5 Ideas, 3 Quotes, & 1 Question

### 5 Ideas From Me

1.

"Nothing lasts forever."

Good times, bad times, they all come and after some time, fade away. Especially tough times, they will pass too. Just keep calm and keep making efforts!

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2.

"Keep a Journal."

Journaling can help us in times of trouble. We may not remember accurately what we have faced and survived in the past. But in hard times, take time to go through your diary. You'll be amazed at how energized you will feel.

(Inspired by a recent conversation with a friend.)

3.

"One of life's counterintuitive lessons is that you will often gain energy by spending a little bit of energy."

When you feel lethargic and like you want to lay around all day, it is usually the case that getting up and moving will make you feel better than simply sitting around. Getting outside for 10 minutes or doing the first set of a workout or simply stretching on the floor for a moment—anything to get your body moving—will often leave you feeling more energized.

If you want to get your day going, then get your body going. It's harder for the mind to be sluggish when the body is moving.

4.

"Pressure often pushes the best of us to make unthinkable errors."

Most of the time, what many of us call pressure is artificial. I've learned to engage issues with a clear mind. When you block out every semblance of pressure, it becomes easier to make efforts without feeling pressured. Ask yourself: Is this situation life-threatening? If nobody will die if you fail, then there's no real pressure. Furthermore, if it is life-threatening, consider whether you can do something to remedy the situation. Even the best doctors with the best technology have lost patients—not for lack of effort, but because life has its plans. So, even if it is life-threatening, make your best effort, but never beat yourself up.

5.

"Small consistent actions often lead to significant results over time."

Don't underestimate the power of daily habits. Whether it's reading a few pages of a book, exercising for a short period, or practicing a skill, these small steps accumulate and lead to substantial progress.

### 3 Quotes From Others

1.

Emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman on self-awareness:

"Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness… when we are aware of our emotions, we can manage them, instead of being managed by them."

Source: Emotional Intelligence

2.

Dalai Lama on compassion:

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

Source: The Art of Happiness

3.

Philosopher Seneca on facing adversity:

"Sometimes even to live is an act of courage."

Source: Letters to Lucilius

### 1 Question For You

How do you want to feel at the end of today? What do you need to do now, so you can feel this way next week Friday?