5 life lessons that we learn too late

It is impossible to be happy if you constantly compare yourself with others, do unloved business and to dwell on past failures.

Alyssa Satara (Alyssa Satara)

Human rights activist, co-founder of organization Refugee Code Academy, training of refugee programming.

1. Our perception creates our reality

The way we interpret the world around us affects our beliefs and actions. Think what you want to see your reality: Limited or open? happy ignorance is that enough to you or you want something more?

Almost all dream big, so that's why education is valued in our society. We learn and discover new things, but still many do not understand. Therefore, ask yourself: "What do not I know? What I want to know more? "And remember that the wrong course. Without error is impossible to grow and learn.

2. Nothing lasts forever

All good things must come to an end, but all too bad. So, when things have come on the way, enjoy it and be grateful. And when it black lineRemember that it is not eternal. Out of any situation and the problems you can learn a lesson. The main thing - do not forget that is important not only to the final destination, but the road to it.

3. It is necessary to live in the present

We spend a lot of time worrying because what happens in the future, or remembering what has happened in the past. And while taking care of their future and learn from the past is necessary, do not let this prevent you from living in the present. Enjoy the moment, rather than memories.

4. Do what you love, love what you do

The work is a significant part of our lives. And if you are unhappy with your career, this discontent will spill over into all other areas. Therefore, it is important to do what he likes.

And this applies not only to work but also to everything that you do. What habits and hobbies you would like to make? From which would get rid of? Do not forget the success - it is not an isolated moment of triumph. Success - is a sequence of a plurality of moments and solutions.

You succeeded, if in the morning you get up, you go in the evening, and in the space to do what you want.

Bob Dylan, singer-songwriter, artist, writer and film actor

5. In fact, to be happy takes a lot of strength

To be happy, you need one to take responsibility for their lives. It is necessary to invest efforts in its development, and not to be a victim.

Life - is a constant work on himself.

What is most harmful to self-development, so this is a habit all the time compare yourself with other people. When you see photos on social networks, and you think "I want to do this" or "I want to look like that," you are unjust to themselves. Envy does not allow us to be grateful for what we have, and not motivated to work on themselves.

In addition, usually our understanding of someone else's life is wrong. But even if someone is really perfect life, focus on their own path and their own development.