live a life that is full and happy...

Posted by Tandarin Nike Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:30 PM
There will come a point in your life when you feel that everything seems pointless. If you reach this stage, you need to try to look at your life and start considering what things you need to do to keep the fire in you burning.

No matter how old you are, it is important to live a life that is full and happy.

If you no longer have the fire in your burning, there is a big chance that you will easily give up when trials and obstacles come your way. In order to make sure that your motivation to live and love stays strong, here are some tips.

The first step that you need to do is to take a good look at your life. More often than not, people who are bored and unhappy do not really know the things that are beautiful and precious in their lives.

They fail to stop what they are doing and to find time in assessing their achievements and losses. Once you have already determined what makes you feel down and bored, you can start to do something about it.

Many people who experience tragic or life threatening situations can stay strong and motivated to live because they have the reasons to survive. A friend of mine who was trapped in a well for three days had the strong will to survive because his family is depending on him and he wants to be alive when his 12-year old daughter graduates from college.

In order for you to stay motivated, you better know what you want to get out of life. Set goals so that you have something to look forward to in the future. Even if you are eighty years old, you can still set goals for your life.

One sure way that can bring your motivation down is by thinking negatively. If you keep on thinking of the things that you cannot do and are not capable of achieving, you will surely start wallowing in self doubt and self pity.

I once read an article about a woman born without arms who does not only drive a car, but also flies airplanes. If she can surpass hurdles in her life, there is no reason why you can’t do the same.

Envy is something that can really put anyone down. Once you are green with envy, you tend to lose focus on your own goals and forget about the good things that are happening in your life. Instead of looking at the other side of the fence and feeling bad, you should try looking inside your life and count your blessings.

There is really nothing wrong in admiring other people and wanting to have a comfortable life for as long as these desires will keep you motivated in achieving your goals and will contribute in making you live a comfortable and happy life.

Doing the same things over and over again can really make people bored. One way of making your life exciting and happy is by finding a hobby and learning new things. What you can do is to try enrolling in classes, like dance or photography, which will help you get excited and motivated.

As for me, in order to keep me sane in a monotonous office environment, I write anything that comes to my mind.

Lastly, do not be afraid to change. Simply trying a new route to the office or eating at a new restaurant can help perk up your otherwise boring life.

Having a new haircut or trying a new hair color may seem trivial for men, but they sure can give you a new image and make you feel afresh.

Keep the fire in you always burning….

8 Response to "live a life that is full and happy..."

  1. Shivani Singh Says:

    very well said and have hastily made a list when i shall be talking about later.Once again food for thought and will definitely read out ur post to someone in my life WHO DOES NOT HAVE A HOBBY.Yes i was also inspired by that forward in my mail about this lady born without arms who not only drives her car using her feet instead but also flies.Nodding in total agreement...here i am

  2. Tandarin Nike Says:

    Thanks Shivani. Hope that someone takes up a hobby soon. Do let me know how good you were in inspiring.

  3. Sharmila Ganguly Says:

    You know a person who was trapped in a well for three days? Talk to him and write his story plz!

  4. Tandarin Nike Says:

    Good idea Sharmila, will see what I can do. This may take some time though as the person is in Karnataka.

  5. Ankush Naik Says:

    Very good post. Gave me a valuable insight about life.

  6. Tandarin Nike Says:

    Thanks Ankush. You seem to be getting somewhere. Take care..!!

  7. Thought(s) of an old man Says:

    Good thinking, good suggestions. Yet, I get some, rather weird questions. - Does that dog lazily dozing off at the street coner know it is a living being? Is not the very knowledge that we are a form of life that invites a lot of miseries? Is mind living?

    And the goal for me is to extend that small moment when I am able to totally forget that I live!...unraveling the real beauty!

  8. Tandarin Nike Says:

    Thats a good food for thought Bhavaji. Thanks!!!

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