When it comes to unexpected pleasure and spontaneity, follow the example of your children.
It is not simple to be a parent. While juggling many duties and watching our children grow up too quickly, we question if we are doing a good enough job. We might get so caught up in educating our children that we forget to take a breather and consider what we can learn from them.
Here are some lessons you may learn from children:
1. Live in the Moment – When a kid wakes up, they are not concerned with what is on their to-do list or how they will do it all. Children just exist in the present moment. Adults have the option as well.
2. Allow yourself to be spontaneous – While we may not want to imitate our children’s ability to shift from a temper tantrum to cheerful in a matter of seconds, we may follow in their footsteps when it comes to unanticipated pleasure. Forget the grind of the workweek and the weekend-only mentality, and seek more moments of delight inside each day.
3. Discover your voice – Our children are always begging for our attention. They would like to be seen and heard. Adults must be reminded that they, too, are important. Surround yourself with people that appreciate who you are and what you have to say.
4. Don’t be concerned about what other people think – When you see a 4-year-old choose an outfit, you quickly learn they don’t care what other people think. Blue glitter pants look great with a black and white polka dot blouse and orange rain boots. Make decisions based on what you enjoy, not what others think.
5.Begin with a blank slate – Even if a child goes to bed grumpy, he or she will usually wake up joyful and unaffected by what transpired the day before. A new day is an opportunity to begin afresh.
6. Be silly and laugh for no reason at all – It is simple to make children laugh. Adults? Not at all. Adults who have packed schedules and many obligations may take themselves too seriously. Allow yourself to be foolish for no particular reason. Have a good laugh with your coworkers. Make a joke. Laugh out loud when watching a comedy. Have fun with your partner. Laughter is beneficial to one’s health.
7. Take a walk outside – Remember how you used to come inside smelling like fresh air when you were a kid? You probably had dirt on you, a new scrape or two, and were ecstatic after a day of constant running around outside. Seek out nature on a regular basis to refresh and reawaken your spirit.
8. Unconditional love – Even if we are not having the finest day as parents, our children still adore us. Instead of being so hard on yourself, embrace unconditional love for yourself and others. It’s wonderful to hear your youngster say, “I love you.” Give such unconditional love to everyone around you as well.
9. Do what you enjoy – Kids are naturally drawn to what they enjoy doing. They will repeatedly ask mom or dad whether they can perform that activity. Too frequently, individuals let their passions fall to the bottom of their priority list, buried behind obligations and everyday routines. Get back to doing what you enjoy—typically it’s the road to your true calling.
10. Play – Children frequently see every situation as a chance to play. What if you started screening your surroundings (and days) for opportunities to have fun?
11. Make a mess – Enjoy the freedom that comes with making a mess. (Neat freaks, take note: you can clean it!) You don’t have to annihilate your kitchen in a food battle. Ride your bike in a puddle, go through the sprinkler, play in the dirt with your kids, or paint without worrying about colours dripping on your clothes.
12. Get pumped – How frequently do you become overly excited about something? Children have learned the abilities of anticipation and enthusiasm. (Imagine bright eyes, enormous smiles, bouncing up and down, and shouting.) When was the last time you were ecstatic? Put some events on your calendar that will make you dizzy with youthful delight.
13. Take note of the happiness all around you – From a passing firetruck to a butterfly landing nearby, children find joy in the simplest of pleasures. Cloud formations, a bunny that jumps into the yard, and rainbow sprinkles on ice cream thrill children. Begin recognizing and enjoying the small pleasures that surround you every day.
14. Accept others for who they are – Children are drawn to grownups who are interested in them. To be liked and accepted by children, you do not have to appear or act a specific way. Take a cue from the children: don’t pass judgment on others. Take an open-minded and caring interest in others.
15. Be inquisitive about the world – Children have an inherent sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. Be a sponge who enjoys learning as much as your children do. Consider every new individual you encounter as someone from whom you may learn something. Seek out fresh experiences and opportunities to learn.
16. Be true to yourself – Some folks spend their entire lives figuring out who they are. Children are unashamedly themselves. Find your way back to the person you know you are.
Cheers to a Happy Life!
