Moving on to the Next Chapter of Our Lives…

With graduation right around the corner for many of my friends, I thought this would be the perfect time to share the last several steps of living your life to the fullest. Many of us will be entering into the real world soon and moving on to the next chapter of our lives. Although we may not be able to spend every waking moment with each other like we have for the past five years, we’ll be able to reflect on the great times that we shared together and carry those special memories  in our thoughts and in our hearts. There will be many changes at this time; some good, some bad, some happy, some sad. No matter what it may be, this is a time for growth. Turning to this new chapter we will have to find ways to survive on our own, look for jobs and adapt to new surroundings, and with this will come struggles and disappointments. However, we cannot let these things discourage us. It doesn’t matter how many times we get rejected or shot down, what matters is that we get back up each and every time and never give up no matter how hard things may be. With these hardships will also come new opportunities, new responsibilities, success as well as a number of other positive outcomes. As an athlete, my motto was always, “Every game is just an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential.” However, in the real world and in this new chapter of our lives, it can be changed to, “Every day is just an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential.” This means that every day will only be as good as we want it to be, because we’re in control! We may not realize or recognize the great potential that we all have, but as long we put 110% in all that we do and put our best foot forward, we only have one direction to go, and that’s up!

More Steps to Living Your Life to the Fullest!!!

26. Don’t badmouth other people. If there’s anything you don’t like about someone, say it to him/her in the face – otherwise, don’t say it at all.

27. Be a compassionate person. Show compassion and kindness to everyone around you.
28. Develop 100% self-belief. Believe in yourself and your abilities.  Remove your limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can you expect others to believe in you?
29. Let go of unhappy past. This means past grievances, heartbreaks, sadness, disappointments.etc.

30. Let go of relationships that do not serve you. That means negative people, dishonest people, people who don’t respect you, people who are overly critical, people who don’t accept you for YOU and people and relationships that prevent you from growing.

31. Spend more time with people who enable you. Hang out with people who you compatible with, like-minded people, people who are positive, successful, strong achievers and positive for your growth. You are after all the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.

32. Do a kind deed a day. What is something you can do today that will make the world a better place? Go and do it.

33 Help other people who are in need. Voluntarism is one outlet. You can also start with your friends and family.

34. Help people when they least expect it, without reason. You don’t need any reason to help others. Do it because you want to. Share the love with everyone.

35. Fall in Love. ❤

36. Keep learning. There is something to learn from everything you see, hear and experience. This includes your mistakes and past mistakes. Learn to interpret each event objectively. Focus on what you can learn from it so you can apply them moving forward.

37. Don’t settle. Don’t settle for less. Don’t settle for someone you don’t like as your partner. Don’t settle for a job you don’t like. Don’t settle for friends who make you feel like a lesser person. Don’t settle for a weight you are unhappy with. Go for what you really want.

38. Live in the moment. Are your thoughts wandering around all the time? Calm your mind down. Be present and really THERE. The only time you’re ever living is in this moment.

39. Appreciate the little moments. Snuggling under warm covers on a rainy day. Ice cream on a hot day. A kiss with your loved one. Being with your best friend. A walk by the park. The breeze on your face. Quiet, alone time. Watching the sun rise/set. Soak in all these little moments of life. They are what make up your life.

40. Take a break. Being the best also requires you to take breaks when needed. Don’t over work yourself. Make sure you rest when needed. Doing so lets you walk the longer mile ahead.

41. Stop wanting things a certain way. Stop trying to always be a perfectionist. Be firm on your end goals and your ideas, but let go of the fixation that things have to be a certain way. You’ll realize it’s by doing that that you achieve what you want.

42. Focus on creation. Think about what you can bring to the world, and create that.

43. Don’t criticize or judge others. Respect others for who they are.

44. The only person you can change is yourself. Stop expecting others to behave in a certain way. Rather than demand that others around you change, focus on changing yourself. You’ll be happier and live a more fulfilling life this way.

45. Embrace gratitude. Be grateful for everything you have today, and everything you will get in the future.

46. Express gratitude. Let the people who’ve touched you know of your gratitude towards them. You’ll be surprised what a little act like this can do. If you don’t tell them, they’ll never know.