How to Make a Better Life
- 1). Simplify your life. Often when you feel stressed and overwhelmed, you get the impression that your life isn't what you want it to be. Consider cutting back on work hours, purchasing a smaller home, buying a less expensive car and generally simplifying your life so that you spend less time paying for it and more time living it.
- 2). Be positive. Make an effort to be grateful and happy about the things you have and cultivate a positive outlook on your future. Wake up every morning glad to meet the day and ready to face it head on, reaping the benefits of a positive attitude.
- 3). Do something you love. A job or lifestyle that you wake up every day excited about will make your life better. This may mean going to school for a different profession or training in something that you love. Believing you can do something is half the battle.
- 4). Get a pet. A pet can offer a lot: companionship, love and exercise. All of these things can contribute to a better life. Taking your dog for a walk is exercise, and exercise releases endorphins, which cause a feeling of happiness. Studies also show that a pet can reduce stress and keep you healthy. A U.S. Department of Health survey shows that pet owners on Medicare visited the doctor 40 percent less than their pet-less counterparts.
- 5). Eat healthier. Bad health and excess weight can contribute to a poor quality of life. Engaging in a healthy diet and regular exercise can improve your health and make you feel better both physically and mentally.
