What is a good life?, is a question many people throughout history have thought about. Is a good life just about being happy? Well, that does not seem to be a complete answer. After all, how, precisely, do we become happy and stay happy? Is it by doing things that can instantly make us feel good, like watching TV, eating, making love, or listening to music? Hardly. In small doses these things are good and improve your daily life, but the effects are not additive. In other words: a point of diminishing returns is quickly reached. Also you don’t become happy by having to do nothing. Both intrinsic motivation (wanting to do something) and extrinsic motivation (having to do something) are preferable to not having any kind of goal to focus your attention. The question is hard and it is one which will forever be asked. So I like to ask it now.
What would be your best brief answer to this question: “How should one live in order to live a good life?” I asked this question on twitter and already received some interesting answers which I will share here. More answers welcome!
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DON’T HAVE PROBLEMS, HAVE SOLUTIONS
This is my new slogan in life, it raises my creativity and keeps me going.
In my opinion: A good live and happiness is when you decide to take control of your own life: take the seat behind the stearing wheel of the bus and do not set yourself at the back end.
When possible surround yourself with people who gives you energy instead of taking it. Exceptions to this, should be only because you agree to it.
Live life to it fullest; Perform to your best capabilites at all times. Be gentle and kind to the people around you - kindness in words, smile and attitude cost nothing but means everything, to you and to your surroundings. Feed yourself with activities which fullfill you: Working, cleaning, reading, exercising, working – whatever makes you feel good and content with yourself. Let go of any unpleasant thoughts and make room for freedom in thoughts and actions. Dare to dream!