Instructions for Living Your Best Life
1. Realize with absolute certainty that life puts in front of you exactly what you need at each precise moment so there is no reason to question or resent anything that comes your way. Trust in that truth and always find your way to accepting everything.
2. Understand the truism that “everything proceeds by an orderly sequence of growth” (Thomas Troward). Be patient with what you are trying to do and most importantly enjoy the journey. What you learn will ultimately be more important than reaching your destination.
3. Always keep it top of mind that we don’t just attract what we want, we also attract things to us based on the type of person we are and how we behave everyday. It is important to make the best decisions as much as possible and always feel you are honestly doing the right thing.
4. Enjoy what you do for your job or anything else you do the majority of the day. If you don’t enjoy whatever it is you are doing, either improve your perspective about it or change what you are doing. There is nothing more important than your peace of mind and how good you feel as you move through your day. Don’t let your job or anything else ruin or interfere with your natural positive energy.
5. If at first you don’t succeed, there is a reason why and you should focus on figuring out that reason. It is not just about blindly trying again. Learn the lessons you need in order to succeed in the future.
6. When you are trying to figure out what to do, don’t overlook the fact that you probably have the answer. Ask yourself questions and patiently await the answers or pointers in the right direction.
7. If you aren’t making progress in any area, check for limiting beliefs and doubts that may be holding you back. If you are able to identify them, focus on chipping away at them.
8. Choose to be around people you feel good about. However, also know that when you are around challenging people, you are much better off to focus on the good things about them instead of what is wrong with them and their idiosyncrasies. If you don’t see anything good, then look harder.
9. The best way to live everyday is to pour your passion and attention into whatever is currently in front of you. Always focus on what you are currently experiencing and don’t obsess about what has happened or what you think will happen in the future.
10. Enjoy life and always have positive energy flowing through you. Have a natural zest for life and take every opportunity to appreciate both the little and big things. Focus on what is great about the moment and the people around you.
11. Unplug and unwind and make it a part of your daily routine to take time for yourself. Do activities that help you find your great peace of mind, such as yoga, meditation, exercising or anything else that works for you.
12. Know that your life has the potential to be amazing and you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams. Believe this and constantly do things that are in line with this reality.
13. Give what you can to others and love being able to give. See your ability to give as an opportunity to do good things and feel great, not a responsibility. Whether it is money, time, attention, kindness or just a simple smile, focus on helping and making other people feel good.
14. Don’t try to control everything. Let go and let things unfold as they are meant to. Realize sometimes things need to happen so great things can come together.
Live Today Better than Yesterday.
Do you agree with these instructions? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.
Spanking stuff Sibyl; wise words for wise living. I like the thoughts about keeping people around you who are good for you. They say you are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with and know best so best to up that average so you don’t become average yourself. Your instructions are true expansions for our better living and I think 14 has just become my lucky number. Be well and loved Sibyl.
John: Thanks for the comment and stopping by. I had never heard that information about you being the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Pretty interesting information. Thanks for sharing it and thanks again for the comment. I am so glad that you liked the list.
Sibyl,
Thank you for these clear cut valid tips on how to live your best life. They all hit home with me on one level or another but the one that really sticks with me is #5. “If at first you don’t succeed…… try and try again”. I have heard that saying so many times growing up that I have started to say it to my son as well. I couldn’t tell you how much time I wasted doing the same stupid thing over and over again expecting different results. You know that is the definition of insanity. I love the idea of not failing again and again but instead focus on what went wrong and make changes. I really appreciate you sharing these 14 tips. Great Post!
Frank: Thanks for the comment and I am so glad that you liked the list. It really is true that we have to watch out for that definition of insanity and make sure we aren’t falling into the definition. Very good point. Thanks again for stopping by and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.
Great tips, especially the one about pouring your passion into whatever you’re doing at the current moment, even if it’s not something you love per se. When we’re in a state of flow, times just passes by and we stop worrying.
My alternate view is pretty simple – have a go at things. Don’t think too much or you’ll be late. Just have a go and come back if you need to…
Jaky: I like that. It really is all about being brave and going after things. Yes, you may have to try again, but you will learn so much from the experience. Thanks for the comment and stopping by.
Henway: Thanks for the comment and stopping by. It really is all about keeping that flow going and I totally agree with you that when we are really in the current moment, we really are able to have our attention where it should be.
I absolutely love the last one….stop trying to control everything. Awesome post, Sybil!
Thanks Nea for the kind words and stopping by. I really appreciate it and am so glad that you liked the list.
Hi Sibyl,
These are lovely instructions for living our best life!
1. Life does indeed put what we need in front of us at each precise moment. As I was reading this, my thoughts go to Japan and the disaster it is facing. I do hope that they find a way to manage the problem successfully and come back stronger than before.
5. I always viewed failure as a prompt of sorts from life to adjust our actions so that we can succeed. Unless we learn the lessons we need to learn, we will never be able to achieve lasting success. Failure in truth is not an enemy but a friend in disguise. We just have to look at it more closely to recognize it.
14. This is a great point. There are many things in life that are beyond our control. This does not mean that we should throw our hands in the air and do nothing. Rather, we should do what we can and leave the rest to fate. If we have played our part as we should have, the universe has a way of making things work out as it should for us.
Thank you for sharing these alternaviews!
Irving the Vizier
Sibyl,
Ah! I’m just going to tweet whatever you write – such great life advice!
I loved it all but especially this; “live everyday is to pour your passion and attention into whatever is currently in front of you” and this: “Unplug and unwind and make it a part of your daily routine to take time for yourself.” and #1 – Ok, I’ll stop now!
The alternaview Rocks!
Lori
Lori: Thank you so much for the kind words and stopping by. I am so glad that you liked the list. I am a big fan of unplugging and living in the current moment too. Glad to hear that you are as well.
Hey Sibyl!
Thanks for your insight in to living my best life! I used to really dislike my job, as I know a lot of people do. It’s a freeing feeling to think and know that you have the choice to do what you love! Also, letting things go that are out of your control. Worry and stress are the main cause of death for creativity and confidence, and sometimes easier said than done, but if you can learn to detach from these unsupportive thoughts and beliefs, you’re right, we can live our best lives!
Thanks!
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“Wit is something to treasure
Charm is something to live
Peace is something to keep
Love is something to give
Joy is something to feel
Trust is something to find
God is the one to thank from now ’til the end of time”
I like #14
Thanks Sibyl for your patience with the precocious Scot/Irish me.
Happy Saint Paddies Day!
Slainte…
Really like that one. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you.
I like them all Sibyl. But if I had to choose just one it would be no 9. No real need to go looking for a supposed greener pasture somewhere else is there if what’s present in the moment is good enough for me?
Chris: Thanks for the comment and stopping by. I love the way you put it. There really is no need to go searching for greener pastures anywhere when all you have to do is find your way to them in the current moment. So true … thanks for the comment.
Number 1 is exactly what I need to remind myself of right now–especially the not resenting part! Thank you!
Galen: Thanks for the comment and stopping by. I am so glad that you liked #1. I think this is one of the most challenging realizations, but once you can work your way to this reality, life really can unfold for you in the most amazing ways.
#10!! #10!! Living in the moment is one thing, but to enjoy living in the moment requires us to make the choice to do so. Even in the face of challenges, trials, and tribulations, are we willing to find the very little thing for us to enjoy in that moment?
Thanks for the list
Ajen: Thanks for the comment. I totally agree with you. It really is all about getting yourself to that place where you can appreciate whatever comes your way. Thanks again for the comment and stopping by.
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Thanks Loren for the kind words. I am so glad that you liked the post and that you took the time to stop by. Thanks again.