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You Shouldn't Buy Anything To Drastically Improve Your Life: Here's Why.
A clear head
A clear head is more important to change your life than a new purchase.
Go to a park that’s far away, so you can sit and contemplate life. Go to one with a spectacular view. These are the places where the life-changing thoughts come about.
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Improve your life
To drastically improve your life, you do not need to purchase anything. You also don't need to work harder so you can buy that one thing that would significantly change your life.
Drastic change starts with you. The way out of a difficult place is found through working on yourself.
Spend time with your family
Family puts things in perspective. Spending time with family helps you see what's important. It is a crucial first step to changing your life.
A clear head
A clear head is more important to change your life than a new purchase.
Go to a park that’s far away, so you can sit and contemplate life. Go to one with a spectacular view. These are the places where the life-changing thoughts come about.
Take a week off
This tip is free assuming you use your annual leave.
Take a week off and create a space where you can do more thinking and reflection to bring about the drastic change. Reading, meditation and yoga could be used to find your way and cultivate clear thoughts.
Write down what you’ve achieved
It can feel at times like you've accomplished nothing until you take the time to write down what you've achieved.
When you look back over a year, you will notice that you've done some remarkable things. It will give you the strength to make drastic changes to turn your life around.
Make a new friend
Making a new friend normally means putting yourself in a different environment.
Attend a public speaking event, attend a business event or go to a sporting event. Say hello and smile. New friends will open you to new experiences.
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