7 Ways to Make Your Life Extraordinary

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If you were to die today, would you feel satisfied with how you lived? Would you say you lived an extraordinary life? Since the pandemic began in 2020, many of us have realized just how short and unpredictable life can be. And because of this, we have learned the importance of making every second count and living an extraordinary life.

Nonetheless, many other people are still scared to get out of their comfort zone and thus settle for living an ordinary life, resulting in a dull and unfulfilling life. But, if you want to be happy and feel satisfied with your life, you have to learn how to live an extraordinary life.

So, what does it mean to live an extraordinary life?

Everyone has their own definition of what making their life extraordinary entails. For most people, however, living an extraordinary life means making decisions that help you live your life to the fullest, doing the things that make you happy, and leaving a mark on the world and those around you. 

Living an extraordinary life also means that you have to learn how to be an extraordinary person – starting from your thoughts to your words and actions.

If you want to bring meaning to your life and make every second count, here are a few tips on how to live an extraordinary life.

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7 Ways to Make Your Life Extraordinary

1. Appreciate the small things in your life

Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.

KURT VONNEGUT JR.

If you are just going through the motions of life without fully living, it is easy for you to miss the small things that make your life better.

For example, seeing a sunrise or sunset, watching the moon and stars, the nice smell of soil after the rain falls following a long dry period, someone smiling at you, laughing till you can’t do it anymore, finding money in your pockets unexpectedly, feeling the sun on your face, the scent of flowers, sharing funny messages with friends, kindness from a stranger, among many others. 

These are the small things that make your life richer and more beautiful.

If you want to live an extraordinary life, you have to start being grateful for the things you have and appreciate the small things that bring you joy. They are what makes your life extraordinary and worth living.

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2. Find your purpose

You have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill, and finding yours is one way to start living an extraordinary life.

However, many people go through life without ever knowing their purpose in life, or if they do know it, they choose not to explore it. But if you want to know how to live an extraordinary life, you have to find your reason for existing.  

Knowing your purpose gives your life direction and makes you recognize what is important to you and what is not. It will change how you make decisions and you will no longer waste time on things that don’t add value to your life because you know what you want to do with your life.

Living a purposeful life is one of the best ways to make your life extraordinary.

3. Get out of your comfort zone

Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary!

ROBIN WILLIAMS, DEAD POETS SOCIETY

Life is easy and predictable in your comfort zone because nothing extraordinary ever happens there. You might even be tempted to let things stay that way.

However, since you are looking for ways to make your life extraordinary and memorable, leaving your comfort zone and welcoming the unknown is paramount.

You have to be ready to embrace change, take risks, challenge yourself, and do the things that scare you if you want to learn how to live an extraordinary life. Otherwise, you will never know what you are truly capable of if you never unleash your potential.

To make your life extraordinary, dare to do everything you ever wanted to do with your life. Say yes to new opportunities, make plans, create a bucket list, and save up for any activities that might require money. Travel to new places, follow your passion, confess your feelings to that person you like, leave that unfulfilling job, set goals, and put up a plan of action to achieve them.

By being courageous enough to do the things you want to do, you will avoid having regrets later in life.

4. Be unapologetically yourself

Your life can’t be extraordinary if you always conform to other people’s expectations of you and hide your true self. You will be just like everyone else, and everything that makes you unique and different will be lost.

Everyone has something special to offer to this world and by not having the courage to be authentic, you are failing yourself and the world.

If you want to learn how to make your life extraordinary, embrace your authenticity. Know your strengths and weaknesses, flaws and best qualities, and accept them as part of what makes you unique. Your future self will thank you for not wasting your time pretending to be anything other than who you are.

By living an authentic life, you will be true to yourself, put yourself first, value your opinion of yourself the most, and do what makes you happy instead of conforming to societal expectations.

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5. Leave a mark on someone’s life

Leaving a mark on other people’s lives is one of the best ways to know you lived an extraordinary life. Try to make a difference in someone’s life so that they will continue to remember you even when you are not there. 

You can leave a mark on someone’s life by doing small things that make them appreciate you, such as smiling at them, complimenting them, showing kindness, being a good listener, and being there for your loved ones when they need your encouragement or support.

Other ways to leave a mark on someone and thus live an extraordinary life include helping a homeless person, donating to charities, doing volunteer work, and teaching.

Being a part of something bigger than yourself will make you an extraordinary person.

6. Spend time with loved ones

In today’s fast-paced world where people work too much and rarely get to spend time with loved ones, it is easy to lose sight of what matters to you the most.

As time passes, you find yourself prioritizing work over your personal life. But if you want to make your life extraordinary, you have to create time for your family and friends because they are your support network and are more constant.

No matter how busy you might be, allocate time in your schedule to spend with your loved ones the same way you would business appointments.

This way you will not forget or miss opportunities to strengthen your bond and improve your relationships and friendships. Surrounding yourself with people who support and uplift you is how you get to live your ordinary life in an extraordinary way.

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7. Stop making excuses and procrastinating

I will do that tomorrow. I will do xx just as soon as I achieve x goal. How many things have you put off to do at a later date because you think you have all the time in the world? How often do you make excuses for why you can’t do something? 

You work too much and never have time for family, you never save money, you never have fun, you set goals you want to achieve in some years to come but don’t do anything or even create a vision board to manifest them right now.

But all you are doing is making excuses for why you can’t be happy right now and letting life pass you by.

Tomorrow will never come unless you take action to make it happen, and the longer you wait to start working on your goals, the less likely achieving them becomes. So just do whatever you need to do to reach your destination starting now.

To start living an extraordinary life, you have to realize that making excuses and procrastination only postpone your happiness.

Living your life to the fullest right now while also chasing your dreams is how you get to live an extraordinary life.

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Final Thoughts

You are the author of your life, and it is up to you to make your life extraordinary and memorable. You can only say you lived your life well if you make decisions that propel your life in the right direction towards achieving your goals.

So, stop making excuses, be your authentic self, go on adventures, and be ready to take risks if you want to live an extraordinary life.

Your life is what is happening now, and you have a chance to make it however you want it to be. Use the above tips to make your life extraordinary and more fulfilling. Why live an ordinary life when you can live an extraordinary one?

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