Time for Self

Envy of others and cynosure of Goddess Lakshmi, a successful manager in one of the most reputed companies of the world with a huge demand in the corporate world while still in 20s or 30s; both the spouses working- money in plenty, a big house, a good car and all the latest gadgets, children studying in the costliest of schools, what else could one ask for and yet when such people are prone to stress and stress related diseases, it is a sorry state of affairs. Why? Is being too successful taking a toll on all the happiness in life? All the soul searching leads to nothing but a quagmire of conflicting thoughts. The question arises why is there existence of problems when everything seemed to be going on just right! Switching jobs or taking a temporary break do nothing to alleviate the tired mind.

Today, working in the 24X7 cut throat world of competition, time for self has become a rarity. Leisure seems but a luxury. Family and friends get togethers have become almost a thing of the past.

Life for the very busy is full of dichotomy. There are demands on both the fronts- the personal and the professional. Any gap between the two leads to the guilt factor which sets in as a seed and starts growing within the mind till one day this seed takes the form of a tree. It is at this juncture that one needs help.

Can anything be done about it? The answer is yes if one is willing to follow it.

Go back to childhood

Seems awkward initially but the aftereffect is magical. Recollect how happy you were as a child doing things you liked- all the mischief and nonsensical stuff.

Take out old childhood photographs and go through them. Notice that phase in life when your dressing styles were so out of fashion compared to your present living standard.

Get yourself some books and comics meant for children. It might seem silly but then who cares as long as it frees the mind. Play snake and ladder instead of chess, billiards and golf at times. I have tried and believe me, the aftereffect has been magical.

Invest in cartoon DVDs and some of the funniest and most hilarious movies available. Watch them (with family if you are not staying alone) and don’t miss a single opportunity to smile and laugh when away from work. Remember the innocence of childhood when little things used to make you smile. Even at work you don’t need to be a morone. Nobody appreciates a cross looking person.