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9 Things You Should Do Because Life Is Too Short

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Life is short, and it is important that we spend our time doing things that will create memories, or that will benefit others, because one day you won't be here, and you don't want to leave this earth knowing there are things you wish you had done, or wishing you would have been a better person. Life is short so if there is something that you want to do but think to yourself that you cant or don't have time, you can and you will make the time. It will all be worth it if you take advantage of this life you were given and live it.

Here are 9 things you should do because life is too short.

1. Travel

Take a week out of your busy life to explore the beautiful Earth we live on. It's here, so why not take advantage of it while you can. It doesn't have to be an expensive or outrageous trip, but there's no reason why anybody shouldn't experience what is beyond what they're used to.

2. Workout

Not only does working out have amazing health benefits, but it can also make you happy, and less stressed. 30 minutes out of your day to work out is just 2% of your entire day, so there is time. There is always time to be in shape, and time to be happy.

3. Say Thank You

Sometimes we forget that it's the little things that make life so great. A simple "thank you" when something nice is being done can make somebody's day and make you feel better about yourself for saying it.

4. Take Pictures

Your memory will only go so far, and unfortunately wont be as strong when you're older, so why not capture the moment instead of trying to remember it for the rest of your life. Make photo albums, lots of them, that way you will remember every single fun and important thing that happened to you and your friends and family.

5. Don't Have Enemies

Life is too short to waste on people you don't like, so just stop having enemies. Get rid of them. Don't focus your energy on them, instead, forget about them, make amends, and focus your energy on the good in people and the people who are your friends.

6. Call, Don't Text

Sometimes in this world we live in, we forget that we can pick up the phone and actually have a conversation through voice call instead of texting and waiting five minutes for a reply.

7. Listen To Loud Music

Don't be afraid to blast the music you love. Even if your neighbors get mad, keep it playing nice and loud because there will be a time when you will no longer be able to listen to music that loud again.

8. Say I Love You

If you love someone, you need to say it. Everybody who is loved deserves to know. Never go without saying it because you never know when the last time you talk to them will be.

9. Forgive

Don't hold a grudge. Life is too short to not forgive somebody. Put the past behind you and go out there and forgive people for what they've done.


If you do even half of these things I've just listed, I know you'll have a better life, but try and do all of them because really, life is too short.

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