Maria Allen
You have to be a cat! However, since we have to be satisfied with being human, it is worth taking the cat as a role model in some areas of life. Read here what you can really learn from your cat.
If you take the time to observe the behavior of cats, you will get a wealth of wisdom along the way. Cats like it simple: “Do what you want and just be yourself!” When it comes to these things, you should definitely take your cat as a role model.
Relax Properly
Cats could probably teach us a thing or two about the art of relaxation. First and foremost, the number one lesson on the lying position: as long as you’re comfortable, it’s fine! Since we will rarely find as much time to sleep as our cats, we should aim for at least the optimal eight hours of sleep. An absolute no-go is, of course, interrupting your beauty sleep. And: Don’t forget to stretch after getting up.
Vivi nel momento
Cats live in the here and now. They look at the world – and us – in a completely nonjudgmental way. They are motivated solely by their instinct of self-preservation. Hidden motives, malice or insidiousness are foreign to them. Even if people often attribute exactly these characteristics. They take the situation as it comes and react to it. They don’t think about yesterday or tomorrow. It’s a way of existence that has nothing to do with (all too human) selfishness.
Comunica chiaramente
When was the last time you said “yes” when you should have said “no”? People rarely say what they think, whether to avoid conflict or to avoid annoying others. Over time, a lot of frustration builds up, which in turn bogs down in the valley of silence. Cats don’t care about all that. They have clear rules of communication and anyone who doesn’t stick to them gets a hiss or a slap. Of course, they don’t use big words: a short Starr duel is often enough to clarify the fronts. Cats are refreshingly honest.
Preserve the Inner Child
No matter how many years old they have, cats never seem to grow up. Depending on their individual character, they retain characteristics such as curiosity, playfulness and a pronounced need to be cuddled even in old age. Cats are lifelong learners. Those who manage to reinforce the positive and banish the negative will lead a freer and happier life. This step requires openness, courage and is easier to do together than alone.
Treat Yourself to Me Time
Cats spend a large part of their lives grooming, for a variety of reasons. Devotional cleaning, for example, is a coping technique to compensate for stress. Cats keep it simple: once from head to paw, without water and only with tongue, please! Of course we don’t have to be that spartan. Rather, it is about the basic idea of consciously taking enough time for yourself and your own body.
Mantenere le routine
Cats are creatures of habit. They usually adjust their rhythm of life to that of their humans, especially when keeping them in the apartment. It is worth establishing fixed times for feeding, playing together, etc., because a fixed daily routine gives cats security. Healthy routines also have a purpose for us humans: They get us through stressful times and prevent bad habits from taking over. They also structure everyday life.
Apprezza le piccole cose
No, you don’t have to hop into the nearest cardboard box, but we can learn a lesson from the cat’s enthusiasm for the simple things in life. One could almost think that cats are born minimalists. They don’t value material things at all. Everything they need comes from their natural needs: eating, drinking, sleeping, safety, appropriate toileting, social interaction, and hunting/play