The new year brings a lot of new challenges and opportunities. Many resort to New Year's resolutions, while others hope that fortune will bring them everything they long for. In the end, at least part of the power is also in our hands. How to (p)remain happy in 2019? Try following these five life lessons.
How to (p)remain happy in 2019? Of course, happiness is elusive and not always completely in our hands. To a certain extent, however, we have control over our own well-being. In the new year, try to follow the lessons.
Take care of your mental health.
Mental health needs to be taken care of very well. Don't forget to get enough sleep, a balanced diet, time for yourself and warm and genuine contacts with friends, family and partner. One of the important aspects of taking care of mental health is self-restriction when using social networks. Resist the temptation!
Listen to your intuition.
Listen to your intuition and know your wants and needs. Rational decision-making can quickly lead you to the right solution when you don't have too many important things on the scales, but when the latter is weighed down with valuables on each side, a well-developed intuition can come in very handy when making a decision.
Seize the opportunity.
In addition to listening to your intuition, you must also follow it. This does not mean that you have to grab every opportunity that comes your way, but that you are open to those things that are really important.
Be patient with yourself.
Kudos to those who set high goals and achieve them. However, we often seem to just fall short. Perfectionism can kill any pleasure. When nothing is good enough and when we fear any outcome that is less than perfect, we stop enjoying life.
Be good to others.
(Almost) we all try to live our lives to the best of our abilities. Every now and then we get hurt, step on a blister or are just indifferent to each other. Try to practice gentle and warm company towards other people. This can enrich your life - you will gain new acquaintances and friendships and become more gentle with yourself.
