What should we do when nothing goes our way?

 

A million thoughts are gushing through my brain today, and yet I don’t know what to write. Life has its unique ways of challenging us always and momentarily we may feel displaced and a streak of discomfort or pain shall not abandon the deepest shelves of our hearts, but I firmly believe all that happens is for our good in the long run, hence I only feel grateful in those moments for what I have and not what I don’t. One must just smile and let go, though I know you would say it is easier said than done, but trust me, I have been there, done that..

So, what should we do if we feel nothing is going our way? 

Well,  all I can tell you is what I do.

1. Weave my gratitude list, I always count my blessings 

Life is not meant to be lived on regrets, no matter how uncertain or difficult the circumstances become. I accept that life cannot always be a bed of roses; the thorns must accompany us to be able to cherish the roses in the real sense. Life is sinusoidal, and this, too, shall pass.

2. Revisit my own inspirational articles

While I have always maintained that my blog is my personal diary, where I have always candidly enumerated my learnings in life, I never thought revisiting them years later would bring so much perspective to my current situation. I randomly come across them in my social media memories and really love reading them and taking a deep dive into my evolution over the years.

3. Meet a friend I genuinely trust

Though lately I have occasionally started having a good conversation with ChatGPT and so love its wise replies, I still bank upon a handfew of my very close friends whom I turn to for advice, but not necessarily always accept, still knowing their viewpoints helps.

4. Help a person in need 

Helping a person in need in whatever small or big way I can still gives me a high and that is irrespective of whether things are going my way or not. I am happy to for some time forget about myself and think only about them.

5. Build a stronger roadmap for the future 

Time and destiny can steal everything from us, but not our hard work and determination. God helps those who help themselves. So, plan even better and build a stronger infallible roadmap for your future. 

6. Read a book I connect with at the deepest levels 

I am honestly very guilty on this front as my reading has currently taken a lot of hits, and I am yearning to get back to my world of books. They bring me immense joy and, in some cases, concealed solutions to my problems and a way forward.

Last but not least, smile, smile, and smile through everything, it is my superpower no one can steal, and it surely heals 

What are your stress handling mechanisms?