25 Ways to Improve Your Life Without Really Trying

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  • Опубліковано 27 кві 2022
  • Improving your life and feeling better on a daily basis doesn’t have to only involve major life changes. It can happen with small, intentional shifts in your daily choices and habits. You can be happier - and it doesn’t have to be hard. Here are 25 simple ways to improve your life without really trying.
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  • @salina2497
    @salina2497 2 роки тому +76

    1. Listen to classical music
    2. Drink more water
    3. Learn to deep breathe
    4. Assume the best in others
    5. Let yourself play
    6. Spend more time with people you love
    7. Send a text to someone
    8. Listen to uplifting music
    9. Watch a funny movie
    10. Laugh at your own jokes
    11. Turn notifications off on your phone
    12. Put your phone in another room
    13. Say "Hello" or smile to strangers
    14. Send a card and put $20 in it
    15. Stand in a cold shower for 30 seconds
    16. Get rid of things you don't use
    17. Stuff is meant to be used
    18. Volunteer
    19. Got get a hug
    20. Do the thing you've been avoiding
    21. Plan something to look forward to
    22. Name 3 of your strengths
    23. Give less "hoots"
    24. Don't believe everything you think
    25. Guided Mindfulness exercise

    • @DashingPartyCrasher
      @DashingPartyCrasher 2 роки тому +5

      Thanks! I watched the whole video, but wasn't able to write all of those down. You're a life saver!

    • @serenarobak3640
      @serenarobak3640 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you!

    • @OXSkuldream
      @OXSkuldream 2 роки тому +2

      35 minute video speedrun

    • @jmsl910
      @jmsl910 Рік тому

      thanks, you're a doll for doing this!

    • @jmsl910
      @jmsl910 Рік тому

      @@OXSkuldreamspeedrun?

  • @alicejordan152
    @alicejordan152 Рік тому +3

    Kindness never goes out of style

  • @lesliengo8347
    @lesliengo8347 2 роки тому +3

    My top 3 traits are I am unique, creative, and willing to learn. There is also a quote implanted on a rock by a playground not far from where I live that says, "we don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw.

  • @chrisdigitalartist
    @chrisdigitalartist 2 роки тому +9

    Hello Julia!! Shifter here! Great video! I love these tips!
    Come to think of it, I am surprised you didn't mention exercise or get out in nature. It could be a simple 5-minute walk. So that's one I would add! I think I am going to work on managing my phone usage and turning off notifications.
    1. Make sure we are not discounting the small stuff.
    2. Listen to classical Music ( I LOVE Classical music too - especially film scores.)
    3. drink more water
    4. learn to deep breath
    5. Assume the best in others
    6. Let yourself play
    7. To spend more time with people you love
    8. Send a text to someone and tell them that you are thinking about them.
    9. To listen to uplifting music
    10. To watch a funny movie (TV show, video, listen to something funny, memes, cartoons)
    11. Laugh at your own jokes
    12. Turn notifications off on your phone.
    13. Put your phone in another room.
    14. Smile at the people you pass on the street (Or say Hello)
    15. Send a card with money in it
    16. To stand in a cold shower for 30 seconds
    17. Get rid of things you don't use
    18. Use your best things now
    19. To volunteer
    20. Go get a hug
    21. To the darn thing you have been avoiding
    22. Plan something you can look forward to
    23. Name 3 of your strengths (I am a good listener; I have art and computer skills)
    24. To give less hoots
    25. Don't believe everything you think (Your thoughts aren't always truths or facts)
    26. Hold the door open. (*Bonus*)
    And to anyone who read this - remember always that you are worthy and valued. Sending a virtual hug to anyone who needs one! ❤

    • @rongike
      @rongike 2 роки тому +3

      probably bc to many people that takes great [mental] effort, so it doesn't fall under without really trying.

