“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle victorious.”
– Vince Lombardi
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
So much going on lately and coming at us from all angles. Many of us feel heavy, carrying the weight of the world, life, work, and family on our shoulders…. Most of this madness we didn't create and quite frankly makes no logical sense.
Through the madness, how can you make today meaningful? Think about that for a moment…
Let's start your week off on the right foot! Consider these 8 tips to get you back on track:
How to Make Life Meaningful: 8 Tips
by Maggie Wooll, betterup.com
1. Live in the present moment: Your journey isn’t over yet. You have many plot twists yet to come, and you don’t know when they’ll arrive. You can’t control the future. All you can do is focus on the here and now, work hard, and accept change as it comes.
2. Focus on what’s important to you: Learn to put your energy where it matters, which requires continued self-discovery and self-awareness. If you can identify and nurture the most important parts of your life, you can let go of the other stressors that are bringing you down and better regulate your emotions.
3. Be kind to others and yourself: Being kind to others strongly correlates with leading a happy life. But, as you impact people’s lives, it’s important to also extend kindness toward yourself. Proper self-care can help you avoid conditions like caregiver burnout, which stems from sacrificing your own life in service of others. Setting strong boundaries will help you maintain your mental health and radiate kindness for years to come.
4. Don’t hold a grudge: To live a fulfilling life, you must learn to forgive the people who’ve hurt you. Depending on the nature of the offense, you may have to grieve what the person took away from you. But once you do, you can continue down your path to fulfillment.
5. Take a risk: Life is too short not to take risks now and again. If anything, standing still is the bigger risk: if you never try anything new, you may never discover your own sense of meaning. So take that job, go on that trip, and ask that person out on a date. You may surprise yourself.
6. Make time for your passions: Spending time on activities you love is the crux of a good life. If you’re lucky, you’ll be passionate about your job. If not, you might find joy in your personal time. Whether it’s music, rock climbing, or running, making time for your interests helps you find meaning.
7. Set goals: Set milestones to give yourself a sense of direction. Ideally, your long-term goals would directly relate to your beliefs and values and overarching vision for your life. Your short-term goals can help inch you toward this overarching vision.
8. Choose your friends wisely: You are the company you keep. If your “friends” regularly put you down, question your choices, or discourage you from pursuing your dreams, they’re probably not worth keeping around. It’s important to surround yourself with people who will support you when you need it and help you become the person you want to be.
“Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!”
– Michelle Kwan
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
How to Make Life Meaningful: 8 Tips
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