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Many rich and successful people in their declining years realized that they had wasted their best years and regretted the lost time. We are all in a hurry to live, but maybe we should stop for a moment and think about what is really important for us and what we forget about in the bustle?
The number of hours in a day is strictly limited. Like the number of days in a week, weeks in a month, months in a year. No matter how much you want to stop time, it moves inexorably forward. We treat it too lightly and often spend the allotted time without realizing how small it is.
We like to console ourselves with the thought that everything will be in time, but, alas, you cannot pour a barrel into a thimble. Sooner or later we will have to think about what we live for. You may have just found yourself at this stage and finally realized that time is a limited and extremely valuable resource, but are not entirely sure that you have correctly identified key priorities.
Everyone has their own, and yet you can make a universal list of values that are definitely worth cherishing. Oddly enough, many people do not think that this is the main thing. And you?
1.Family
It would seem trite, but the family really should come first. And it’s not just about the next of kin. There are families of all shapes and sizes, and they are all equally important. The people we consider family are the most important priority in life. We are united by something more than common memories. No matter what happens, they will accept us as we are and support us in difficult times.
2. Friendship
Sometimes friends become closer than family members. However, for those who are lucky enough to be born into a wonderful family, reliable friends are also important. We tend to think that friendships happen on their own, but in order for them to grow stronger, you need to put as much effort into them as you would into a romantic relationship.
We learn a lot from friends, we cry and laugh with them, we go to them for support and advice when trouble happens. It is much easier to lose a devoted friend than to find one, so we must highly value true friendship.
3.Belonging to a community
Man is not an island. Our social circle is not limited to family and friends. We want to be part of society, this is a natural human need.
People have always united in groups – church communities, fraternities, interest clubs. Now we have many opportunities to create and develop digital communities, and we should not neglect them.
4.Health
Everything in the world loses its meaning when we are sick in soul or body. Health is our main wealth. If we lose it, we lose everything. Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs. You need to take care of him and treat him with due respect: do not forget about sports loads and personal hygiene, sleep enough and eat well, train your brain and observe the measure in everything.
In addition to your physical condition, it is important to pay attention to mental and emotional health. A person with the figure of a champion athlete cannot be considered healthy if he is emotionally unstable.
5. Financial security
Money as such should not take first place in life. But society is arranged in such a way that everyone needs a certain amount to feel protected. Therefore, finance is also included in the list of key priorities – as a means of achieving a certain level of security. Just don’t let money take over. Don’t kill yourself at work for your loved ones if that means you’ll never have free time for them.
For some, a minimum is enough, others strive to constantly increase their wealth, but regardless of whether you are careful about money matters or are willing to take risks for the sake of profit, you need a reserve that will provide reliable protection.
6. Development
As soon as we stop developing, we begin to be drawn into the swamp of routine. As a child, it seemed that after graduating from school, we would know everything in the world and life would go like clockwork. As we grow up, we realize how wrong we were. It turns out that not studying is terribly boring.
It may be great to never take exams again, but we need an influx of new information. Experience, worldview, knowledge – this is a bank that must be replenished regularly. If we feel stagnant, then the mind needs food. Think about how to develop additional skills or learn something useful, educate yourself or take a special course. If continuous development becomes one of your priorities, routine does not threaten you.
7. Joy
Agree, life without joy is meaningless, so it’s time to include it in your list of priorities. Look for pleasure even in small things. Of course, we all face disappointments and adversity from time to time, but still try to notice beauty every day.
Do not be afraid to forget about material things, do what you like, meet people you love more often. Remember funny moments and laugh heartily. Allow yourself at least sometimes not to act like an adult. Dream and make your dreams come true. Laugh and, despite all the problems, continue to be surprised and believe in miracles. As the Cheshire Cat said, “life is serious, but not serious.”
It may seem that seven priorities are a lot for one life, but in fact they complement each other. After all, if you look, there is nothing more valuable than health, happiness and loved ones. Take life into your own hands, move forward and love those around you. Rest assured, you won’t regret it.