  • @cpruns4501
    @cpruns4501 2 роки тому +12

    Really well done! The cold Shower is one I recently started doing and it really works. The one I would add to this list (and maybe it's not small) is "Find your passion". You MUST have a passion. You can't cop out and say "My kids" or "my family" or "hanging out with friends". Those are all of our passions. I mean a REAL passion that you could do alone. Here is the trick. Often people get confused about what is or is not a passion. They think it's a passion but here is how you know something is a true passion. Does your excitement to do this thing (alone) increase at the thought of plastering it all over social media? If the answer is yes, then this may not be a true passion. A true passion is something you love to do and could care less if you can post it on social media or not. All of us have to find that thing! When the wife and kids are out of town visiting their parents you can't wait to get into "your thing". That right there is the key to a happy life:)

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 2 роки тому +2

      I actually disagree with "find your passion". The pursuit of a passion causes misery.

    • @cpruns4501
      @cpruns4501 2 роки тому +2

      @@JaysonT1 I would love for you to elaborate on that. I always value hearing the other side of my views. You are the first person I have ever heard this from so again, I would love to understand that perspective.

    • @nathanharris7815
      @nathanharris7815 2 роки тому +1

      I do cold showers but I keep getting pneumonia. Twice this year. Once with covid. Once in 2020. My wife thinks its doing more harm.

    • @JaysonT1
      @JaysonT1 2 роки тому

      @@cpruns4501 The philosopher Alan Watts coined the phase, "The Backwards Law". The concept is that that in which you chase eludes you; The prettier you try to be, the uglier you feel, the more you want to be rich, the poorer you feel, despite the amount of money in your bank account, the focus on being happy, brings suffering and unhappiness.
      There is quite a few places to find this information. A few would be author Mark Manson and pretty much any of the eastern philosophies.

    • @cpruns4501
      @cpruns4501 2 роки тому

      @@JaysonT1 I see where you are coming from here. Interesting. Thanks for the response. I will check this out.

  • @stevenholland6452
    @stevenholland6452 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the interaction. I hope you have a great weekend.

  • @melyndafrazer1962
    @melyndafrazer1962 2 роки тому +1

    Shifter Here! Thank you Julia! 💜

  • @houdini2022
    @houdini2022 2 роки тому +2

    Totally needed this .... I need to do the simple little things and forgo the heavy deep work for a while. One thing that has helped me a lot more is "Say "Hello" or smile to strangers". It helps!

  • @GadgetsGearCoffee
    @GadgetsGearCoffee 2 роки тому +2

    starts @3:12

  • @patriciasantiago8357
    @patriciasantiago8357 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Julia from Zapopan, Jal Mexico.

  • @captaindan1000
    @captaindan1000 2 роки тому +1

    There was mention of classical music, Megadeth, being cheesy, and going on vacation. This is the good stuff!

  • @dianelamorticella6053
    @dianelamorticella6053 2 роки тому +1

    I like all kinds of music! My oldest got me listening to 21 pilots!! Woot woot!!!!!

  • @Ry_ooK
    @Ry_ooK 2 роки тому +2

    I love eveything you have to say in every single video you make. I wonder if the classical music made you a great speaker :).

  • @NaturalHealingAlchemist
    @NaturalHealingAlchemist 2 роки тому +1

    My phone 📱 permanently stays on silent & “Do not disturb “ 🙌🏻

  • @anbathanga4660
    @anbathanga4660 Рік тому

    These 25 ways to make one's life happy will certainly go a long way for anyone. Full of wisdom! Thank you, Julia.

  • @metalciti
    @metalciti 6 місяців тому

    you shine sooooooooo bright. you are awesome. truly grateful to you.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I let myself be myself Julia and enjoy myself I let myself play.

  • @poison_plays
    @poison_plays 11 місяців тому

    I have a lot of compassionate empathy.
    I don’t give up, no matter how badly I want to (and I often want to lately).
    I take people at face value and try to see the best in them.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I just gave you a virtual hug Julia.

