18 reasons to live, even if you no longer have any left –

There are dark moments in life when we feel that we no longer have any reasons to live.

But this is not because there is actually nothing worthwhile in our existence, but because adversity causes us to have “tunnel vision” that prevents us from seeing everything wonderful that we still have. We focus only on the bad and despair.

To help you identify the good things you should pay attention to, we have selected 18 reasons to live:

1. Enjoy all your passions

We all have some passion in life, or several of them. They are different for each person, but in all cases they are valuable motivations to find meaning in life.

It doesn’t matter if it’s playing sports, cooking, singing, dancing, drawing, wildlife watching, or playing video games. Passions and interests are one of the main traits that define us as unique, special and valuable human beings.

If you’re going through a bad patch and your negative thoughts take over, take refuge in something you love to do. This way you will clear your mind, also your mood, and you will be able to see the world in a more optimistic way.

2. The people who love you

Have you stopped to think about all the people who appreciate you, love you and love you?

Tunnel vision has the characteristic of making us feel that no one cares about us, which is why we tend to isolate ourselves. But if you pay attention to your surroundings, you will realize that there are many people who care about you and who will always be there for you.

Your parents, your family, your friends, your mentors, etc. There is a community that is willing to support you and give you a hand in difficult times. But you must have the courage to tell them what you are going through and put your pride aside to admit that you need help.

Don’t just consider the loved ones around you. There are very likely people who loved you and who are no longer here. Also think about them, because even though they are in the past, they still represent that you are a valuable being and worthy of love.

3. All the things you have learned

It doesn’t matter how old you are. Whether you are in the middle of adolescence or entering old age, every year, week and day of your life has been a lesson for you. All that accumulation of learning has probably cost you a lot of work, and that is why it is something very valuable that you have in your life.

We are all good at something, even if we don’t realize it or can’t see it. All your previous experiences will help you make your future better.

Take a moment to reflect on the tools you have now that you didn’t have before. You will see how much you have grown and you will notice how you begin to feel empowered, much more capable of resolving the negative situation in which you find yourself.

4. Being able to help make a better world thanks to your efforts

There is always a chance, large or small, that our actions will have effects on the rest of humanity. Whether because of nature or the intellectual heritage of the world, wanting to improve it is always a legitimate and powerful reason to live.

What aspiration can be more noble and within the reach of absolutely everyone than that of doing good? It doesn’t matter your past, or what you’ve done. At this moment in your life you can make the decision to start generating a positive impact on your environment, in one way or another.

It just takes a little creativity to find the positive things you can do. When you begin to see that intention transformed into actions, you will realize that altruism is a valuable reason for life. You not only help others, you also help yourself.

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5. Someone needs you

If you have children or support your parents, or live with your partner, it is very evident that you are important and necessary to someone. But, even if you feel like you are alone, your pet or even your plants are beings that also depend on you.

Furthermore, above all this, you need yourself. You are the only person truly capable of taking care of you and leading you on the right path. Also the only one responsible for doing so. Don’t allow yourself to abandon yourself or the rest of those who depend on you.

6. Love is waiting for you

OK. In a dark moment it is perfectly natural to think that love has abandoned us forever or that it simply was never for us.

But you really don’t know if you will find your next better half around the corner. If you give up now, you close the door on all the amazing things you could come across in the future, including the love of your life.

7. There is a group of people perfect for you

Feeling like we have no reason to live can have a lot to do with the people around us. Perhaps your current social circle doesn’t stimulate your passions or is restricted to a hostile and toxic office environment.

But if you actively look for groups of people who also have your interests and your way of seeing life, you will not only find a place where you feel like you belong, you will also feel grateful for finding support in a close environment.

Try taking classes or courses on topics that interest you, joining a volunteer group or a spiritual congregation that makes you feel good. You will surely find valuable people with whom to share your story and who can bring a lot of value to your life.

8. You have a lot to learn

Just as you should recognize everything you have learned in your life, it is also important to remember that you still have many important things to try and learn.

