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Be good at living a normal life.

The word "good at living" is a very profound sentence, because in a world that keeps telling us to be special, to be successful, or to run after others all the time, to heal and be happy with basic things is the most difficult skill of this day.

Being good at living is not indulgence or pointlessness, but the "art of balancing the mind," which can be achieved through these views.

1. Happy with "small things" (Micro-happiness)

People who live well are those who catch happiness quickly, not having to wait for a big goal, such as:

Drinking warm coffee, my favorite taste in the morning.

Seeing sunshine or the smell of rain outside the window.

Eating a delicious meal on a tired day

• Doing what we love (taking pictures, hiking, reading)

Keywords: Change from asking, "Is there any big success today?" to "What small things make us smile today?"

2. Good at "living with the present" (Mindfulness)

The social world likes to draw us to the past (regret) or the future (anxiety). To be good at living is to bring our consciousness back to "here, now."

When eating...To know the taste of food.

When listening...To really hear the person in front

At rest...To be relieved without feeling guilty for not doing anything.

3. Administer "built-in energy" to be

A smooth life is made by knowing your own energy.

Know when to go. When to go.

Quietly cut out unnecessary things or "toxic people" from life.

Protect peace of mind as the number one priority.

4. Appreciate yourself in the normal version.

We don't need to be a hero who saves the world every day, just wake up to do our job, take responsibility for life, take care of those next to us, and put ourselves to bed safely each day...That was a huge success.

"To be good at living an ordinary life is to allow yourself to be a simple human being who is happy and has a beautiful heart in the chaos of the world."

Have you rewarded your ordinary life with small things today?

# Live to feel good # Living the way we want # Life is a lot easier # Good life that can be chosen by yourself # lemon 8 diary

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