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Chapter 1-Ella Richards

   My First Blog Post

By: Ella Richards

 In chapter one of, Are You Fully Charged, Tom Rath, tells the readers about his rare genetic condition that led to cancer and how that diagnosis made him want to live everyday to the fullest. I 100% agree with him. He says many times throughout the chapter that, "It's the little things in life that create the most meaning" (Rath). I think that this is true, because there are little things in life that can change someone's whole day. For example, if I am having a bad day and someone takes the time out of their day to say something nice to me or even a simple, "Hello", it makes me happy that other people care just a little. In my life, I feel as though I need to start creating more meaning in my life. Right now, I focus more on the big picture of things. I can start by not worrying about the big things in life, start small and work myself up! Like the quote from above, the little things in life do create the most meaning. 

    Creating meaning in your life is good for everyone. If you are joyful then that can reflect onto others. On the other hand, it is easy to lose sight of the good things in life and that affects my physical and mental health. Meaning dominates over happiness. You want to surround yourself around good people, if you do that can make yourself even happier. These meaningful connections can make you feel good about not only ourselves, but the world as well. Connections we have with people can influence our long and short term health. Such as, keeping a healthy diet and getting enough sleep. In society, meaning is the central idea in schools, businesses, families, governments, and religious groups. These organizations are finding ways to create meaning in everyday life. They are putting others happiness before their own and making a difference to the environment around them.

Chapter one of, Are You Fully Charged, has changed my perspective about how I need to start caring about the little things in life. They make the most difference. I could start participating in meaningful activities with friends and family, and maybe even start putting other's happiness before my own. It will be hard to do at first, but if I eventually get into a routine, it will get easier each time.


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