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Instead of trying to write the perfect blog post, I’m practicing #49 today by writing an awesome list. There are many, many ways to create your happiest life, below you’ll find the first 52 ways to live happier I thought of (several are backed by science, some from my experience as a coach, and a few from what I’ve learned in my personal life).
How to live your happiest, most awesome life
- Move your body… that is, exercise. (run, walk, bike, swim, yoga, dance, whatever feels good… just move).
- Breathe… deeply, intentionally, slowly. As often as you can.
- Slow down.
- Meditate.
- Take naps.
- Have fun.
- Smile.
- Hug.
- Practice gratitude.
- Give your attitude an adjustment… look at things from a different perspective.
- Have a purpose: do something that matters to you.
- Do something you love to do.
- Take care of yourself.
- Care for others.
- Love yourself.
- Love others.
- Love. A lot.
- Laugh. A lot.
- Do the thing that scares you.
- Nurture your relationships.
- Make friends.
- Dream.
- Unplug.
- Connect.
- Be present to this moment.
- Choose the life you want to live.
- Be courageous enough to go for it.
- Ask “Why not?” more than “Why?”
- Have adventures.
- Get good sleep.
- Have good sex.
- Learn when to say “No”… and do it.
- Say “Yes” to life.
- Tell your story.
- Embrace joy.
- Embrace vulnerability.
- Make friends with failure.
- Stand strong in your values.
- Look for possibilities more than reasons.
- Cultivate a spiritual life (on your own terms… religious or not).
- Simplify.
- Be self-sufficient.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Savor each bite.
- Let go of anger. Forgive. (“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” -Buddha)
- Surrender to love.
- Let someone else take care of you.
- Let go of control.
- Aim for awesome, not perfect.
- Celebrate the little things.
- Celebrate how far you’ve come.
- Just celebrate.