(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) I went through a phase in my life when things were chaotic for many years and there was no light at the end of the tunnel. I was stuck in a dead-end job, a dying relationship, and had no savings. My health was giving way and I had no direction or goal. Years passed by and all I did was complain. Until one day I could not take it any more and quit my job on a whim, not knowing what lay ahead. The step taken out of frustration turned out to be the biggest blessing in my life that led me to explore greener pastures and find happiness.
All of us have good and bad days. But some have more bad days than good. So how does one survive and find that silver lining that's not obviously visible to the naked eye?
Firstly get some perspective. When you are neck deep in a problem it's difficult to be objective about it. So take a step back. Pull yourself out of the emotional attachment to the problem and get a bird's-eye view. Sometimes looking at a problem from a different perspective helps in gaining a better understanding.
Ask for help. Many believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. However reaching out for help is a sign of strength. There will always be family and friends who will be there to guide you or hold your hand through rough times. Sometimes all you have to do is ask.
Ask the right questions. If you are in a situation that is not favourable or stuck in a dead-end job, ask yourself: "What can I do to bring more joy in my workplace? Am I in the right profession?" Asking the right questions invariably gets you the right answer. Keep asking. In many cases the answer is right in front of you.
Look at the bright side. Even during the worst phase of my life I always found something that gave me joy. A movie, a book, coffee with a friend or an afternoon spent with family laughing over silly jokes. When you look at the world around you and see many types of crisis unfolding; you will thank your lucky stars that you are better off than many people.
And last but not the least - take one day at a time. Remember Rome was not built in a day. To create the life of your dreams you need to set goals, have realistic timelines and then slowly start moving in that direction. If you keep going at it, you will finally reach your destination, no matter what.
Shivani Adalja is a Dubai-based wellbeing expert. She runs the Alignment Insitute which offers effective solutions that focus on stress management and overall well-being. Email align@shivaniadalja.com
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