1. Stop trying to change what you can’t. . . . Accept
things for what they are, see people for who they are, and work with that
reality.
2. Figure out what you can change. Even if you have
few freedoms, there are always small things you can change. Can you spend a few
minutes doing sitting meditation? Can you eat more fruits & veggies? Can
you walk more? Can you watch less TV and find a few minutes to create? Can you
blog? Can you do some pushups in your room? Can you learn to be more grateful
in every interaction with others? Can you slow down a bit? Can you smile more?
There are lots and lots of small changes you can make, even if you can’t make
the big ones you’d like to make.
3. You can always change your mind. Learn to live in
the moment. Learn to be mindful of your thoughts. Learn to squash negative
thinking. Learn to see the opportunities in everything. Learn to see mistakes
and failures as an opportunity to learn and improve. Learn to be grateful, and
compassionate, and kind.
4. Learn to live without control. . . . read
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