How to Have a Better Life

No matter what kind of life a person has, it's often difficult. Choosing a different life is only a matter of trading one set of difficulties for another. Many find it easier to endure unsatisfying lives than do the work necessary to improve them. However, those who improve their lives are able to model better lives for their children, who will often choose the same lives for themselves.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Imagine the kind of life you want. Be specific. You may want to earn more money so you can afford a nicer home or you may decide that you'd rather earn less money and have more time for family.
2. Research what's necessary to have your imagined life. You may need to get more education, move to another part of the country, divorce a spouse or give up friends.
3. Give up any unproductive habits, especially if they cost money. Some examples are video game playing, excessive television watching, drug and alcohol use, clubbing and sleeping late.
4. Begin working toward your new goals. Take your time and don't try to change everything at once.
5. Grow up. Stop complaining when something seems unfair or life isn't going your way. Don't quit just because things get tough or you fail at first. No one gets everything they want or need, even those that seem to have it all.
6. Watch out for interference from friends and family. They may miss the "old you" and feel that you're leaving them behind, so they might try to discourage you.

Tips & Warnings

• It's never too late to get a better life. In 10 years, you will be 10 years older, whether or not you decide to change or life.
• Remember that when you're imaging a better life, you must consider what difficulties that life will present. For example, having more money doesn't mean that you won't still struggle with debt.