5 Concise Truths That Give Life Meaning

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Life advice should sound quietly, and not loudly force something. They should accept the fact that you can think and have option to accept them or not in your own way or whether you are ready for it or not.

Below I have shared 5 tips that will make your life worth living. Or will bring at least some peace into it.

1. Don't be lazy.

Many of those who turn to a psychologist for help have lost their motivation. They say, "I can't bring myself to do anything." And it's not that they're depressed. They are just lethargic and tired, and the pandemic, like nothing else, contributes to the development of these feelings.

It is very important not to stop working on your life. If you have problems, tell yourself "don't be lazy", even if these problems are minor. After all, the accumulation of small problems eventually leads to big problems. Do not give up.

2. Get creative. In your own way.

My friend's father has his own recipe for dealing with a bad mood - he goes to the barn and makes something there. This always makes him feel better. And although the effectiveness of such a drug against depression has not been scientifically proven, I have repeatedly seen how creativity helps people get out of this state.

Therefore, come up with a project for yourself that you want to return to work on. Or just do something: cook a meal, preserve a jar of jam, clean the garden, put together a puzzle, draw a picture, write a poem, make a video, make a game, make a wood craft, write a song or program code, create a spreadsheet - yes anything. Creative activity makes your brain work. Don't give up on her.

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3. Look at the world through someone else's eyes.

“The greatest tragedy in the life of every person is to live life with faith in the justice of only his point of view.” - Doug Baldwin.

The way you look at the world is just one of the ways you can look at it at all. This is your personal truth. No more and no less. If you constantly look at the world from the same angle, your vision will begin to distort.

The next time you're upset by someone else's opinion, stop and try to put yourself in that person's shoes. You don't have to agree with him, just try to understand (or remind yourself that your truth and his are different from each other) - this will expand your worldview. The ability to understand how someone else sees things is a real art. And they are worth mastering.

4. Be kidding. Everywhere.

If you don't know how to joke, just talk to people. In the park. On the street. In the parking lot. In the elevator. In line at the supermarket checkout. While cooking in the kitchen.

A lot of people say they hate idle talk, and I find that weird. These conversations can sometimes become something more. And if not, then they still carry a certain value - and if not for you, then for other people.

Social interaction at any level is very important. This is what the research results and the pandemic tell us. You don't have to make mega-meaningful connections or have deep conversations to begin to benefit from communication. Even if you just throw a few words over the fence, exchange greetings, express your interest in someone, grin or smile, this will already lift the spirits of both you and your interlocutor. Do it.

5. Every day is a holiday. Or something like that.

I know that this point can be argued, because not every day brings us joy. Some of them are quite difficult. They test us and bring us to our knees. But in impenetrable darkness, there are also bright rays, so whenever possible, try to find something good in your day and rejoice.

Writer Loretta Laroche said it best: “Life is short, so put on your party trousers.”