WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LOOK HAPPY IN FRONT OF EVERYONE DESPITE BEING SAD?
No, you must never keep your sadness inside you. Express yourself out. Let people know that you are unhappy. Let them know that you are feeling isolated and depressed. Surely, you will feel a lot better and positive.
Satirically, sometimes it may be the situation wherein people in front of whom you want to look happy could be the ones who are responsible for your sadness. Yes, there are situations when the reason for your desolation are the individuals who pretend to be yours; could be anyone from your family or friends. As a result, it becomes extremely tough to flood out your feelings towards them. Eventually, what you do is retain your painful emotions inside and hurt yourself even more.
Remember, in any case; it is never advisable to preserve the sentiments inside you. Summon into your mind that it is even more important to express your true feelings towards those people, in particular. They are ones whom you talk to or meet them daily. You cannot escape from them. Keeping your emotions inside can ruin your life completely. Let the feelings flow out.
However, sometimes it is only your misconceptions about a person which is responsible for your sadness. Shockingly, the person whom you are holding accountable for your sadness doesn’t even know about it. Don't you feel that the individual concerned must know about it? Yes, you owe him/her at least that much.
Sometimes, you might feel that your expressiveness might lose that person; Rest assured, you will find yourself.
HOW CAN ONE STOP GETTING AFFECTED WHEN SURROUNDED BY NEGATIVITY/NEGATIVE PEOPLE AROUND?
Ok, let me second that negative people and things surround you. Simultaneously, don't you feel that an individual or a situation detrimental to you could be positive for others? Moreover, don't you think it is entirely practicable that others find you cynical? Having said that, does that make you negative? No, it does not. One thing you need to realize is every individual perceive people and situations according to him/her.
I am sorry but only seeing negativity implies that you are wearing a defective pair of lenses. Please stop playing the blame game. Always remember that you can never get affected by others when you have a dominant and a powerful inner-self.
Straight out, getting carried away by negativity emitted by people and situations is your incompetency to deal with it. Feeling cynical because of others implies that you are not under the influence of your aura. It indicates that you are dwelling on others' aura.
Summon into mind that YOU are the only reason for your negativity or positivity. You cannot get affected by others if you have a prestigious and powerful inner self.
Moreover, one more thing you need to understand is that you should not stay quiet if you have an opinion. Speak up. Express yourself. Let people know what you feel. Flushing out emotional feelings then and there always makes you feel lighter. Subsequently, it enables you to keep away from negativity. Retaining things inside you gives birth to negativity. Eventually, you start playing the blame game. Stop doing it.
AM I MAD AS I TAKE EVERYTHING IN WRONG SENSE AND CONSTANTLY WORRY ABOUT SMALL THINGS AND ITS NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES?
No, you are not. You are just going through a rough phase in your life. Maybe, you are overthinking in matters which do not require much of your attention. It also might be the case that you are going through the process of self-realization and self-actualization. Remember, nothing hits you harder than the process of self-realization and self-actualization.
Do not try to overdo things. Do not expect too much out of you. Things will happen. Let it take its time. Everyone has their good and bad times. You need to respect the time zone.
Try to indulge in any productive work. It will keep you away from thinking. Remember, most of the times, overthinking because of idleness is the cause of negativity.
It is equally important not to fear the unknown. Welcome it. Don't fight with it; Face it. Apprehensions are also the cause of worry. Always remember that most of the time, the problem is not the Fear, but 'The Fear of Fear.'
It is also imperative to take pride in whatever you do. Try to do whatever you feel. Moreover, it is equally important to feel whatever you do. Feelings are the essence of staying happy, which are evoked and revived by mediation. Meditation keeps you away from apprehensions and negative thinking.
Moreover, always express whatever you feel. Speak out then and there to flush out negativity. Retaining negative emotions inside you is a definite cause of negativity, where you start taking everything in a wrong sense.
What is Karma?
"Whatever goes around comes around." Yes, it is the bottom-line of Karma. Karma is our action or deed; no matter how small or big. Whatever we do, has an objective behind it. Karma also deals with that objective.
