30 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less. Many of us attempt to measure our happiness based on the duration of certain favorable experiences in our lives.
The longer a favorable experience lasts, the happier we think we’ll be. But the truth is, life is simply a string of small, independent moments that are always changing. Thus, a few minutes well spent here and there can make a big difference in what we get out of life in the long-term. Here are 30 things you can do in 30 minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those closest to you.
And yes, I realize some of these suggestions may lead to activities and projects that will likely take longer than 30 minutes to complete; but they still take far less than 30 minutes to start. What simple life-enhancing activities do you participate in on a regular basis? Photo by: Rachel Sian Related 30 Ways to Save 30 Minutes a Day We're all way too busy. October 4, 2010 In "Hacks" 30 Challenges for 30 Days of Growth We are what we repeatedly do. December 25, 2011. The Frenemy. Some rules i try to live by:
40 Lessons for Finding Strength in Hard Times. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Sometimes you have to die a little on the inside first in order to be reborn and rise again as a stronger, smarter version of yourself.
Nobody gets through life without losing someone they love, someone they need, or something they thought was meant to be. But it is these losses that make us stronger and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. Over the past five years Angel and I have dealt with several hardships, including the sudden death of a sibling, the loss of a best friend to illness, betrayal from a business partner, and an unexpected (breadwinning) employment layoff. These experiences were brutal. Here are some lessons we’ve learned along the way: You are not what happened to you in the past. – No matter how chaotic the past has been, the future is a clean, fresh, wide open slate. Photo by: Chris Schoenbohm If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. » a brief guide to life. ‘A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us.’
~Ralph Waldo Emerson By Leo Babauta Life can be ridiculously complicated, if you let it. I suggest we simplify. Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote, which I’ve stolen as this site’s subtitle, is the shortest guide to life you’ll ever need: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” The Frenemy., Advice At 18. Somebody asked me what advice I would give to my 18-year-old self.
It is as follows: First of all, slow your load. I get that your hormones are raging at the fiery furnace of vagina hellfire terror. Cool. These hormones might make you want to just dry hump all over every celebrity vampire or badass in a GQ leather jacket, but you can’t go around hoping to make out with celebrities all the time! Well, except for that one guy. No. Seriously. That being said, I don’t want you to be so cynical. Remember being vulnerable isn’t something you only do when you are young. Fill your I-Pod up with terrible music so you can one day loudly sing that music when you are 22 and drunk on a rooftop. Stop wearing so many denim skirts they look stupid. Give your best friends more hugs. Ham and Heroin. A Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way, Pick Some =) Almost middle of the week, If you are feeling down (even a little) then you have landed on the right page.
Enjoy the inspiring quotes collection and cheer up. Sometimes All You Need Is A Little Inspiration to Keep Rolling. Why Sadness is the Key to True Happiness. The other night I felt overcome by sadness as I reflected upon all the suffering of this world.
In many ways, I have a perfect life. Nevertheless, a part of me will always be sad as long as there is suffering in this world. Life is bittersweet. And that’s OK with me. Happiness without sadness would not be complete…as long as suffering persists. I sat with the feelings of sadness, gazing at the dark night sky. Usually, we want to move away from sadness as quickly as possible. We’re encouraged to divert ourselves from the emotion by engaging in physical activity, imagining pleasant and relaxing experiences, or looking for humor in a situation that makes us sad. But I say, let your heart be broken into a million pieces. 3 Ways Sadness Can Empower You Sadness is not always as bad as it’s made out to be. 1.
There is not a single person in this world that can escape from suffering. “I like this. How about trying this – when sadness pops up, instead of running away, let her wake you up.