Keys to Building a Fulfilling Life

 Accumulate Positive Emotions

a) Do pleasant things that you enjoy every day. Feed your soul
b) Make plans to do more pleasant, meaningful things in future
c) Develop an attitude of gratitude
d) Develop and maintain friendships and important relationships

Build Mastery

a) Do things that make you feel competent and effective
b) Make a list and cross accomplishments off your list when done
c) Plan and do instead of procrastinating 

Cope Ahead with difficult or emotional situations

a) Expect the best instead of the worst
b) Plan for what you will do to cope with a situation and its challenges
c) Get advice and support from others 

Practice Self-Care

a) Live according to your values and goals
b) Be kind to yourself
c) Reassure yourself
d) Create routines and a schedule
e) Manage your finances responsibly; use a budget; track expenses
f) Get regular exercise. Treat physical and mental illness
g) Eat in a balanced, healthy way
h) Try to get enough sleep
i) Find moments to just be
j) Let go of worries. Accept what is. Change what you can.
k) Practice mindfulness. Meditate.
l) Get support. Give support

Ask yourself every day: 

What things can I do today that will build on these life skills? 

Make plans and take action. Avoid avoiding.
Do as many of these things a in day or week as you can.