I am constantly thinking about how I can improve my outlook on life. I have come a long way in the last year or so, partly by gradually working out the basic things I need to stay content. To be truly ‘content’ in life must feel so satisfying. To not only be be grateful of all the things you have, but to accept the things that you don’t.
The problem is, getting to a point where you can honestly say you are content is extremely difficult. It seems like a neverending journey, a light at the end of an endless tunnel. You tear your hair out and wonder what exactly it will take for you to be 100% happy.
Can anyone ever really be completely happy and satisfied with their life? The answer depends on your attitude and expectations. One of the main things I have learn’t is I can’t be happy if I keep having such high expectations of myself, and also the people around me.
Some people might claim to be ecstatic and seem to be constantly walking on cloud nine, but in most cases, it’s an act. People put on an elaborate show to portray the false illusion that everything in their life is perfect. You know these type of people, the ones that are constantly gushing on Facebook about how perfect their family/partner/spouse/job is. All they are doing is building a wall to protect themselves. Sorry I sound like such a grinch…Of course some people are going to be happy but the ones that truly are probably aren’t the ones that are bragging about it.
Anyways, as usual I have gone a bit off topic. The main thing I wanted to say was that it is helpful to focus on the things that make you happy. Not other people, YOU.
Don’t read the 22 things you can do to stay happy articles on Buzzfeed and be tricked into thinking your life will instantly improve if you do all those things.
When it comes to your happiness, your bucket list needs to be personalised. So I urge you to take a few minutes and write down a list of things that you think will help you be more content. When something makes you smile, or you are appreciative of an aspect of your life, make a note of it. If I didn’t have my own list then I would be a bit of a hypocrite. So here goes. I will be constantly trying to do these things more often. I won’t include everything that’s on my list or this blog post would go on forever, so here is a small sample to give you some ideas.
Things that make Kiri content….
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Read psychological thrillers and who done it? type books.
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Listening to my favourite music in the car.
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Spending a day without using my phone.
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Seeing my best friends.
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Laughing with my best friends.
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Chilling out at home with my man.
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Going on adventures with my man.
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Being around lots of dogs. I am crazy dog lady.
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Walking my dog in beautiful places.
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Eating healthy food that makes me feel good.
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Kickboxing training (aint no better way to end your day than fighting people at training).
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Writing. Lots and lots of writing. Writing my book and writing about things that pop into my head.
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Spending quality time with my family.
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Beach holidays.
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Being by the sea, swimming in the sea.
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Eating tasty food abroad.
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Singing really badly to cheesy songs.
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Going on a run with no expectations or route. Just running where I fancy and for however long I fancy.
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Spending time with my dog.
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Experiencing moments where I really appreciate my boyfriend.
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Making other people happy.
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Watching funny TV programmes such as New Girl, Brooklyn 99 etc.
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Watching awesome TV programmes with my boyfriend.
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Travelling to new and exciting places.
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Trying activities I have never done before.
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Thinking about what the future holds for me.
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Cooking, focusing on cooking a delicious and nothing else.
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Have a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine.
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Making my boyfriend happy.
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Doing thoughtful things for people I care about.
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Learning new skills and information. That’s why I love my job, I get to research and write about new things every day.
And the list goes on….now it’s time to write yours.
