I feel as if everything in my life is passing me by in one giant blur.
Maybe I’m just sad
because after two years of planning, my wedding and honeymoon are OVER.
I’m afraid that I’ll soon be an old lady looking back at a
life that I never took the time to appreciate.
In NY we are bred to get everything over with as quickly as
possible without any reason why.
Life isn’t something that we should be breezing
through. Life should be relished and
enjoyed.
With this new mind set, I decided to vow to slow down and
actually experience life.
Is it a new mind set,
or is it a quarter life crisis? Wow, a
quarter of my life is already gone!
Ten ways to slow
down life and enjoy it.
1. Take lots and lots of pictures.
When experiencing something worth remembering, stop and snap
a picture.
This will allow you to reflect on that memory forever while allowing
to share it with others.
I’m really, REALLY bad
at this. I need to learn it’s worth the
extra second in the long run.
2. Don’t always worry about the future.
The future is super important so it’s common to think about
possible consequences to your actions.
Take the time to allow yourself to enjoy the present
without worrying about the future.
Worrying about the
future can seriously way you down. Trust
me, I’m a professional at that!
3. Stop complaining about the little things.
Nothing in life is ever going to be perfect. Focus on the good instead of dwelling
on the bad.
Constant complaints will ruin a potentially good time for
yourself and the people around you.
You may find this hard
to believe, but I LOVE to complain. I
need to complain less and enjoy more!
4. Don’t let grudges steer your life.
There are certainly circumstances that justify a grudge, but
never let anything dictate your life.
A grudge can leave a person in a rut wasting precious time
in their life. Remember it, don’t live
it.
On the other hand, don’t
be like me and be a push over. Find a
balance that lets you enjoy your life!
5. Live within your means.
It’s difficult to enjoy life when your brain is filled with
worries about making ends meet.
Make your life financially comfortable so you spend less
time worrying about money and more time enjoying.
Take it from the girl
who used to live pay check to pay check.
Life is better without that added stress.
6. Get out and do something.
While I’m all for takeout and a movie, sitting on the couch
rarely makes life changing memories.
Take time to venture out of your home and dive
into experiences that are worth a picture!
It took me a while to learn
that enjoying life and living life go hand in hand.
7. Celebrate everything.
Make a point of celebrating every little accomplishment
in addition to the big ones.
That hot new hair cut is just as worthy of a night on the
town as your promotion at work.
I know I say this all
the time, but celebrations make memories, smiles, and happy times!
8. Fix what’s broken.
Every moment spent dwelling on something that you need
changed, is a moment wasted.
Change everything that you need changed as quickly as
possible so you use your brainwaves for enjoyment.
Once anxiety is
kicked in, it’s hard for me to enjoy anything.
Life passes you by real quick that way.
9. Demand definite answers.
There is nothing worse than trying to predict the outcome of
a wishy-washy response.
Save yourself wasted time by demanding a definite answer. Don’t ever settle for a maybe!
Either someone is
interested or they’re not. Either they’re
coming or they’re not. Get the point?!
10. Do not ever, EVER wish a part of your life
to end.
Whenever I hear someone say “I can’t wait for this to be
over”, I cringe!
Life is way too short to want any part of it to end quicker
than it has to. Embrace every moment
of life.
I know that every
moment isn’t going to be pleasant, but we should be thankful just to be alive.
How do you slow life
down to get maximum enjoyment?
i love not accepting maybes--excellent tip! and to celebrate everything--so true. it's all about the little things, isn't it? here's to slowing down!
ReplyDeleteI was actually just thinking about this yesterday! I seriously love the idea of celebrating everything! xo, biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDelete#'s 2,3,5 & 9 = ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteAnd I like #10... time to appreciate TIME more!
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What if one is going to the doctor for a colonoscopy or something, can they wish for that to be over? lol Not sure why that popped in.
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DeleteGreat tips. I really struggle with not always worrying about the future.
ReplyDeleteI'd add maximum sex to.. not that me is having it....
ReplyDeleteWe usually have that feeling of emptiness after a major life event that took a lot of time in our life. The day I got my MA at college left me with the biggest empty feeling ever because it was the end of the four years in my life (we go to college four years here) and I didn't really know what's next. And plus I was alone, my family didn't really celebrate it... so it was double the emptiness :)
I always like taking pictures. A "stupid" picture today is something you might cherish five years later
ReplyDeleteLOVE this list! Life is definitely flying by like a blur, so I try to savor special moments and take lots of pics! And I love your advice to celebrate everything :-D
ReplyDeleteLife seems to blow by so fast... I'll try some of these things and hopefully it will seem to slow down a bit.
ReplyDeleteI'm guilty of the last one, because Boyfriend and I are moving. More exact... He has a 4 day surprise vacation and gets back the day before I leave for my week long planned vacation and then a week after I get back, we have to move. I'm so insanely stressed about leaving work for a week and the move that I want it done with and I'm hoping I don't forget to enjoy the vacation!
ReplyDeleteI do have one to add though: Don't do a job that you hate! It will suck your soul dry and make you angry, bitter, and exhausted. You won't see the happy things because you'll just be consumed by spending a good majority of your time in a place you can't stand.
I'm one who needs to learn (over and over!) to let go of grudges! It only hurts YOU to hold 'em, you know?
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You are so right, Jax....life is waaay too short to sweat the little stuff....
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