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Reading, traveling, taking fun classes, attending guest lectures, and meeting people from other cultures will do the same thing. Or try MOOCs——massive online open courses——these courses offer very stimulating ways of stretching your knowledge and abilities, in your own time.
Ultimately, instead of running from new experiences, engage in them, and seek more whenever you can. After all, you only live once. Whether you choose stamp collecting or kickboxing, hobbies and extracurricular activities are necessary in the pursuit to enjoy life.
Hard routines are counterproductive to spontaneity and surprise——leave a little flexibility in your schedule so that it doesn't become routine and humdrum. Do your hobby or activity because you love it, and because it gets you "into the flow", and not for reasons such as keeping up with other people or conforming to unrealistic social standards. Research demonstrates that participating in leisure activities can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health and wellness.
Benefits of hobbies include lower blood pressure, less cortisol, lower body mass index and greater perception of physical abilities. Read a good book. For a change of pace, find a book that you can lose yourself in for a while. Keep notes of passages or ideas that really resonate with you. If you keep a notebook in your usual reading spot, ready to jot down such inspirations, you'll soon amass an inspirational collection of ideas that matter to you and may help direct your sense of purpose for years to come.
Meditation reduces stress and promotes a calm feeling. Participating in a few minutes of meditation daily can promote a positive outlook and keep you feeling balanced and relaxed. It is important to maintain a good body posture and perform meditation in a distraction-free zone. Strengthen your immune system. Even doing something as simple as taking a multivitamin with vitamins C, E, and A, selenium, and beta Carotene might help to boost your immunity.
Other strategies such as regular exercise, getting adequate rest, and maintaining a healthy diet are also important for boosting immunity. Exercising affects the release of endorphins, which transmit messages to the brain, translating into positive feelings. Even walking for exercise can increase your antibody and T-killer cell response. Moreover, while you sleep, your body produces cells that fight infection, inflammation, and stress, which means that getting too little sleep makes you more prone to getting sick and increases the time you need to recover from illness.
Play in the dirt. Scientists are finding that friendly bacteria in the soil actually trigger the brain to produce serotonin much like how antidepressants work. Even designing a container garden can create a spot of sunshine in your life. Obviously, not-so-friendly bacteria are also in your garden. Wear gloves to protect your hands, especially if you have cats or neighboring cats use your garden as a toilet. And wash your hands well after playing in dirt! In addition, taking the time to cook fresh foods for yourself gives you an emotional boost: In addition to being a form of self-pampering, cooking is also good for your wallet.
The less processed foods in your diet, the healthier you'll be, which in turn will ensure a good deal more happiness for you. Life is a gift, so it's your choice what you choose to do in it. There's nothing wrong with acting childish as long as you find your own happiness. Just be aware that there is a time and a place for this and that being childish in the middle of a job interview or a funeral isn't appropriate.
Not Helpful 12 Helpful How can I make my parents happy and reduce the stress they put on me? If you feel like they're putting unrealistic expectations on you, tell them that. Try to come to an agreement about what is possible for you in terms of grades, chores, etc. Make sure you keep your end of the bargain!
Not Helpful 2 Helpful What if I feel as though everyone around me is changing for the worse? That's a difficult situation to be in. The best thing to do would be to focus on improving yourself. Eat healthier, get in shape, work on correcting your personality flaws, develop a new skill or hobby, do things that make you happy, try to keep a positive outlook, etc. This will give you something to be proud of and keep you optimistic.
Then, try to meet new people who are also trying to improve themselves. Not Helpful 10 Helpful I am a child. My life is so dull, and I sit on the computer for hours. How can I find a hobby? Ask yourself, "what do I like? If you like learning interesting things, then read books or magazines, or watch educational shows or movies. If you like talking or hanging out with people, make some friends and hang out with them.
You can also try creative things like drawing, writing, taking pictures, or building things. You could ask your parents to sign you up for a sport, a camp, or music lessons, if any of those things interest you. You could get a pet to take care of. Try different things and see what you like! Not Helpful 8 Helpful Enjoy your life as if you are going to die tomorrow. Plan your life as if you are going to live forever.
How to Live in the Moment. Not Helpful 14 Helpful Happiness is a temporary state, not a permanent holding pattern. You could flip this around and ask why it takes so little to be sad. Actually, you have trained yourself to make sadness easy and happiness hard. Work on turning that around and learning to cope with the hardships as well as the happier events. Not Helpful 7 Helpful Focus on the positive in life, surround yourself with good people and train yourself to be aware of evil thoughts. When they pop up in your head, try to think the opposite.
Over time, you will think evil thoughts less and less. There is answer in your question, just don't think that life is horrible as life itself isn't. Try to find out why particular aspects of your life are horrible and move out of them. Because enjoyment is not always equivalent to having the happiest life. Enjoying life involves sharing, caring and letting it go" concepts. Have an expectation in life is good, but too many expectations at any given time may lead to your confusion and resentment that your life isn't good enough and that may be why you feel it is "horrible".