  • @MariaSantos-gm7ps
    @MariaSantos-gm7ps 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @HEROHCR2YT
    @HEROHCR2YT 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you again. It feels so comforting when I see that you uploaded. 🙏🏼

  • @myworldofketo5384
    @myworldofketo5384 6 місяців тому

    If I assume the best, I get screwed, if I assume the worse, I’ll be prepared

  • @jojogorecki7405
    @jojogorecki7405 2 роки тому +6

    "What are we trying to prove? That we are too cool to embody joy?"🤯 Had to listen to that twice! Thanks, Julia for all you do and the wisdom you share!

  • @sstpersonal
    @sstpersonal 2 роки тому +2

    This is amazing!!!

  • @christinemariequigless
    @christinemariequigless 2 роки тому +2

    micro-habits yes!!! I love how holistically focused these tips are, beautiful!

  • @sarahsinger4095
    @sarahsinger4095 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Julia I'm finding your videos so very helpful!❤️🙏❤️

  • @coreycorbett5648
    @coreycorbett5648 2 роки тому +1

    I love it …. Send yourself a card!! 😊

  • @lylahboling6383
    @lylahboling6383 2 роки тому +1

    As always thank you so much for your helpful information

  • @shrekoholic2834
    @shrekoholic2834 9 днів тому

    Thanks so much for this great and informative video as usual :)) My strengths are humour, kindness and social intelligence because I love laughing and having conversations with people too !

  • @jilldickson4352
    @jilldickson4352 2 роки тому +2

    I have finally managed to achieve a more peaceful frame of mind and with immense elation I love to have something go right however small. ❤️❤️

  • @stephaniedavid8820
    @stephaniedavid8820 2 роки тому

    You’re so right
    Thanks you very much

  • @hopediamond2902
    @hopediamond2902 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks, Julia! These were great. The ones I will implement/continue to implement are drinking water, listening to classical music, and reminding myself things I like about myself. Also, the guy thing is important, but I feel uncomfortable asking for that in my life.

  • @danielquinonez4673
    @danielquinonez4673 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love you. I’ve been watching so many of your videos lately and they are really helpful. It’s helping me see more clearly the areas of my life that could use improvement. You have such a wholesome and kind energy to you. Thank you for what you do.

  • @bethyoung3654
    @bethyoung3654 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful video! Thank you!

  • @ivanmorales9119
    @ivanmorales9119 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your words 🙏 I got your book 📖 I love it

  • @cathrynnicholls8161
    @cathrynnicholls8161 2 роки тому +1

    Bless you Julia, you are funny! Great list. I need a hug! Fellow shifter.

  • @antonboludo8886
    @antonboludo8886 2 роки тому +3

    Many thanks for another great video.
    Most of our well-being comes from within.
    8:33 - So true...
    You have a great speaking voice.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I like that I’m intelligent, articulate, and loving Julia.

  • @womanclothedinthesunq7574
    @womanclothedinthesunq7574 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you 💝 love from Albuquerque.

  • @denisesmith6563
    @denisesmith6563 5 місяців тому

    So awesome & helpful ... I'm definitely saving this video ❣️

  • @user-sp5pq8fb1s
    @user-sp5pq8fb1s Рік тому

    🤙I'm an ENFP and I love everything about it!

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I’m going to start practicing not sweating the small stuff Julia.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love Michael Buble Julia his song Home is my favorite song.

  • @yellowpinkbutterflies
    @yellowpinkbutterflies 2 роки тому +1

    Love this video! ❤️

  • @tanishapetertv2298
    @tanishapetertv2298 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you soooooo much, you are truly a treasure, thank you for helping me over the years 😍😍😍

  • @Costhinyo
    @Costhinyo 2 роки тому

    I usually don't let comments on UA-cam video but you definitely deserve. Thank you for your amazing effort to put all your knowledge in thys videos for us for free. God bless you all.

