Enjoying life and how to get to that point is a very personal thing and it will mean different things to different people. It should come down to doing, thinking and living in away that makes you happy and content. Some ways I enjoy life just that little bit more are:
1. Wake up early. I’ve written about my favorite time of day before but I really do feel this has helped me enjoy my life more. It gets me in the right head space for the day and allows me to have some quiet time to myself before my kids are up.
2. Help others. Helping others in anyway I can makes me feel really good. Whether it’s donating money, baking and decorating a cake, helping a friend move, taking pictures, babysitting etc. it just makes me feel good to know I’ve done something to help someone else. I get enjoyment out of it. I never expect anything in return but rather just do it because it makes me feel good.
3. Be selfish. This completely contradicts with point 2 but I think it’s important as well. Enjoying life comes from participating in and doing things you are passionate about. I love taking time occasionally to be completely self indulgent. From heading out to the shops for an afternoon, lounging in the backyard with a great book, or hiding in the bathroom for 15 minutes, it doesn’t have to be long but it does have to be all about me. And it’s completely guilt free.
4. Acknowledge your accomplishments. At the end of most days I write in a journal (I only get 4 lines so I have to make the most of the little space I have). I usually write down the things I’m most grateful for, things we accomplished that day and milestones the kids achieved. Looking back at past entries is really uplifting as it’s all really positive. There is a lot to be thankful for and I don’t want to overlook any of it.
5. Have fun. Taking yourself too seriously can be boring. Put yourself out there, explore, try new things, have fun. The report is due at the end of the week, you want to have it completed by Wednesday, three days ahead of schedule. Wednesday rolls around and you don’t have it completed. DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP ABOUT IT. Does it really matter? Likely not. A month from now will you remember it? Probably not. Don’t beat yourself up over things that don’t matter and instead focus on finding joy in the little things that do.
