Life often throws a curveball when you least expect it to. Sometimes
we are faced with difficult decisions, which can be potentially
life-changing. Some of us make our choices in times of trouble out of
sheer desperation. Yet, some of us are smarter and take decisions that
are well-informed and keep our cool.
But all of us face one thing and that is stress. Now, how do we cope
with stress and stay goal-oriented?
I don't know if the following 'fundas' will apply to all but these
things have certainly helped me in my experiences.
1) Never put all your eggs in one basket : Always have a plan B, C
and D. If one thing doesn't work out, don't fret over it and waste
your precious time and energy. Concentrate on the next. Surely, it
will be better because when one door closes another one opens and
although this sounds clichéd, if the first thing did not work out it
was probably not meant to be. You were made for bigger, better things.
2) Never think that your entire life depends on one thing: This causes
unnecessary tension and hinders the mind's ability to concentrate. In
today's world, there are a plethora of options available so go out
there and grab them.
3) Don't believe in farcical predictions, forecasts, horoscopes etc :
This might offend a lot of people but I've found that putting your
faith in external things over which we have no control gets you
nowhere. This is your life, so take control and make things happen
rather than poring over daily horoscopes in the newspapers. No one can
affect or tell your future but yourself.
4) Be well informed: Always stay abreast of current developments. Stay
in touch with people from different walks of life. Wisdom and
knowledge is not acquired solely through books. Be aware of what is
happening around you and NEVER shy away from taking help from those
around you. This will definitely help you in making decisions that are
well-informed ones.
5) Stay cool: Staying calm even when you are under tremendous pressure
is a skill which has to be learnt. It helps especially when we have to
put our minds to work. Stress to us is like kryptonite to superman.
Try to distract yourself when you feel your mind is going on the
negative track by listening to music, talking to friends or simply
doing something you love.
6) Be ambitious: Do not lower your standards even if the situation
demands you to. Stay focused on your goals and work at getting there.
7) Have faith: Believe in yourself and your capabilities. Don't ever,
EVER lose faith.
Success stories that we all hear are not made out of fluff. Successful
people have worked hard to get where they are in life and offer a lot
to learn. It helps to have a role model who inspires and motivates us
to do better. It also helps to be around positive people and to stay
in a positive state of mind. This is conducive for our own
productivity. So, remember to stay hungry and stay smart. A famous
writer (any guesses?) once said that if there is something that we
really, truly desire, the entire universe conspires to take us to our
destination. So keep the faith.
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