Can you remember your childhood days? In those days, everything seemed so simple – all we had to think about were cartoons, cookies, or Father Christmas. We didn’t care about what we didn’t know merely because we were just too oblivious of the things that could bother us.
We become more concerned as we age with what surrounds us: things such as success or failure, relationships, or even life and death itself. We find that almost everyday, we are obliged to be concerned about people or events.
It’s not the actual event/situation that bothers you; it’s the way you view them.
So are you missing those days? If so, the answer lies in how you saw the world back then. Think of how you used to see things and there’s what you should be doing now. Here’s a guide to make sure you won’t lose your way:
Cherish the simple things: Trust in the power of a smile or laughter, a kiss or a hug. Believe in kindness, honesty, dreams, and imagination. Living positively is the first step to becoming happy.
Loosen up. Laugh off your blunders. You may remember when you were delivering your speech and your mind went completely blank in the middle of it. It’s embarrassing. But most likely, your audience will forget about it in a couple of days. Everybody messes up sometimes. Most people will forget such a situation soon enough.
Whatever it is you love, surround yourself with it. Do you like pets? Why not adopt a dog or cat? Are you a film fan? Classic film moments can be recorded as keepsakes. Don’t surround yourself with negative people, those who pull you down. If that high-paying job makes you sulk at the thought of having to go to work, find a job you like first before quitting. If some people compel you to comply even if you think of doing otherwise, stay away from their company.
Don’t delay any longer, take that trip you’ve been planning.Go ahead and go for your Master’s. You’ll never know the extent of your life. Do something, while you can.
You’re never going to please everybody, so don’t wear yourself out trying. Besides, it’s rarely worth it. Always put your loved ones first, if you’re aiming to make anyone’s day, do it for them.
Stay in shape. Become the fit and healthy person you regard yourself as. Value your health and well-being. It’s the best way of showing you are putting your best face forward.
Never assume anything; don’t get into a panic about forgetting your words before delivering your speech. Do not fret over blundering at a job interview. While it’s OK to prepare for the worst, don’t fall into the trap of expecting ONLY the worst.
Change the way you think. When you’re being ridiculed, criticised about your family background, or condemned for past mistakes, ignore it. Don’t take on board all that they tell you. You know yourself better than anybody else does. Avoid self-pity and wallowing in it.
Remember: Don’t get upset over things merely because it’s how many people would react when dealing with the same situation. When you find yourself becoming negative – angry, down, jealous, etc. – you also unconsciously drain your energy and enthusiasm. Make efforts to keep the negativity down, as to give in to that state always makes you unreasonable, which consequently leads to poor decision-making.
Happiness is totally obtainable; you can reach it quite easily once you understand how.
Ronnie Soo is a M3 Master Consultant with Wealth Masters International and a director of 5th Wise Monkey Ltd, we aim to support new businesses from start-up through to maturity.
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