There are a few tricks I have learned over the years that I 100% attribute to my happiness in life and my success professionally. I have picked these up from authors such as Gary Bishop, Eckhart Tolle, Mark Manson, and others.
– Be yourself, however wild and weird and untamed it may be. Do all the things you love and do them often. And don’t kill the younger voice inside of you that is pushing for you to take new chances and try new things. Live your life how you want regardless of other’s opinions – you can’t control anyone else or their thoughts – so make your personal happiness your priority.
– If it’s out of your hands and there is nothing you can do to change a situation, don’t let it eat you up and fester inside. This is much easier said than done, and we are all human, but once you can detach yourself from the feelings that are connected to the negative situation you will find it’s much easier to solve problems and live a happier life.
– Quit complaining. Negative words and thoughts will lead to negative realities. Complaining does nothing to lead to a resolution so keep it positive and move in the right direction.
– Be aware of the present. Enjoy the moments, all of them. We all work online and are behind a screen for a significant part of each day when you are getting a coffee or walking to the mailbox immerse yourself in the moment and truly appreciate the interactions you have with those around you. Your positive attitude and awareness can make someone day, or better yet, they can make yours.
– Be compassionate. You have no idea what anyone else is going through or the struggles that someone may be having. We are all here for a short period of time and think about how much better things could be if we all cared for one another just a little more.
To keep it short: Be yourself, don’t sweat the bullshit, Quit complaining, Live in the moment, and love everyone as hard as you can.
