The current situation brought about by the pandemic has made us all go into a collective trauma, the somewhat bleak future making it somehow hard to stay positive and hopeful. And while it may seem hard to find happiness nowadays, it does not mean it is no longer possible. It only starts with finding your own purpose.
Here are five secrets to stay hopeful for a happier tomorrow despite the current global scenario:
Enjoy the mystery of life
Life is like hiking a mountain, constantly moving towards the summit. There are a lot of obstacles that could disappoint us, but we have to understand that we should also take the time to enjoy the ride. Once we realize that life is a mystery, and not an issue to be solved, we allow ourselves to appreciate an experience that endures forever. In this way, we sit back, unwind, enjoy.
Cut away that interference
When we settle the personal interferences that constantly hound us, we get a greater chance to become the best versions of ourselves.
Tim Gallwey, an author and a former professional tennis player, made a formula to improve his tennis performance: Performance = potential – interference.
According to Gallwey, this formula helped him to improve himself, saying that his performance in tennis is equivalent to his potential, minus the interference that distracts and limits him. The same formula can also be applied to happiness in life.
Take care of your body
Make the effort to be take care of your body, starting from what you eat. Get a balanced diet and consume nutritious meals, it can surely do wonders for your physical, mental, and emotional states. A night of good sleep also plays a major role in your wellbeing, so don’t compromise it.
The attitude of gratitude
Gratitude can be transformational. Being thankful in life can significantly change how you look every day. You can start your gratitude today: keep a journal by your bed and always record three things you are thankful for, regardless if they are big or small.
Disconnect with your Gadgets
In our modern era, it’s increasingly hard to step away from technology. But while it might be significant for communication, it can provide mental toxicity.
Scheduling time to turn your devices off can help you find the right balance that will help you enjoy life. Start by disabling notifications, moving online networking apps to the back of your phone, and refraining from utilizing your gadget in public. Detach from your mobile phone and reconnect with your heart.
Contributed by Shilpi Kakani