  • @kerricoplin948
    @kerricoplin948 Рік тому

    My name is Kerri andi ready to change my life for the better Jennifer I watched a lot of you videos and I know it you will be able to help me?!thank you forgiving me that attention its my intention to be a better version of myself everyday ,stay positive, and grounded again thank you for helping me achieve this❤

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love to volunteer Julia.

  • @karivi8827
    @karivi8827 2 роки тому +1

    Julia … I love you so much 😃

  • @susancunningham60
    @susancunningham60 2 роки тому +2

    You're so awesome! I think I am hilarious too! 😁😁

  • @robertgrace6182
    @robertgrace6182 Рік тому

    Hi.
    Assuming the best of people has caused me so many issues over the years I’m not sure I can go forward with that. In an ideal world, sure that’s fine. But evidentially it is inadvisable. For me.

  • @abdulazizalzhranai3046
    @abdulazizalzhranai3046 2 роки тому

    Julia you are right.. you r hilarious.. just to let you know you make me smile behind the screen. Thx

  • @neychachi
    @neychachi 2 роки тому +2

    Starts at 4:12

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love cold water and straws too Julia.

  • @TheEstherBabs
    @TheEstherBabs 2 роки тому +1

    the part where you said you are hilarious and thats all that matters....got to me 😂😂...i love it...

  • @victoriastallard
    @victoriastallard 2 роки тому

    As always a wonderful video with great help and ideas along with inspiration which I really enjoy when I am here on your channel Julia 😊 one thing I have been trying to get into because it lifts my mood is mindfulness meditation 😊 Thank you Julia looking forward to when I am here on your channel 😊 have a great week & love you and appreciate you so much Julia 💕 ❤❤

  • @womanclothedinthesunq7574
    @womanclothedinthesunq7574 2 роки тому +1

    And a smoothie 🥤

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I like classical music too Julia especially Beethoven.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    Hello again Julia.

  • @change4me
    @change4me 2 роки тому +3

    I’m kind to everyone, even strangers..I’m organized, and I’m a good mom ❤️

    • @christinemariequigless
      @christinemariequigless 2 роки тому +2

      your kids are lucky to learn by your example re: strangers, the world gets bigger and hugs you more easily when we let ourselves be kind to strangers ❤

  • @kimorsler5794
    @kimorsler5794 Рік тому

    Hi love your videos 🙏

  • @elin_
    @elin_ 2 роки тому +1

    Cold water shower is nice

  • @dl5054
    @dl5054 2 роки тому +1

    Hey just want you to know your awesome and I love you, enjoy your weekend 👉🥂😁. Take care all

  • @user-lz2nr8qw4z
    @user-lz2nr8qw4z 2 роки тому

    Hello from New Hampshire

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I would smile at you Julia and say hello if I saw you.

  • @kristenmartinez5317
    @kristenmartinez5317 25 днів тому

    Minimizing... I so want to try this... I have stuff put away that i want to have for my own house someday . Im saving those😅 omgosh 😅😂❤

  • @oliviajorda2454
    @oliviajorda2454 6 місяців тому

    I enjoy listening to you. Every time I do, I feel so good. Thank you. I think you are hilarious by the way.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I like to think I assume the best in others Julia.

  • @WarriorWidower
    @WarriorWidower 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful video as always. I’m not a shifter, want to be…but just an idea. A Shifter double walled steel water bottle with your logo? LOL.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I think you’re hilarious Julia and you have a good sense of humor.

  • @victoriastallard
    @victoriastallard 2 роки тому

    I am giving, I am loving, and I am a good hard worker. & yes, Julia your are funny because you always make me laugh and smile when I listen to you 😊

  • @pawsome-pooch
    @pawsome-pooch Рік тому

    Great tips! I love giving away good clothes and items I no longer use to charity. Makes me feel great! So nice to not have clutter

  • @jcmaurico9667
    @jcmaurico9667 Рік тому

    10mins Mindfulness is helpful I do it everyday before sleep.. thank you 😊 and 👋 share it guys.

