Knowing and Doing

DOING WHAT WE LOVE

We only have a short time on this planet. There's no avoiding that fact. There's no guarantee that we'll be here tomorrow either - let alone in 20 years time. The years are ticking by fast and there's no moment like the present to enjoy the things we live for.

We all have to do stuff that we don't really like doing - but we need to know what those things are that we do enjoy. That way we have something available on hand when we need it the most.

Identify The Stressors
Make a list of all the things we struggle with - anything that we get stressed or upset doing. Write down in a list. For example:

- Being around negativity
- Not having enough sleep
- Being told what to do
- Not having order/efficiency
- Having too much order to the point of obsessiveness
- Not being able to finish a task
- Others not doing a task as well as liked
- Doing something in conflict with our moral core

Identify What We Live For
Again make a list of the things that make us happy - things that we enjoy. Keep everything in a place where it can be accessed. I use my 'Notes' app on the iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives.

- Staying healthy
- Learning

- Reading
- Having fun
- Exploring
- Seeing Mum & Dad as much as possible

- Spending time with family
- Having someone to share life with

- Having meaningful work 

- Self Development

- Challenging myself

- Yoga

- Riding a bike

- Being in nature

- Experiencing the sublime: Mountains and the sea

- Getting space/time alone to appreciate life

Keep refreshing yourself with the list on a regular basis. Then make amends to avoid the stressors and do more of the things you love. Choose life!