All of us have often wondered how to live a fulfilling life. You need to have deep roots in order to live a meaningful life. Sometimes we forget where we came from, but it’s important to remember your lessons and experiences from the past as you move forward to achieve your goals.
How to live a fulfilling life
Tina decided to divide her life into five decades and draw the lessons she learned in each. Based on that, she gave us 5 tips for living a fulfilled life:
- Think of your memories and cherish them. What is your most vivid childhood memory? Hold on to that memory.
- Never give up on your dreams! Always dream like a child. Don’t be afraid of it! As a kid, you want to do everything.
- Work quickly and with purpose. But even if you work really hard, make sure it’s something you enjoy doing. This is the joy of life! Work hard, and it’s going to pay off so much in the end.
- Be present and love what you are doing. Take time to reflect on your interests and strengths. What is it that would allow you to be unstoppable?
- Give back. You cannot pour from an empty cup. We need deep roots to keep our cups full at all times.
Gaining clarity to live a meaningful life
To live a fulfilling life, it is critical to have clarity. To gain clarity and direction in your decision-making, it is helpful to reflect on the most important aspects of your life and determine what you do well and what you don’t. When did you last ask yourself crucial questions like:
- What kind of future do I want for myself?
- What do I truly desire from my life, relationships, and career?
- What goals and aspirations am I pursuing?
And lastly, what prevents me from being happy and successful in these areas?
Takeaway: live a fulfilling life
Don’t wait for the bad times to appreciate the good ones. How many summers do you have with your children before they turn 18 and go to study? You want to capture each moment and each year of your life.
In a nutshell, the takeaways for living a fulfilled life are:
- What is your first memory? Think of your memories and cherish them.
- Capture each moment, day, and year of your life.
- You have to create value and impact, but first, you need to know your WHY. You cannot pour from an empty cup.
- Deep roots make it easier to fill your cup.
