We’ve all been there, staring at our life and wondering how we got here. Hating our job, our relationships, or just feeling lost and alone. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game and convince yourself that everyone else’s life is better than yours. But the truth is, everyone has their own struggles – you just don’t see it because they’ve learned how to fake it until they make it.

But what if I told you that it IS possible to fall in love with your life…even if it doesn’t seem like it right now. You can learn how to be happy and enjoy the journey, even when things are tough. It may not be easy, but it is possible. Here are a few different and practical ways to fall in love with your life:

Here are 4 ways to start loving your life a little bit more.

1) Be Grateful for What You DO Have It’s easy to focus on all the things you DON’T have and convince yourself that your life sucks because of it. But the truth is, you probably have A LOT more than you realize. Yes, there may be things you wish were different, but there are also probably A TON of things you can be thankful for. So take a few minutes each day to write down 5 things you’re grateful for. It could be something as simple as having a roof over your head or running water. The goal is to shift your focus from what you don’t have to what you DO have.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the things that aren’t going right, but what about all the things that ARE going right? Make a list of everything you love about your life and why it’s worth living. This could be anything from your family to your favorite hobby or even something as simple as your favorite food. It’s important to take a minute and appreciate the good things in your life, no matter how small they may seem.

2) Learn How to Handle Setbacks Life is full of setbacks – whether it’s a failed relationship, job loss, or just not getting what you wanted. And while these setbacks can feel devastating at first, it’s important to remember that they are only temporary. Just because one door closes doesn’t mean another one won’t open. The key is to focus on moving forward instead of dwelling on the past.

3) Spend Time With People Who Make You Happy One of the quickest ways to improve your outlook on life is to surround yourself with people who make you happy. Spend time with family and friends who support and encourage you. These are the people who will help pick you up when you’re down and help remind you of all the reasons why your life is worth living.

4) Do Something New Every Day If your life feels boring and monotonous, do something new every day to spice things up! This could be something as simple as trying a new recipe or taking a different route to work. Or maybe there’s something bigger you want to do like take a trip or start a new hobby. Whatever it is, mix things up and add some adventure into your life!

Life isn’t always easy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find happiness along the way. It’s important to find ways to fall in love with our life – even when things are tough – so we can enjoy the journey. While it’s not always easy, by shifting our focus, handling adversity well, spending time with positive people, and adding some excitement into our lives, we CAN learn how to fall in love with our life and live happily ever after!

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child , and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

Ashley Smith