If we do something good to others but it has an evil intention behind it, then according to karma, it is wrong. Likewise, if we make a mistake but the objective behind it is pure and pious, then karma treats you accordingly.
Let us take an example. If we steal a coin and give it to a beggar who is in need, the motive behind it is compassion. Here, the act of helping overpowers the act of stealing.
Therefore, whatever we do, it should have a noble intention behind it. It is what "Karma" teaches us.
WHAT INDUCES STRESS AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT?
Life is full of complications and uncertainties. The problem buffers when you start looking at life situations as a mountain to climb. Subsequently, it induces stress. In other words, a problem is never an issue until stress is attached to it. So, what can be done to avoid stress? Well, most important thing you can do is make some changes in our lifestyle. Following are some of the ways to stay away from stress:
Wake up half an hour early so that you give some time to yourself.
Do some exercise or play a sport. It detoxifies your body and mind.
Organize yourself for the day. Set small targets instead of planning the whole day.
Unexpected work always pops out from somewhere. There is nothing much you can do about it. Take it as a challenge. Always save some energy for those challenges.
Take a balanced diet. What to eat, when to eat and how much to eat; these are critical factors regulating stress.
Alcohol is a deceptive stress buster. Avoid it, but even if you are consuming it, the quantity should be moderate. Moreover, never become dependent on it.
Remember, Meditation is a potent tool to distress you. Devote some patient time to it every day.
Avoid doing things which you don't like. Stay away from negative people. Yes, learn to SAY NO to stay away from stress.
Don't sit idle. Indulge in any kind of productive activity.
Always prioritize your family and friends over work.
How to deal with negative emotions which are dominant over my happiness?
First of all, you are not a robot, who will not feel anything. It is quite human to feel things and allow the emotions act accordingly. However, what creates a problem is staying in the same mode for an elongated time.
It is very healthy to experience emotions. Nonetheless, what's important is never hold the emotions inside you over a long period. It is equally essential to treat the negative emotions same as the positive emotions. A person who treats a failure same as his/her success doesn’t have to search for happiness outside.
There are few things which will help you to stay away from negativity:
-A healthy body holds a healthy brain. This mind helps us to make decisions. Therefore, eat healthy to think healthy.
- Meditate for inner peace and happiness. The people who always stay happy and stress-free are the ones who know how to connect with their inner self.
-It is equally important to connect with people. Therefore, love, laugh, enjoy with the people around you. The World itself is an inspiration.
- Our surrounding plays a significant role in our upbringing. Therefore, it is important to have good friends; few friends doesn't matter.
-Never look for a reason to be happy. You, yourself are the biggest reason for your happiness.
-Treat yourself on small achievements. Always try to be self-motivated.
-Make peace with your past. Never over-think about situations that hurt you in the past.
-Be compassionate.Make somebody happy. It creates a euphoric sensation within you and makes you a better person. Be kind and generous to people who are less privileged than you.
You know yourself better than others. So, start listening to yourself and stay away from negativity.
Why is Self-Motivation important?
You might face many situations in life where you know that you did well. Also, for that, you seek appreciation from others. You might deserve it, but sometimes you don't get it. It is quite disheartening.
Friends, you need to comprehend that it is a cruel world out there. The sooner you realize it, the better it will be for you.
Everyone is primarily concerned about themselves. All are busy exploring their ways to healthy and happy living. Nobody is interested in knowing your credentials and achievements. Whatmore, you are also one of them. Moreover, there is no harm in it because life is equally tough for everyone. Therefore, instead of criticizing them, start motivating yourself.
It’s a much-deserved reward after a long, tiring day to remind you that you did great today. It not only uplifts your mood but also enables you to push your limits. It creates a belief of satisfaction and self-confidence.
A self -motivated person never looks outside for happiness, as the happiness resides inside them. It is vital to applaud for own-self because you only know how much effort has been put to make things possible.
Self-motivation decorates your spirit with strength and self -empowerment. It uplifts you to do things with more vigor and confidence. It helps you enjoy the success. It also helps you to accept failures, which pushes you to convert that failure into success.
