life does not follow a pattern as the saying goes good times dont last so also bad times the golden rules of living remains the same to look ahead with a sense of positivity and being proactive life is all about living with a zest so even as you tread through tough times good times remember these golden rules of living set goals for yourself living aimlessly can make you feel like a drifter which in the end is not a good feeling so stay focused and make a list of your goals take regular stock of situation as theres no point only in dreaming of your goals nature has great healing power so connect with nature even though you are staying in an apartment you can always have a little garden spending time tending to your garden gives a sense of peace and tranquillity research now shows watering the plants is a great destressing activity let go of the past there is no point in wasting your energy over things which are your beyond your control develop a hobby and get involved in community projects being involved in community activities give a sense of purpose opt for physical exercises healthy living is the key to happiness you just cant be happy if you are not in good health exercising jogging and taking walks in parks gives a sense of rejuvenation stretch your boundary as they say a ship is safe in harbour but thats not the place a ship should be so get out of your comfort zone and take some risks