50 Ways to Live Life to the Full

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50 ways to live life to the full: From wealth and health to love and laughter8 May 2013 00:00

The findings of a survey reveal experiences and a loving family make us happierthan material possessions like a big house or a flash carGetty

It seems the old saying money cant buy you happiness really is true...

But stop worrying about getting rich, learn to speak a foreign language or snoga stranger, and youll find yourself on the path to life-long wellbeing.

Researchers surveyed 2,000 adults aged 18 to 65 to compile the list of 50 essentials for a fulfilled life.

The top answer was that we needed to stop worrying about getting more money.

Other responses ranged from finding true love to losing weight.

Some are a bit more achievable than others.

Most of us are delighted if we can manage one holiday a year rather than the tworecommended, while paying off all our debts may be a far-off dream.

Yet the findings of the survey reveal experiences and a loving family make us happier than material possessions like a big house or a flash car.

The poll was commissioned to mark the release of Oscar-winning film Life of Pi on Blu-ray and DVD.

A spokesman said: The research is really interesting because much of the top 50 list focuses on experiences and achievements rather than having more material possessions.

"Thats exactly what the term living life to the full means.

On average we only manage to tick eight things off the list and just 23% of us t

hink we get the most out of life.

So, how many of goals on the list have you ticked off?50 steps to happiness

1. Stop worrying about money

2. Stop worrying about what other people think

3. Take two holidays a year

4. Enjoy little comforts in life

5. Experience different cultures

6. Work to live rather than live to work

7. Pay off all debts

8. Be true to yourself

9. Concentrate on what you have instead of what you dont have


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10. Use money on experiences rather than saving for a rainy day

11. Make time for family and friends

12. Try all types of food

13. Find true love

14. Travel to at least 25 different foreign countries

15. Go outside more

16. Learn a new language

17. Be well thought of by family and friends

18. Help a member of your family out when they really need it

19. Lose a stone in weight

20. Treat each day like its your last

21. Visit all of Britains historical landmarks

22. Book an impulsive last minute holiday

23. Volunteer for a good cause

24. Take up a challenge

25. Go on safari

26. Blow a load of money in one shopping trip, just because you can

27. Learn a new instrument

28. Be married for longer than 20 years

29. Have enough money left for the grandchildren to enjoy

30. Start a family

31. Earn more than your age

32. Have a pet

33. Drive a really fast car

34. Travel alone

35. Be able to keep the kids on the straight and narrow

36. Meet strangers

37. Move away from home to an unfamiliar place

38. Have a one night stand

39. Pass your driving test


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40. Get a degree

41. Rescue someone so that youre a hero for a little while

42. Date someone exciting but completely wrong for you

43. Get a promotion

44. Reach the desired career peak by age 40

45. Have an all-night drinking session

46. Perform something on stage in front of others

47. Snog a stranger

48. Plan a surprise party

49. Embark on adrenaline packed activities such as sky diving or bungee jumping

50. Spend time with children even if they arent yours

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