13 Simple Ways To Start Living A More Purposeful Life
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13 Simple Ways To Start Living A More Purposeful Life

Don't just go about your day to day life, enjoy every day and take advantage of the moments around you.

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13 Simple Ways To Start Living A More Purposeful Life
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Life can get busy.

When life gets busy, a lot of simple beautiful things in everyday life get pushed to the side. Don't let the business rule your life and take time to enjoy the little things and live with more purpose.

Here are 12 simple ways you can do just that.

1. Take a moment to enjoy the sunsets.

You never know how many you are going to have, so take a moment and look up.

2. Wake up for sunrises whenever you can.

There is beauty in waking up with the world.

3. Look up.

When you are too busy looking down, you miss the beautiful moments of everyday life around you.

4. Practice gratitude.

Everyday is a gift, don't forget that.

5. Laugh at least once a day.

Laughter is the best medicine, so they say.

6. Let it go.

Don't hold on to anger or negativity. It will only prevent you from being the bright, positive person you are.

7. Find a new adventure everyday.

Whether it is a new coffee shop, a hike, a new route to class, go out and search for new adventures everyday.

8. Meet someone new everyday.

You never know who you are passing when you have your headphones in blocking out the world. Sit next to someone new, say hi to people around you, and open yourself up just a little bit.

9. Smile at strangers.

You never know what someone else is going through. A smile or an act of kindness from someone could totally turn someone's day around.

10. Dive into the Word. 

Everybody could use a little God in their lives.

11. Call your family.

In pursuit of your future, don't forget your family back at home. They helped get you where you are today. Call.

12. Journal.

Negative, positive, highs, low, thanks, whatever it is, write it down. Document every day. You won't remember everything that happens years from now.

13. Put your phone down sometimes . . . or most of the time.

Technology runs our lives on the daily. Take some time to be a part and enjoy a good book, a night out with friends, a meal, or just a quiet moment with nature.

It is amazing what the world around you holds.

Don't miss a thing.

Don't let your life pass you by.

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