Dealing with difficult situations: Things don’t change unless you do

Okay, we have all been there when we felt lost, direction less and stuck in life, haven’t we? During such times, it becomes difficult to remain motivated and thereby retain clarity on the vision of life one wishes to create. It is easy to give in to frustration, anxiety, fear and a host of other negative emotions during such times. However, it is in these very times, that it is important to change one’s perspective and mindfully take certain steps to overcome any difficulty that arise. Hence, when ordeals strike, it is important to make positive changes within and eventually see our circumstances changing too.

Here I am sharing my top 5 tips (in no particular order) that can be used to change one’s mindset and remain focussed during trying moments:

Figure out what it is that you want

It is very important to spend some time with yourself every day in introspection of what you really want. Once you are clear with your goals, you can then focus your energies on achieving them. This keeps the mind engaged in constructive activities and prevents worry, anxiety, fear, etc from seeping in.

Take your time

A seed takes time to grow into a mighty tree. You may have a lofty goal and it may start to seem impossible to attain; but remind yourself that it is natural for all things to take their own time to manifest. Being in a hurry will only increase stress. The key is to work hard but also mindfully give things the time they require to bear fruits. Remember, Rome was not built in a day!!

The Journey is as important as the goal

The caterpillar goes through excruciating pain and then turns into a butterfly!! The trials and the tests we go through in life only makes us stronger and helps us to grow. Without the struggle, the victory will not be as sweet; don’t you agree?

Spend some time with Nature

Difficult though it has become to find a peaceful spot in the busy cities, do try to spend some quality time with nature every once in a while. Being immersed in Nature’s rhythm brings immense peace to the system and this in turn helps bring clarity to the mind. With a clear mind, nothing is impossible to attain.

Have a hobby

We all had hobbies as children. As we grew older, we became so engrossed in “The Race” that we gave it up and forgot about it. Revisit your hobby or develop a new one. Once you start spending some time doing what you love, it can uplift the spirit to great heights. Just doing something without purpose or agenda; and just out of love can bring about huge transformation in the mind.

So, in a nutshell:

Those were some of my pointers which I have implemented personally when faced with life’s trials. I hope these will benefit some of you out there as well.

And of course, if you have some more ideas on how to beat the blues, do share in the comments below.

xoxo