For most people, living a successful life means to be happy. If you are happy with the work you are doing, the people you surround yourself with, and who you are inside and out, you will feel successful no matter how much money or things that you have.

Things to think about

Define Your Happiness

While happiness does have a concrete definition in the Oxford English Dictionary as good luck or fortune in success and prosperity, if you ask different people, their answers will vary. That is because happiness is up to the individual. Only you can create happiness for yourself because you're the only one who knows what makes you truly happy.

Only Say What You Mean

In other words, don't say yes to something if you genuinely don't want to do it. If you continue to live someone else's life to make them happy, you won't enjoy life. However, if you truly benefit from making others happy, then that is a great reason. Just be sure you are honest with yourself. If you don't feel happy and are frustrated while doing anything, don't waste your time by continuing. If you are not happy, what is the point of doing it?

Be Healthy and Active

Give your body the nutrients and physical activity it needs. Poor diet and exercise can lead to many health problems over time, only making your life harder. Adopting a whole foods diet and moving around at least 30 minutes a day is all your need to live a long life. You don't need to be perfect, but a healthy lifestyle is essential to enjoy life thoroughly.

Know Your Likes and Dislikes

If you are struggling with enjoying life, you are likely struggling with identifying yourself and finding your sense of purpose. To combat this, create a list of your likes and dislikes. Think of your achievements and the things you enjoy doing. What activities or questions do your friends and family always ask you about?

As you list your likes and dislikes, take special notice of the ones that interest you the most and further educate yourself on the topic. When you have a sense of purpose and direction in life, you feel fulfilled, satisfied, and happy. When you know what you like, it motivates you to get up each day and do your very best.

Remember to let go of perfection. Life won't be perfect and will always change, which is what makes it so beautiful. Always be willing to learn and try new things and go after what makes you happy to unlock the art of enjoying life.

QUOTES FROM THE EXPERTS

“Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move. Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHT and knowledge, and by learning the lessons that are accumulated along the way."

“Just as writing can become calligraphy when it’s creatively, skillfully, and consciously performed, so can all other activities become art. In this case, we are reflecting upon life itself as an artistic statement—the art of living.”

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