5 Tips For a Happy and Full Life
Looking back on the past few months, I
realize just how much has went on, and all the things I have been
through since the beginning of 2016. There have been both ups and
downs, and not too long ago I realized just how much I have changed
and grown. Truthfully this post is going to be more for me and
writing down my feelings and such, but I have a little plan for the
end (I am sure you can figure that out based on the title), and I
suspect this post may be longer than the others.
Life really does have such a funny way
of playing out. So many different emotions flood through every single
day we live. I have been on an emotional roller coaster not just the
past week, but a few other times these past few months for similar
reasons, and today it finally just clicked in me that there is a
reason for that. To be completely honest, people sometimes just
really, really suck. Humans by nature are very selfish creatures. We
a lot of the time take nobody's feelings into consideration when we
make decisions in our lives. Now don't get me wrong, our lives are
ours and the way someone feels about the way we live it really
shouldn't matter, but wrecking havoc on a person's emotions in the
process just isn't right. But it happens quite a bit so we have to
get used to it.
After going through something like this
very recently, I actually have never felt so at peace with the person
I am and truly happy with myself (I know this is sort of sounding
similar to a few past entries). Through everything I have learned
just how much I appreciate myself and that I deserve nothing but the
best. Positive thinking is really a magical thing. It truly is
amazing how just having positive thoughts really impacts everything
and everyone around you. Not too long ago I really wasn't all that
positive. I would dwell on things for so long it was ridiculous,
until someone came into my life that told me to stop this. They told
me to always try and stay positive at all times and have positive
thoughts always. “Don't give in to the darkness,” is an every day
saying for them. I really am thankful for all this awesome advice I
have been given. It has truly helped me more than they will probably
ever know.
So with all of that being said, I want
to present a small list of five things to do every day in order to
live each day to the fullest:
- Stay Positive at All Times—As I just got done saying, staying positive truly does have such an impact, and I bet the people around you will notice as well. Never let negativity take over and suck the energy out of you every single day. It is hard to stay positive at times I know this, but if you can find even the smallest silver lining in any situation it will make a huge difference.
- Drink Plenty of Water—Staying true to the real nature of this blog, drinking water helps your body in so many different ways, seriously go ahead and look it up! Staying hydrated not only makes you feel better physically, but it (at least for me) really does perk up my mood completely as well. It is one small thing that your body will thank you for!
- Never Settle—We all do it, I promise you, sometimes without even realizing we are. Lately I actually didn't even realize I was until today. You deserve everything your heart desires. Do not settle for the first thing/person/job (I could go on and on) that comes along simply for fear of the unknown. There is a plan in motion for you, let fate take its course and play out. You never know what you could be missing out on because you are with something that is comfortable.
- Find and/or Practice a Hobby—I have an entire previous entry dedicated to this. You should always find time in your busy day to do something you love and that makes you feel great. I obviously like to write, read, and as mentioned before I love experimenting with makeup lately. Make time fore you! That is seriously SO important.
- Healthy Habits—This is a very vague step, but is one of the most important. Truthfully, all of the previous steps mentioned are healthy habits. Start making small switches in your meals to make them healthier (hint hint next post), find a positive quote to go out of your way every day to say, I really could go on and on.
To
all of the people from my past that have hurt me: Thank you. Thank
you for showing me exactly what I want and do not want in life.
Thank you for showing me just how precious my time is and that I need
to be more choosy about whom I share it with. I honestly have never
felt so enlightened in my life than I do right now. Thank you for
making me feel in that moment that I was not worthy. All of that only
taught me just how much I deserve in life and to go after it.
To
all of the people who have done nothing but love, care for, and
support me: I truly love you all! I know I do not need to mention
names here, but I would like to let all of you know just how much I
appreciate each and every one of you. Especially those of you that
always read my entries here! Thank you!
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