20 life lessons that we receive too late

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1. Health is most important

Outrageously simple logic: Investing in the health of his youth - the basis of good health in the future. It is clear that some sores occur for reasons beyond our control. But many can protect themselves in advance. We often infantile waving hand on health, but in vain.

2. Wait for the perfect moment is meaningless

As long as we are planning to start a new life on Monday, the first day of the month in the new year - the same life goes. And she have one, unlike cats and Buddhists. No time to prepare, so rehearsing enough: the best performance has already begun.

3. Search absolute happiness - too

Between white and black is much more than 50 shades of gray. And they're all pretty cute, you should look. Total control and fear to go beyond the edge of the white band - the way straight to the black disappointment. Nicer and safer not to rush to extremes and live somewhere in the middle.

4. Almost everything can be corrected

We can think of what happened irreparable. Most likely, it is not. When the pain subsides and the emotions will connect the mind, you will see that twist and where to set up everything to become well again. While life goes on, there is work to do.

5. Know all the answers does not necessarily

Why everything is so arranged and why? Where is the truth and how to live? God - an African American or a woman? It's great to speculate about the extent of this, but not build a cult. Answers some questions simply can not be, and it should not interfere with the enjoyment of life.

6. Better could not be

Analyze the past for the sake of the conclusions that are applicable to the present - is one thing. Other - thumb possible, but unrealized script. Even worse to think, "But I do differently, life would certainly be better." No one can know for sure. And if so, throw unproductive thoughts and return to the present.

7. Action - an antidote to fear

Uncertainty in a pleasant result paralyzes us. But consider that the worst could happen if you get over yourself? Perhaps only some dirty looks. And it is not the reason, then to blame themselves for missed opportunity.

8. Loneliness is not a bastard

Less trust pop songs. To be able to be alone and with enjoy it - an important skill that makes you free. People, work, money may be gone and you will be with yourself until the very end.

9. Life - the pain, but the responsibility is on you

The problem may not be your behavior and actions of other people or coincidence. But understand you. Require even from those closest to doing so, as you wish, is ineffective, but to change their reactions, thinking and surroundings - completely.

10. It is worth a lot of patience

Sometimes luck, but usually love, friendship, self-realization, and other important things will not get us immediately. Be patient, because it will have popyhtet.

11. Life is very fragile

Man - this is amazingly hardy creature, but also incredibly fragile. The awareness of this paradox teaches us to appreciate what we have right now, and be thankful.

12. The work does not mean boredom

Most of his life we ​​are working, and many of us take it as torture or prosizhivanie pants until the end of the working day. And that, to be more attentive to themselves and to do to realize their potential and talent? An occasion to think about.

13. You must be able to stop

Life rushes on autopilot: we wake up, eat, work, love, rest automatically. And if we were able to time to stop and be curious to detail, you would receive from life much more. Give everyone a chance to become full-time and special.

14. Happiness is not outside

Look for happiness in the outside by mistake, even from the outside and get a lot of class. Only you can be the bulwark of a strong, stable, self-sufficient being. Work is primarily about this, not about buying a new car.

15. People in general good

Humans are driven by a huge number of motives that they themselves do not always realize. But most importantly - to avoid suffering and be happy, and not to cause harm and make a dirty trick. For bad character may be hiding difficult childhood and the bitterness. Be perceptive.

16. There are no unnecessary experience

So many years I spent in vain, this should not have happened! Familiar? Now think about what a pleasant experience gives you joy, and unpleasant - a strong character, will, the experience of overcoming, stamina, courage. dips just as importantAs victory.

17. Love yourself - not selfishness

You host - until the very end (item number 8), and being unloved hard. Loving yourself means not indulging in everything. This self-knowledge and acceptance that do not override the desire to get better. Refer to himself as a good friend is much more effective than blame and hate. Do not hurt yourself!

18. It would be good to have a Plan B

Live only by emotional impulses such as extreme as continuously rationalized. Look for a balance, but still think over a backup plan - to save time and less likely to screw up with.

19. The world is not hostile

Of course, the world is not perfect and sometimes rolling down the drain. But in general the mood we create ourselves. And besides, made up of the same atoms that rock, scissors and paper. We are so united with our universe, which takes your breath away. Think about it, when you want to distinguish yourself as an ideal part of this terrible existence.

20. Very little time

In 15 years, it seems that a whole life ahead, 30 - that still have time, but to the 60 comes, that life is short to the obscene. The tragic fact. But the sooner will understand, the more you will have time.

Life will throw you far more tasks and reasons to think. Do not dismiss - handy!