Álex Noriega is a well-known illustrator who went through a series of difficulties in life. He realized that our way of thinking often conditions us and makes us slaves of our thoughts, preventing us from evolving or enjoying our life to the full.

Sometimes, when we think about the future, we anticipate negative consequences that never occur, or we have limiting beliefs that we later realize are not true.

Phrases that will change your outlook on life

What Alex experienced made him reflect, and he wanted to share with the world, thanks to his illustrations, some of those phrases about what prevents us from enjoying our happiness. Reflections that, once we have understood, change our vision of life .

In this article you will find 25 inspiring phrases from this artist, which can help you to break down the barrier that we often put on ourselves and act as an obstacle to our well-being.

1. Find someone you can laugh with and everything will be fine

A sense of humour is one of the most beneficial things for people. In fact, scientific studies show that it helps to cope with stress, attracts people from our environment, improves the health of the brain, etc. Surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good gives a positive sense to your life, so it is a good option to be happy.

2. Things are just things. Don’t get attached to them

Human beings not only get attached to other people , but we have the incredible capacity to get attached to objects or situations that can harm our well-being. Therefore, it is necessary to understand that objects are objects and nothing more. We must not become attached to them.

The laws of detachment favour our well-being. In the article “5 laws of detachment to be emotionally free” you can see what they are.

3. The things that are hardest to say are usually the most important

Sometimes, whether out of pride, fear or shame, we tend not to say what we really want. Expressing our feelings is key to being happy . Also, we can often forget to remind those people that we love them. As long as we can do that, we should do it.

4. Even if you can’t get rid of your fears, you can learn to live with them

Fear is a universal emotion that has also been very useful for the human species. Sometimes, however, we can feel disabling fears. Experts say that acceptance is key to reducing its intensity so that we can enjoy greater well-being.

5. Many of the most interesting people I know do not know what to do with their lives

Human beings can become very afraid of uncertainty , thinking that we must always have our lives under control. However, it is the moments when we are outside our comfort zone that allow us to grow.

6. No one counts the times you are wrong, so relax

We may think that others are aware of our mistakes and failures, but this is not the case. Besides, they are part of our lives, and they are vital experiences that help us learn from the past.

7. Being successful means something different for each person

We all have our desires and our life goals, so success in life is a subjective experience of a person. Some individuals may think that success is having fame and money, but feeling fulfilled has a lot to do with the effort that one has to put into achieving one’s goals and the intensity with which one wants to achieve those goals.

8. Fashion and trends are stupid… don’t let them fool you

We live immersed in the culture of aesthetics, and we are continually being bombarded with advertisements telling us how we should dress. Fashion is a business, and getting carried away by these beliefs leads us to fall into the trap of capitalism.

9. We place our children in a closed room facing the wall and pretend they are learning about life

Educating children is an effort for parents. Those parents who are too busy with their work will not have time to educate their children properly. This can have negative consequences for them in the future.

10. If you always try to look smart you will end up revealing yourself as a fool

There are individuals who want to stand out from the crowd and make it clear how much they are worth. But trying to impress others is not the way to be charismatic , the key is to impress yourself, and to strive for your personal development.

11. Always be yourself… unless you’re an arrogant prick

With a certain tone of humor, the author states that we must be ourselves. However, if we have an arrogant personality, then we should not choose to be ourselves.

12. Somewhere there is someone who sometimes masturbates thinking about you

What this sentence means is that someone will always like us even if we are single at the moment. The person may be far away, and thanks to the advance of new technologies it is possible to find love online.

13. Being normal is probably the most boring thing you could try to be

Many people often believe that one must always be correct and live a life where formality reigns. However, following fads and not knowing yourself is not good for our mental well-being . One must be in tune with oneself, and if necessary leave behind social impositions.

14. There are always going to be people prettier and uglier than you. Accept it and move on

We’re all different. We all have our faults and our strengths, in some things we will be better and in others worse than others. It’s a law of life, and we shouldn’t be bitter about it.

15. Save some of your time to be lazy. It’s good for you

Living in stress all the time is not good for us. Rest is health , and it will do us good if it is also part of our life. We have to find a balance between proactivity and relaxation.

16. Surround yourself with people and things that inspire you

The people around us can make us live incredible experiences, so it is always good to have contact with positive people rather than negative ones.

17. Thinking a lot about a problem will not necessarily make it easier to solve

To solve problems you have to be practical. Thinking too much about the problem won’t make us solve it better but quite the opposite, as we will surely make anxiety manifest.

18. “Hello” is the most powerful word against loneliness

The meaning of this phrase is that meeting people is as easy as talking to them and leaving aside the fear of taking the first step.

19. Someday you will miss today

The only time we can live is the present, so we must make the most of it. The past is no longer there , and when we think about the future, the scenarios presented in it are often different from the expectations we have.

20. Overanalyzing things will lead you to wrong conclusions

This phrase refers to the fact that thinking too much does not make us think better. Quite the contrary. As I said before, when it comes to problem solving it is better to be practical.

21. People who only call you when they need something from you are not really your friends

In life we can meet interested people who may seem to offer us their friendship. However, these people will not be there when we really need them . People who only call you when they want something are not real friends.

22. If you get that strange feeling again, trust your instincts

If you have a strange feeling once it doesn’t have to mean anything. Now, when there is something that doesn’t fit you and you feel the same way often, it is to reflect on it.

23. Sleep is the healthiest thing you can do without doing anything

Rest is synonymous with health, and has a positive influence on our well-being and our daily lives. Therefore, we invite you to read our article: “10 basic principles for good sleep hygiene”

24. No brand is your friend

People can stick to brands like “Apple” or products like “IPhone”. This sentence states that we should not be fooled by emotional marketing , since the attempt to become attached to brands and build loyalty is aimed at making us spend money on them.

25. People who spend a lot of time trying to be tough are the ones who feel insecure

When someone has confidence in himself, he is able to open up to the world and to others without fearing what others will think of him or her. This is only achieved when one achieves inner peace.