7 Things You Probably Won’t Care About In 10 Years But Are Important To You Today
There is a wealth of information available online on how to lead a more successful and meaningful life. Colby Kultgen recently shared 7 things on Twitter that you won't care about in 10 years, and it's a good reminder to stand back and consider our priorities in life.
Colby Kultgen is the founder of Black Box Marketing Solutions and a very influential speaker. More than 120K people on Instagram follow his advice on how to live a more productive and fulfilling life.
It is hard to achieve, and we need all the help we can get. We live in challenging times when we are torn between priorities. We rush to work, then run back home, all the while feeling guilty because we believe we are failing everyone.
And we are trying to work even harder on your personal and business life, forgetting to slow down and relax. Taking care of our mental and physical well-being is not a waste of time – it is an investment in the future.
A tired and squeezed person is of no use – both at work and at home. That's why we should rest and relax as much as possible. But how to do it? Well, the first thing is figuring out what's important.
Just think about things that will be important to you in a couple of years – they are worth investing in yourself and fighting for. And that's what Kultgen is talking about in his Twitter thread which became viral in no time.
Take a look:
Saying no
Other peoplet's opinions
How you looked
How many likes you have
Material possessions
Your age
Instant gratification
Kultgen shared some advice on helpful habits and behaviors:
"I think this is specific to each person but there are definitely some throughlines when it comes to helpful habits and behaviors:
Exercise is a big one. Not only does this improve your physical health. But it also does a great deal to improve mental health by releasing positive chemicals in the brain and also by giving us a sense of accomplishment and pride in ourselves
Meditation is another habit that I feel could greatly benefit anyone. Although some still find it too new-agey, I feel the stigma around meditation is changing. A number of studies have been performed which show that meditation can have a profound impact on mental health and being able to better cope with anxiety and depression.
Socializing is huge. When you are feeling down in the dumps it is so important to have a good social circle to turn to for support. Although it is common for those struggling with depression or anxiety to isolate themselves, this should be avoided if possible as healthy social interaction has many benefits.
Reducing social media use is something I’ve been practicing recently myself and have found a marked increase in my happiness. It is hard to go and social media and not automatically start comparing your life to those of the people you see on these apps.
However, you are only ever viewing someone’s highlight reel on Facebook/Instagram which leads to feelings of inadequacy or jealousy of others. This is not a healthy cycle to get into, and with the addictive nature of social media apps, it’s incredibly easy to fall into this trap."
People agree:
These are all solid points
Life has to be experienced
Will it matter in a decade?
Just ask yourself
So, what do you think? Are you making your own list of things that won’t matter in a decade? It sounds like a good plan.
We better focus our time and energy on things that really matter. That way we could improve ourselves and our lives. No point in fighting for something we won’t care about at all.
