KEYS TO LIVING A FULFILLED LIFE

 We spend a lot of our time trying to impress other people (or even ourselves) in various ways. We’ll build a career that we may not love and buy items that we don’t necessarily need in large part because we want to appear successful in the eyes of other people. While there’s nothing wrong with these things on a short-term basis, over time, we may begin to realize that we’re not as fulfilled as we could be. And that can sting. Indeed, it is one of the founding pillars of long-term happiness! But you can always make changes. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few key ingredients for having a fulfilled and happy life.

Doing What You Love

Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. Indeed, going to work will feel like you’re just going to play for a few hours, and what could be more fun than that? While it can be scary to leave behind the security of a job, it’s nearly always worthwhile taking the plunge and trying to change careers. Once you’ve gone through the steps of making it happen, you’ll find that you wake up each morning excited and raring to go — and there’s really no better feeling than that.

Living Free

If you’re going to live a happy and fulfilled life, then you can’t feel as if you’re controlled by other people or entities. As with your job, it can be scary to throw away the safety net of others, but it’s worth it. The pride, satisfaction, and fulfillment that you get from living freely can be immense. Of course, many people think they are free. But are they? Most people can answer the question, ‘what was the constitution of the united states?’ but they may not know the real truth. Educating yourself on the important systems that guide your life is an excellent way to free yourself from their pressures. It’s a journey, but a worthwhile one. 

Treating the Body and Mind Well

If you’re going to live a fulfilled life, then you need to feel as good as possible. There’s just no other option. The foundation for your happiness will be having a healthy body and mind. If you don’t have these things, then look at making some changes. The body and mind are interconnected; if one feels good, the other will too. Take a look at eating healthier, getting more exercise, and finding ways to calm your mind, and you’ll be on the right path. 

A Sense of Purpose 

Finally, it’s worthwhile thinking up a sense of purpose. This can give meaning to your life and be highly rewarding. It’s all about thinking about issues that are close to your heart, and then working to improve them. This could be starting a charity or organization, or simply trying to improve yourself so that you can better serve your friends, family, and community as a whole. Again, it’s a tough journey, but a highly valuable one! 

cc: MATT SWEETWOOD