  • @Sir_Ken179
    @Sir_Ken179 2 роки тому +1

    I can't believe you listen to Megadeth! 😎

  • @DrPatrickKingsep
    @DrPatrickKingsep 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Patrick from Mind Life FLow here - great advice...this will help so many people! I am a Clinical Psychologist in Australia. I agree that daily routine changes - mindfulness practices - can be life changing. Which one do you find is the most helpful for others?

  • @mcmurmies
    @mcmurmies Рік тому

    Hi from Reno NV 👍🏽🥰

  • @sabrinaa4872
    @sabrinaa4872 2 роки тому

    Omg Julia you crack me up 😂 "dont drink four gallons of water and DIE"
    On the note of music - it's interesting how calming and peaceful spa music is, yet I never listen to it outside of getting a facial. I think I'll have to try that today!

  • @patsysullivan1529
    @patsysullivan1529 2 роки тому +1

    Hi!

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I’m very engaging too Julia just like you. I’m funny too Julia just like you.

  • @timothystone3726
    @timothystone3726 Рік тому

    Luv ya julia

  • @jmsl910
    @jmsl910 Рік тому

    i'd like to hear more about play. i'm not athletic, artistic or musical. i'm very bookish--and with that intense.

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love going for ice cream Julia.

  • @AnHourOfWolves
    @AnHourOfWolves 2 роки тому +2

    I enjoy your videos, I always find them helpful and inspiring. The water thing isn't supported by the science tho; drink if you're thirsty, that's all you need to know. Most of the research that promotes drinking more than that was published by Gatorade to sell more junk 😁

  • @rongike
    @rongike 2 роки тому +1

    use the stuff 😁

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love to drink water Julia.

  • @danjohnson8138
    @danjohnson8138 Рік тому

    Loyal
    Ethical
    Empathetic

  • @michelleharris9992
    @michelleharris9992 Рік тому

    I’m back! I have social anxiety to the highest

  • @womanclothedinthesunq7574
    @womanclothedinthesunq7574 2 роки тому +1

    I think your very intelligent funny and adorable and just what me and my 32 year old daughter needed right now. Love from Albuquerque. 😘 She destroyed straws at 4 just like her 4 year old today. 😁

  • @Chris-tj4eo
    @Chris-tj4eo 11 місяців тому

    love # 14m lol-- 3 things I like about myself? I can have fun and I am funny, I'm smart, I can take care of myself.

  • @rongike
    @rongike 2 роки тому +1

    I also think you're really funny Julia 😊 and I think I am too 😅

  • @alicejordan152
    @alicejordan152 Рік тому

  • @geoffreycarlson9925
    @geoffreycarlson9925 2 роки тому +1

    How do you move forward after a therapist ghosts you?

  • @TG-nh6ni
    @TG-nh6ni Рік тому

    Just got reconnected with the pre-covid BFF via text. 😀😀😀

  • @tamarafox429
    @tamarafox429 2 роки тому +1

    Hi sweetie 😘

  • @khadijahyahya-uj6pm
    @khadijahyahya-uj6pm 10 місяців тому

    Helo

  • @charlottesmolnik7581
    @charlottesmolnik7581 Рік тому +1

    Talk about how to egnore rude mean people ..

  • @AnHourOfWolves
    @AnHourOfWolves 2 роки тому +1

    Lol Mozart 😁😂🤣

  • @joeoluwa6532
    @joeoluwa6532 7 місяців тому

    i have interpersonal skill, love to chat &

  • @chrismcevoy2503
    @chrismcevoy2503 Рік тому

    I love you Julia Kristina I think you’re really beautiful.

  • @CedrickBagley
    @CedrickBagley Рік тому

    It's Ok to smile at everyone when you're a pretty girl. When you're a big guy, people call the cops and say that you're crazy.