Reflective Essay on How To Live The Good Life

We always look for the good life, but have we ever asked ourselves what is the good life?  Human nature is greedy and always looking for the best things for him.  For example, in his life, in his work, his family, and even his property. When we think of the good life, we think of many things including a stable good job, complete health, strength, stability, a happy family, good and loyal friends, and many others which I will touch on shortly. A good life can mean something different for each person.  Where it can mean a series of satisfaction with oneself and everything and this satisfaction increases over time.

In the beginning, success, work, and a stable and good income make a person feel that he is productive.  To work with the sweat of your brow and not to depend on others is a comfortable and satisfying thing that makes a person more self-confident and keeps him away from anxiety.  Relying on others for your calm will only lead to anxiety and frustration.  Embrace your freedom and self-sufficiency.  At the end of the day, the only person who can tell you what you want or need is yourself. As Myles Munroe puts it: “The greatest enemy of progress is your last success, you could become so proud of what you've already accomplished that you stop moving ahead to what you can still accomplish.” Therefore, a person must maintain his progress and success in everything he does through the development of his achievements from one achievement to greater achievement.

At the same time, in my opinion, the good life refers to the achievement of continuous happiness and pleasure. So, this happiness comes from different things.  Like reaching your goal, making your parents happy, etc. No matter how much money you have, you want people to pay attention, love, and respect.  Also, happiness has a lot of definitions.  As if you know a particular language, a person who does not know that language may feel like learning that language and gaining fluency, making them happier and better.

Although something fun does not mean that it is good, people often resort to different pleasures to make them feel good. As it is noted in Plato's Gorgias, “Pleasant is not the same as good but pleasure is to be pursued for the sake of good, and the good is that of which the presence makes us good.” Some people get a good job and for others, they earn huge amounts of money.  Happiness lies in yourself and is achieved by knowing yourself.  Life is not a bed of roses, if it is then you cannot call it life.

In addition, good health is important to human survival.  Health is not just the absence of disease(s) but also the ability to perform your daily activities without health restrictions.  Without good health, it would be virtually impossible to do or achieve the things that give us a good life.

“Take care of your body.

It's the only place you

have to live.”  (JIM ROHN)

"The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results."  (Tony Robbins). Therefore, it is important to maintain health by exercising, eating healthy, and staying away from harmful things.  Good health and a healthy body make life good.

Also, social life is very important in the formation of the good life.  For example, good friends are the ones who make life happier and without boredom.  For example, you can go out with friends or relatives on picnics, holidays or parties to change your mood.  A good friend stands with you when you are sad, frustrated, or failed, as well as when you are happy or successful.  A comfortable and happy life is a life in which you can share everything that belongs to you with your friends or loved ones. Also, self-confidence and not being influenced by what others say frustrating you will make your life more comfortable.  While you can never completely avoid these uncomfortable feelings, you can go on, keep doing them, and continue to be creative despite them. “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.  With confidence, you have won't even before you have started.”  (Cicero). It's not about winning and defeating the looks and whispers of others.  It's about preparing them enough that, even if they bite you, don't let them stop you from living your life the way you want to.

I think that is the answer. A good life is one we make the most of, no matter where we end up. No matter where life takes us. If we can look back at the roads that trail behind us and we can say, “I did. I lived.” Then yeah, you’ve lived a good life. Since it is good health, success, and a good income job to live a dignified and satisfying life that makes our life full of peace. Satisfaction, pleasure, and happiness are important things in life.  Happiness and contentment are what increase the percentage of good health as well. Self-confidence comes through life experiences and hard work, as well as self-development. As for social life, family, love, and friends are what bring happiness in life.  They make life turn from black and white to colorful and flourishing life. For example, children are the ones who bring happiness to the home. Friends are the ones who support you when you face difficulties and when you feel failure and motivate you to succeed. Everything is connected to lead us to the good life.