“Even the sun has its own spots”. Our
environment is soaked in problems. We must learn to enjoy our lives amidst
gnawing circumstances. It means enjoying every activity we are involved in, to
appreciate the environment, to be focussed on the time we spend with friends or
relatives — instead of honeymooning with our iphones or ipads. Taking your time
to enjoy life is not always easy, but when you succeed, it leads to a greater
appreciation of life and resounding level of happiness. We have grown to assume
we need a magical wand to change our lives. In reality, however, that’s not the
case. Mostly, we have everything in our platter to enjoy life — it’s just a
decision of choosing what’s really important. Given below are few simple ways
to enjoy and live a consummate life.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of
your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is
great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do“- Steve
Jobs. If we decide to be happy, our jobs are of paramount importance. Every
other person is dissatisfied with their jobs. Seldom do we act on it and plod
towards the solution. Come to think of it, is it really the job which is
lifeless or we fail to recognize the possibilities lurking within? Let’s say,
you have been forced do a manual task repetitively .Do you take the pain to
make it interesting? The answer would be an emphatic NO. If the same task at
hand is automated, we experience intellectual orgasm. The journey in
transmuting a lifeless task into an interesting piece of work involves
unimaginable satisfaction. You learn new stuff. You challenge your brain to
make it interesting. Imagine the gratification you experienced the last time
you challenged your brain. “Human brain craves novelty”. Every time you
challenge your brain you are bound to reap benefits. Minimize the cribbing
about your current job. Either make it interesting or be on the lookout for a
new project. Complaining will lead you nowhere. On few occasions, we fail to
understand why we are doing what we are doing. For instance, you may have
mastered the art of handling the technicalities of your job nonetheless lack
the business knowledge to appreciate it. If only you knew why you are
performing your destined tasks? Why your job is important for your company? How
your company benefits from your role? You will enjoy your role more
.Understanding your job gives you a holistic view of the process enabling you
to work for the betterment of your task. “Jobs are owned by the company, you own
your career”. Enjoying your job largely depends on your ability to assume more
responsibilities. Try to dissect your project to the minutest detail. If you
hold the reins of your project you will have the impetus to be well informed.
Depending upon your ownership, people flock towards you for clarifications
unmindful of your seniority. Most of all, allow your energy to spill at work.
When you radiate positive energy, you will have a bevy of people around you. It
is your demeanour which commands respect. Exude immeasurable enthusiasm. Be so
good that people around cannot ignore you. In your workplace, be the best
version of you, you will feel loved.
“In our leisure we reveal what kind of people
we are”. If job occupies a third of your day you must find ways to keep
yourself entertained for the remaining period. Your favorite hobbies come to
your rescue. Pick an activity of your choice and carve it in your routine. It
could be reading, singing, playing tennis or cooking but something which
interests you and distances you from the drone of the fast paced world.
Pastimes provide a remarkable break from your busy schedule while attaching a
purpose to it. If playing a sport is your favorite pastime, realize that it connects
you with people who are as passionate and excited as you. Shared joy is double
joy. Your joy is multiplied when your pastime offers a challenge. Isn’t a
challenge, your brain always longed for? Let’s assume cooking is your favorite
pastime. Isn’t the adrenaline rush in trying out a new recipe worth the effort?
Derive maximum pleasure from your hobby by savoring every moment of it.
Engaging in a new pastime buries your stress. Involving wholly in your pastime
allows your brain to focus on an area bereft of stress and slowly your stress
fades into oblivion. Eustress is a positive stress which keeps us vital and
excited about life. It is this stress which we experience during a
roller-coaster ride, during a free fall or while cracking a puzzle. Research
has proven hobbies have the ability to promote Eustress. With an endless list
of benefits; let us include a hobby in our routine. Remember, “A hobby a day
keeps the doldrums away”.
“Looks may fade but personality lasts
forever”. Your happiness and your drive to enjoy life depends predominantly on
your personality. Worry is raw negativity leading to mental exertion. It is
like sitting inside a F1 car simulator; it gives you something to do but
doesn’t drive you anywhere. Problems are rampant. Canadian dollar is rallying,
global economy is in a mess and there is colossal disruption occurring in the
world and it will continue. Will you be able to control them? Can you do
anything at all? If an issue can be solved do not worry about it. If the issue
cannot be resolved what is the use of worrying? To banish worry, you should
mentally list down your worries and tackle them one at a time. “With more
awareness you make better choices; with better choices you will see better
results”- Robin Sharma. More often than not if you accept the outcome of a
situation and work towards its improvement, worry will evaporate on its own.
Complaining is worry’s favourite cousin .It is worrying made verbal. Be choosy
about the words you speak. If all day long you spend complaining, subconsciously
your brain starts believing it. Hence a positive outcome becomes a distant
possibility. Every time you speak try to incorporate positive affirmations and
results will be affirmative. “Everyone is trying to accomplish something big,
not realizing that life is made up of little things.” Life is dynamic and
unpredictable. Try to treasure every moment of your life. Make an effort to be
enthusiastic about everything. If you jog for an hour feel happy about it. If
your drive is scenic, relish it. If the weather is impeccable, appreciate it.
Lastly, involve in some kind of aerobic activity every week. Its proven aerobic
activities releases endorphins and they trigger a positive feeling in the body.
You will feel euphoric after your workout and it undeniably wards off anxiety
and the feelings of stress.
“Treat your friends as you do your pictures,
and place them in their best light”. For every human being friends are extended
family. Should we make an effort to enjoy life, enjoy it with them. “From
listening comes wisdom and from speaking repentance”. Become genuinely
interested in other people when they speak. Allow them to voice their opinion
before you voice yours. Every living being craves to be heard and understood.
Let them enjoy the privilege and you will earn their respect. Never criticize
or condemn someone in public. It is very human to become defensive and retort
if they are criticized. No one wants their ego to be dented. Will you
compromise on your ego in public? If you are uncomfortable with their argument
politely express your opinion and if they resist let them continue. Your
patience will be rewarded because their ego is intact and they feel important.
If any act of your friends deserves appreciation promptly acknowledge it. Be
anxious to praise and cringe to find fault. It could be the recipe they cooked
or their driving skills or their impressive attire; do not forget to appreciate
them. The only tenet you will have to follow is to be honest and sincere in
your appreciation. Yet another quality we lack is our ability to speak boldly.
”Never be afraid to speak your mind, you have one for a reason”. When we speak
our minds, we will feel uncomfortable for a brief duration nevertheless we will
feel at peace on the longer run. In the end, it is the inner peace which will
ensure an enjoyable life.
Folks we have one mom, one dad
and one life. Let’s enjoy it to the fullest. Try to brain tattoo a gratitude
list. Be happy about what you have. Tune your brain to bullet proof itself from
negativity and savour every minute of your life. The more you savour the better
you would feel within. Walk on the road as if you are kissing it. Enjoy the
wind on your face. Never take your job lightly. Find the meaning in your work
and work as if you are on a mission. Now
is the time, get on your toes and enjoy this moment, for this moment is your
life.
