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Forward,Reverse & Somewhere Inbetween

Got lost last night in the daily prompt section of ‘my home’.

So just before midnight last night I looked in ‘my home’ at the prompt. I clicked on the arrow to move the prompt to today’s and must have clicked it twice. I posted my two parter and today I’m reading in reader and couldn’t understand why everyone else’s was about emojis. DUH.

So I posted tomorrows prompt answer today. Not enough coffee before midnight? I don’t know and the coffee this morning didn’t leave me awake enough to catch it either.

As for the daily I guess my most frequently used emojis’ are 😂✌️💗✅ Now that I have all of that straightened out let’s get to the meat of the matter.

It’s time to get you smiling – here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is FLOOR

The mind is overloaded with junk galore
Everyday I just keep piling on more and more
Waiting on today's mail truck to finally arrive
To hear what my barks will sound like live
I impatiently pace across the Dawghouse floor

https://youtu.be/HiFNt8nGffA?si=z5mIjcuZ6bRo1_BN

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Forward,Reverse & Somewhere Inbetween

Got lost last night in the daily prompt section of ‘my home’.

So just before midnight last night I looked in ‘my home’ at the prompt. I clicked on the arrow to move the prompt to today’s and must have clicked it twice. I posted my two parter and today I’m reading in reader and couldn’t understand why everyone else’s was about emojis. DUH.

So I posted tomorrows prompt answer today. Not enough coffee before midnight? I don’t know and the coffee this morning didn’t leave me awake enough to catch it either.

As for the daily I guess my most frequently used emojis’ are 😂✌️💗✅ Now that I have all of that straightened out let’s get to the meat of the matter.

It’s time to get you smiling – here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is FLOOR

The mind is overloaded with junk galore
Everyday I just keep piling on more and more
Waiting on today's mail truck to finally arrive
To hear what my barks will sound like live
I impatiently pace across the Dawghouse floor

https://youtu.be/HiFNt8nGffA?si=z5mIjcuZ6bRo1_BN

A2726 ©https://www.peaceful-threads.com

Forward,Reverse & Somewhere Inbetween

Got lost last night in the daily prompt section of ‘my home’.

So just before midnight last night I looked in ‘my home’ at the prompt. I clicked on the arrow to move the prompt to today’s and must have clicked it twice. I posted my two parter and today I’m reading in reader and couldn’t understand why everyone else’s was about emojis. DUH.

So I posted tomorrows prompt answer today. Not enough coffee before midnight? I don’t know and the coffee this morning didn’t leave me awake enough to catch it either.

As for the daily I guess my most frequently used emojis’ are 😂✌️💗✅ Now that I have all of that straightened out let’s get to the meat of the matter.

It’s time to get you smiling – here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is FLOOR

The mind is overloaded with junk galore
Everyday I just keep piling on more and more
Waiting on today's mail truck to finally arrive
To hear what my barks will sound like live
I impatiently pace across the Dawghouse floor

https://youtu.be/HiFNt8nGffA?si=z5mIjcuZ6bRo1_BN

A2726 ©https://www.peaceful-threads.com

Forward,Reverse & Somewhere Inbetween

Got lost last night in the daily prompt section of ‘my home’.

So just before midnight last night I looked in ‘my home’ at the prompt. I clicked on the arrow to move the prompt to today’s and must have clicked it twice. I posted my two parter and today I’m reading in reader and couldn’t understand why everyone else’s was about emojis. DUH.

So I posted tomorrows prompt answer today. Not enough coffee before midnight? I don’t know and the coffee this morning didn’t leave me awake enough to catch it either.

As for the daily I guess my most frequently used emojis’ are 😂✌️💗✅ Now that I have all of that straightened out let’s get to the meat of the matter.

It’s time to get you smiling – here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is FLOOR

The mind is overloaded with junk galore
Everyday I just keep piling on more and more
Waiting on today's mail truck to finally arrive
To hear what my barks will sound like live
I impatiently pace across the Dawghouse floor

https://youtu.be/HiFNt8nGffA?si=z5mIjcuZ6bRo1_BN

A2726 ©https://www.peaceful-threads.com

Controlling My Food Choices and Portion

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I’ve always been a foodie.

I enjoy my going on food trips with my family or friends. If I’m bored or sleepy, I would look for a snack, which again is well, food.

Thus, over the years, the weight started piling up and towards the end of primary school, I noticed that my weight posed an issue. As a child, I was overweight. 

I recalled visiting the doctor once when I was in primary school coz I was unwell and he made me stand on the weighing scale and perhaps he did say more but at a young age, all I remembered was him yelling “Your child is FAT. FAT. FAT. FAT. F-A-T, FAT!”, all throughout my checkup and as I was leaving his office with my mom.

