“The most important
thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.”
Here I am sharing
with you all the mantras that I follow to lead a happy life. Hope you will find
them inspiring! So, go ahead and conquer the world with your happiness.
This
famous quote, by the beautiful British actress Audrey Hepburn, rightly defines
the way your life should be lived.
When
you do what you love and you do it by all your heart, life becomes blissful.
But, it’s not that easy always! You come across several obstacles on your way
to happiness and this is when you need to learn the simple art of overcoming
stress and difficulties.
1. Love
simplicity
Enjoy the simple things in your
life. Aspiring for bigger goals is important to keep you motivated. But, in
this pursuit to make it large, don’t forget that there are simple things which
are joyous than anything else. Go out with your loved ones on a road trip
nearby, enjoy the sunset, stare at the stars in the night sky, dance in the rain,
catch an old movie with your parents, pour your heart out to someone you trust
–all these small things will give you much more contentment than riding that
Porsche could ever bring. Sometimes in our pursuit of success, we forget to be
happy. We are in a hurry to utilize each moment and in the process we forget to
feel happy. Keep reminding yourself to be happy!
2. Be
easy on yourself
On several occasions, you will
find yourself stressed and frustrated. But the key to life long happiness lies
in the fact that you have to take things easy. Cut that stress, and let things
unfold gradually. Do your best, but don’t overthink on issues that are not
under your control – you have God to take care of those things. Isn’t it? And
there will be a tomorrow, probably better. Also remember that no one lives
forever. No one knows what’s going to happen tomorrow. Try to enjoy each day
like it’s your last ( easier said than done…but atleast a part of it !).
Utilize the opportunity to bring happiness to yourself as well as the ones who
matter to you. Tell them your true feelings, so that you may carry no regrets.
3. Pursue
your passion
It’s never too late to learn new
things, no matter what your age is. Learn how to play that musical instrument
you have wanted to, ever since you were a child, or a foreign language that
always fascinated you. Take some time out from your busy schedule and take a
step towards your dream. Even if you don’t excel at it, you will not live with
the regret that you didn’t try. Don’t complain that you are tied down by your
schedule or responsibilities. Where there is a will, there is a way. Pursuing
your dream will keep you adrenalized.
4. Stay healthy
It’s truly said that Health is
happiness. No matter how busy you are, take out atleast 90 minutes for your
health everyday. If not everyday, four times a week. Jog, walk, cycle, skate,
play a sport, swim, garden, do whatever it takes to make you sweat like it
rained. Fast half a day once or twice a week, if not full. Eat healthy. Monitor
your weight. Laugh your heart out whenever you get a chance. Diabetes, blood
pressure, fatty liver and other chronic illnesses will happen when they have
to. Learn to manage your health. Try to find out what foods suit your
metabolism and which one causes problems. Meditate or take a powernap everyday.
The amount of happiness is proportional to your lifespan, so take care of your
health.
5. Make others happy
There is no bigger happiness than
giving back. God has been benevolent with you and given you a lot. If not
financially, then maybe in other ways! If you have all limbs intact, you are
more fortunate that a lot of other people. There is no bigger happiness than
making others happy. You have to get used to it. Try to bring some good to this
world, to your fellow human beings. Don’t wait for the right time when you have
loads of money or free time. Start today with little things such as teaching
underprivileged children from the locality for half an hour. By visiting a
hospital and distributing some fruits to the needy. Do whatever you can!
More to follow…Sumit Agarwal
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