How To Live A More Fulfilling Life

Learning to focus on yourself rather than on everyone else around you can be a difficult task. Too often, we're so used to focusing on our families and friends that we don't even know how to begin the process of focusing on our own choices and decisions that determine our lives. If you find that you're comparing yourself to others and coming up short, it's time to stop that destructive habit. Comparisons get you nowhere. Rather than leading to positive improvements, they only cause you pain and discontent.

A better choice is to focus on your own personal needs and wants. You're a unique individual who requires a personal approach! This helps you boost your self-image because you're focused on improving yourself and not trying to beat someone else in some uncharted race. Do you want to start being happier? Live a fuller life using these tips!

1Devote One Hour A Day For "Me Time"

During this time, focus completely on yourself and the things you need or desire to feel strong, lovable, and important. Reflect on what's important to you. Dream big dreams and figure out the small steps that you can take to achieve them.

Your "me time" can be anything you like it to be. You can take a relaxing bubble bath, go for a walk, take a nap, get a manicure, read a novel, or do something else. Anything that brings you pleasure simply for the sake of pleasure qualifies as "me time."

2Take Care Of Your Own Needs

Take care of your physical, spiritual, and health needs. Don't rely on someone else to meet your needs. This only leads to dependence and resentment.

Don't wait for someone else to do these things for you. You have the power within you to meet your own needs. And the only way you can be truly whole is to do just that.

3Feed Your Mind And Body With Good Food

You cannot expect your mind and body to function at their best if you don't provide them with the fuel they need to work at full capacity. Feed your body with good foods: fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Drink plenty of water to keep your body fully hydrated.

Feed your mind by reading informative, well-written books, newspapers, and magazines. Choose recreational reading that builds your mind and spirit. Limit your TV watching time; spend your time pursuing things that stimulate your thinking instead. You can also play board games rather than video games. Listen to music that's designed to stimulate your brain waves with binary beats.

4Spend Time Doing Something You Love

No matter what your hobby is, it's healthy to indulge in a creative pastime. Gardening, painting, woodcarving, and pottery are all hobbies that encourage your creativity. At the same time, these activities also allow you to use your hands to create something beautiful.

5Start A Gratitude Journal

Begin and end each day by listing five unique things that you're grateful for in your life. Before long, you'll find that you spend more of your time dwelling on all the good things you have in the world. You will soon forget worrying about the negative obstacles that you might face.

Focusing on you helps you take the best possible care of yourself. It allows you to replenish your batteries. It also helps you regain your strength.

So you can be fully present and engaged during the rest of your day. Use these tips to start changing your focus today. You'll have many happy tomorrows!

GET THE FREE MAGAZINE DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOU: