Finally, I have decided to have a lifestyle change. Right from the way I take my health, diet, fitness, moods, temper and WISDOM.
My tough times have made me realise, the positive impact of reading and writing in one's life. Just out of reading habit, I came across a blogger (surprisingly - with a similar name and line of thoughts) who has done the job of pumping me up for the change I have been thinking for quite some time. Just couldnot figure out - How and When?
Lately I have indulged myself in all unhealthy activities unlike ever before and the results are absolutely unpleasant, like no flat belly anymore :-(. Good thing is that I start getting these Big Instructions in my head to wake up and I do.
Aren't there ample reasons for us to be fit and healthy? Shopping top my list though it is an costly affair when think of having to pay bill all by yourself and the investment that needs to be made like balanced diet, healthy food, expensive way of going to Yoga and gym. It is not a scene of a day or two. It is an ongoing process with some days of can-take-easy attitude. For all of us, who wish to always be top notch way, staying fit is a MUST and not an option. After all, those mannequins invite to us are unavoidable and so tempting...Recall Confessions of a Shopaholic to know what I am talking about?
There is lot of energy in us that we waste in useless tensions, worries and negative thoughts and if not channelised the right way takes us to the world of hell. There are so many external factors which are beyond our control and while trying to control them we make ourselves more miserable and frustated. But there is always some way of controlling it. For me, writing works. Lists works. When I write down, it makes me more determined, more focussed. My thoughts are in line with my heart and mind. At the same time, we have so many good things to look at, within us, within our control. Its right there, inside us that can make our each day decent or special enough if not very special. You will think of these only when you have some quality time to sit and gauge through your thoughts. Do It Now..It does a lot of good.
One of the best things I have learned while pondering over my thoughts is ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. It is a great act. It will make you calm and at peace. I have started doing it for every day that I breathe, eat, sleep and live. For every day, for realising, about my family being safe and sound. One bad news can shatter you and then you come to know the importance of a normal day. Why not make our normal day also a special day by being Thankful for whatever we have.
Another deep thought is REALISATION. It goes so deep in you if you let it and the feeling if taken positively can do wonders. I am not a bad girl but have done few mistakes in my life that has cost me what not. Realising it, did make me feel worse at the start but later on helped me to come to terms with it and plan a better future. This lifestyle change has bounced out of that 'Realisation Box'.
Lifestyle Change thought did not come overnight. This thought occured to me during all the bad times I faced during last 3 years. The realisation of changing the perspective is what I am talking about here. The prespective of looking at Relationships, Career, Priorties or just Yourself. I know for a matter of fact that the path I am about to take will do a lot of good to me.
Health: To start up with, I have promised myself not to take my health for granted anymore. I will allow myself one day in a week to treat for one week's hardwork.You know it is tough to leave all those spicy snacks and aaloo paranthas at one go. God's grace I do not have a sweet tooth so chucking out choclates, cakes, pastries, muffins is not a big deal but that Haldiram aaloo bhujia...uffff....shouting at me - let me stay - you feel happy when you eat me. Nevermind, no pain no gain is not what I have followed ever in my life. I have been born with a silver spoon and sacrificng is a new word to me. I will learn it now; be it in smaller terms.
Fitness: Love...Love...Love it...This is something I like best about myself. I am always up for it, anytime, anywhere. I took up Badminton at the age of 6 and still continues it with all passion. Got few opportunities to play for tournaments and been a winner too. Unfortuantely never thought on career lines. Dance, I have tapping feet and its does make me feel happy. Bikram Yoga - love the concept and the hard work thats required to put in. It is my saviour for all the stressed and tough times and everytime I do come out as a winner. Swimming, Sauna and Steam are for relaxation. Gym - That will be the latest love as I have to shed lot of pounds in 3 months challenge time.
Relationships: I confess, I am bad at them. I have a good starting note but then when I get to caring lot than required takes a stepping back. I feel, I am bit of intimidating person. As I said before - love to live by the books which brings nothing but disappointment. So, the thing I would be learning now is respecting others decisions, their viewpoint, their schedules. After all, not everyone has the liberty to be oneself all the time like me. I have learned to create a healthy space to avoid any vulgarity at later stages. and that works. Someone close told me learning dipolmacy is another trick to sustain good relationships.
Money: Ah! Why cannot I do it? This is the question I asked to myself after every buying session. Believe me, everytime, those customer rep at the counters count my shopping bags and give me a BIG smile. Telling me - You did well! Oh yes, I did to you but not so much to my money account. So, this requires serious thought in writing. I NEED TO SAVE - may be to be able to shop more. I will, soon, save enough to be ready for Christmas shopping. How can I not shop then?
Reading and Writing: Lately, I have been too much of a spendthrift so getting myself to engage in more of reading and writing will help in saving some dollars in my bank account which usually fills up but act like a pot with a hole in it.
Okay, so the point is the reason for this lifestyle change is that
I no longer fight with my destiny or people around me but the best of all, I am no longer afraid of being alone. I am in love with my current phase and look forward to make it better day by day. This phase has given me an opportunity to look beyond my limitations. I wish to have more hours in a day to accomplish, more hours to read, more hours to write, more hours to learn and certainly more hours to shop.
On the whole, I am happy where I am now and wish to stay here for the time being.
My tough times have made me realise, the positive impact of reading and writing in one's life. Just out of reading habit, I came across a blogger (surprisingly - with a similar name and line of thoughts) who has done the job of pumping me up for the change I have been thinking for quite some time. Just couldnot figure out - How and When?
