If you are looking for ways to improve the quality of your life and make your life more purposeful, this post may be what you were looking for. The things listed below keep helping me become a better version of myself every day. I hope they help you, too.
- Minimalism
Ever since I heard about this term, it turned my life upside down, and it was for the better. The less I have, the freer I feel. The more space I have around me, the more space I have in my mind and soul. Give it a try. You will not regret it!
2. The Question “Why”
It is easy to do “what” and “how”, but the question “why” gets tricky. Why do you do what you do? What is your intention behind it? Making it clear pushes me to be even more consistent in doing them.
3. No Social Media
And I am left with no friends? No. I have a clearer mind, no exposure (depends on your character) and time for more important stuff like real people! However, if you know how to navigate your time without wasting it on social media, it can be a good thing to keep it. I do have a YouTube account. It makes me waste my time from time to time, but I find it necessary. You do you.
4. Remember Death
Death can cause many different emotions. It may make me sad, happy, motivated, scared. All of these emotions make me question life even more. It makes me realize that my time is limited, and I will be held accountable. The more good I do, the better.
5. Less Judgy
You do not have the same opinion as I do? That is fine. You do not do things the same way I do? That is fine. You do not believe in what I do? That is also fine. We can be good as long as we do not disrespect each other.
6. Assume Good Intentions
I still struggle with this one a lot. Do you suspect that somebody has wrong intentions rigth away? That assumption may affect your relationship with people. Finding a balance between assuming good intentions, and being careful is an important life skill that will serve you long-term.
7. Choose Your Battles
Not every little thing is worth being argued. There are things you just know you should not discuss with certain people. Sometimes being silent or changing the subject is healthier for everyone in the room.
8. Money Does Not Define You
I used to think that I value as much as I am successful in worldly matter. What a silly thought! I know people with all the money in the world whose lives are meaningless. They grow old and miserable because fun and joy are not the answer to life. However, you want to have money and make good use of it. But, money definitely does not define your value.
9. Take Care of Yourself as Someone You Love
I am an introvert by nature. Criticizing myself is one of my expertise. Criticizing my moves, my looks, and my efforts resulted in me feeling more anxious and less confident.
How do you behave towards someone you love? Do you constantly criticize them, or do you mostly praise them? Being obsessed with yourself is not a good thing either, but dragging yourself down is a disaster.
I try my best to silence the critics when I feel overwhelmed. I remember that I am a human being, and it is okay to make mistakes and not be perfect. I choose to love me for me, and that is the only way I can give more love to the people I love.
10. Avoid People That Complain
Imagine how selfish and centric you sound when you complain about your nails. There are most probably more serious problems in your life, but hey! Everyone has them. Complaining gets multiplied. People that complain drain energy. The more you complain, the more things there are to be complained about.
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Look at those who are below you, and do not look at those who are above you, for that is more likely to hold you back from belittling the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon you.”
[Sahih/Authentic] – [Al-Bukhari and Muslim. This is the wording of Muslim]
11. Gratitude Journaling
Writing down three things I am grateful to my Lord for daily makes me see how much I am blessed and how much there is to life than complaining.
“If you are grateful, I would certainly give you more; and if you are ungrateful, My chastisement is truly severe.” (14:7)
12. Al – Baqarah 2:216
“And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.” (AI-Baqarah, 2:216)
When you have this attitude that everything that happens to you is from Lord, life gets easier.
13. Work on Your Weaknesses
I have temper issues. I am aware of it. I choose to work on it rather than just be like: ” That’s who I am. Deal with it.” Improving your life and yourself starts by getting to know yourself. Admitting that there are things that should be managed/fixed is part of maturing.
14. Be Generous
Study shows that being generous makes us happy.
“Give gifts, for indeed gifts remove bad feeling from the chest. Do not let a person look down upon (the gifts given by his or) her neighbor, even if it be a sheep shank.”
– Tirmizi
“Those who give, out of their own possessions, by night and by day, in private and in public will have their reward with their Lord.” 2:274 The Holy Qur’an
15. Read The Holy Qur’an Daily
Reading The Holy Quran helps me stay focused. It helps me feel more connected to my Creator and makes this life of mine more meaningful. It sets my mood for the day, and I feel ready to conquer the world that day.
Do you have any suggestions that may help give meaning to our lives? Please, write them down below in the comment section. Thank you for stopping by!
