You Only Live Once — YOLO
Match your actions to your values and you will live a happy and fulfilled life.
I’ve been sitting at my desk all morning and then all of a sudden I had an “uh-huh” moment. I questioned myself, what is the point?
Not in a self-deprecating, depressing way… but an eye-opening and exciting way.
We spend so much energy stressing about things that we don’t enjoy, or that don’t hold much value to us. What good is there to get out of that? Not much at all.
I normally sit at my laptop for long hours over the week, gradually trying to accomplish my work. But by the end of the week, I’m still unsatisfied and feel like my days have just drifted by. All because society has ingrained the importance of getting a “good mark” in my head.
What I have realised is that you have to match your values with your actions. This way you will feel so much happier, accomplished, and with a sense of purpose.
What do you value in life?
- Friends
- Family
- Money
- Adventure
- Health and fitness
Whatever your values may be, write them down.
Now look back on your day, your week, your month, and see how much time you have spent putting action on your values. You will most likely find that you spend too much time on the things which have less value to you, but for some reason you prioritise them.
Value family relationships, but spend all your time working? That’s not going to make you happy! Go get coffee with your mum, or call your aunt who you haven’t spoken to for weeks.
Now, I’m not telling you to ditch all of your work because you don’t value it as much as you value having fun, but just prioritise and make sure that there is a healthy balance.
- Set aside time for each of your values and make sure it’s accurate to you and your own values.
- Set boundaries, don’t overexert your energy on something that you don’t value. Politely turn down the offer and do something that means something to you.
Your relationships will benefit from this and you will feel so much more fulfilled by the end of the day.
