Seize the Day.
Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present. Be present to enjoy the moment. Each day is a fresh start with options just waiting to be explored, so what are you waiting for?
Clear your mind.
Clear your mind.
Rituals of yoga, meditation and tai chi will replenish and rejuvenate your soul to focus more clearly on serenity and happiness.
Don’t hang onto the past!
Don’t stress out about the mistakes you’ve made - take them in stride and learn from them. From each mistake spawns a lesson. Do not worry about the past because it is gone, do not worry about the future because it is yet to come, live in today and embrace it!
Love yourself.
Love others.
Love
the ones who treat you right. Give love without expecting it to be returned. Be
selfless in your attitude towards others.
Accept everyone.
Be kind and courteous. Enjoy the company of others. Acknowledge their goodness rather than the differences in their beliefs. Do not judge others. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Make friends.
Make true friends; friends around whom you can be yourself. Go more places with them so that you can share your joy with someone else. By being around people you will become a more understanding person.Forgive yourself and others.
Release your negative energy that holds you back, your past failures, embrace whatever life offers you.
Be positive.
Focus on good thoughts and good things will happen. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Beating yourself up won’t help anything. Be positive. Say, think, and do positive things. Always look on the sunny side of life. Remember that the glass isn’t half empty, it’s half full.
Erase your negative thoughts.
Take
actions towards resolving the root cause any bad thoughts (anger, fear, doubt,
hate,...). Cancel each one out with a good thought called affirmations:
"I'm over that." "I am brave!" "I know I can do
it!" "I forgive and I do not hate!" You may not be feeling the
best at the moment, but you will feel better once you think about good things.
Think about all of the things life has to offer, because though things may be
horrible at the moment -- the future holds a lot of hope. It should make you
smile and not store negative feelings to be relived later.
Be honest with yourself and others,
especially with yourself.
Dishonesty
can lead to denial as you start to believe your own story, with that comes a
curdling hidden stress that saps away energy and happiness. Self-acceptance is
important, self-honesty with others keeps life simpler and makes it easier to
avoid the people who just categorically don't like you for your views or some
other thing about you. It builds trust when you're honest with others. It
builds confidence when you're honest with yourself.
Be adventurous.
Explore,
live on the edge a little, and embrace new challenges. Visit new places with
your loved ones. Take the road less traveled. Don’t stick to the same old, same
old. Life is more exciting with adventure!
Find purpose in life.
Find
something that gives your life meaning, be it being a great friend, sibling,
parent, grandparent, teacher, neighbor, etc. Once you have found something to
live for, you’ll live better. If it's not your relationships as a central
purpose, maybe it's your occupation or something that you do outside work that
makes a difference to others. The meaning of your life is something you decide.
Set goals and move toward them in small reasonable steps.
Give back.
Give back.
Be
selfless in service to others. Begin with your neighbor. Do charitable service
outside of your immediate community as well. Giving back will not only make you
better as a person, it will help others.
Be realistic.
Set
attainable goals according to your abilities and talents. Consider each effort
to be an attainment. Achieve one step before the other towards stability and
security.
Seek balance.
Understand
the night and day, back and forth, good and bad in all things.
Maintain control.
Be
responsible for your actions and inaction. Be true to yourself. Maintain a
personal code in the situation at hand. Find common ground.
Be carefree.
Desires,
obsessions and possessions possess you. Free yourself from your impulses. Make
an active decision to have simple daily needs.
Laugh.
Laughter
is the best medicine. It releases endorphins and promotes longevity. Inner joy
is beautiful!
Be flexible.
Accept
change as a positive thing in life. At times, go with the flow that is
before you.
List a few daily goals.
Meet
a new friend, swim at the lake or walk in the park. Enhance your day and
initiate fun!
Make a bucket list.
Make a list of all the things you want to do before you die like learning an adventurous skill, making progress in work or sport, bungee jumping, sky diving, etc. Check off your list! This will make you feel like you've accomplished something.
Keep a journal.
Record your victories in life as well as your delights. Take time to reflect on what has been previously written. Be an inspiration to yourself and others.
Anticipate tomorrow.
Everyday
is unique, like the blossoming clouds. It's never the same, but always
beautiful. If things aren’t going right for you, remember that there is always
tomorrow. Tomorrow, your life could change for the better.
Accept death.
Pondering
death brings appreciation to life. Take time to appreciate the expanse and
beauty of your life and our earth. Don’t fight death or live in fear of it. Let
go peacefully.
Appreciate the little things.
Take a walk around your community to experience the wonder in a way that you have never experienced it before. Pretend that you are from a different country and you’re here for the first time. Go out with your family and take time to appreciate them. Take it all in and find the beauty it - it’s all around you, just open up your eyes and look!
Appreciate the environment.
Take
a break occasionally and go for a walk. Assume that you have come from another
planet. Take a fresh look at the clouds, the colors of sky at sunset and
sunrise. Look at the plants, trees, leaves, and flowers and how they sway when
wind blows. Look at water how it shakes and shapes itself in the vessel it's
stored. Look at numerous forms of life - insects, animals, birds and humans.
This exercise will clear off the dead memories and monotony that kills the joy
of living.
Express Gratitude.
Recognize
daily the things you are grateful for. Let your family, friends, and other
significant ones know how grateful you are to have them. Share and express love
while you can.
Inspire yourself.
Do something that inspires you, be it
finding a role model or simply reading an inspirational quote life is better
once you’ve enlightened yourself!
Take nothing for granted.
Appreciate
everything and everyone around you - your family, friends, house, pets,
environment, and world. One day, you may wake up to find that one of those
things is gone, so appreciate them while you have them.
Put things into perspective.
Remember
that even though your life may seem tough right now, there is no doubt somebody
out there going through something much worse.
Don’t let possessions rule your life.
Don’t
let new electronics, clothes, or cars take over your life and who you are.
Material possessions are only accessories to you and your life. You come first.
Don’t give up.
Do
not accept defeat, even if it seems like it’s the only option. Look at the
obstacles that others have overcome to be who they are and to fight for what
they think is right. Translate that into your everyday life and use that
mindset to accomplish simple things in life.
Follow your dreams.
Make a list of everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing and then make it happen. Dreams aren’t achieved by sitting around and waiting. They’re achieved by getting up and working for them! Work hard and make your dreams a reality! Work hard and play harder! You can always fulfill your dreams. If you really want something, find a way to achieve it!
Listen for advice, but be confident in making your own decision. Use your instinct. Don’t let others tell you what to do.
However, be humble and respect others opinions (in truth). Stand up for what you believe in and don’t let others push you around. It's possible to do this and still be open to other people's ideas, as they may surprise you. Do not get caught up on little things. Know it when you're facing major conflicts and find creative ways to live with them - does it matter more that you disagree with a loved one or that you love them?
Be YOU.
Maintain a strong foundation of beliefs.
Be YOU.
Have the courage to be yourself. You are who you are! Even if society doesn’t like it, you are you, so forget what others think and live your life! Do what you want, because life is what you make it, and your life is yours! Nobody else is going to live your life, so it’s up to you!
Makkah Time
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