Why Less is More To Live A Joyful Life
Last week taught me something new.
In last couple of weeks, I’ve ensured to have a perfect work setup, taking adequate breaks, and everything around it.
But my mind doesn’t feel rested.
I take a break from work but my mind doesn’t.
Last week it showed me what I am missing — rest.
I take breaks but I don’t detach from my work, my mind is continuously racing.
I don’t take enough rest because of the kind of work I do, my output is important.
And even if I rest less once in a while and I come back to work better, it’s a win. But I never thought of it this way.
Everyday seems like I am working harder and harder and not slowing down.
I realized it’s important to acknowledge that burn out is real. We need to stop hustling and start resting.
And upgrade the mind set that rest is as equally important as working.
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much you try, how much you try to improve to fit into other people’s expectations and do and try things only to think that no one shouldn’t feel offended or feel less loved and un-welcomed.
And between all those things, you forget to care for yourself, you push your feelings deep down and don’t utter a single word because you always want to be nice and do the right things always, no matter how it’s affecting your mental and emotional health.
I often hear from different people around me all the time about difficult relationships they’re facing and I also had my fair share of bitter experiences.
We’ve all been there, with someone who rubs us the wrong way, constantly misunderstands our intentions, or simply does inexplicable and annoying things.
It could be a coworker, business partner, or even a friend or relative or your own spouse. Even if it’s just one person in your life, a difficult relationship can cast a shadow over everything and make it harder to enjoy your other aspects of life.
I have been there where I contently overanalyzed things or just running different scenarios in my head like why I said that, I could have said something else, what will they think just to mention a few. Ultimately exhausting myself physically and mentally.
In order to advance — personally and professionally — it’s essential to figure out how to deal with the challenge, and hopefully improve your connection.
If Loving Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Loving It ― Syed Sharukh
Let’s reset our own attitude first
As per Bob Burg- “If you can’t control your emotions, you’re not in a position to be part of the solution. You’re part of the problem.”
It’s not easy to admit that it wasn’t always easy. But keep in mind that no one can make you feel a certain way. They can’t make you angry or sad, but they can push buttons in which you then make yourself feel that way.
Only when we’re aware of it are we in position to do something about it.
“Life shouldn’t be about survival alone but about living” ― Sunday Adelaja
You know you’ve got the ability to have people work with you and not against you…expecting another person to be helpful, friendly, and benevolent changes you — and that changes them.
I hope these might help you change the dynamic to ensure you’re able to feel comfortable, valued, and respected — and to do the same for others.
Let’s be kind to each other, listen more and give more joy to the world and to the people around us.
Be Bold
Be Courageous
Be Your Best
