simple ways to change your life
By thatsjvl
@jvincent_129 (4994)
Philippines
April 8, 2013 9:40pm CST
We get overwhelmed and down on ourselves, or become so wrapped up in the way things are at present, that change feels impossible. It's equally surprising how powerful your mindset can be in these situations, and how the simplest pieces of advice can make a tremendous difference. How do you transform your life by doing simple things?
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@CookingIsMyPassion (653)
• United States
9 Apr 13
There is so much to do on a daily basis creating short cuts that get the other little things done is mandatory. You know what you have to do and no one else to help with it you just jump in and get working on the first task. Then go through the list til it all gets done. It gets done as long as you keep yourself focused on what is important and go from there.
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@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
Yeah. Have listed goals and focus on the tasks at hand.
Don't be afraid.
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
9 Apr 13
Make an effort to be happy: Whether you actually feel happy or not, make it a point to attempt happiness. It will help you feel better, as well as others around you.
Consider religion: If you’re not a spiritual person, consider becoming more involved with religion to improve your emotional well-being.
Stop taking things personally: Although it may seem to the contrary, know that not everyone is out to make your life harder.
Be optimistic: Put a positive spin on things and feel better about the future. This inludes staying positive about your romantic prospects.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
Thanks. I think what you said about religion is important.
People neglect their spiritual aspect of their life. We need encouragement and guidance from a higher power and that's what religion is. No matter what kind of God he is, it's all the same.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
9 Apr 13
hi jvincent I changed m y retirement and depression at not working anymore by finding dear old mylot and working on here making friends and making a little money too while having fun and
enjoying myself too,
@redvakaurvaki (4216)
• Indonesia
9 Apr 13
how about having your income replaced by "small" mylot earning? does give you another problem?
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
11 Apr 13
Yeah. I am also enjoying my time here. Learning a lot, and improving my english, while earning little by little.
@artemeis (4194)
• China
11 Apr 13
Stop And Catch Your Breath!
There's an old Chinese saying: "Even a dying man needs to catch his breath before dying." So, the first thing to do when one is overwhelmed or down is not continue doing simple things but to stop whatever you are doing to gather yourself.
A lot of times, like quicksand you will continue to sink if you do not stop moving and look for ways to avoid sinking or get out of it. Stopping will help you take a needed rest and most of all, check if what you are doing the right thing.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
Taking a time out is essential like taking a leave from your work and job. I can certainly relate to that. But while living, also enjoy life every second and take every positive and negative experience into a good memory.
@celticeagle (165954)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Apr 13
Why do we get overwhelmed and down on ourselves. Self-esteem, past history? Maybe you need to calm down and take life as it comes. The right mindset can be very powerful. The wrong one can cause a lot of unhappiness. You transform your life by looking at life differently. Instead the power, excitement back lash. Try a simple day at the park where all you have to do is think and enjoy. Figure out what you want, need and care most about.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
Yeah. Lot of people forget to unwind in a busy day. A day in which they can reflect and surely I know it will make a difference in their.
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
16 Apr 13
thats very true. you have to take things one step at a time. you finish things little by little. that also comes with developing habits. you have to do things little by little until you can achieve bigger things. everything starts small as they say
@r0ck_r0ck (1952)
• India
9 Apr 13
Well i simply don't. Because these changes will affect the people i know and i don't think they will like it. I know it is my life but then again we do stuffs to make our loved ones happy so yes, that is what i am doing right now.
@artsyfartsygypsy (755)
• Canada
9 Apr 13
i am interested in reading the responses you got to this discussion. i am always looking for ways to improve my life or findt he truth behind what is the purpose of us being here on earth.
you are right, we are always so on the go and so stressed about life like it is a race that we dont smell the roses, so to speak.
we need to take life slower to start in my opinion. we need to realize that each mmoment is fluttering and that we need to try and make the most of them for ourselves however we see fit.
keeping our heads on straight through life is hard...but if you can do that while you try every second to be happy...you can change your life. it only sounnds complicated, it is actually easy to do. its all in your thought process.
even though someone can give you advise, you will not actually listen or follow it properly until you can practically apply it to your life or see it for your own eyes in play.
everyday i start fresh, i let go of the past and try to move forward. i try to mkae a new goal/dream each morning and i try to make other peoples lives easier too. which in turn makes my life better (through karma and paying it forward).
creatig a better world for others will create a better life and world for yourslef. andt hose are the words of most wisdom :)
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
I think that the most important thing you said is to be happy every second. Although what may happen, a day at work, walking on the streets, or sleeping, enjoy every second of it and live life.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
9 Apr 13
Hi friend, we must avoid worrying and feeling down for silly issues, as our worries never change any thing in our life. We must be confident and face our problems with our will power to over come from it. This kind of attitude will give success in life
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
9 Apr 13
I am living as simplest as I can. nothing I can extract more from simplicity.
@extremefun4fun (2908)
• India
9 Apr 13
I think we can change our life by just changing our thoughts, we should think about what we want in our life and have positive thoughts so for that the universe will manifest your desire and your thoughts back to you. so the only way is just to change our thoughts.
@Sherryrob1 (126)
• United States
9 Apr 13
I do a couple of things to change my life. First I try to change my way of thinking. It's easy to get down in the dumps so I try to stay positive by counting my blessings. Even the simple things like my health, sound mind or my job. Another thing I do is look at the people around me. Both friends and family can bring drama into our lives and it's necessary to separate ourselves from them. There have been people that I've had to weed out of my life and it was for the better. Making my life simpler and less stressful.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
That's also what I do since being more closer to God. Of all the things that have happen, especially bad, I learn how to count my blessings and appreciate every thing that I have.
@aconno (20)
• Canada
9 Apr 13
generally when i feel stressed and feel like im an embarasment and a failure i subconsciously picture dori from finding nemo saying "just keep swimming" lol but suprisingly it helps a little bit i feel like if i keep working at it i will acheive my goals. sometimes if i regret the things i do or if i am hesitant to forgive someone from the past i tell myself my moms favorite quote "whats done is done and you can't change it none,but you can move forward"
@Hanser1016 (80)
• China
9 Apr 13
Hi,jvincent_129
Nomatter what we are facing,we have to be just positive,we can't be negative because there are many things we need to do,we need to have a smooth mood.you think so?
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
If we want something to get done, we should no let anyone or anything to stop us from doing it. It may be hard but if we think that it is something that a lot would benefit from, then we should slowly channel out from being negative into positive.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
Yeah. Be positive and everything will be alright. Being optimistic is what is needed to make things work but being negative can also work. Being negative means you will not be complacent because you always think of things going wrong. You will always aim it to be perfect or close to perfect.
@redvakaurvaki (4216)
• Indonesia
9 Apr 13
I don't think I had change my life, but I hope I can do a better effort to change my life better. I want to have stable income online that make me have not thinking to look for job anymore. I also think that working online will add my value in front of my family and make them proud of me
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
It's easy to find a part time job but hard to find a full time job online.
But you can be lucky because some offer big salary if you can contact them.
@scubapro (1051)
• Gifu, Japan
9 Apr 13
there are many ways and methods to change our life
if we dont have so much money we can try to research new methods and ask to the others
if we need some stuffs and dont have money we can try to do them ourselves at home.
if we feel sad and there is something wrong in our life, we have to learn being happy with small things,
happy mylotting
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
13 Apr 13
Be resourceful is good. We can make our own things and get it cheaper.
It's very tedious though if you have time to create your own things.