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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

How To Live A Better Life In 3 Easy Steps

Author: Michael Lee

Everyone wants to know how to live a better life. It’s a question that cuts across all social classes - from minimum wage employees to famous celebrities. They may not ask it all in the same way, but the underlying question is clear.

How does one live a better life? There’s no one answer for that. After all, there are so many factors to consider. First off, you have to define the meaning of a better life. Then, you have to determine the kind of person you are and the realities with which you are surrounded.

This article will not attempt to give you an end all-be all answer for your question. It will, however, give you a good idea of where to start.

Step 1: Lifestyle
For many people, learning how to live a better life means learning how to improve their lifestyle. If you feel like this is a good place to start, then I suggest you take a good, long look at yourself and assess your current habits.

Do you often gorge yourself with junk food? Do you like to smoke or drink? Do you have any health concerns? When was the last time you exercised? Answering all these questions truthfully will reveal which areas you need to improve on.

If eating right is your main concern, why don’t you make a list of what you ate for one whole week? See what kind of food is missing in your diet. Eat more fish, more fruits and more vegetables as a way to balance your meals.

Vices are a little harder to break away from. But if you’re really committed to improving your lifestyle, you will find the strength to inch away from them one step at a time.

Step 2: Financial
Learning how to live a better life also means knowing how to increase finances and have enough money to support your lifestyle. While you can’t just hold out your palm and pray for it to rain money, you can find other ways to earn more income.

If you have enough time on your hands, why don’t you get a part-time job? These days, there are a lot of “work-at-home” job opportunities available for just about anyone. Go online and scour the net for these job ads.

Or why don’t you review your career and check whether you’re due for a promotion? If you’re not, why don’t you work on that as your goal? Advancement in career is advancement in life.

Step 3: Spiritual
Learning how to live a better life is not all about the material things or the physical body. It’s also in the state of mind. You don’t have to be religious in order to have peace of mind. For example, take the time to thank the universe for giving you another opportunity to experience life. Take the time to do a good deed everyday. Love yourself and love others.

Learning how to live a better life is a very noble act. As you go on this journey, you’ll soon realize that there isn’t just one way to live a better life.