20 Weird Signs That Signal You're Doing Really Well In Life

Do You Recognize These Things?

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Sometimes it can feel like everything is going wrong in your life. Like you’re not where you hoped you’d be. Like you haven’t achieved what you set out to by this point.

If you feel like this, you’re probably measuring yourself by society’s standards of success. But doing “well” looks different for everyone, and sometimes you don’t notice all the ways you are winning at the game of life.

If you recognize these 20 weird and wonderful things, don’t despair, they are signs that you’re doing a lot better at life than you think you are.

1. You add meaning to others’ lives.

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Your presence and energy bring joy and meaning to the most important people in your life. You may not even realize you are doing it, but just by being there, you are having a positive impact on the lives of others. You brighten up the place and you give off a lot of warmth; you are the sun that shines into the world.

2. You’ve gone through some bad times.

A middle-aged man with graying hair and a beard is looking pensively out of a window. He is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and appears deep in thought, with natural light illuminating one side of his face.

Nobody goes through life without some seemingly disastrous events occurring, but you’ve come through them still standing. The crap that you’ve had to endure has only made you more resilient than before and you have experienced growth through it.

3.You have/had a job.

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Whether or not you are currently in work, you know what it’s like to have a job and income. You have knowledge and skills that create value for business and thus for society in general and these, in turn, can provide for you and your family.

4. You still bear the pain of loss.

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You have known the grief and sadness of loss and you still struggle to overcome it. This makes you human; it shows that you have a heart and that you can’t just turn off your emotions. It is a sign that you are going through the healing process.

5. You’ve made mistakes and recognized them.

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You’ve made mistakes and they now form an integral part of your growth because you’ve acknowledged them and learned from them. You don’t go through life believing you are right 100% of the time like some people do; you understand that mistakes are not a sign of weakness, they are just steps to strength.

6. You don’t let the judgments of others worry you.

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We are all guilty of passing judgment on the lives and choices of others, but you couldn’t give a damn what people think. You are able to be your authentic self and you don’t let the words or thoughts of anyone else stop you from chasing your dreams and goals.

7. You recognize the need for balance in life.

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It may not have always been the case, but you have come to see that a happy and contented existence is one in which a balance can be found. Much like a recipe, you now know how much is too much or too little with regards to work, play, rest and everything else.

8. You have ups and downs.

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As much as you’d like to avoid sadness and other negative emotions, you can’t stop yourself from feeling down now and again. You just have to accept that most of us will experience lows and highs and that these reflect a somewhat natural cycle.

9. You feel yourself changing.

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You have come to identify the state of flux in your life and have accepted that you are experiencing change in one form or another. This may scare you a little bit, but deep down you know that this change is growth on many different levels.

10. You take responsibility for your life.

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You have long since understood the immense responsibility that comes with life and you are trying your hardest to take it and own it. You know that your actions affect the whole world and, wherever possible, you try to be a positive force.

11. You sometimes feel lost.

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It is common for people who are awakening to the world around them and growing as individuals to feel a sense of disillusionment every now and again. You shouldn’t worry about it; just know that it is normal and it is a sign that you are now seeing deeper into the riches of life. It shows that you are aware that there is more to come in your life and that you are not just settling for less than your potential allows.

12. You have the power to choose.

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You are in control of your life and you have the freedom to choose which direction you take it in. You may think that everyone has such opportunities, but the truth is that there are plenty of people who have very limited choice because of their country of birth, their background, or even their past life choices (e.g. people in prison).

13. You don’t let the little things bother you.

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You have matured as an individual and you have developed the mental strength so as to prevent little grievances getting you down. You rise above petty squabbles and you practice calmness in situations that would have once sent you over the edge.

14. You have a passion for something.

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Just by having this passion, you have managed to identify one thing in life that you truly, deeply believe in and this brings a greater degree of meaning to your life. You know that this passion is something that you are willing to make sacrifices for if necessary because it holds a special place in your heart.

15. You believe in something greater than yourself.

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This does not have to mean a God or spiritual belief, but it most certainly can take that form. It might also be that you believe in the greater good in society, fairness, justice, equality, the sanctity of life in all its guises. Whatever it is, it transcends your own life and this fills you with comfort.

16. You’re not content with something in your life.

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Generally speaking, contentment is a good aim to have in life, but only as an overarching theme that comes from being responsible to life. But you might often be discontent with particular things because you know that you can achieve more and deserve more.

17. You’re not afraid to express your feelings openly.

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One of the most damaging things we can do is to deny ourselves the right to feel things. Our feelings have lessons for us and we must not suppress them. You are able to express yours openly with other people and this is a sign that you understand their importance and refuse to silence their messages.

18. You see obstacles, but are not daunted by them.

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You have a good idea of where you want to get to and you have the foresight to see the challenges that you’ll face to get there. And yet you don’t shy away from these hurdles or let them push you off course, but, instead, set out to tackle them head-on.

19. You recognize and avoid things that harm you.

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You have come to learn what is good for you and what is not and you make it your aim to avoid anything which is going to cause you physical or mental harm. This might be food, alcohol, the company of certain people, or something else entirely, but you have identified the damaging things and steer well clear of them.

20. You feel sure that, in the end, you are not alone.

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In whatever form it comes to you, there is a sense deep down that tells you that you are not alone. You understand that other people are leading their own lives and facing their own challenges, but that we are all connected in ways that we cannot yet begin to imagine.