30 things to start doing for yourself
my friend lauren sent me this list from marc and angel hack life. just had to share the reader’s digest version! i’ve bolded favorites or ones that especially hit home. for the full list, click the link above!
- start spending time with the right people.
- start facing your problems head on.
- start being honest with yourself about everything.
- start making your own happiness a priority. – your needs matter. if you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself. remember, it is possible to take care of your own needs while simultaneously caring for those around you.
- start being yourself, genuinely and proudly.
- start noticing and living in the present. – right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. right now is life. so stop thinking about how great things will be in the future. stop dwelling on what did or didn’t happen in the past. Learn to be in the ‘here and now’ and experience life as it’s happening.
- start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you.
- start being more polite to yourself.
- start enjoying the things you already have.
- start creating your own happiness. – if you are waiting for someone else to make you happy, you’re missing out. choose happiness. be happy with who you are now, and let your positivity inspire your journey into tomorrow. happiness is often found when and where you decide to seek it.
- start giving your ideas and dreams a chance.
- start believing that you’re ready for the next step.
- start entering new relationships for the right reasons.
- start giving new people you meet a chance. – it sounds harsh, but you cannot keep every friend you’ve ever made. people and priorities change. as some relationships fade others will grow. appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work. trust your judgment.
- start competing against an earlier version of yourself.
- start cheering for other people’s victories. – start noticing what you like about others and tell them. having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to good places – productive, fulfilling, peaceful places. so be happy for those who are making progress. cheer for their victories.
- start looking for the silver lining in tough situations.
- start forgiving yourself and others.
- start helping those around you.
- start listening to your own inner voice.
- start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks.
- start noticing the beauty of small moments. – instead of waiting for the big things to happen – marriage, kids, big promotion, winning the lottery – find happiness in the small things that happen every day. noticing these small pleasures on a daily basis makes a big difference in the quality of your life.
- start accepting things when they are less than perfect.
- start working toward your goals every single day. – remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. whatever it is you dream about, start taking small, logical steps every day to make it happen. get out there and DO something! the harder you work the luckier you will become.
- start being more open about how you feel.
- start taking full accountability for your own life. – own your choices and mistakes, and be willing to take the necessary steps to improve upon them. you are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life.
- start actively nurturing your most important relationships. – bring real, honest joy into your life and the lives of those you love by simply telling them how much they mean to you on a regular basis.
- start concentrating on the things you can control.
- start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes.
- start noticing how wealthy you are right now.
