“When are you free?”
– “I have a presentation to make for office, a client meeting to attend, school homework to do or the extra credit work so I can get the grades I want.”

Aren’t we just always busy with something? There is always something next to do on the list.

It’s like going on vacations where there’s no stress, just you and your thoughts relaxing.

No work, no technology, no distractions, just you.

Do nothing for 30 mins a week or on the first Saturday every month.

Being busy with tons of work does not make you productive.

Taking the break rejuvenates your mind and you’re be able to do much better after you’ve taken a break than your tired head who is always busy doing everything but cannot spare some time for doing nothing.

In continuation to my previous post, feeding the good wolf (focusing on the positive things) is extremely important, here are a few ways you can do so:

1. Be Kind to Yourself  –

Recognize your emotions, instead of hiding them.

2. Open up to a trusted friend 

or family member or write down your negative thoughts on a piece of paper.

3. Smile More – 

When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules to help fight off stress. These chemicals act as a mild pain reliever and help to reduce your anxiety and stress in minute. I too believe in the concept of “faking it till you make it”

4. Practice Gratitude – 

Be grateful for the food you eat, the medication you’re receiving, your family or any small thing that contributed to make your life better. It makes you feel lucky for what you have and forget what you don’t have or desire.

5. Live in the Moment – 

Just think about ‘today’, thinking about what will happen in future will not only make you stressed but also spoil your present. Live in the moment and let god handle the rest.

An old man tells his grandson that “My son, the battle is between two wolves that live inside all of us.“ One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”

The grandson thinks about it for a while and says, “Which wolf wins?”The grandfather replies, “The one you feed”.

Life is never perfect! We all have bad days and situations that absolutely suck but if we focus on the positive thoughts (aka good wolf), it wins and so does the positive vibes and wonderful feelings but overthinking and feeding the eveil wolf only causes wastage of time and us being sad and depressed. The choice is yours, which wolf do you want to feed?