“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. “
Henry David Thoreau
Has your life become complacent? Are you stuck in the same routine day after day? Are you losing interest in life or struggling to find meaning? Studies have shown that 1/3 of employees in the workforce are unsatisfied, and one out of five Americans are depressed (Reuters Health, November 8, 2000). So what can we do to fight this “unhappy” epidemic? Below are some easy solutions.
#1 Take a Risk
Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but have never done it? Now is the time to take the risk and live by faith instead of fear. Taking a risk will quickly diminish any boredom or lack of interest in life. In fact, taking a risk that you’ve always wanted to do will instantly provide exhilaration and excitement in life. Risk taking also increases happiness and satisfaction in life. So, don’t delay because life is too short!
#2 Set Good Goals
Do you have goals in your life that you are working towards each and every day? Setting goals provides motivation and purpose in life. If you have good goals you are consciously and consistently working on, your life will have meaning and your satisfaction for life will increase. Setting and working toward meaningful goals will help anyone overcome a slump.
#3 Have Vision
Look into your future and what do you see? What do you want to see? All of us have ups and downs in life; so just because life may be difficult now, this does not mean it has to be that way in the future. People who live with meaning and who are happy in life often have a vision of what they’d like their future to be like, and then they work toward making that vision a reality. Taking the time to plan and think “long-term” will provide enthusiasm for life that will eventually result in success.
#4 Help Others
Finally, one of the best ways to overcome a funk in life is to stop worrying about yourself and help others. Find opportunities to volunteer your time and talents for the good of others. As you help others, your appreciation for what you have will grow, and your satisfaction for life will greatly increase. So stop thinking of yourself and help others along the road.
Whenever we may be feeling down in life, following these four simple ideas will help get us out of a rut. Though dissatisfaction in life is a dangerous and growing epidemic, if we take risks, set good goals, have vision, and help others, our personal satisfaction for life will grow.
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