Life is neither a fairy tale nor a bed of roses. There shall be times when you would feel utterly dejected. This dejection is not with anyone in particular, but with oneself. Majority of us hit rock bottom after a long week. An eerie feeling of being apathetic creeps in.
You may be getting a handsome amount sitting in the comfort of your offices, shut off from the heat, pollution and traffic. But what about the muddle in your head? Did you ever wonder about the hundred things crossing your mind? Have you ever taken a minute to see what you really want? Do you think all that stress is worth your peace of mind?
It is only natural to reach saturation point one day or another. When such a situation arises, one should seek what the heart really wants, whatever restores the tranquility. It could be reading, sketching, watching your favourite TV series or perhaps a long awaited phone call with an old pal.
You feel this dread only when you let the surroundings affect your psyche. It is not your work that defines you. You are above and beyond your computer screen and clicks that alarm you like blaring honks in that 9-5 shift.
There is a reason man is the highest creation, because he has been endowed with the gift to think and analyze. This is what separates him from the lower species. If he does not nurture his blessing, what difference would remain between him and the rest?
Our lives have become a vicious circle. From rushing to the office and still getting late everyday, working half heartedly, commuting to the farthest corner of the city to returning home exhausted from work, we are left with no time for ourselves. The one who should have been at the top in the priority list, does not even make the cut.
It is of the serious essence that we make time for ourselves. Get up 10 minutes before the alarm goes off to avoid that morning rush. Instead of reaching gadgets to check out that drab newsfeed, open your notepad and quickly jot down what you will be doing the entire day.
The aim should be to become a more informed individual everyday. Life is changing every second and so should you. To keep pace with the flow, you need to mold yourself in a way that you do not hamper your personal growth. It is only when you start doing things that brighten you, that will pacify your agitated mind.
Once you have crossed your check list at the end of the day, you will start living. It may be demanding during the first week since you will rebel against the changes. But do not succumb to the inaction, because it is only under extreme pressure that rock transforms into pure gold. Once you have overcome the initial effort, you will eventually widen your goals and look forward to learning something new everyday.
There is no greater happiness and contentment than having a productive day.