I’m a big believer in making your own luck. I know it sounds silly and cliché, but it’s true. We all have the power to make our lives better, whatever they might look like. The only way that’s going to happen, though? You’ve got to be willing to put in the work. That might mean picking up a new skill or hobby or even running an extra mile (or two). It doesn’t matter what you do: just start with something small and work your way up from there. Before long, you’ll find that life is happier than ever before.
The mixed quotes of motivation and inspiration with the example of how to change your life for the better by working hard show that we can make our lives better if we try.
Pick your friends carefully
When it comes to choosing friends, it’s important to be selective. Don’t be afraid to say no when someone asks you for help if they’re not a good friend. And don’t be afraid to say yes if they are. Be honest with your friends; they’ll appreciate it when you tell them the truth about something that’s bothering you and need their support. If a particular friendship isn’t working out, there’s nothing wrong with ending it before things get worse, just make sure that your decision is well-informed and not based on impulse or emotion alone.
Learn to be happy being alone
Being alone does not mean you are lonely. As a matter of fact, you can be very happy when you’re alone. Being alone is the best time to do things that make you happy, like reading a book or practicing your favorite sport. It’s also the perfect time to get some ideas on how to improve your life and make yourself happier overall.
Being happy when we’re alone is important because it gives us time to reflect on our lives and think about different ways we could improve them. This sort of reflection helps us realize where we want our lives to go in the future and hopefully makes those changes possible as well.
Be kind to others
You can make your life better. You can be happier and healthier, and you can live a life full of meaning and purpose. And if there’s one thing that will help you do this, it’s being kind to others.
With the right attitude and outlook, you’ll find yourself feeling more positive, inspired, motivated and energized, all qualities that are essential for creating the kind of life you want to lead.
When we’re kind to ourselves, for example by setting healthy boundaries with our time or making sure we take regular breaks from work so we don’t burn out, we’re also being kind to other people: our partners or family members who rely on us for support; co-workers who are counting on us; even strangers who are depending on us when they need some encouragement when things get tough (or just have an unexpected question). Being kind also means treating people equally regardless of race/gender/sexual orientation/etc., which helps make society stronger as a whole.
Be nice to yourself
Achieving a better life means being kind and giving yourself a break. You may think this is obvious advice, but it’s worth repeating because you might be surprised by how easy it is to forget how important self-love is.
Take some time today to think about all the things you are good at, and then focus on those. If you’re having trouble thinking of anything, just look around your home or office, you’ll probably notice something that makes you happy when you look at it: How great was the couch I bought a few years ago? It’s so comfortable. That painting makes me smile every time I see it. I’m so glad I took that trip last year, it was one of the best experiences ever.
Why don’t we take more time for ourselves? Why do we put our own needs last? Why do we hate ourselves? Why do we put up with bad behavior from other people (and other entities), especially when they aren’t doing anything positive for their lives either.”
Don’t fear change. Embrace it.
In life, change is inevitable. You can’t stop it from happening. You can’t even slow it down, you just have to go with the flow and trust that all things happen for a reason.
In the end, change serves us well by helping us grow as individuals and as a society at large. If we resist change too much, we might become stuck in our ways and make decisions based on fear instead of moving forward in a positive direction with our lives.
Change can also bring good things into your life: relationships that help you learn more about yourself or people who support you through difficult times; opportunities that take your career to new heights or opportunities were learning something new teaches valuable skills; changes in the scenery where travel makes memories that last forever or changing locations allow for increased productivity at work (and maybe even less stress).
Keep learning. You’re never too old.
Learning is one of the most effective ways to keep your mind and body young. There are no limits to what you can learn, and the more you know, the more options you’ll have for making your life better. It’s important to remember that learning doesn’t stop when we reach adulthood. It’s never too late to learn something new.
There are many different ways for us to continue learning as adults: from other people; from books (both fiction and nonfiction); from life experiences; from our mistakes. In fact, some of our most valuable lessons actually come from our mistakes.
