July 9, 2024

10 Habits That Help You Enjoy More Of What You Love

Are you actually spending time doing what you love…or are you too hyper focused on your mounting list of to-do tasks, appointments, responsibilities, and other demands from life? Enjoying more of what you love is a surefire way to add joy, happiness, and satisfaction in your life. And learning how to incorporate more of it into your life is crucial. Consider adopting these ten habits to help enjoy more of what you love in life.

Prioritize how you are spending your time.

Remember that time is a precious resource, and once you use it up, you simply do not get any more! Allocate dedicated time for activities you love. Treat your passions with the same importance as other schedule commitments. You are responsible for how you spend your time, and ensuring that you also have time for what you love will guarantee a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in your life.

Create a daily ritual that reflects not only needs, but also enjoyment.

Develop a daily ritual that incorporates something you love. Routines and rituals need to involve something that you like or they won’t be sustainable to maintain long term. It could be reading, practicing a hobby, or spending time outdoors. Consistency in small daily pleasures contributes to long-term enjoyment.

Set personal goals that mean a lot to you.

Establish personal goals related to your passions. Whether it's learning a new skill or accomplishing a creative project, setting goals keeps you engaged and motivated. If you’ve enjoyed a particular interest or activity for a long time, setting new personal goals related to it can bring back some of the old enjoyment you used to experience.

Practice being more mindful.

Embrace mindfulness to fully immerse yourself in the present moment. Whether you're enjoying a hobby or trying a new activity for the first time, being more mindful and present in the moment can help make the whole experience more enjoyable.

Diversify your interests by trying new hobbies and activities.

Explore new interests that are related to what you already love. Diversifying your hobbies can bring fresh perspectives and prevent burnout. It also introduces you to fresh ways to enjoy already-loved activities, which can increase excitement, engagement, and happiness.

Connect with like-minded people who like the same activities as you.

Surround yourself with people who share your same interests. Join clubs, online communities, or attend events where you can connect with others who have similar passions. Meeting people with the same passions and interests as you can deepen your sense of enjoyment for them.

Embrace the act of continuous learning.

Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning within your areas of interest. Stay curious, seek new information, and remain open to evolving within your passions. Just because you love something doesn’t mean you are a total expert – there are always new things to learn if you open your mind to the act of embracing new information.

Protect your self-care time.

Prioritize self-care to ensure you have the energy and emotional well-being to enjoy your favorite activities. If you aren’t feeling your best emotionally, mentally, or physically, you will struggle to enjoy life. Taking care of yourself is essential for sustained enjoyment in anything, especially when you’re trying to do something you love.

Unplug from social media and technology on a regular basis.

Take breaks from technology to fully immerse yourself in what you love. Often, people spend too much time scrolling social media, texting, or emailing to fully engage in whatever activities they enjoy. Make a point to silence your phone and put away any other technology devices when you’re playing sports, reading, being artistic, or whatever else you’re doing that you love. Unplugging allows you to enjoy activities without distractions and enhances the overall experience.

Express your gratitude every day.

Express gratitude for the ability to pursue your passions. Regularly acknowledge the joy and fulfillment your interests bring to your life. Being thankful for the activities and hobbies that bring you true joy and pleasure is a great way to deepen that sense of enjoyment to a whole new level.

"Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.” (David Cuschieri)

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