Getting Closer to Your Ideal Lifestyle

On the first day of the new school year, my instructor instructed all pupils to take out a piece of paper and sketch a pig. We started drawing after exchanging a few perplexed stares. Some drew large-bodied pigs and put them in the center of the page. Others drew small-bodied pigs and positioned them at the top of the page. Some pupils' pigs were very detailed, with sparkling eyes, curled tails, and pointed feet. Other pupils' pigs were basic, with just a circle head on top of an oval body.

The instructor took out his own piece of paper when everyone had done and started reading from it. ""You are a cheerful and optimistic person if you put your pig at the top of the page," he remarked. You would be a realist if you positioned your pig in the center. If you put your pig at the bottom, you are gloomy and likely to act adversely." He continued to read. "You are analytical, careful, and skeptical if your pig has numerous details. If your pig has little details, you are passionate, innocent, and risk-taking." So he read until every student in the room's personality qualities were exposed.

Though this exercise may not have been the most accurate personality test ever devised, I wondered whether a similar exam might be used to uncover a perfect lifestyle (whatever that may mean personally to you). After all, the "pig personality test" demonstrates one final truth: each human being unique approaches a certain job. Similarly, everyone must determine their perfect lifestyle in their own unique manner. I hope this essay serves as a guide for living life consistently with your unique personality. Before you continue reading, I want you to summon your "inner artist." Draw an image of a home on a sheet of paper (or in Microsoft Paint). You may continue reading after you've finished.

This painting will act as a metaphor for your ideal lifestyle, with each detail reflecting your ideal way of life. It comprises four aspects that may be used to help you realize your dreams: organization, direction, repetition, and detail.

Order

Did you start drawing the home by sketching its outline (the walls)? If this is the case, it implies that every significant activity in your life must begin with an overall goal in mind. Everything must have been altered to suit the house's walls from that point on. The entrance, for example, couldn't be too huge, and there had to be a particular number of windows to fill the vacant area.

Suppose your objective is to save X amount of money by the end of the year. To put this into context. You don't need (or even want) to know how to do this assignment before starting the challenge. However, you will rapidly discover methods to change your lifestyle (just as you changed the size of your doors and windows) to save money and fulfill your goal. In summary, you should set a broad objective and then determine what actions you need to do to achieve it. 

On the other hand, did you start by sketching the house's features (windows, doors, etc.)? This indicates that you are most comfortable leveraging your existing abilities and qualities to a wider aim. Assume you want to earn additional money, are strong at arithmetic, and like working with children. You may use those personal qualities to determine whether or not to instruct youngsters. Otherwise, pursuing a higher goal that is now out of reach may leave you feeling overwhelmed and unhappy. You should analyze your present skill set before determining which bigger aim is realistic.

Direction 

According to internationally acknowledged design principles, all lines have two directions: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal implies peace, steadiness, and tranquillity. Vertical conveys a sense of equilibrium, formality, and attention. Is your residence tall or short?

f your home is tall, you should aim to live a balanced life. You may desire to go into overdrive and pursue chores with great zeal on certain days. On other days, you may want to curl up on the couch and watch reruns of old TV episodes. This isn't due to laziness. Rather, it's all part of keeping your life in balance. In conclusion, have a balanced approach to life.

If you live in a small home, you should strive for steadiness in your life. Work on developing a daily routine that helps you tackle activities calmly and without feeling overwhelmed. Every day, try to set aside some time to unwind — watch the sunset, read a book, meditate, pray, exercise, etc. Promote stability and tranquillity. Make time to unwind.

Repetition 

Do your home's door(s), and windows have the same precise shape? Is your home merely made up of bigger and smaller squares? If yes, you are at ease with repetition. As a result, you should adopt a regimen. Just because a close friend has a broad range of interests does not imply you should feel embarrassed because you only like one or two. Create a schedule where you do what you like, and you will be happy. In conclusion, develop a daily regimen. On the other hand, repetition without change might become tiresome for some. If your home has a range of interesting forms, you should feel free to welcome change in your life. Maybe the "typical" 9-5 job isn't for you. Allow yourself to enjoy [nearly] everything your heart wants, and you will find fulfillment. In conclusion, embrace change in your life.

Detail 

Do you have a lot of details on your home (windows, shutters, grass, chimney, etc.)? If yes, this indicates that you are not frightened of completing many activities to achieve a larger goal. If you want to achieve a goal, you need to make a list of to-dos, often known as "next actions." You will feel most at ease if you carefully follow this list and work towards your goal. To complete a goal, create a list of "next activities." If your residence is pretty bare, you should strive to turn a few micro chores ("next actions") into "mini-goals." Rather than attempting to tackle hundreds of chores at once, you might take on multiple mini-goals while attempting to attain the final goal. You may wind up accomplishing the same activity, but it will seem more ordered, reducing your worry. To arrange an overwhelming list of chores, create "mini objectives."

Conclusion

The word "perfect lifestyle" is a subjective concept specific to each person's nature. Some people see themselves lounging on a beach in South America, while others imagine themselves ascending the corporate ladder, and yet others fantasize about meeting their "special someone" and raising a family. My concept of the "perfect" existence is likely to be quite different from yours. So, if you remember just one item from this post, make it this:

The "perfect lifestyle" is NOT a one-size-fits-all proposition. Discover the lifestyle that best suits your unique personality to achieve ultimate happiness. Do not let another person's ideas control your life. Instead, consistently live life with YOUR unique personality.