How do you enjoy your life?

It can be just a shared joke, a hug in the morning before everyone going on their way, a birthday wishes for the family... I opt for those simple things, as in the long run I would treasure them most.

If I would compare my life to my rich cousins, I will really feel bad. I know that no matter how hard I work, I can never taste the life they have. But, I do believe that God has a good purpose for me and for that I trust in Him. My life can be stressful but I guess I can enjoy my life though writing. And if that becomes stressful too. I go out somewhere for an ice cream lol But you know, I enjoy ice cream more with my husband or children.

Is all work and no play such a good thing? How will your children remember you? "I really didn't know him, he was at work most of my life." Is the reply you get most often. I know we all need and want more money but our children need their parents more than going to private schools. Both my parents worked when I was young but I would have been happier to have spent more time with them and done without some of the unnecessary things they gave us. Time is more precious than having designer clothes or shoes. The more you make seems to never be enough because we put material things first and our children are the ones who get left behind. Ask your children what they want...time spent together as a family or a new item they don't really need. I am home bound due to crippling arthritis but I love to read, knit, play games and just talk to people. I don't get out very often but love watching others have fun especially when it's with their family. It makes me happy to just sit in the park and watch the children play and laugh.

I was a single mom raising two girls and working fulltime. I had my struggles and setbacks in my life like most do. However, after raising them and selling my home in NY my life has taken on a much better one. You have to learn to find time for yourselves at least once a week to keep the marriage going. Remember one day your kids will be on their own and it will be just the two of you. You need to keep the spark going. After selling my home I was able to retire at the age of 52 and I now live in Puerto Rico enjoying my life and doing what I want to do each and everyday. My kids live in New Mexico and I have been able to visit them twice in one year and now they will come to visit in November. Remember too that todays problems will be gone one day and another problem will arise so you need to just take it day by day. I enjoy each day doing what I want to do by gardening, yardwork, crosswords, movies, shopping and eating out. Enjoy the little moments in your life and remember to laugh a few times a day. That will keep you younger and happier. God Bless and Good Luck!

This chapter of my life is all about joy. When I was younger I felt pressure and stress to succeed in school, work and taking care of home and family. Now I live alone and I've customized a lifestyle where I do what I enjoy. I limit my commitments, I keep my life fairly simple and I do what I enjoy; which includes, spending time on my computer. Someday, things will probably improve so be patient.

Wow at times I feel the exact same way but I've learned not to look a my problems but talk to them keep a positive outlook on life that there will be something greater in life we weren't put on this earth not to enjoy it so during my down time I speak of the future what it will be like. How great it will be because we are in controlled of our lives no matter how hard times my be. We can change It if were not satisfied with it. Also think of things thatmake you happythats how I get through this tough life.

there's no perfect life,we all encountered problems such as financially,physically ,emotionally ansd so on..if you do not have one,it means that you're abnormal because problems are part of our lives.for me,i enjoy life by spending time with my family,bond with them.if there's a problem,we're helping each other to solve it.we're not rich but we're happy cause we don't have debts to pay.my advice to you,make time for your family,it's not enough that you're giving them what they want or you're sending them to private schools..They need you.