Therefore, always treat yourself when you do something good. Keep yourself boosted and motivated. Always keep the spirits high.
Why is it important to stay aware in the present moment?
The past is gone; The future is unpredictable. What you have and what you can control right now is your present. It is imperative to feel it to enjoy it.
As they say, time and tide wait for none; likewise, you should appreciate the present moment rather than making a hue and cry of your past or worrying about the future.
On the contrary, what you do is either you ponder upon your past, or you are busy making plans for future. As a result, you neglect to feel the essence of the present moment.You need to realize that 'now' is the moment to cherish. These small moments in the present moment can only make your life happy. Awareness in the present moment makes every moment memorable in a way where you don't need memories to cherish later.
When you enjoy the present, the future is bound to be good. One foot in the past and one foot in the future is just like keeping your feet in two boats and trying to make a balance to stay safe. This way, you will not only hurt yourself but also will lose the precious moments of now.
STOP HERE. Take deep breaths. Enjoy the NOW. Don't run away from it. Don't allow your thinking to take control over your feelings. Things will happen. You are neither early nor late. Respect the 'TIME ZONE.' Just flow with each passing moment. Relax and enjoy the present moment. Learn the art of Meditation to stimulate your feelings, which will keep you away from overthinking.
Life is beautiful. Start cherishing every moment now.
How to keep ourselves away from overthinking?
Sometimes, we overburden our mind with many things. The most of these many things are so petty that don't deserve a place in our minds. On the contrary, these trivial things occupy the most of our mind's space. It consumes the most of our time as well as energy, which we can utilize elsewhere.
So, before we think anything, we need to prioritize our thoughts. Subsequently, it is essential to ask ourselves whether that particular matter is important now or there are other things which require our attention.
Also, what we can do is set a time limit for every work and action. Let us not over-occupy ourselves in anything for an elongated period. Let us divert our mind by indulging in something else. Indulgence in something else breaks the chain of current thoughts.
Even, there are some situations where we become rattled and clueless. In those cases, we should not hesitate to take the help from people who are good at it. We should never feel ashamed as help from somebody will only enhance our skills.
Furthermore, taking breaks from work after a specified time duration is also important. It soothes our mind.
Last but not the least, spending quality time with family and friends keeps us away from stressful situations, and consequently keeps us away from overthinking.
Nonetheless, it is not at that easy as it looks. Most of the times, thoughts are not under our control. Managing and prioritizing the thinking process is extremely difficult. LET US START MEDITATING.
Meditation is a channel to connect with the inner self. Until and unless we explore our inner self, we will not be able to regulate and monitor our thought process. Learning the art of Meditation may take some time, but we need to be patient. Rest assured, we will discover the magic. Moreover, once we taste its feel, the thought process shall certainly be in our control.
Is It Ok To Cry?
When a baby is born, the foremost thing done by a doctor is to make sure the baby cries. Well, this implies crying itself is a sign of life. It is a gift of nature to heal ourselves. When we express our feelings (positive as well as negative), tears are the best expressions.
Tears can be of joy or sadness. In both the conditions, they help us. In fact, they remind us that we are humans, not robots.
Moreover, they also assist us in moving on from a situation. Let us try to ponder upon of a situation from where we want to move on. We should have experienced that crying often helps in moving out of that situation. It’s the first sign that we want to heal ourselves. Rest assured, it is the sign of strength and not of weakness. Women, one of the best creations of God are the perfect example of it. Why are they perfectly balanced and stable in every situation? Well, we know the answer very well.
Well, there are also people who use tears as a shield to get rid of situations without facing it. It is nothing but the inability to face the problems. It never does any good. In fact, it elevates our difficulty in dealing with the upcoming obstacles. It also increases our dependency on people. We must never do that. Yes, we must never misuse our expressions without feeling the emotions.
Therefore, let us never hesitate to shed a tear when you feel joy or sadness, but make sure we express it only when we feel it.
Yes, there are also people who feel different. According to them, only the weak cry. Well, I can only feel sorry for those people.