Recall that values and goals are not the same thing. Your guiding principles in life are your basic values. They could be anything, such as freedom, family, honesty, integrity, patience, and loyalty. The majority of us choose to live our lives according to our values, so knowing your own will help you determine what you want. Everybody has a passion for something. Perhaps it’s taking care of family members, cooking, or dealing with animals. When we follow our passions, we spread that contagious energy to benefit others as well. Sometimes it’s okay to lose sight of the passing of time. Letting go of the clock allows our thoughts to roam to original and innovative issues and solutions when we have nowhere to be and nothing pressing to do. It’s likely that you’ve heard the expression “Go with the flow.” Here, “flow” describes the happiness we experience when we are in our proper place. It indicates that we become lost in our work and forget the passing of time. We’re giving our best work and resolving issues more quickly. When you find yourself losing track of time, reflect on what you were doing. Make time for these kinds of activities on a daily basis to help you de-stress and focus better.
