03/11/2014
How to Live a Better life:
1. Memorize something everyday.
Not only will this leave your brain sharp and
your memory functioning, you will also have
a huge library of quotes to bust out at any
moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies
are your best options.
2.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to
possessions.
Those who are heavy-set with material
desires will have a lot of trouble when their
things are taken away from them or lost.
Possessions do end up owning you, not the
other way around. Become a person of
minimal needs and you will be much more
content.
3. Develop an endless curiosity about this
world.
Become an explorer and view the world as
your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little
things as completely unique events. Try new
things. Get out of your comfort zone and try
to experience as many different
environments and sensations as possible.
This world has so much to offer, so why not
take advantage of it?
4. Remember people’s names
so that they feel appreciated and for your
own future benefit when you want
something from that person. To do this, say
their name back to them when they
introduce themselves. Then repeat the name
in your head a number of times until you are
sure you have it. Continue to use their name
in conversation as much as possible to
remove any chance of forgetting it. If you’re
still having trouble, make up a rhyme about
their name: “Dan the Man” or “Natalie
flatters me.”
5. Get fit!
It’s ridiculous to think that we have one
body, one sole means of functioning, and
people are too lazy to take care of
themselves. Fit bodies lead to better health,
confidence and more success with romantic
endeavors. I’d say those are 3 very good
reasons to get in shape.
6. Learn to focus only on the present.
The past is unchangeable so it is futile to
reflect on it unless you are making sure you
do not repeat past mistakes. The future is
but a result of your actions today. So learn
from the past to do better in the present so
that you can succeed in the future.
7. Even more specifically, live in THIS
moment.
Even 10 minutes ago is the past. If you live
purely in this moment you will always be
happy because there is nothing wrong in
this split-second.
8. Smile more often.
Whenever you get a grin on your face, your
brain is releasing serotonin, the happy
hormone. Smiling is the natural way to force
yourself to be happy. Many people even
smile for five minutes straight in the
morning to get themselves in a great mood
for the day. It is a very powerful tool that is
utilized less and less as we grow older and
need happiness more than ever. Just
remember that while happiness leads to
smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.
9. Drink water.
Hydration is tremendously important for
overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO
nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch
of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead,
fill it with life-replenishing water. It may
taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a
heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon
find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per
day is optimal, how many have you been
getting lately?
10. Don’t take life so seriously!
Learn to laugh at the little things and this
whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot
easier. Be amused by your mistakes and
failures and be thankful that you learned
your lesson and won’t mess up like that
again. And most importantly do things that
you enjoy! Life is not strictly business, it can
be mixed with pleasure.......