As we go through life, we often learn things that have no relation with the things we learned in school. Although we cannot deny the fact that basic schooling is essential, there is a different kind of “school” which teaches us many more lessons that a normal school will never teach us. And that’s the School of Life.
We all have our own challenges and demons in our lives. We cannot predict nor control what will happen the next moment, let alone the next day. If we realize that life is indeed unpredictable, we can slow down and receive all the wisdom in the messages life is trying to tell us. In this article, I want to share with you eight important lessons I have learnt from the School of Life.
Cherish People, Use Things
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Always remember to “Cherish People, Use Things” and not the other way around.
Prioritize Happiness
No matter how much monetary wealth a person has in his life, it means nothing if that individual is unhappy and discontent in his life. Happiness is the most important aspect of a person’s life.
In traditional education, this isn’t emphasized enough. We are always trying to search for happiness. We try to find them in handbags, in luxury cars, in expensive food, in quick fixes and in many other areas.
But what you might not have realized is, instead of “getting” to happy, why not just “be” happy. It’s easy to say, I know.
There is a lot of mental reframing needed, if you are always feeling down. However, it can be done. Genuine happiness comes from within, not from external …show more content…
If you think that there is an “ultimate guide to relationships” or some kind of “relationship bible”, then you could be further from the truth.
There are courses and books about relationships out there, of course. However, take these rules and guidelines with a pinch of salt. Each relationship is different and unique, and must be treated accordingly.
There is one general rule that holds true across all the books and courses, though. And that is, whatever you give out, you receive back in kind. If you give love, you will receive love. If you give out anger and hatred, that’s what you’ll get back.
Value those who love you and make sure to give love to every one you meet.
Work on Your Time Management Skills
Time is the single most valuable resource we can never get back once we’ve lost it. Making wise use of it can help you to lead a successful and well-managed life.
The management of our time, as personal development blogger Steve Pavlina writes, is essentially two
We all have our own challenges and demons in our lives. We cannot predict nor control what will happen the next moment, let alone the next day. If we realize that life is indeed unpredictable, we can slow down and receive all the wisdom in the messages life is trying to tell us. In this article, I want to share with you eight important lessons I have learnt from the School of Life.
Cherish People, Use Things
Traditional education …show more content…
Always remember to “Cherish People, Use Things” and not the other way around.
Prioritize Happiness
No matter how much monetary wealth a person has in his life, it means nothing if that individual is unhappy and discontent in his life. Happiness is the most important aspect of a person’s life.
In traditional education, this isn’t emphasized enough. We are always trying to search for happiness. We try to find them in handbags, in luxury cars, in expensive food, in quick fixes and in many other areas.
But what you might not have realized is, instead of “getting” to happy, why not just “be” happy. It’s easy to say, I know.
There is a lot of mental reframing needed, if you are always feeling down. However, it can be done. Genuine happiness comes from within, not from external …show more content…
If you think that there is an “ultimate guide to relationships” or some kind of “relationship bible”, then you could be further from the truth.
There are courses and books about relationships out there, of course. However, take these rules and guidelines with a pinch of salt. Each relationship is different and unique, and must be treated accordingly.
There is one general rule that holds true across all the books and courses, though. And that is, whatever you give out, you receive back in kind. If you give love, you will receive love. If you give out anger and hatred, that’s what you’ll get back.
Value those who love you and make sure to give love to every one you meet.
Work on Your Time Management Skills
Time is the single most valuable resource we can never get back once we’ve lost it. Making wise use of it can help you to lead a successful and well-managed life.
The management of our time, as personal development blogger Steve Pavlina writes, is essentially two