Does life feel like boring repetition and you do the same thing day in and day out? It's easy to start feeling sad or bored if you don't add spice to your life once in a while. Brightening up life can be as simple as doing something a little outside the norm. You can also make life more fulfilling by changing some elements of your daily life, contacting other people, and finding out your passions and trying to follow them.
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Part 1 of 3: Changing Everyday Life
Step 1. Make something
Research shows that there is a direct relationship between creativity and happiness. Making something, whatever it is, can lift your spirits and brighten your day.
- Make something about talent. If you're a dancer, writer, or singer, you can always come up with a new story, poem, choreography, or song. It's like gifting the world with a part of yourself. How can you not feel better with such an achievement?
- You can also challenge yourself to try something new. Look for craft projects on Pinterest. You can make jewelry, clothes, recycle old furniture or utensils, or even make fancy desserts.
Step 2. Add color to your life
If you look around and see only neutral or dull colors, it's no surprise that you feel the same way.
- Try adding a brighter color every day when you dress up. You can wear a bright yellow scarf, hat, or dress. Research shows that different colors usually have the power to improve mood. Yellow and green make people happier. Red gives energy. Blue is calming. Pick a color and enjoy an instant mood swing.
- If you don't like wearing colorful clothes, add some color to your living area to make an impact on life. Choose a bright pink lamp or a beautiful sunset painting that you've been eyeing for. Every time you pass this colored object, you will feel happiness.
Step 3. Get some sunshine
It may seem counter-intuitive, but a sure-fire way to brighten life is to actually brighten it-with the sun. The sun's rays usually really have an impact when you're feeling down.
- Open the curtains or shutters in the house if you are at home that day to let in natural sunlight. Sit on the terrace or balcony and soak up the sun before your day begins.
- Grab some sneakers and go for a walk outside. Physical activity not only improves your vision but being outdoors and in the sun can improve your mood and circadian rhythm. Taking a walk outside has three times the benefits of exercise, will help your sleep cycle, and give you the peace and quiet that nature has.
Step 4. Be nice to yourself
Constantly taking health and wellness for granted can drain your energy and positive feelings. Treat yourself better and you will definitely feel better.
- Eat a clean diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free protein. Avoid processed and sugary foods that can be draining and make you tired and irritated.
- Get lots of exercise. Do whatever suits your lifestyle, whether it's working out at the gym, running in the park, or walking the baby in the stroller around the neighborhood. Get your body moving and the endorphins will carry on.
- Do self-care activities. Take time each week to pamper yourself by doing something that provides peace and relaxation. Take a bath with warm water and foam. Read an interesting novel. Or, throw a dance party in pajamas. Prioritize taking care of yourself and life will feel brighter.
Step 5. Smile
Maybe you heard the phrase “fake smile”. Practice this by showing a happy outward appearance. The "law" of attraction says, if you are open, good influences will find you.
- Get up every morning and take time to smile in the mirror. It may seem “tacky” but it can make sure that you are happy with how you look and feel confident. You will go out of your way to demonstrate these traits.
- Be kind and courteous to everyone you meet. Smile at strangers. You never know that doing so can brighten someone else's day.
Part 2 of 3: Turning to Someone Else
Step 1. Socialize more
Life can start to get boring if you wake up in the morning, go to work, and come back home to watch Netflix all night.
- Change up your routine by having lunch with an old friend. Make plans to take your kids or nephews for a weekend adventure. Go to a party. Or spend more time with people who make you smile.
- Even if you are an introvert, engaging in certain social activities with people who support you can be very refreshing. Just make sure you don't overdo it and schedule too many social events in a short period of time, or spend time around people who make you uncomfortable or anxious.
Step 2. Have a pet
Adopting an animal may be the easiest way to bring happiness into your life with minimal effort (minus regular health care, body care, and food).
Research shows that people who have pets in their homes have several advantages over people who don't have pets. Having a dog or cat can lower your risk of heart disease, reduce stress, reduce depression, soothe when you're sad, and encourage you to be more active
Step 3. Help others
Your life may feel boring when you focus too much on yourself. Take a break from any introspection and focus on the other person. It can truly change your life and improve your outlook.
- Ask a loved one or friend if there is anything you can do to make their day easier. Your friend may ask you to pick up the laundry or babysit the kids on a date. Whatever the request, you'll feel better when you help.
- Volunteer in your community. Teach children a subject you are good at. Read stories to the elderly in a nursing home. Sign up to help build houses in disaster areas. These activities can prolong your life. Research shows that 28% of people who volunteer for at least 100 hours a year will live longer than people who don't offer their services.
Part 3 of 3: Finding Out Your Desire
Step 1. Make a list of targets
Write down some goals you want to achieve in the next 12 months, 18 months, or 2 years. Think broadly about careers, health, relationships, and life situations. Set high goals, but make sure they are achievable. Ambitious people have more satisfaction in life.
- Not setting goals that are too high in life can leave you feeling dissatisfied. Think about some of the big things you want to do well in the next year and take steps to make them happen.
- Setting goals helps you clarify the focus in your life to assess your progress year after year. In addition, when you set goals, you have an understanding of whether your daily actions are bringing you closer to your goals or whether you need to change some habits.
Step 2. Create a vision board
Sometimes, life can feel sluggish because you don't have a clear vision of how reaching certain goals will look or feel. Look at the list of goals and look for pictures and quotes that reflect these dreams. Nail or glue the pictures and quotes to a board and hang them on the wall for more motivation and direction in everyday life.
A vision board can cover a single theme like getting a degree or buying a house, or it can cover all areas of your life. Look for creative images that highlight your emotions and actually encourage you to make the movement needed to reach these goals
Step 3. Explore the world
Maybe your life is feeling less than satisfying because you're not doing what really drives and excites you. Sometimes, in life, you make a choice but you later need to evaluate whether you are truly satisfied with your life. What would you like to do if money wasn't an issue? That may be your true passion!
- Sign up for classes in various trades and industries to see if you can find a new passion. You don't need to apply to an expensive college or university to explore other career options. There is a course site that you can take for free on the internet.
- Challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone. You may be working in a subject you are passionate about but need to earn more money. Consider raising your career ladder such as opening a business or working your way up the ranks.
