This idea came to me the other day. I had woken up in a grumpy mood. Most mornings, I wake up and listen to YouTube videos, like this one on how to start your day. But this morning, I didn’t.

Instead, I let the present reality, feeling pain from a recent shoulder surgery, get to me.

I stopped myself from thinking that in an instant and asked myself, “How do you love your life?” I didn’t allow myself to stay in the muck too long, which was great.

But I needed to know how you love your life?

Some people are happy and love their lives. I had been struggling. Then, the simplest thought changed my mindset.

I have a choice.

That day, I had the choice to stay feeling sorry for myself for being in pain and beating myself up for not working harder to heal, or I could give myself grace, which is what I did. I thought I was doing the best that I could, and that was good enough. All of a sudden, my life didn’t seem so bad.

I was able to think about the good things, like having a wonderful husband, a house that protects us, food that sustains us, and comforts like good shoes and a new mattress. I didn’t compare myself to anyone. I just came up with all sorts of things that I am thankful for, and my mindset shifted to the fact that my life isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty good.

Those of us who carry far too much weight on our shoulders need a break. Let’s start focusing on how we contribute to loving our lives.

Do we take action, doing the things that bring us happiness, or do we complain? Are we giving ourselves time to get in touch with who we are, or are we rushing through life and blaming someone else for it?

The choices are there. It’s time to make a decision and stick to it.

 

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Here are some ways to love your life:

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Appreciate all you have. Think of five things that you are grateful for. Just five. It’s not that much, but once you think of five, you get on the grateful/love wavelength and start to appreciate more and more things. Before you know it, gratitude will come easy and stop any worry, envy, or jealousy.

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If you’re unhappy, figure out why and do something about it. Nothing cures sadness like action.

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Stop comparing your life with others. Comparison is one of the big reasons why we aren’t in love with our lives. We think others are much better off than us. By focusing on our lives instead, we get to make decisions about what we like, not what someone else has or does. President Theodore Roosevelt’s saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy,” is true.

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Do what you love. Make the time. Invest in yourself. You are worth it.

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Thank you for reading this. If you have any different ideas on how to love your life, I’d love to hear them in the comments below.

To loving your life,

Francesca

 

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