What steps can you take to ensure an upward spiral in your life?

[Butternubs]

I've been thinking about this question for a while now, since it popped into my head a ten days ago.

 

We often think of spirals as negative patterns, like someone "circling the drain" or going downhill.

But what if the same patterns could be reversed?

 

Here are the answers I've found so far.

 

Create good habits.

Expose yourself to new, healthy things. (Push your boundaries at least once a day, or once every other day.)

Grow a larger circle of positive friends.

Find social support in friends and family, or even online.

"Level Up" by conquering the past and making more of the present. This will also buoy the future! "Today is tomorrow's yesterday."

Cultivate virtue and self-compassion. (I think this is the most important one.)

 

And, of course,

 

Cut out the things that are dragging you down. With less sandbags, the hot air balloon will fly higher.

 

I can elaborate on how I'm performing (or trying to perform!) any of these steps, if anyone wants to know.

I hope this helps someone! Please add your ideas! We can make this a collaboration!