Do you feel frustrated daily? Has the quality of your life diminished over time, leading to a loss of vitality, energy, and enthusiasm? Do you feel like a puppet, waking up every day with the same repetitive cycle that never seems to end?
We all get frustrated from time to time. Whether it's a difficult personal life, a frustrating job, or simply having to deal with the stress of being a human being in our time. All of this can be a little difficult to manage. Without understanding where our life is going and why it is going in such a direction, difficult times can sometimes seem insurmountable.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we want it to. It can be suffocating, even for the most resilient people. But, often, the quality of our life has more to do with the habits we adopt daily. By changing our habits, we can improve the quality of our lives in many areas. This is why it is important to take the time to make small adjustments.
Life shouldn't overwhelm us, and it certainly shouldn't frustrate us. It's not incredibly difficult to overcome some of our natural tendencies to sink into a state of depression. Everyone can take certain steps to make their life more enjoyable. You can, for example, improve the quality of your life by making small adjustments to your behavior and the way you think. These small changes can have a beneficial and lasting effect on your long-term mental health and outlook on life.
Simply following the few tips below can facilitate your development process, improve your well-being and make your days more enjoyable.
But first, let's describe what we mean by "Quality of Life".
What are the qualities of life?
What gives a good quality of life? This is an intensely personal question. Your vision of a fulfilling life may indeed be very different from mine. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the quality of life as:
“An individual's perception of their place in life, within the context of the culture and value system in which they live, about their goals, expectations, norms, and concerns. It is a broad conceptual field, encompassing in a complex way the physical health of the person, his psychological state, his level of independence, his social relations, his personal beliefs, and his relationship with the specificities of his environment. »
The WHO therefore distinguishes six areas that help define the quality of life:
Physical,
Psychological,
Independence of the person,
Social relations,
Environment,
Spirituality and personal beliefs.
Yet many people define their quality of life simply by how much money they have. Although money can be a good barometer, it is not the complete equation. Happiness does not last forever when it is only the amount available in a bank account.
It is more accurate to consider that quality of life is the total of health, happiness, vitality, leisure, and income. For example, I can value social contacts, authenticity, and adventure. Make my childhood dreams come true, develop a successful business and live in another country. You, on the other hand, can be driven by success, education, or independence.
1. Develop better habits
If you want to improve your quality of life, you have to do it by using good habits. Our habits rule our lives. They help to promote our happiness, our vitality, our health, and our finances. These are little automation that works in the background in our heads and that we hardly notice. This does not happen overnight, but in the long run, they determine our entire life trajectory.
The total amount of energy you have in a day has a lot to do with your habits. They affect not only your physical state but also your state of mind. That's why, if you have health problems, relationship problems, or anything else, think about the habits you could adopt to improve your situation.
2. Watch your spending very closely
Although it may not be obvious, having money in the bank is a very real way to live a little better. After all, the worry that comes with the stress of running out of money is debilitating. This all-consuming anxiety leaves little room to savor your days.
Tracking your expenses should be done daily. Indeed, not enough attention is paid to the money that n spend compared to what we earn. Many people can tell you their income. They know how much money they are making because it is an amount that usually tends to be fixed. But, most of them can't tell you what they spent last month.
Follow and audit all your expenses! For this, you can consult many online sources for free, such as this finance site. You will need to set and stick to a budget, then follow it religiously. It will be much more difficult to move forward and achieve your income goals if you don't stick to them. Knowing how much money you can or cannot spend each day will help you move forward.
Reduce your expenses where you can and invest as much money as possible in your savings. Try to save at least 20-30% of your income and have an emergency fund to fall back on. Your savings should preferably be automated. Set up a savings account to automatically transfer money from your checking account to it each time you get paid.
3. Learn something new every day
The acquisition of new knowledge is essential for our happiness, but it also affects other spectrums of our life. It allows us to mature, grow and acquire knowledge of the world. Learning can also help put our lives into perspective as we gain knowledge about all the trauma that is happening in the world.
Surf the NET and find an interesting article, educational video, documentary, or something else that will challenge you. Try to set aside at least 15 minutes a day to acquire new knowledge. As long as you do a little each day, but do it every day, over time this habit will help you be a much more balanced and happy person.
Then put that knowledge into practice. Small victories every day lead to amazing long-term results. Something that can only be done through daily and continuous learning.
Conclusion
Small changes can sometimes lead to fulfillment and happiness. Try improving one of the strategies you already use or try one that is a little less familiar to you.
Use the ideas above as inspiration. Think about what could help you live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life. Your well-being depends on it. Keep in mind that your development journey is defined by you.
Finally, remember to keep what matters in perspective. Things like happiness, love, and the positive impact you could have on those around you. Keep in mind that you are not alone. We all go through long periods of anxiety, frustration, fear, worry, and upset.
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