In our world, a life full of joy is what everyone desires. To Seize the Moment and Enjoy Your Life More. There are endless ways to reach what you want, but little things make all the difference when it comes to happiness. You have no idea how to skyrocket your mood levels with the easy joys of life. Since you’re here, it’s easy to follow these ways, easy to incorporate into your own life, and actionable to enjoy your life more.
By simply implementing these techniques, brief joy moments can accumulate in enormous amounts of satisfaction over time. The smallest improvements suggested in this article will make you stand out from the overworked, overbooked, and somehow bored crowd that seems to fill every street nowadays and every room. Depend on what counts and everything else is going to just come in.
Take the time to read all five tips and tricks to catch the moments. Even if you only take what resonates with you–based on your temperament and broader purposes of life–starting today, you can still significantly improve your life.
1. Say Yes and Say No
Both are just as significant.
First, saying “yes” will introduce you to incredible new experiences more often than not. You should think big like going to an improv show–like finally taking the ride or more local ones. Both are equally effective in moving yourself to new mental states.
The other side of the coin that always says “yes” tells another story. You know what I’m talking about. The one Jim Carrey got into in the “Yes Man” movie While at first saying “yes” in this wonderful adventure changed his life, he could no longer take it by the end of the film. It’s been too long.
That’s when it comes to the point of “no.” You also need to be comfortable saying “no” to anything and everything else in order to be able to say “yes” to the things you want. I have here: that casual meeting, that reception, the deadline that nobody asked if you could make it, the shopping list, and so on. You might know better than I do what I’m thinking about and I bet you can think of a couple of examples already.
if you need help in saying no? Leo Babauta has this advice: The Gentle Art of Saying No
2. Take Care of Yourself
There is a reason why we are told in case of an emergency to place our oxygen masks first. If we can’t, we can’t work. When we can’t work, we can’t help anyone. Helping others translate to doing your work or going on with your day during a regular week.
This idea is going even further. Think about it, a man feels good when he/she cares about herself. if you are feeling good about yourself and the day ahead of you. You might think you are able to face any obstacle that might come your way.
Try to look like you care about yourself.
The quote above is from a television show in the 90s. Simply start there. Take on fresh clothes, comb your hair, and that’s it. You’re set for the world to face.
Do this every day and at any moment you will be prepared for anything.
Try to remember a day you didn’t shower, changed clothes, and your big plan was to stay in, watch television, and indulge in some junk food. The only problem is you wanted something from the supermarket, so you left the house feeling like a mess, hoping you’re not going to bump into anyone you meet. But you’ve done that.
Then what happened? You’ve been trying to hide behind the racks. You felt uncomfortable just making eye contact when that failed and you tried to shorten the discussion as much as you could so that you could return to the cave as quickly as possible. Imagine the same kind of interaction with you as someone who thinks for themselves. Okay, much better?
3. Find a Form of Exercising That You Enjoy
One of the best ways to grab a moment and enjoy a little more of your life? Exercise now!
Now, I’m sure you’ve read this tip before, maybe a million times a gas. But you have to know that it’s true. I’ve met so many people who have turned their lives around by finding a way they enjoy exercising. I’m a pretty good example, too!
Having a way I like to exercise (running) has transformed my life. It helped me cope more often than I can recall with stress, depression and boredom. It’s both an outlet and a source of fulfillment for me, and without it, I can’t imagine my life.
And I’m not even the runner all right! I would find myself an enthusiastic hobbyist. I don’t really care about competing and being the fastest because, apparently, I can’t compete at that point. I mean, I have a friend running 15 K in less than an hour, and I still find it hard to believe that speeds like that are possible. I’m just running so I can do one of the following:
- Feel good about my-self
- Challenge my body
- Meditate
- To blow off steam when stressed
- To burn calories (I would probably be obese if I didn’t run, considering the amount of food I consume)
So I go for a run afterward whenever I have a busy day at work and feel good.
Are you feeling bored? I’m going for a run and feeling full of energy again! Feeling energized and enjoying myself? I’m going on a walk!
Simply put, running still impacts my mood positively. That’s why, in guides on how to be healthy, exercising is ALWAYS
4. Go off Your Usual Path
Nothing is simpler than that.
Think about changing your path from time to time to work and back home. Dream about trying the food you don’t even know what it’s on the menu. Dream about enjoying a fresh taste of soda. Usually, think about listening to people you’re ignoring.
Everyone has a story to tell and most people need to share mind-blowing stories. You will learn something new from every person you meet and every new experience you seek. Be prepared that lessons often come in the form of an instance of “no-no.”
5. Learn Something New Continuously
Don’t make the way easy. “You don’t know where the rabbit hops come from” is a saying in my town, referring to the fact that we don’t know where or when the next opportunity will turn up.
Looking for a cooking class if you always wanted to cook better, but you don’t have the money, the time, or the ability to organize yourself to do that. You don’t know where the rabbit comes from, and maybe you’re going to meet someone who’s going to change your life.
Don’t wait for other people to do anything. I know we all want our friends to do something, but sometimes they don’t have the same desires. Don’t let that dissuade you. And note, there is no good time like the present in the future, no perfect time.
You’re going to thank yourself, because every time you talk to somebody new, you’re going to have some nice stories to tell in one of your adventures.