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Longing to live, day-by-day

Here I list some suggestions of things to keep in mind and develop, which have been helpful to me as I try to have a healthy and enjoyable life. This is my personal list for my own keeping; take what you think is useful to you.

1) Faith and Spirituality

• This has been core to my life

2) Develop social skills

• ability of active listening
• observe body language
• learn how to tell stories
• treat people with respect
• be compassionate
• practice good manners
• help and compliment others appropriately
• develop your social network wisely (nurture positive relationships)
• learn languages

3) Develop emotional skills

• confidence
• humbleness
• meditation
• take responsibility
• emotional stability (don’t over react)
• understand your fears and limitations
• don't take yourself too seriously (laugh)
• hold your space and relax
• hold to your values and beliefs
• don’t be afraid to be bold
• don’t over complicate things
• don’t seek approval
• be intentional and focused on each thing you do
• know how to say and how to receive “no”
• have a plan B

4) Develop physical skills

• keep it neat (take care of your body)
• be familiar with self-defence
• * self-defense develops confidence, respect, awareness (environmental, social and physical), etc.
• stay fit
• * suggestions: running, climbing, biking, swimming, bjj, aikido, krav maga

5) Keep learning

• be adaptable
• keep your mind humble to learn
• read about your interests
• maintain knowledge of what happens around you (don't overdo it)

6) Allow yourself to have fun

• develop a good taste
• learn to enjoy the small things
• explore attentively your senses (i.e. learn about smells, textures, sounds, etc.)
• give yourself time to visit places and people
• dress in a way you feel good (keep it appropriate to where you are)
• * (tip on dressing: it can be understood as part of your communication, so one goal you could have is to dress in a way others around you can feel at ease)
• make your home a pleasant place to live in
• be around people that treat you well
• develop different interests (i.e. arts, tech, etc.)