Principles for Successful Life

Principles for a Successful Life


A successful life is a satisfying life. It is one where you are healthy, happy and fulfilled in your existence. Most people would like to lead such a life, but many think it is not easy to do. In fact, it is not that difficult. Much of what happens to you in your life is a result of your philosophy or way of thinking and the principles you follow, as well as your attitude toward things.



Questions you may have include:


What type of philosophy do I need to have?
How do attitude, health and wealth fit in?
What do I need to do to get started?
This lesson will answer those questions. There is a mini-quiz near the end of the lesson.
Have a positive philosophy
In order to lead a good, well or satisfying life, you need a positive philosophy toward the major components in your life. These components are your:

Attitude

Health: Physical, Emotional and Spiritual
Communications: Sensing the world and Social interactions

Knowledge

Activities: Vocation and Leisure


Be good in each

You can be good and attain satisfaction in each of these items, leading to a happy and healthy life.


Attitude

Your attitude can make your life satisfying, if you:

Enjoy life

Be accountable for your own well being
Think in terms of taking care of your whole person
your body
mind and spirit

Health

The following are ways to attain wellness in the different types of health.

Physical health

Good physical health can make your life satisfying, if you:
Are physically active

Eat frugally

Minimize medical invasiveness

Emotional health

Good emotional health can make your life satisfying, if you:
Handle stress well
Are aware of your feelings
Appreciate the talents you have
Spiritual health
Good spiritual health can make your life satisfying, if you:
Are forgiving
Are grateful
Are at peace
Communication
The following are ways to attain wellness in the areas of communication.
Sensing the world
Effective sensing of the world around you can make your life more satisfying, if you:
Are observant
Are curious

Use all your senses



Social interactions



Good social interactions can make your life satisfying, if you:



Have respect for other people

Try to have everyone win

Live for today



Intellect



Good intellect can make your life satisfying, if you:



Think mindfully

Are creative

Continually grow



Vocation



A good vocation can make your life satisfying, if you:



Have a purpose

Help others

Are concerned about future generations



Summary



By taking care of your attitude, physical health, emotional health, spiritual health, social interactions, intellect, and vocation, you should lead a good life.