Lately I have indulged myself in all unhealthy activities unlike ever before and the results are absolutely unpleasant, like no flat belly anymore :-(. Good thing is that I start getting these Big Instructions in my head to wake up and I do.
Aren't there ample reasons for us to be fit and healthy? Shopping top my list though it is an costly affair when think of having to pay bill all by yourself and the investment that needs to be made like balanced diet, healthy food, expensive way of going to Yoga and gym. It is not a scene of a day or two. It is an ongoing process with some days of can-take-easy attitude. For all of us, who wish to always be top notch way, staying fit is a MUST and not an option. After all, those mannequins invite to us are unavoidable and so tempting...Recall Confessions of a Shopaholic to know what I am talking about?
There is lot of energy in us that we waste in useless tensions, worries and negative thoughts and if not channelised the right way takes us to the world of hell. There are so many external factors which are beyond our control and while trying to control them we make ourselves more miserable and frustated. But there is always some way of controlling it. For me, writing works. Lists works. When I write down, it makes me more determined, more focussed. My thoughts are in line with my heart and mind. At the same time, we have so many good things to look at, within us, within our control. Its right there, inside us that can make our each day decent or special enough if not very special. You will think of these only when you have some quality time to sit and gauge through your thoughts. Do It Now..It does a lot of good.
One of the best things I have learned while pondering over my thoughts is ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. It is a great act. It will make you calm and at peace. I have started doing it for every day that I breathe, eat, sleep and live. For every day, for realising, about my family being safe and sound. One bad news can shatter you and then you come to know the importance of a normal day. Why not make our normal day also a special day by being Thankful for whatever we have.
Another deep thought is REALISATION. It goes so deep in you if you let it and the feeling if taken positively can do wonders. I am not a bad girl but have done few mistakes in my life that has cost me what not. Realising it, did make me feel worse at the start but later on helped me to come to terms with it and plan a better future. This lifestyle change has bounced out of that 'Realisation Box'.
Lifestyle Change thought did not come overnight. This thought occured to me during all the bad times I faced during last 3 years. The realisation of changing the perspective is what I am talking about here. The prespective of looking at Relationships, Career, Priorties or just Yourself. I know for a matter of fact that the path I am about to take will do a lot of good to me.
Health: To start up with, I have promised myself not to take my health for granted anymore. I will allow myself one day in a week to treat for one week's hardwork.You know it is tough to leave all those spicy snacks and aaloo paranthas at one go. God's grace I do not have a sweet tooth so chucking out choclates, cakes, pastries, muffins is not a big deal but that Haldiram aaloo bhujia...uffff....shouting at me - let me stay - you feel happy when you eat me. Nevermind, no pain no gain is not what I have followed ever in my life. I have been born with a silver spoon and sacrificng is a new word to me. I will learn it now; be it in smaller terms.
Fitness: Love...Love...Love it...This is something I like best about myself. I am always up for it, anytime, anywhere. I took up Badminton at the age of 6 and still continues it with all passion. Got few opportunities to play for tournaments and been a winner too. Unfortuantely never thought on career lines. Dance, I have tapping feet and its does make me feel happy. Bikram Yoga - love the concept and the hard work thats required to put in. It is my saviour for all the stressed and tough times and everytime I do come out as a winner. Swimming, Sauna and Steam are for relaxation. Gym - That will be the latest love as I have to shed lot of pounds in 3 months challenge time.
Relationships: I confess, I am bad at them. I have a good starting note but then when I get to caring lot than required takes a stepping back. I feel, I am bit of intimidating person. As I said before - love to live by the books which brings nothing but disappointment. So, the thing I would be learning now is respecting others decisions, their viewpoint, their schedules. After all, not everyone has the liberty to be oneself all the time like me. I have learned to create a healthy space to avoid any vulgarity at later stages. and that works. Someone close told me learning dipolmacy is another trick to sustain good relationships.
Money: Ah! Why cannot I do it? This is the question I asked to myself after every buying session. Believe me, everytime, those customer rep at the counters count my shopping bags and give me a BIG smile. Telling me - You did well! Oh yes, I did to you but not so much to my money account. So, this requires serious thought in writing. I NEED TO SAVE - may be to be able to shop more. I will, soon, save enough to be ready for Christmas shopping. How can I not shop then?
Reading and Writing: Lately, I have been too much of a spendthrift so getting myself to engage in more of reading and writing will help in saving some dollars in my bank account which usually fills up but act like a pot with a hole in it.
Okay, so the point is the reason for this lifestyle change is that
I no longer fight with my destiny or people around me but the best of all, I am no longer afraid of being alone. I am in love with my current phase and look forward to make it better day by day. This phase has given me an opportunity to look beyond my limitations. I wish to have more hours in a day to accomplish, more hours to read, more hours to write, more hours to learn and certainly more hours to shop.
On the whole, I am happy where I am now and wish to stay here for the time being.
4 comments:
I cannot tell how impressed I am with your expression of thought in words, I would not deny identifying with the piece, very well written speaks volumes, cannot help confessing sharing similarity in the process of evolution.
First thing first, Thank you for taking out your valuable time and sitting on my blog for few minutes.
Yes, we all go through such phases and we simply get caught with them. My only reason to put down thoughts here is to make myself more comfortable with different phases that comes in life and face them. I do re-read my posts so that I know I am aware of this situation and it is not that bad. It is fine. It happens.
I appreciate your time and word of encouragement. Being the first one to comment, this is special.
I greatly appreciate all the info I've read here. I will spread the word about your blog to other people. Cheers.
Dear Mam,
It's really superb.I have learned so many things by reading your blog and start practising those things in day to day Life.
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