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how to become more satisfied with life
hi, has anyone on here ever gone from total unsatisfaction to loving their lives and not wanting to trade their memories for anything in the world?? what was it that made that change? new awesome friends? a bf/gf? some kind of amazing experience?
what changed your outlook on life?
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My outlook on life changed whenever I found out the death of a girl, strangely, I didn't even know. They made a bulliten about it on myspace and her friends made these beautiful videos and said amazing things about her. Now, even though I didn't know her, I cried. Alot of times. I know people die everyday, but I never really had the chance to hear what happened, see what they looked like, able to visit their myspace, see their friends comments and hear of what their future plans were with friends like prom and graduation and her going to college, everything she was now not able to do, and whenever I thought of it, it just seemed like some dumb thing I had to attend. It just made me realize I have it really good and that while I'm here, I should treat people better, and just.. not take it for granted. We only have one of these things, so we gotta live it well. So I've just been trying lately to improve relationships with people, be happier [ I don't want to be known as a miserable person ], and just try and live life as best as I can.
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That time for me was when someone I barely knew, in my time of need, treated me as more of a friend than any of my real "friends" ever had my whole life. Knowing that a person can care so much for another person that they know very little about made me realize that the world isn't such a bad place after all. It helped especially that he was a guy and he didn't have any underlying intentions to get with me. He was just doing it because he was that great of a person.
Less specifically, something that usually makes me feel that same way is religion. I know it probably sounds kind of cliche, but if you put a little time and positive thought into religion it can help immensely with the way you feel about the world and about your life. Prayer especially.
Many people take religion the wrong way. When they are having a hard time in life they tend to say to themselves "God doesn't love me or He wouldn't do this to me" or something of that nature depending on the religion and the circumstances of the problem. That is the WRONG way to think. Think positively. "God made all these things around me and I spend every day taking them and Him for granted. I should spend more time just appreciating the little things like how blue the sky is and how amazing kangaroos are, or that my computer, being made out of just metal and plastic, can do all the things it does. God can do all these amazing things and He cares enough about me to listen to my problems and help me out. He can also forgive me for abosolutely anything. All I have to do is ask. How cool is that." This website has a really great video on it that I used to, and sometimes still do watch when I get upset. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
If you're not religious or have different ideas about religion than I do, please don't get mad at me or attack something that I said via feedback. I'm not trying to make you religious or preach to you. You're free to believe what you want and I respect that. I'm just letting you know how much religion has helped me and could possibly help you.
One last thing that has helped me is music. Music is filled with so much feeling and emotion and can be a good outlet for your own feelings and emotions.
I hope that some part of what I said can help you feel more satisfied with your life. Good luck! :)
P.S. Boyfriends and girlfriends are WAY overrated. Sure having someone to care about is nice, but they're probably not going to be the kind of "amazing experience" that you are looking for. Plus, they're the source of most of the heartache in your life even if it does come with happiness too. Try concentrating on your own life instead of relying on a boyfriend/girlfriend for all your happiness. If one comes along and does give you that "amazing experience" great, but don't count on it or go looking for it.
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Heh kind of a combination of the above. I got talked into auditioning for a school play by one of my friends (who was also a pretty big factor in making me believe there were nice people who got me in the world) a few years ago in which i somehow got a lead role and there I not only met my boyfriend but a whole group of non-judgemental, lovely interesting people who took me as I was and who I totally fitted in with. I did plays after that and always found the same thing. Good some good long-lasting friends from that.
Maybe that happens for anyone in a cast because youre all working so closely together or maybe I've just been very lucky with the people I met but that was definately the turning point for me from pretty much misery and alienation to being happy with myself.
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I was having a pretty awful time of things, then I met my husband, had my kids and got some animals. Sounds corny, yes, but it did it for me and I've never regretted it.
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well i dont know how you feel but yea i have been something like you discribe. my bf made me feel alot better cos he is the one and he makes be feel special and important. My friends also helped been there for me and helping me along the way. Life is good when you got your friends around and been in love well, makes life worth living, cause you know your special and wanted by someone :) hope i helped good luck
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Well its really being satisfied with everything you have, and being content with everything you have. And how much you have, because living in the united states a lot of us are blessed with way more than some, and we think we have little, but theres people who have less then us and are living in poverty and they are happy. To be more satisfied with life, for me it was finally enjoying life, having fun, going out with friends, being more out going, trying new things, volunteering to go first, you know? :]
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You sound like me. I am still stuck in total unsatisfaction. I think we have to appreciate the small things in life. And make better changes to our lifestyles. Get a social life, meet new people, keep up with your contacts, resolve problems - don't let them go unsaid. Get hobbies, exercise, keep busy, etc.
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I found that God really helped me!
He is so amazing!
I've learned to become a better person through his guidance!
I really hoped I helped, hun!
~Trashy_Girl
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I found the light of the Lord~
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Hey!
Yes I have gone from complete dislike of myself to loving my life a lot!
The reason is mostly because of God.. now you might not be religious.. but God can help you with all of your problems... I started praying more than I did before.. and soon everything got better... He gave me new friends that cared about me! So if you aren't religious.. just try to find new friends that will listen to you and care for you
Also.. since I asked my girlfriend out- I've been happier than ever! God really gave me a gift!
Hope I helped!
--Jack
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