S is for Spirit:
ABC Wednesday’s prompt letter 'S' did put me in an unenviable state of mind. I
could not decide for almost half of the week about the appropriate
subject to go with the letter 'S'. The result was procrastination. And
lack of focus to generate something appealing. The task was tough so it kept on being postponed.
The
comfort zone went on winning. The inner police had to remonstrate, and
chide, to wake me up to shake off the self-imposed laziness. It had to
go because the compulsion to write was much more powerful than temporary
lassitude.
A
ten-minute stroll in my driveway was a trigger point for a new idea.
It’s luckily the one, which I needed to motivate myself. It’s the
much-critiqued idea encompassed in the phrase ‘Never say die' spirit,
which flashed suddenly into consciousness.
Friends
some people are fortunate to be born with a bubbly positive outlook.
Some acquire it while in the thick of life experiences. There are others
who never learn it.
A
healthy attitude towards life is a blessing because we traverse many
rough terrains during the course of our lives. We've to endure them as
they are beyond our control.
While I'm at it, let me share a few thoughts with you on the subject!
Life is no cakewalk:
The
existential crises, which everyone faces at one time, or the other have
the potential of dragging us into despondency and feelings of
inadequacy. Only a resilient attitude can overcome obstacles and
challenges of life.
Develop confidence:
Uncertainty
is the only certainty of our lives. Confidence in oneself enables an
individual to muster up the courage to face all types of circumstances.
Giving up is no option for him. His never say die spirit inspires
others to carry on whole-heartedly despite roadblocks. Such people
always succeed where a weak one might leave the arena vanquished.
Safeguard your core values:
To
sustain a balanced and resilient stance in our life we need to be
vigilant not to let our core values be eroded by negativity prevailing
around us. Even in the face of coercion or intimidation stick to the
fundamentals of your personality.
Have a good company:
The company we keep holds the mirror to us. Those who pull us down and discourage us need to be shunned. Befriend like-minded individuals with vision and willpower who'd move ahead with dedication in their preferred line of work.
Cultivate reading habit:
Reading
inspiring life stories of successful people who succeeded against heavy
odds and came out unscathed bolster our resolves.
Learn time management:
To
be productive each day is very significant for developing overall
confidence. For this, one has to learn time management. A determined
schedule for the activities of each day should be planned meticulously.
My personal experience tells that a planned day achieves considerably in
terms of work done. The satisfaction is highly uplifting.
Follow an exercise regimen:
It
is imperative for us to look after ourselves in all aspects of life.
Keeping good health is most important. We women who sit in front of
computers for hours together must do aerobic exercises to keep fit. A
short walk and some stretching exercises daily improve blood
circulation, digestion and activate sluggish cells. A well-balanced diet
energizes and makes us feel good. Deep breathing exercises promote
feelings of wellness.
Control negative thinking:
Furthermore,
we should always take note of the intrusion of negative thoughts in our
mind, which should be crossed out immediately. Negative thoughts drain
you out completely and push you into depression and inertia. These are
deadly enemies of a fulfilling life.
To
summarize it can be affirmed that giving up on any task how much
humongous it may be is no solution to life’s situations. This option is
irrelevant for living a meaningful life.
The list can stretch endlessly but I shall be extremely happy if I can stick to the few shared above.
Friends welcome here as always!
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