Monday, June 22, 2015

Keys On How To Start Living Life To The Fullest

By Freida Michael


While our lives come with no guarantee of happiness or fulfillment, developing certain attributes can help to put us on the right path. Honesty is one of these. Be honest, firstly with yourself and then with others around you. Do not just go along with what others expect of you. You will start understanding how to start living life to the fullest when you are completely honest about who you are and what you want.

When we are able to accept ourselves first and foremost, we are able to live free of the expectations of others. Otherwise, we are constantly pushed and pulled this way and that. When we release ourselves from past failures and future expectations, the present becomes all important. Each moment can be enjoyed for what it is truly worth.

Change is a part of all of our lives and yet many of us are fearful of it. If we can learn to be flexible enough to flow with it and benefit from the new possibilities and opportunities it brings our way, we have won a huge battle. We are able to relinquish our comfort zones because we know that doing so often brings a deeper, richer existence. What may be difficult at first becomes easier as each new step is taken and every new challenge is overcome.

Many individuals find that the more complicated their lives become, the less fulfilled they feel. Sometimes working towards simplifying the situation can help to bring clarity. Perhaps you need to sell some of your possessions, or cut down on your work commitments. Perhaps you need to set aside time for simple, meaningful activities with your children.

The fact that we need to be flexible enough to embrace change, does not mean that we should not have goals. Deciding what you want out of life is an important step towards attaining it. However, set your goals clearly, make sure they are not influenced by the expectations of others and make them attainable. As they are achieved, self worth grows and a great sense of fulfillment is gained.

It is important to remember that ill health is a serious hurdle to overcome. Neglecting your diet, exercise and sleep will impact your health negatively. None of us can avoid the challenges life brings us, including illness but we can certainly help to give our bodies the best chance possible. Work too hard or play too hard and your body will feel the results.

When we choose to live selfishly, we deny ourselves the joy that comes from sharing our lives with those who matter to us. This sharing can bring the greatest sense of fulfillment. Let loved ones in, give them your attention and time, be unselfish and you will experience the rich reward.

We all have to face the future and none of us are sure of what it holds. The best we can do is face it with courage and relish each small, precious moment of our lives. In sharing them with those we love, our lives become significant, full of depth and meaningfulness.




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