In fact, it is likely that at this moment when you feel that you have no reason to live, this existential crisis will help you obtain valuable and significant learning for your life.

Some patience. I know you see the outlook as black, but in a short time you will understand what you needed to learn from this situation.

9. You have pending goals to meet

Sit down with a cool head and grab a pen and paper. Make a list of all the things you still need to do in life. Are you really willing to give up before achieving them?

You have always had dreams and goals in life. Perhaps you have lost some along the way and so many disappointments have caused you to lose faith in your ability to achieve them. But there is no better time to recover those goals than now.

When you feel like you have nothing left, it is the ideal time to start from scratch and return to those ideas that filled you with the passion of your youth. You have nothing to lose and you have everything to gain.

10. You lack places to see

In addition to all the goals you have to achieve, have you thought about all the places you still have to visit? The world is huge and I bet there are incredible places that you would like to visit, even many that you would love even though you don’t even know they exist yet.

If you really feel like everything is at a critical point, consider auctioning off your belongings, renewing your passport, slinging a backpack on your shoulder, and heading out on an adventure.

This may sound extreme, but the truth is that in the end we always have something valuable left: freedom.

11. You can do a 360 degree change

I understand that things have not gone as you expected in your life, that is why you feel like you have no reason to live, but the truth is that you always have the possibility of taking a drastic 360 degree turn in your life.

It is hard to accept that we have been doing things for years that were not correct, that did not make us happy, or that we tolerate sadness. But sometimes it is necessary. Sometimes that recognition is just what you need to take action and change.

Instead of lying to yourself and trying to convince yourself that you like your life the way it is, actively seek to improve those things you don’t enjoy. Take responsibility for yourself and the changes you need to be happy.

12. You have nothing to lose

Suppose you are right when you think you have no reason left to live. Even looking at this list you can’t identify real reasons that apply to your life. In the extreme case that it were true, that means one thing: you have nothing to lose.

This opens up a panorama of many possibilities. If you have nothing to lose, it is just the time to dare to do everything you had not allowed yourself to do. As long as you don’t hurt yourself or others, it’s a perfect time to dare and try.

13. You can find your dream job

You can only make a living doing what you love if you really work at it. The simple possibility of fighting to find that job that you are passionate about is reason enough to keep going.

Sometimes that means being brave and quitting a job we don’t like, or being disciplined enough to study a new career or learn an art. Whatever the case, it’s worth working to achieve what you dream of instead of giving up without trying.

14. The food

This reason might seem a little simple to you, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Food is one of the greatest and genuine pleasures in life.

Just knowing that there are so many delights to try in the world may not be the only reason for living, but it is certainly one more element to see the good in the world. You still have a lot to enjoy.

This is not about making food our only source of pleasure, but it is certainly a good way to remember that there are many pleasant things left in the world.

15. Music

When you feel like you have no reason left to live, instead of continuing to feel sorry for yourself, find and play Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. As you listen to it and let the strength and beauty of the melody inspire you, remember that its composer was deaf.

Music not only puts us in direct contact with all the beauty in the world. It is also a reminder that human beings have infinite capabilities. Music is a great way to connect with yourself and inspire yourself.

16. You can be a better version of yourself

In this scenario in which you feel that you have no reason to live, you have two options: you abandon all hope and wait for death or you “get your act together” and take advantage of the situation to investigate what you want and what is the best version of yourself that you can achieve.

Who you are today is not bad, but it can be much better. Leave cowardice aside and give yourself the opportunity to believe and learn how much you can improve to be happy. Discovering it can be a great motivation to live.

17. Deep down, you are lucky

You’ve probably heard this a million times and haven’t paid attention to it. But you should pay attention to the things that make you lucky compared to other people, who have different problems than you.

It is not that your problems are less important, but it is possible that they have a solution or at least are manageable, compared to those people who have lost their health, their freedom or some of their faculties.

Many other people cannot even dream of everyday privileges, such as an Internet connection. Remembering those situations and putting the problems in context helps us see our situation with a new perspective. Be grateful for all the good things that surround you.

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