Most of us are continuously looking for ways to improve our lives. Whether we are looking to be more attractive, advance in our career or be more respected among our friends as well as colleagues, we are always on a mission to learn more, earn more and achieve more.
Unfortunately, more often than not, our aspirational goals are so huge that it can easily feel out of reach and like a zillion miles away. The good news is though, most of the time it’s the small changes we can make in our life right now that will allow us to reach those incredible milestones.
Even if it doesn’t seem like a big deal, shaking up our daily routine in small ways can zap us into action, create momentum and snowball into those massive changes that we always desired. We can make life more enjoyable with small, simple changes that we can implement instantly.
Here are our TOP 10 tips to drastically change our life for the better.
#1 Pick Up a New Hobby
Hobbies are things that we enjoy doing when we are not working and they are great to release stress and gain joy. But picking up a new hobby isn’t just a way to make our life more fun and enjoyable, it can also bring more excitement to our life, because we are facing new challenges and break out of our comfort zone. New hobbies help us to achieve new goals, gain more self-confidence, feel proud of ourselves, introduce us to new people, give us a new perspective on life and living and ignites our passion. By picking up a new hobby, it can feel like we see the world through a new pair of lenses and with that dramatically improve our life.
#2 Learn Something New
Similar to taking up a new hobby, taking a class to learn something new is incredibly enjoyable and brings more fun to our life. We are not just talking about researching the internet and getting all the information we can get on a new topic, but actually taking a class that involves a teacher and other students that gives us the social aspect that makes life more enjoyable. Whether you take a cooking class, an art class, a language class or a singing class, learning something new is about progressing and acquiring a new skill will give you a sense of pride, fulfillment and satisfaction.
#3 Don’t Worry What Other People Think
If you want to make life more enjoyable, you have to stop worrying about what other people think. Don’t be afraid to look silly in front of others, don’t be afraid to be judged because ultimately other people don’t really think about you as much as you think. On top of that, you are not a mind reader and don’t actually know what’s going on in another person’s mind. And should they judge you for having a good time or being silly then they are those people you don’t even want in your life.
#4 Plan a Trip
One of the fastest and most effective ways to get more excitement and fun into our life is to travel. Traveling opens up our eyes and mind and inspires our senses. Going away means that we see, experience, hear and smell new things. We meet new people, see new places, eat new food and create new memories that will last a lifetime. So pick a place you’ve always wanted to see, get your ticket and pack your bags. Traveling to a different place will give you a new perspective on life and definitely adds excitement again.
#5 Find New Friends
Whether we admit it or not, sometimes life gets stale because we are bored with our friends. You always do the same things together, talk about the same subjects and meet in the same places and with that you don’t feel inspired or excited anymore. While we are not saying you should ditch your lifelong friends, adding new people to your circle of friends can bring new energy, inspiration and enthusiasm into your life. Choose people who are smart and you can learn from, choose people who are completely different than you to give you a new perspective on life, choose people who make you laugh and choose people who inspire you.
#6 Wake Up Half an Hour Earlier
Simply setting your alarm half an hour earlier can make your life a lot more enjoyable because you have some extra time in the morning to set yourself up for a fantastic day. You have time to meditate, exercise, read an inspiring book, have a healthy breakfast, plan for the day ahead or do something that you are passionate about. You won’t have to rush out the door feeling discombobulated, but you can enjoy an empowering morning routine that will give you a spring to your step.
#7 Be Unpredictable
Doing the same thing every single day can make life stale and put us in a rut. One of the best ways to get out of your rut is to stop being so predictable and break out of your comfort zone. At least once a week do something that you’ve never done before, open yourself up to a new experience, because it will make you happier, helps you to see opportunities, gives you a new perspective, boosts your energy and allows you to be more receptive to change. Be unpredictable and do the unpredictable because new experiences will make you happier.
#8 Tackle the One Thing You’ve Been Putting Off
We all have that one thing that we always wanted to do, but put off over and over again. Whether that’s the trip to Hong Kong you always wanted to take, jumping out of an airplane or simply picking up the phone to finally make that phone call you’ve been dreading for days. If you tackle the things you’ve always wanted to do but have been putting off, you take a heavy weight off your shoulders and stop wondering how life would be if you would do it.
#9 Stop Complaining and Express Gratitude
One of the easiest and quickest ways to make life more enjoyable is to stop complaining and start expressing gratitude. Even if you had a bad day, you can always feel better when you show gratitude and stop whining. Make it a daily habit to be thankful for all the good things that happened today, for all the people who made your day better and for all the experiences that made you grow and improve. Research shows that people who have a daily gratitude practice are more optimistic about life, increase enthusiasm, alertness, energy and determination and are generally happier and healthier.
#10 Have Fun
While it may seem obvious that adding more fun to your life makes life more enjoyable, even science is on board now. Fact is that having fun is one of the best ways to get inspired and motivated and with that you can generate lasting and massive changes in your life that will make life more enjoyable. And isn’t it the best way to improve your life and make it more enjoyable while having fun at the same time?
Instead of trying to make huge, radical changes right away to achieve your goal of making life more enjoyable, focus on moving forward no matter how small a step it may seem. Remember, the Dalai Lama famously said that our purpose in life is to be happy, so build more enjoyable experiences for yourself and incorporate more interesting, exciting things into your daily life.
EMBRACE LIFE AND CREATE EXPERIENCES YOU CAN CHERISH
Joschi & Monika
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