For example, while you might like playing basketball, is this one of the most important things in your life? Perhaps it is. If not, it is likely a hobby.
For example, if you prize honesty, there are some careers that might not be the best for you. CIA agents, for example, cannot disclose to others what they really do. On the other hand, if you care passionately about social justice, perhaps you could consider studying social work. For additional tips, see Live Life to the Fullest.
For example, you might be a talented teacher and musician. Perhaps your calling is to teach children piano lessons. On the other hand, you might be a great listener and care about helping others. You might be well-suited to be a psychologist. If dinosaur bones excite you to no end, perhaps your calling is paleontology and spreading knowledge about dinosaurs and environmental change to a new generation.
For example, you might want to become a physician. Your mini goals could be attending college, gaining entrance to medical school, graduating, and beginning to practice medicine. Each of these goals will have sub-goals. If your goal, on the other hand, is to have children, first you should think about how you want to have them. Do you want a partner with whom you can raise them? Do you prefer to adopt? What are the different strategies you can pursue to fulfill this goal?
See Prioritize for additional tips.
Build a circle of trust. Make sure your family members and friends know they can share their thoughts openly with you. Do not tell other people’s secrets. If someone asks you to keep a confidence, do so. Be compassionate towards others. Even if someone wrongs you, if they are sincere in their repentance, show them forgiveness. Do not bring up their past transgressions in moments of anger.
For example, it might be wise during arguments to repeat the other person’s point of view. This shows you understand. You might say, “What I’m hearing you say is that you are annoyed by the fact that I am always home so late. " Ask rather than assume. If you feel a relationship is suffering in some way, talk to the other person openly and candidly.
See Find a Hobby.
Drink 9 cups of fluids per day if you are female and 13 cups a day if you are male. [3] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Moderate exercise could be walking, yoga, dancing, or swimming. Strenuous exercise could be running or doing a spin class.
Prayer and meditation can help you relax and refocus. [6] X Research source Having a community built around spirituality or religion can support you when you are in need. [7] X Research source
See Express Gratitude for ideas on how to express your gratitude to others. Practice counting your blessings before bedtime by journalling about three positive moments from your day. Contemplate why these moments occurred and what actions of yours did or did not lead to them. [8] X Trustworthy Source Greater Good Magazine Journal published by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, which uses scientific research to promote happier living Go to source
Consider taking a reflective, multi-sensory walk in which you do not focus on any technology. Rather, look around you, notice different buildings or trees in your environment. Focus on the smells coming from a bakery or fresh-cut grass. Listen to people’s voices or the wind in the trees. [9] X Trustworthy Source Greater Good Magazine Journal published by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, which uses scientific research to promote happier living Go to source
For example, perhaps you have a pumpkin latte every day in October. Try taking a week off. You will appreciate the drink and its impact on your happiness even more.
