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SELF IMPROVEMENT

10 Secrets Behind Living a Fulfilling Life

By Khyati Gautam

31 December, 2017

The Secrets behind leading a fulfilling life are the key to our inner happiness and bliss. We encounter several experiences daily. Some of them find us in happy spirits while others result in our sadness. We humans chase happiness continuously. We are in search of our purpose which seems to be elusive. In our pursuit of achieving excellence, we tend to make numerous attempts. Some of them may be worthwhile while others might turn out to be futile. Our drive towards perfection derails us from attaining satisfaction. Our inability to identify with our identity gives way to our despondency. And this arises as one of the many reasons behind why we fail to live a fulfilling life.   Here are the 10 powerful secrets you should cultivate in your life to lead a satisfactory life:  
  • Start taking Risks!

Take risks, challenge yourself Take risks, challenge yourself   Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times. This is one of the most crucial and difficult secrets to lead a fulfilling life. We love to stay in our comfort zone and enjoy its warmth. Playing it safe will only lead to monotony. One should strive towards taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone. Challenging yourself is the best means to grow holistically. Push your limits to experience overall development.

  • Find a Purpose - Best Secret 

Purpose adds meaning to the life. Purpose adds meaning to the life.   We tend to lose ourselves in our search of our purpose behind existing. We feel exhausted but the real happiness lies in this very discovery of your genuine self! Yes, having a purpose adds significance to your existence. Set a dream for you to accomplish. Having realistic goals gives you motivation to diligently work for them and attain success. Their realization gives a sense of achievement and bliss.  
  • Don't hold on too tight, release!

Set yourself free! Set yourself free!   Something terrible might have happened last year that might drag you down. But remember, clinging on to those memories will only beget sadness. It is better to set yourself free and move ahead. The past is not revocable and the future is yet not predictable. Hence, live in the present and make the most out of it. Holding on to things for long might even choke you. Therefore, let the negative past go and absorb the positive New.  
  • Be your Best Friend

Be your best friend, love yourself! Be your best friend, love yourself!   The true happiness lies in accepting your imperfections and embracing the real You! Each one of is unique possessing some peculiar features. We must respect our differences and should have a firm faith in ourselves. Find happiness in yourself. Cherish your individuality and solitude. Talk to yourself once in a while(in your mind or maybe when you are alone or else the world might term you lunatic :p). Remember, we can be our own creators or destructors. Treat yourself royally.  
  • Have meaningful relationships

Have meaningful relationships Have meaningful relationships   No achievement in life can be as great as having a bunch of meaningful relationships. Build new relationships and deepen them. Nourish them with love and compassion, deepen them. Spend some exclusive time with your loved ones. Their, love, support and unconditional affection will empower you and fill you with incomparable delight. Value the mankind and be of greatest help to it too!  
  • Abstain from Comparisons

Compete with yourself! Compete with yourself!   In the due course of your journey, you might encounter different people. Some might empower you while others will try their best to belittle you. You should keep in mind all of us different and entitled to different lives. No two human beings are same and so shouldn't be their success and failure. Refrain from comparing yourself. Remove the toxins of jealousy, hatred, dissatisfaction, from your life. Free yourself from the opinions of others. Believe in your aspirations and work religiously towards realizing them.  
  • Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge is power. Knowledge is power.   An enlightened mind is capable of achieving wonderful results. Indulge yourself in certain productive activities such as reading. Reading lets you travel and absorb magic. It empowers you, uplifts you. Lay your hands on different books, articles, journals, to catch hold of the weapon of knowledge.  
  • Take control of your Thoughts

Be the master of your thoughts. Be the master of your thoughts.   Our mind keeps on wandering, sometimes, in unnecessary directions. One must not ruminate over negative incidents. Do not overthink. It actually kills! The depressing thoughts can exhaust you leading you to the black hole of depression. Therefore, avoid taking casual walks in the realm of negative vibes and focus on positive thoughts. Replace negative ideas with positive ones to experience emotional fulfillment and peace.  
  • Material possessions are not true happiness.

Love, laugh and live more! Love, laugh and live more!   However hard we may try to hold money, power, or anything, it won't last. Time is the greatest possession. Value it above everything and utilize it. The burning desire to acquire tangible items will not rest us in peace. So, stop chasing them. Instead, live every moment, savor your accomplishments and Laugh Out Loud!  
  • Mindfulness, Meditation & Self-Reflection

Mindfulness meditation Mindfulness meditation   Life is simple so do not add stress to it. Practise the virtue of silence. Take time out to reflect on your life and actions, analyze them and come up with an enriching thought to improve your overall well-being. Meditation helps you to connect with your inner self. Therefore, inculcate the habit of doing it daily. Be your own harbinger of happiness.   These points are futile unless you practice them. Undoubtedly, we are humans who are prone to forget after we finish reading them. Practising these positive habits will pave the way for the fulfillment to spread magic in your life. All these powerful secrets will bring an enormous change in your life only if you follow them strictly.   For more interesting Lifestyle and Cultural articles follow our e-zine BananiVista