Why Bother?

Why do we bother working all the hours we do, what is the point of it all? What is the point in making money when there is little to no time to spend it? It is all too easy to lose sight of why we work so hard and spend so much time away from our friends, families and loved ones. Do you ever feel you’re on a treadmill and just want to step off and enjoy life?

When was the last time you went out and did something you really enjoyed that made you happy? It is important to make yourself feel good in this world not just others. If we are happy we can then give more to others, it is not a selfish act to put your feelings first sometimes. Today so many of us have lost sight of what life is about. We simply work 8 till late and then come home eat, telly, bed and then start all over again. What has happened to doing the things that make us happy, laugh or relaxed. Why are we spending all this time working and not choosing to make time to play?

If you had to plan your perfect day would you be able to do it now? Could you list 10 things that you love to do? These can be anything from having a drink at your favourite watering hole with a friend to skiing in the Alpes. What makes all the hard work worthwhile for you?

For most of us, the possibility of not working due to winning the lottery is not that high, some may say lightning chance, so we have to accept that we will need to work to maintain our present lifestyles. However, what can we do so that we are not just following the rat race and loosing life one day at a time?

What are some of the things we can do to get a balance and make time to do the things that make us happy? The starting point has to be knowing what it is that makes you happy, so make a list of your favourite day and all those things you want to do and love to do. Then start to do, begin to schedule in your activities in to your weekend and evenings and make life what you want it to be. Stay off the rat race and make life worth living.