by Shirl Whitfield

Created on: June 22, 2010

Today we live in a fast paced, digitalized, impersonal world.  Schedules are stretched so thin we barely have time to take care of life's necessities let alone ample time to carve out a few minutes for pleasure.  More and more our relationships are conducted via cell phone, text or on the Internet to the point our world is becoming highly impersonal.  It's no wonder so many feel they are not getting enough enjoyment out of life.  

Achieving a level of personal enjoyment out of life is often considered more of an after thought rather than the high priority this key element of life should be designated. 

 Here are some tips to achieve that delicate balance between coping with today's hectic pace and achieving true enjoyment out of life.

 #1)  Throw Out The Trash.  

If it's not benefiting your enjoyment of life, then get rid of it, whatever IT is.  “It” could be anything.  A cheating partner who is dragging you down,  excessive clutter in your home, a task or routine that is no longer necessary, all are "trash" that is preventing you from enjoying life, so it's time say so long.  

#2)  Be Quiet 

That's right, learn how to enjoy quiet time and you will realize enjoyment in a multitude of levels you didn't even know were right before you all the time.  Quiet time is relaxing, fulfilling and actually aids in healthier living.   There is a plethora of ways to achieve quiet time beginning with turning off all things electronic to enjoying a nap or meditating.  You can take a walk, perhaps in a park, find a quiet spot and just listen; you'll be surprised at what you hear and even what you don't hear!  Learning to meditate, even for a few minutes per day is an excellent way of enjoying the quiet and will yield you plenty to experience enjoyment in your life.

 #3)  Find Your Passion – Then Follow It. 

Finding your passion can range from going after the career you always regretted not pursuing to picking up a pencil and paper and learning how to draw.  Maybe you always wanted to garden but never took the time or thought ballet was in your blood, but always procrastinated bout taking lessons, now is the time to pursue your desire, whatever that desire may be.  Carving out time here and there for something you have a passion for and then experiencing that passion can in fact bring enjoyment front and center into

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