My mantras of life

In my life’s journey, certain personal takes and beliefs have helped me counter the challenges better and so I thought of penning them down.Most of you'll might already be practicing these, but a reminder does help at times. Also what works for me might not work for everyone but I just thought of sharing them, in case they are of help to people.Here they go: Heads i win, Tails i win: This is one of the most difficult things to master in life and I know that people would say easier said than done but one can practice it to a great extent. It basically means being positive to such a level that we find an opportunity in every adversity. It basically means that we are at peace with either situation.The challenge in life is always about facing situations that do not go as planned and facing those situations not just positively but trying to accept them as a better result is when we have reached high levels of mental strength.Basically when you start to believe all that is happening around you is the right thing for you, you will be able to face life with much more ease and happiness. Stay away from people who pull us down: This really helps us to be more at peace. Not always is it possible as it could be close family members or bosses or troubling colleagues who sometimes we might find it difficult to walk away from but we can definitely practice this with people who are avoidable. Try not to make the same mistake twice: When you make a mistake the first time, it is not a mistake but a learning, but if you repeat it, only you are to blame for such stupidity and no one else. A leopard never changes its spots: This is a very old proverb but it still remains very true. People do not change and I feel that you must forgive your enemies but not forget what they are capable of. If they suddenly completely change their attitude towards you, more often than not it is too good to be true. Do what you enjoy doing and work for the passion and not the money: Firstly it is so important to do what we enjoy, as only then we can give it our best. If we work with passion, the money is inevitable. Make yourself happy first: If you want to make others happy, it has to start with you. You must pamper yourself so that at the end of your life’s journey you will never be disappointed for doing what you wanted to do. Pamper and splurge on yourself before others. This might sound selfish but only if we are happy can we make others happy. Have a few hobbies: Hobbies are stress-busters and they really help us to relax and unwind. When we indulge in a hobby, it is like therapy of the mind because we are doing what we enjoy doing. Stay fit and look your best : This might come at a price of diet restrictions and tiresome workout sessions but it majorly boosts one’s self confidence. I feel one is in a much better position in fighting the challenges of life if one is looking one’s best and therefore feeling good from within. Avoid the ripple affect: A very important part of happiness stems from our interpersonal relationships with family, friends, relatives and colleagues. Try and make sure that at least two of these relationships are in good order in a day. For example if we have had a bad day at work, do not lets it spoil things between your family, relatives and friends. If you can keep three of your relationships in order daily it is a good scenario. Maintaining your possessions is more satisfying than buying them: Keeping what you have purchased or created with a lot of care is extremely satisfying and therapeutic, be it your home, or your car or anything for that matter, they could be gifts, albums, cards etc.After years of creating something or purchasing or receiving something, when things are just the way they were when you bought or created them gives you a deep sense of fulfillment.

Living in day tight compartments:We keep hearing that life is short and live for the day but most of us never practice this and live as if we are eternal. Living for the day and living as if it is the last day of one's life is something tough to implement but not impossible to achieve. If we are able to master this, we will be left with less regrets later as life is so very unpredictable and as a wise person said" life is what happens while we are busy making plans"

Spend within your means: This is a practice that everyone should follow and specially in a generation of credit cards and emi's, youngsters find themselves getting into a mess when they spend beyond their means. Planning your finances wisely and saving helps you to tide over difficult times and get peaceful sleep as well.

A daily routine is a must: It is extremely important to have a daily routine which one should try and stick to so that one feels satisfied at the end of a meaningful day. Also a daily routine helps you to value a holiday and gives a sense of purpose to your daily life.