5. Take a break from the busy-ness of life and go out into nature!
Life gets so busy with all that we have to do that there’s never enough time for what we actually WANT to do. You gotta relax. You gotta learn to take a break. You have to get away once in a while to recharge and reconnect. Getting out into nature is the perfect remedy for this.
Nature has a way of making us slow down and reflect. Everything moves a lot slower out in the natural world. Nature helps us reconnect with a more natural flow of life, one that is more aligned with your own true nature. It helps you see the big picture…that life is simple and beautiful, not complicated and hard like we make it out to be. When you’re out there, recognize the calm and peace all around you, pay attention to what you see and hear, and really try to feel how truly connected you are to everything in nature, because you ARE nature! This should help center you, relax you, and give you the energy you need to get back to your everyday life.
6. Simplify your life
Life tends to get really complicated with all of the thoughts that we have, problems that we create, and things that we have to do. So make things a bit more simple. Don’t spend so much time on matters that don’t matter. Whatever you can do to simplify your life, do it. This could mean buying less things, creating less things to do, cleaning out the clutter from your house, or getting rid of some of your junk. The more clean and clear your physical environment is, the more clean and clear your mind will become which will open up more space for what truly matters in your life.
7. Don’t overanalyze yourself, your faults or your problems
Self-analysis, contemplation, and reflection is a great tool for personal growth. But when you OVER do it and overanalyze yourself, you are bound to find problems. In fact, you actually create more of them with your thoughts. Over-analysis is a form of over-thinking, and because our thoughts are responsible for the majority of our feelings and behaviors, overthinking can literally change your state of being and thinking. So be careful not to focus too much on your faults and problems, as it can actually harm you. Instead, acknowledge what needs to change, and then focus on what you can do to change it. BE PROACTIVE!
8. Get out of your comfort zone and change things up
It’s so easy to stay in our comfort zone. It’s so cozy, warm, secure, and safe. HOWEVER, it doesn’t do much as far as your growth is concerned. So I recommend getting out there and changing things up! Is there a routine you follow everyday not necessarily because it makes you feel good, but because you’ve just been doing it for so long? Whether it’s the route you take to work, what you eat for lunch, what you do on the weekends, what you do every Christmas, change it up and try something new! Open your world to uncertainty and try new things!
Routines are good, but when they start to become dull and robotic and make your life stagnant and boring, or when you just do them to do them because it’s comfortable, convenient, and something you’ve been doing forever, it’s a good idea to switch things up! Change is healthy and good for the soul, and excellent for personal growth as it opens your eyes to new perspectives, helps you learn more about yourself, and provides you with more meaningful life experiences.
9. Embrace your failures and mistakes
Our mistakes don’t define us. Their purpose in our lives is to help us grow. They are lessons to be learned. You will keep repeating mistakes, in different forms and through different experiences, until you learn from them. So the next time you make a mistake, instead of beating yourself up over it, try to see what you can learn so that you don’t have to repeat it again.
People so often give up on a goal the moment they screw up, relapse, fail or something goes wrong. Try not to give up in these moments! Don’t have an all or nothing attitude where if you can’t do it perfectly, you won’t do it at all. Remember that you can start anew in each moment. Don’t let your failures get you down. Look at your failures as areas you need to strengthen. Look at them as a challenge that you can overcome. Are you born knowing how to walk? Are you born knowing how to cook? No, you get good by making mistakes and learning from them.
10. Take care of your mind, body and soul
You have to take good care of yourself. Take care of your mind by thinking positive thoughts, being honest with yourself, avoiding alcohol as much as you can so your mind can be clear, avoiding drugs and caffeine, and getting a good night sleep. Take care of your body by staying physically active, eating nutritious, organic, and unprocessed foods, and avoiding chemicals in and on your body. Take care of your soul by doing what makes you happy, listening to your…
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