Easy Steps To a Calmer Life

Most people know what their weaknesses are, and most of the time that is usually not a big deal. But for those who are having a problem with saying no, a personal weakness can turn into a personal disaster.

Every man and woman is their own individual, with their own needs, musts and problems and by following these few easy steps below you should be able to look forward to a more calmer summer without a lot of musts and demands.

Get to know your boundaries

Listen to the signals your body is giving you. Your body is a perfect tool to measure your mental health.

Be honest

Accept the fact that you can not be loved by everyone.

Say no

Ask yourself the question, “How much can I take?”. Do not be afraid to say no.

Close the door to the world around you

Allow yourself to be by yourself, doe yourself from time to time.

Make your own choices

Think about what things, people and situations that brings out the best in you. Do not surround yourself with people that brings you down and that you do not have anything in common with.

Other perspectives

You got to dare to look at life in other perspectives. Are you doing things for yourself or for others?

Be your own boss

Stand up to everybody that think they know what is best for you. Try to ignore “power maniacs” that is using you to step on to uphold them self.

Do not be too serious

If you take everything in life too serious, you are missing out on a lot of fun life has to offer. Allow yourself to do some crazy stuff.

April 29, 2007 | Filed Under Motivation 

Comments

6 Responses to “Easy Steps To a Calmer Life”

  1. Niklas K on April 29th, 2007 10:10 pm

    Good post Andreas! I agree with you.

  2. Andreas Bard on April 29th, 2007 11:03 pm

    Thanks for your comment buddy.

  3. Sebastian Silfverstierna on April 29th, 2007 11:53 pm

    Noted. I will however leave this article for others to debate upon. Yes, it isnt much of an answer per se. But there’s a valid reason for me to do so. :)

  4. Marc on April 30th, 2007 2:39 am

    I think these are some wise thoughts to live by. Some people might think that it’s common knowledge, but by seeing it written down in this post helps to clarify these thoughts in your mind. Good advice Andreas, thanks for delineating them well.

  5. Andreas Bard on April 30th, 2007 8:20 am

    Thanks for your comments and thoughts guys. There are a lot more to say on this subject, and yes these are common knowledge advice but I really helps to see them written down. You get sort of reminded.

    //Andreas

  6. Stress Management for Entrepreneurs : Andreas Bard on May 17th, 2007 5:37 pm

    […] I mentioned this in another article I recently posted called, Easy steps to a calmer life but it is absolutely worth mentioning again. Get to know your limitations. How much can you take? Think about that for a second and do not forget to say the easy word NO when you feel you had enough. If you are already stressed up, the last thing you need is more to do. […]

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