities. In the process, your confidence will increase allowing you to take more healthy risks. Transformation only happens beyond your comfort zone.
3. Stop Complaining- I have always struggled with this in particular, if something goes wrong I always want to blame the world for my problems, however, slowly I am trying to change this as complaining reinforces a negative state of mind and offers no solutions. Take ownership of your happiness. Next time you feel frustrated, take a few deep breaths and focus on something positive.
4. Show Your Gratitude- Write a thank you card, pick up the phone, volunteer or send someone a book they would enjoy. Tap into your heart and let others know how much you appreciate them.
5. Be Valuable- Instead of focusing on your personal success, focus on being of value. Bringing value to a relationship, business or community increases abundance and fosters reciprocity - the more you give, the more you receive.
Here is a speech from one of my favorite singers that helps me moment to moment and hope it does the same for you....
I often hear people say, “Once I get the ________ (raise, promotion, house, car, etc.), then I’ll be happy.” This way of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. It actually prevents us from living life to the fullest. However, the exact opposite is true. Focusing on creating a more fulfilling and happier life will actually increase our pay grade inside and out. Sound too good to be true?
Research has shown that satisfaction and fulfilment are key components to a successful career. Optimistic thinking leads to increased performance and accomplishment which sets us up for a more prosperous career. Our brain performs best when we are in a positive mindset. When we feel optimistic about our future, we are more energized, focused and better problem solvers. On the other hand, when we are consumed with our problems, we are drained of our focus and energy needed to perform optimally.
Living a meaningful and fulfilling life goes way beyond the monetary gains. It centres us on becoming the best version of ourselves. Leading a happier life allows us to show up more fully at home, work and in the community. As a result, we show up more powerfully as better parents, spouses, friends and employees.
It’s never too late to start creating the life we want. We all have the power and everything needed to alter our destiny. The key to doing this successfully is letting go of all of our inhibitions so that we can start working toward building a life that we absolutely love every day.
If obstacles are getting in your way, here are five ways I used to start creating a more fulfilling life:
1. Keep Healthy- A healthy mind, body and spirit is key. Treat yourself to the gift of your own attention by eating well, working out and meditating. All will help you increase optimal functioning.
2. Leave Your Comfort Zone- Seek out new opportunities. In the process, your confidence will increase allowing you to take more healthy risks. Transformation only happens beyond your comfort zone.
3. Stop Complaining- I have always struggled with this in particular, if something goes wrong I always want to blame the world for my problems, however, slowly I am trying to change this as complaining reinforces a negative state of mind and offers no solutions. Take ownership of your happiness. Next time you feel frustrated, take a few deep breaths and focus on something positive.
4. Show Your Gratitude- Write a thank you card, pick up the phone, volunteer or send someone a book they would enjoy. Tap into your heart and let others know how much you appreciate them.
5. Be Valuable- Instead of focusing on your personal success, focus on being of value. Bringing value to a relationship, business or community increases abundance and fosters reciprocity - the more you give, the more you receive.
Here is a speech from one of my favorite singers that helps me moment to moment and hope it does the same for you....
“People lose their way, people lose the love of your life, people lose themselves, and I guess moving forward, if you take anything away from tonight, please take this with you: that when you are having one of those horrible moments, or those long strings of gray, rainy days that never seem to get brighter, or when you are doubting yourself or where you’re going, I hope you look in the mirror and remind yourself of what you are and what you are not. Okay? What you are not? You are not the opinion of somebody who doesn’t know you. You are not damaged goods if you’ve made mistakes in your life and you are not going nowhere just because you haven’t gotten where you want to end up yet. Let’s talk about what you are. You are someone who is wiser now because you’ve made mistakes. You are someone who is brave enough to take the chances you have to take to make mistakes in life because those choices are the same things that will make you successful - being brave. I think in 25 years I keep learning every single day, but one think I do know for sure is that going through painful situations is awful but it does make you stronger and walking through a bunch of rainstorms is horrible at the time, but when you put one foot in front of the other and keep going, if you make it through that, it doesn’t make you damaged; it makes you clean.”
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