Are You Swimming UPSTREAM?

Are You Swimming UPSTREAM?

STRUGGLE is the nature of life and it enriches life.  Acknowledging that life is a STRUGGLE prepares us to face life squarely and work towards hurdling it.  BUT before we deep-dive to find the possible solutions, it makes sense that we dig up and figure out WHY those constant challenges keep hounding some of us.  MAYBE you're uncertain as to WHAT your goals are?  IF you DON'T have clear goals, it can be damn hard to stay on track.  Question is, till now, Are You [STILL] Swimming UPSTREAM???

Without GOALS as crystal clear as possible, it can be indeed hard to stay on track.  Without GOALS that you're working toward, you may feel like you're floundering aimlessly.  On the flip side of things, you'll do your best WHEN you have clear goals in mind.  Your GOALS can help you make decisions about your career, your finances, and your social life.  YES it seems easier to view struggles as challenges that you can overcome WHEN you have bigger GOALS ahead💥💥💥

BTW, do you insist on immediate gratification?  WHILE today's world offers a lot of INSTANT gratification in terms of same-day delivery, INSTANT movie streaming, INSTANT emojis, INSTANT likes, the rest of the world DOESN'T always move so quickly.  If you expect everything in life to come easy OR happen fast, it can lead one to a hell lot of frustration.  YES, patience is necessary WHEN you're overcoming obstacles in life.  Hard work takes time.  IF you expect immediate results, you'll likely end up disappointed, ending up with constant struggles💦💦💦

WHAT often complicates things is WHEN we face that difficulty in prioritizing WHAT to do first.  If you feel overwhelmed by all the changes you need to make, it's likely that you'll remain stuck.  Often, people want to lose weight, quit smoking, abandon drinking alcohol, BUT WHAT happens?  They struggle to prioritize WHAT to do first.  If you try to work on everything all at once, it is unlikely you'll be successful.  Trying to address too many problems at the same time can leave you paralyzed WHEN it comes to deciding WHAT to do first.  And that causes you to get stuck💥💥💥

Our takeaway:  BTW, do you give up easily WHEN things DON'T go the way you want?  IF you give up as soon as things DON'T go your way, it is highly unlikely you're going to be successful in overcoming all those constant STRUGGLES.  And a common mistake people make that keeps them STRUGGLING in life is that they give up once their very first attempt to solve the problem does NOT work.  I remember in my first attempt to test the labor market in Singapore, right at my airport of origin, I was flagged down by the immigration officer because my passport was expiring in less than six months [at that time].  So, are you STILL SWIMMING UPSTREAM till now, dude???

Are You Swimming 'UPSTREAM'

Are You Swimming 'UPSTREAM'

How is it in your life now ?  ARE YOU SWIMMING 'UPSTREAM' ?  Are things like more often you are moving and running UPSTREAM, UPHILL ?  As opposed to moving and running on a levelled road ?  But for today, we'd like to discuss a bit how to handle things when, at some points in our lives, we tend to be SWIMMING UPSTREAM or moving UPHILL.  Why is this a talking point ?  It's because there are more failures, more fallouts happening when we tend to swim UPSTREAM or move UPHILL.  And this is what we need to really dissect because these are inevitable situations we just need to handle our way.

In life, we encounter problems as we breathe.  But it doesn't get to us until we feel a major impact, and that's when it becomes a source of concern, hurt or worse, sorrow.  Life problems, depending on the magnitude, can be clogs in our life's 'wheel of progress' and we may not be able to attain our full potential if we don't learn to place our problems in the proper perspectives.  The worst thing, though, is when we tackle our problems, it will be like SWIMMING UPSTREAM.

But before we just end up talking generalities, it will help to list down the 'weakest links', the areas where we are most vulnerable:  FINANCIAL CRISIS.  HEALTH CRISIS.  FAMILY.  RELATIONSHIP.  MARRIAGE.  WORKPLACE.  CAREER PRESSURE.  UNFAIR TREATMENT.  EMPTINESS. BOREDOM.  CONFUSION. FRIENDSHIP PROBLEMS.  HAUNTING PAST.  SAFETY.  FAILURE.  GRIEF.  

So, how can we change courses if things are going UPSTREAM or UPHILL ?  First, go back to REALITY.  Some of us tend to get 'lost' because we tend to be detached from REALITY. Second, EMBRACE YOUR LIFE as it is, instead of AS YOU WISH IT TO BE.  Third, bide your time.  DON'T PANIC.  Fourth, practice gratitude, it pays.  Fourth, STAY CLOSE to your feelings, even the painful ones.  Fifth, accept SUCCESS and FAILURES as part of life's journey.  And lastly but most importantly, tend to your relationships.

At the end of the day, LIFE's a JOURNEY.  ENJOY THE RIDE.  Be POSITIVE and SELF CONFIDENT.  If negativity creeps in, that's akin to Cancer @Stage 1.  Then, BE READY TO HELP OTHERS.  The dividends you will reap with your helping hand will surprise you.  Then CONTINUE TO IMPROVE and renew yourself.  Then 'WALK THE TALK'.  Live what you preach, especially if you are a leader in school, at the workplace or at your business.  Then, NEVER STOP TO LEARN, apply and share your knowledge.  In due time, you will be riding the waters DOWNSTREAM instead of UPSTREAM❗❗❗