Tips on being a better human being

By Justine Jamieson

March 8, 2020

Tread carefully – walk as though you are kissing the Earth with your feet. Be mindful of what you are consuming, everything we consume is using energy to create it and dispose of it. Every time we get from A to B, it too creates an effect on the Earth. When we are mindful, aligned with our best selves and organized, we watch what we consume, and we feel good about ourselves when we make better choices when we shop or eat.

Put out how you wish to be treated – living life, causing the least harm, should be a priority. Take a moment actually to care when you ask how someone is. Be kind, especially to those that are carrying hurt. Make conscious choices to live life by the values that are most important to you.

Take a moment – it’s an illusion that the world is going fast. At any moment, it is important to take space for yourself to be present and clear your energy. Take a moment to put out good intentions for every situation you enter. When we put good intentions out we start to override the mind’s want to protect us with fear.

Breath before answering – easier said than done sometimes I know, but how we react is the only thing we have control over at any moment. So allowing space from someone causing a confrontation to regain your centre before finding a solution can stop things snowballing out of control. Be open: “I want a harmonious solution here, and right now. I don’t feel centred enough to act in a way I will like, so I’m just going to take some space and will get back to you by…”.

Listen more – listening is the time that we learn stuff. Challenge yourself to be present enough to listen to everything you are being told rather than drifting off into your mind chat. When you master patience, you have mastered life.

Take responsibility – when you have made a mistake, the moment you are aware instantly take responsibility, don’t make excuses, do what you can to be authentic and rectify the situation. When there is conflict, try to see your part in it instead of projecting pain on someone else. Own your healing and decisions.

Be helpful – small acts of kindness makes everyone feel good. Offer your help to people, lighten people’s loads when they are struggling. Little things can make a massive difference to someone’s day and who knows, it could be a big deal moment in their life to feel someone cares.

Stop controlling everything – every act of control comes from fear. Be honest with yourselves and others about your fears and do the work to get to the root of your concerns to dissolve it. Living with honesty creates harmonious relationships. There is nothing more certain in life than change, stop trying to resist it. The more you oppose it, the more life will hit you hard.

Stop complaining – be conscious of what you choose to put your attention on and what you say can manifest in life. When you find yourself in bad habits of complaining, start to boost how often you are grateful, try and look at what you could do to bring in some passion and joy in your life.

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