Life is meant to be enjoyed. It shouldn’t be spent working all of the time, fulfilling obligations, every minute planned out, or simply not doing anything. I’m not saying that you should live an absolutely care-free life because I believe in balance, but I am saying that you should really consider how you spend your time and whether that will contribute to your happiness.

Reflect on your life & ask those difficult questions.

In your day-to-day life, are you generally happy? Is there anything you would like to change? What’s truly important to you? Why? By answering these questions, you’ll figure out what is near and dear to your heart. You’ll be able to make some very important decisions about how you’ll live your life from this point forward.

Learn to take risks.

When you’re older, you don’t want to look back on your life with regrets. Instead, you want to be proud of the life you’ve led. That means that you need to step out of your comfort zone and try the things you’ve always dreamed of. Those aspirations will never happen if you never take risks. It can be scary, but even if it doesn’t work out, you at least tried.

Live for today.

Every day is a fresh start. Make every moment count and live in the present. Try not to get stressed or brought down by minor inconveniences. Instead, go with the flow and appreciate everything for what it is.

Be yourself.

Stop trying to please people and pretending to be someone you’re not. You’ll just be miserable because you’re not staying true to yourself and core values. If people don’t like the real you, then forget them. It doesn’t matter if others like you. It does matter that you like yourself.

Life doesn’t have to be so serious. Know what is important to you and align your priorities. Let go of all the other stuff and enjoy what you have now.