THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT

The meaning of life is deeply mixed with the philosophical and religious conception of existence, consciousness and happiness.

There are times in life when gloomy thoughts such as ‘life is a drag’……….‘what’s the point of anything’…………‘Can I ever be happy’………………come to the mind. Though it is perfectly normal, but should not be allowed to linger for long as negative thoughts can fester and lead to serious depression. That’s why it is important to take action early to bust yourself out of a slump.

In order to be able to stand firm in slippery places it is always important to engage in activities that are productive and also the ones that make you happy. Well, the following suggestions could help if accepted;

Understand the emotional cycle. Life is an emotional roller coaster. Some days you feel like nothing can stop you. Other days you feel utterly hopeless. Most of the time you’re somewhere in between. Understanding the pattern of positive and negative emotions will help you put your feelings in perspective. Such that any time you feel down, you remember that it’s a natural emotion that will inevitably pass. Knowing that a feeling of depression is only temporary makes it less dreadful.

Spend time with positive people. Nothing affects the way you think and feel more than the people you interact with. Thoughts (be it negative or positive) are contagious. If you are surrounded by negative people, it’s only natural that you’ll start to think and feel the same way. To improve your outlook in life, spend time with positive people. Search them out and try to understand the way they see the world.

Reflect on past success. In the wake of a colossal failure, it’s easy to forget everything you’ve ever done right. Take a few minutes to remember your past accomplishments and build yourself up. What made you successful before? What are your strengths? Frequently, this exercise will build self-confidence, help you figure out what went wrong, and generate ideas for success in the future.

Focus on gratitude. It’s human nature to measure ourselves against those ahead of us on the social ladder. As studies have it, people care more about being richer than their friends than actually making more money. When you consider everything good in your life and compare it to the problems of less fortunate people, the issue that is making you depressed won’t seem as serious.

Change of scenery. One of the best ways to change the way you feel is to change your environment. When you get in a slump, you start to associate your problems with everything around you. It can get to the point where your environment is a constant reminder of your problems. This can be a dangerous cycle. The solution is to change things. Change doesn’t have to be fundamental. Cleaning up, adding more lights, or putting up pleasant decorations can completely change the look of a room.

Break your routine. Going through the same routine, day after day, can be boring and depressing. It often leads to getting caught in a rut. To get out of it you need to temporarily change your routine. If you can, take a day off from work. Do something you don’t normally have time for or something you’ve never tried. In the long run, making ways to get out of slump will make you happier and more productive.

Get moving. Moving to a beat makes one feel better. The same is true for movement in general. Going to the gym or for a walk will help you shed the weariness that comes with feeling depressed. The more enthusiastic your moments, the better you will start to feel.

Do something to help yourself. Like making others happy. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. Above all, the best way to stop feeling depressed is to take action. What is your biggest problem? How can you alleviate it? Once you decide to stop moping and start moving forward you won’t have time to feel depressed. Action will occupy your mind and give you something to look forward to. Once you get some results, you’ll build momentum and positive thinking will keep getting easier.

The key to a happier world is the growth of compassion (for yourself and people around you).
We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology.
All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities.
Going by all these, your life will be as cool as a cucumber.

Anyway………..the ball is in your court.