Happiness, prosperity, satisfaction from years lived - people put different meanings in these concepts. Hopes, aspirations, life experience - these factors form an individual concept of what you need in order to be happy with life. But there are general, universal strategies that allow people to come to terms with themselves and the world around them.
Instruction manual
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Start by exploring yourself: what do you consider important in life? Not your mom or friends, spouse or neighbor, but you. Material well-being? Career growth? Successful marriage? The opportunity for spiritual growth? Have fun? Which of what are you striving for is necessary for you, and what is the idea of others about what is worth striving for? Remember when and under what circumstances you felt completely satisfied with what you are doing and how your life is going.
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Make a decision that you will only implement your own well-being program, and not go towards the wishes of others. This does not mean that you should become a soulless egoist, but if you are doing something just because public opinion inclines you to this, find a way to avoid it.
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Focus on the pros. Appreciate what you have right now - family, work, talent. What you consider routine for yourself may be a crystal dream for someone. Think about what is good for you, every day for a few minutes before bedtime. Previously, people used to read prayers for the night, in which they thanked the gods for the mercies they bestowed. This simple ritual made it possible for a person to comprehend how much he has and to stop complaining about fate.
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Do things pleasant for yourself at least once a day. Drink special tea in the mornings, in the evenings take a shower with a fragrant gel, take time for a hobby, enjoy chatting with someone close without fuss and haste. If you constantly deny yourself pleasant trifles, you do not save - you squander your mental health.
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Remember that life is not as complicated as it is seen from the outside. Too much time and mental effort is spent on analyzing situations and searching for ideal solutions. The ideal, as a rule, is unattainable. You should trust your intuition, which usually tells you a good decision faster than a cold and practical mind.
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Be objective. Assess the situation as it is, accept yourself as you are. High expectations lead to disappointment, regardless of whether you expect something from yourself or from life.