“You have to decide your life’s priorities, and then you have to live them.”
– Oliver Blatt
Rule: If it doesn’t matter in five Years/months/weeks, don’t spend more than five hours/minutes/seconds on it.
Trivial vis-à-vis Enriching. Our lives are finite, and our time on this earth is precious. In our consumer-driven, fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of worries, desires, and countless material possessions. However, these concerns fade into insignificance after pausing and reflecting on what truly matters. One should focus on what truly enriches our lives rather than obsessing over trivial matters without lasting significance.
Misnomer. Material possessions are transient and cannot be taken with us. Accumulating them often leads to more stress and less happiness, so measuring success or happiness with material possessions is misleading.
“The best things in life aren’t things.”
– Art Buchwald
What Truly Matters. Personal growth and memories are more valuable than objects. The experiences we gain and the relationships we build are the true treasures of life. Emotional bonds with family and friends outlast material things. Making a positive impact on society and the lives of others is enduring and fulfilling.
Hakuna Matata. “No trouble”, “no worries”, and “take it easy”. Let go of anxieties about things that won’t matter in the long term. Live in the present moment and avoid placing too much importance on material wealth. This will bring a sense of relief and peace to your life.
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- Seek wisdom. Look at life, events, and responses from a broader perspective.
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- Align your actions with your actual values and life goals. This will give you a sense of direction and control over your life, empowering you to make decisions that are in line with your true self.
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- Prioritise and live in the present.
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- Accept things for what they are. Every negative emotion is self-created, caused by our resistance to reality.
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- Let go of material desires and embrace a minimalist lifestyle.
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- Invest in relationships and spend time nurturing connections.
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- Practice gratitude and be thankful for what you have rather than longing for more.
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- Seek fulfilment by engaging in activities that bring joy and meaning to your life.
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- Take care of your mental and physical well-being.
Follow the five-by-five rule, liberate yourself from needless worry and live a more purposeful, fulfilling life. Ask yourself if what you’re worried about will matter in five years. If the answer is yes, carry on. But if the answer is no, give yourself five minutes to fret, then move on.
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