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To A Happier Life

A strategy to create the life that you want.

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To A Happier Life


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Sometimes one may find their self in a situation where they are clueless or just feel lost inside and are unsure of what they are meant to be. This was me and many other people I knew in my first year of college. I was a miserable Biology Pre-med student who was horrible at math and chemistry and knew drastic changes needed to be met. I came up with this strategy that ended up saving my school career and also my own mental health. This strategy was aimed to a clearer vision in what life had in store for me, and worked for my peers as well as those who were feeling just as lost inside.


1. Document.

To visually see what you will change in your life is important for motivation and progress! So get that ink-pen, or pencil and get ready for change!

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2. What do you love to do?

This doesn't come easy- but in your whole existence, what has made you the most happy? What are you passionate about? What was something you genuinely love(d) doing? Does it require college? Does it require your talent? Does it involve being athletic or even lending a helping hand? Write it down!

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3. Where do you want to be?

In the next 10 years, where would you like to see yourself? Living on the coast, in the city, or even working and living over seas? Do you want to have a family? Do you want to just focus on your career? Do you want to be in a nomadic state?

4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

This plays a key role in what you can and cannot do. We are human and aren't made for everything in this world. We all have our weaknesses, but our strengths are what makes all of us unique!

5. How can you reach your destination?

Be realistic with your goals obviously, but dream big! How can you be content in life? It's simple, do what you love and are passionate about. Write down steps on how you can achieve your goals. If you want to be a singer, you need to get yourself a name by doing local performances- or if you want to have an ice cream parlor in Hawaii, you know that you will have to save up money and learn the economics in Hawaii as well as running your own business.

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6. List Pros and Cons

Will the pros outweigh the cons?

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7. Execute.

You can wish to be what you want all of your life, but you will never become what you want if you do not take initiative. Every little small step in the right direction can lead you to the biggest step of your life! Take small steps if needed- just make sure you are moving. Once you take those steps, the rest will just fall into place.. I really mean this.

Good Luck!

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