Not Helpful 16 Helpful Yes, travel helps you to discover more about the world and is a great means for celebrating life and realizing its importance. Travel is not about escaping life, it's about ensuring life does not escape you and that you enjoy all that the world has to offer. One day at a time. You can make just one day fabulous. Do that every day without thinking about yesterday or tomorrow. Do something you've been dying to do but have pushed off due to other responsibilities. Not Helpful 6 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Already answered Not a question Bad question Other. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Quick Summary To enjoy life, try to set aside some time each day to do things that reduce stress, like exercise, yoga, and spending time with friends. Did this summary help you? Tips Use your imagination every day. Think creatively and have fun. While these guidelines have scientific theories supporting them about happiness, remember that being able to enjoy life depends on the person. I am feeling the life is precious. I am very possessive with my husband. He is not understanding my feeling.
I too realize that i am over possessive, i should reduce. Hai divya i clearly unterstand ur problem mam…….. Think your husband is a ordinary human boy with his own interests and a child who seeks small pleasures in life.
The mere thing that you had married him should not be an obstacle for him in enjoying life provided he doesnt cross the limit. Concentrate no novels that touches the minute feelings of life ,atleast feel for the poor, have nots and destitutes even if you are not able to help them. I just hate my life. All of my friends are so happy.. Have you tried finding something you like and do it often?! I like this article very much. It gives me a great motivation to enjoy life.
I try to apply what you have already written through this blog, Thanks a lot.
I work all the time and i travel for my job. I also feel not enjoy my self anymore, because I want to study abroad but the administration are reject me, and my friend mostly has study abroad. You are not a loser. There are other people just like you. Change something if you can. There is nothing wrong with you.
John, I do not want to reveal my name. But I find myself in a similar situation. My case is slightly different. I have Education, I had a nice job. But I resigned to start my own business. Since 4 years I met hundreds of failures. To be honest even I feel depressed sometimes and ask myself the same questions you have asked. But then when I look at my friends who have settled for a mediocre life, I find myself lucky. I am an Optimist. And I know for sure that I am going to succeed. I have been risk taker throughout my life, and things have always turned out in my favor.
I take calculated risks with a plan. What you truly believe about yourself will become true, either way. I suggest you read biographies of people who started from scratch. Believe me they were in a worse position in life than us. And yes first thing, stop comparing yourself with others and get out of this self pity trap. Just imagine how much you will love remembering these days of hardship and telling your grandchildren about it.
What a fantastic story it would be, unlike the boring life stories of your friends.
Ways to enjoy life? Learn to Love yourself. Hello everyone, I guess people around here have more to say than me. But i will say here only because i have no other place no friends to share this, at least no one will dominate on me here. I am 21 yr old, living in bangalore, working for in mnc, will not take the name. He uses me like anything. At work place and outside he behaves like he is the most mannered person. But his real things,one can know living with him. My living environment is like a hell.
I have frinds from my last company, and they too seem very busy and avoiding me, may be i am kind of boring. So i am left alone like a fish in a tub. Nothing to do just watch the people watching me. I am not asking for any kind of sympathy. But i have nowhere to share this. Leave him, and start new life.. Life has many options.. As a consequence I have a hard time meeting new people and forming friendships. You can go to theatre , watch a sunrise have a summer vacation.
However it is more enjoyable to do it with someone rather than on your own. Surely good companionship people you can have a laugh and a joke with is one of the main routs to what happiness should be about. My life is kinda boring, and full with regret. If only i could ask to the creator of me, i would rather to be created as a normal person. It is so hard to find a peaceful in my mind, i hate my life.. If you punish me because im committing a crime like murdering, robbing, or do that kinda bad things i will accept that. But i dont know what did i do to my self that made me end up as a gay.
Im living with my partner for 2 years but soon hes going to leave me alone, because hes going to marry a woman. I have left my parents and move to the big city, and when the time has come my partner is going to leave me then im going to be alone. Why everything is seem so hard to through…. Hi friends I wesh that your good and enjoy from your life,,,,,, i enjied my life with most of things like music,friends,family,and e,t,c so i live in pakistan ,lahor ,,,i am realy realy hapy from my life becouse there are my best friends to not allow the girls in my life,,,i love one beautiful girl in my university and she also love me but less and i also enjoyed with her,,,,,,wish you all the best.
I am struggling every single day. I just battled cancer, and I am now cancer free. My life seems foreign to me know. Before cancer, I was a wife, mother, and teacher.
I hate my job as a teacher now. If I could do anything, I would sell my home, buy a camper and just travel. Do you have any suggestions? Next, it seems that you need to find your purpose in life. That will help you live your life to the fullest.
You might find this article helpful: I feel so depress in my life and i get angry soon. GlAD to read your articles, i am going to retire in the coming months and have been busy for over 40 years without stop and looking around. Sometimes life can be tricky.
It can more especially if you are not good at socialising and you are not married. To make matters worse, if you dont drink.
It feels out of place. There is less if not none, things which can bring you togather with your friends. Get a dog or at least a furry pet. It gives you something to care for and look forward to. They give unconditional love. Your email address will not be published. Pick the ones that work for you: Taste it and appreciate its richness. Feel music and not just listen to it.
More than just listening, playing music allows you to express yourself. Gather with old friends. Take a walk in the park. Find and watch a movie you like. Give yourself a lazy day. Play board games with your friends. Have a candle-light dinner with your spouse. Read a classic book. Play a mind game. Have a cup of coffee. Go to a museum. Go to a theater. Browse your photo album for your treasured memories. Published on September 17, Reach Your Full Potential. You May Also Like. February 10, The Importance of Being Intentional.
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