6 Micro Perspectives to Help You Upgrade Your Life
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall
There are two types of people in life: those who burn themselves trying to be successful, dreaming about earning $$$, complain about everything and those who genuinely enjoy life and give their 100% on whatever they start until it’s finished.
You see, you want to be like the latter and because life doesn’t end when you achieve something. It’s about keep going on as you never stop living.
And it’s easy to get there because a change in a few perspectives is all it takes to redirect your journey and make it more meaningful.
I was not here a couple of years back. I constantly burned myself out, waiting for life to happen and thought maybe I am not “lucky”.
But after reading 100s of books on self-help, positivity, productivity, self improvements, it all comes down to your mindset and what you perceive as your reality. I am not saying it all should be bright and sunny but learning to navigate it even on the hardest time is the key.
Here are the 6 micro perspectives you can reflect upon to lead a happier and successful life.
“Sometimes in life we take a leap of faith. Remember, the leap is not about getting from one side to the other. It’s simply about taking the leap…and trusting the air, the universal breath, will support your wings so that you may sour.”
— Kristi Bowman
1. Stop chasing success
To everyone success looks different. may be for your success means earning 6 figure salary, or someone living a healthy life or for someone is freedom to do anything.
If you ask me what success means for me, I would probably say, I want love most like my writing and to be able to lead a healthy life.
And this has helped me the most.
You’ll have to choose multiple options throughout your journey and you’ll get tempted at things and trap yourself in an endless cycle.
Each time you need to decide, think long-term and see if it aligns to your goal or not.
2. Make learning your new best friend.
If you are a student, student of life, you will never fail yourself. You want to look perfect, get 6 pack abs etc. There is nothing wrong unless you absolutely like doing it.
Find the balance on what you already know and what you can improve and can solve many puzzles of your life.
If you are not getting a damn promotion, maybe it’s time to upgrade your knowledge or skill. If you are not able to crack interviews, you may look backwards.
It sounds perfect, but perfection isn’t what we should strive for — balance is important.
3. It’s Important to have Fun and Do Activities You Enjoy the Most
Because you’re in this game for a long, long time.
I see people who burn themselves doing workouts they don’t enjoy. There’s a fine line between motivating to push yourself and resenting workouts.
If visiting the gym isn’t your thing, perhaps try CrossFit or home workouts or a spinning or aerobics class. There are so many options! I don’t enjoy gym at all and now stick to home workouts, because they’re so much more fun and convenient.
Doing something you enjoy will also encourage you to be consistent with exercising.
4. You Don’t Need to Die Everyday
“Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — World Health Organization, 1948
Social media makes it look like if you haven’t had a sweat bath and burnt a thousand calories, you’re not doing well enough. Soreness is glorified as a measurement of strength.
You don’t have to kill yourself working out. It’s just a part of your health regime, it’s not entirely your health regime! There’s so much more to being healthy like a good diet, sufficient sleep, positive self-talk, self-awareness, etc.
Plus, the only thing worse than not exercising is over-exercising.
5. Shortcuts Cut Short the Results
That 3 or 6-month diet won’t take you too far. Sure, it may give you a desirable body for a while and you’ll feel amazing until you get back to your old self.
Any supplements, diets, or workouts that promise a quick fix also take the results away quickly. Be patient with your results and enjoy the process.
It didn’t take 3 months for you to gain weight, so why do we expect drastic results in a few weeks?
Give your body some time and love.
But the real secret to lifelong good health is actually the opposite: Let your body take care of you. — Deepak Chopra
6. Life is colorful, don’t make it black and white
Yesterday someone told me this. You should stop treating it like it’s either black or white or may be gray. Like has all different colors. Don’t box yourself in it.
Try new things, be more daring and take bold steps.
When you look back, you see time is flying at a rocket speed but every day you feel bored, and you didn’t add any fun things.
So today make a promise to yourself and add something you have never done or something you want to do since ages.
No more fear, no more hiding, just do it.
Open a YouTube channel, post your first video, write your first blog post, lift that dumbbell, or just pick a book, or anything you possibly want to do.
Be Bold
Be Courageous
Be Your Best
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