One day, someone asked me, “Do you enjoy life every day?” This made me think. Am I really enjoying life right now? In my busy days, I wonder if I’ve stopped feeling happy or sad.
I think 20 years old was the most beautiful age so far. At 20, I fell in love for the first time. I did the part-time job I liked and met many good people. I enjoyed every day without worrying about living expenses, relationships, or tomorrow’s plans. Those days are truly nostalgic. Now, I worry that I’m not enjoying life. So, I remembered three ways to enjoy life.

The first one is to think positively about things.
Currently, I am continuously sleep-deprived and stressed every day. When faced with difficulties, I tend to complain. It would be happier to spend every day with a brighter attitude. I think that even if things don’t go smoothly, the experiences I have are never wasted and will be useful for the future.

The second one is to remember that life is only once. Therefore, we must try various things as much as possible. I’m thinking of majoring in trade and continuing my studies, but on the other hand, I have many worries about whether the study abroad industry is okay and whether this specialty suits me.
In fact, this is not my first time having such experiences. In the past, I made significant choices. One was to quit university halfway and work part-time. Another was to choose to study abroad in Japan instead of transferring to another university. Young me was able to boldly choose what I wanted to do without worrying too much about the future. After all, life is only once. I think it’s fine to do whatever you like.

The third one is not to worry about the evaluations of others.
In society, human relationships are a difficult problem. There are various types of people in this world, such as those you dislike, don’t want to see, or don’t want to talk to. Sometimes your ideas don’t match with others. I have also been evaluated and criticized by such people. At that time, I cared too much about the opinions of others, which negatively affected my daily life. Now I understand that I live for myself, not for anyone else. To avoid this, one must have confidence in their own values and follow them.

When I was 20, I had more free time, so I enjoyed sports, ate balanced meals, slept well, and took great care of my health. That’s why I could live every day brightly and energetically.
I also had a partner with whom I could share happy moments and spent joyful and happy days together.
Somehow, the days when I enjoyed life changed. Is it because I broke up with my lover, or because I’m leading a busy life? I thought of many excuses, but ultimately, my negative thinking is the main cause. From now on, I want to think about ways to enjoy life, even if it’s one at a time, and enrich my daily life.