When it comes to imagining our lives, we often tend to imagine a grand life, a life where things we hope and wish for come true. And, while it’s always great when things work out for us, we usually end up stressing about the things we don’t have. The crux is that no matter how we envision our lives, we often forget that our lives don’t always have to be so complicated. Sometimes it’s the little things that add greater value. Self-motivation may appear difficult, but it can be achieved with practice.
If you’re wondering how to live a simple, fulfilling life, here are five tips that can lead you there:
1. Purpose
It is critical to understand your life's purpose. No matter how much you want to believe in the "monkey theory of evolution," you are not a product of assembly-line production. Humans are far more than instinct-driven creatures. One technique to discover your purpose is to ask yourself, "What is that one action or collection of activities that makes you feel energetic, lively, and alive?" Once you’ve figured out the answers, your activities and interests will be aligned accordingly.
2. Observation
We have the unique ability to "observe our lives" and choose to do more of what we want and less of what we don't. If we want to get the most out of life and realise our true potential during our lifetimes, we must first establish our purpose, vision, and mission. Learners will always conquer what they have learnt.
3. Goals
Believe it or not, the human brain is a cybernetic system. It pursues any objective or vision we establish for ourselves, consciously or unconsciously. The process may be mysterious, but it is undeniably genuine. However, one can agree that goal-setting is a strong tool for tapping those resources. The greater your aim, the greater is your motivation. Set goals in the areas of health, money, relationships, and service for yourself.
4. Inspiration
Motivation isn't a one-time shot that keeps you healthy for the rest of your life. You must motivate yourself on a daily basis. Motivation is similar to a perfume that you should wear every day. You would not mind the hardships that life throws at you if you are inspired. You'll feel inspired to follow your dreams.
5. Read
Every problem you've ever had or will ever have in life has been overcome by someone else. The answer to these issues has been written about in a book. If you don't give your mind interesting things to read and think about, it will never perform at its best. So, invest in a good book, and spend at least 15 minutes to an hour to read up.