It felt like as if I had committed a felony. When in reality, he was trying to point out on how unhealthy it is for me, somehow in a rather direct way.

Over the years, I’ve struggled with my weight. It was never constant and always up and down. I’ve tried various diets which didn’t stuck long. 

The only time I properly lost weight was when I started my housemanship journey. Amidst me eating at the wrong time, somehow the weight just magically went off. Firstly, perhaps I was too occupied with work to eat properly, hence, unknowingly I tend to practice intermittent fasting almost everyday and secondly, my movements have increased dramatically. Walking above 15k steps per day was a norm.

However, as I progressed throughout my postings, I learnt how to fit eating back into my busy schedule and the weight started piling back slowly.

I brought the matter up to a dear friend and she mentioned that perhaps, I could try controlling my food portion. I reflected and realised that all these while, I’ve been consuming food in the usual portion which didn’t had an effect on me previously as I was constantly on the move.

Thus, if there is something I seriously need to pay more attention to, it would be my food choices as well as the portion. Food is extremely delicious and good. Sadly, I would say that I fall into the category of “Live to Eat” rather than “Eat to Live”.

Hence, it’s time for me to take charge and make a change towards my food choices and start my journey towards a healthier life.

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Controlling My Food Choices and Portion

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I’ve always been a foodie.

I enjoy my going on food trips with my family or friends. If I’m bored or sleepy, I would look for a snack, which again is well, food.

Thus, over the years, the weight started piling up and towards the end of primary school, I noticed that my weight posed an issue. As a child, I was overweight. 

I recalled visiting the doctor once when I was in primary school coz I was unwell and he made me stand on the weighing scale and perhaps he did say more but at a young age, all I remembered was him yelling “Your child is FAT. FAT. FAT. FAT. F-A-T, FAT!”, all throughout my checkup and as I was leaving his office with my mom.

It felt like as if I had committed a felony. When in reality, he was trying to point out on how unhealthy it is for me, somehow in a rather direct way.

Over the years, I’ve struggled with my weight. It was never constant and always up and down. I’ve tried various diets which didn’t stuck long. 

The only time I properly lost weight was when I started my housemanship journey. Amidst me eating at the wrong time, somehow the weight just magically went off. Firstly, perhaps I was too occupied with work to eat properly, hence, unknowingly I tend to practice intermittent fasting almost everyday and secondly, my movements have increased dramatically. Walking above 15k steps per day was a norm.

However, as I progressed throughout my postings, I learnt how to fit eating back into my busy schedule and the weight started piling back slowly.

I brought the matter up to a dear friend and she mentioned that perhaps, I could try controlling my food portion. I reflected and realised that all these while, I’ve been consuming food in the usual portion which didn’t had an effect on me previously as I was constantly on the move.

Thus, if there is something I seriously need to pay more attention to, it would be my food choices as well as the portion. Food is extremely delicious and good. Sadly, I would say that I fall into the category of “Live to Eat” rather than “Eat to Live”.

Hence, it’s time for me to take charge and make a change towards my food choices and start my journey towards a healthier life.

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Controlling My Food Choices and Portion

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I’ve always been a foodie.

I enjoy my going on food trips with my family or friends. If I’m bored or sleepy, I would look for a snack, which again is well, food.

Thus, over the years, the weight started piling up and towards the end of primary school, I noticed that my weight posed an issue. As a child, I was overweight. 

I recalled visiting the doctor once when I was in primary school coz I was unwell and he made me stand on the weighing scale and perhaps he did say more but at a young age, all I remembered was him yelling “Your child is FAT. FAT. FAT. FAT. F-A-T, FAT!”, all throughout my checkup and as I was leaving his office with my mom.

It felt like as if I had committed a felony. When in reality, he was trying to point out on how unhealthy it is for me, somehow in a rather direct way.

Over the years, I’ve struggled with my weight. It was never constant and always up and down. I’ve tried various diets which didn’t stuck long. 

The only time I properly lost weight was when I started my housemanship journey. Amidst me eating at the wrong time, somehow the weight just magically went off. Firstly, perhaps I was too occupied with work to eat properly, hence, unknowingly I tend to practice intermittent fasting almost everyday and secondly, my movements have increased dramatically. Walking above 15k steps per day was a norm.

However, as I progressed throughout my postings, I learnt how to fit eating back into my busy schedule and the weight started piling back slowly.

I brought the matter up to a dear friend and she mentioned that perhaps, I could try controlling my food portion. I reflected and realised that all these while, I’ve been consuming food in the usual portion which didn’t had an effect on me previously as I was constantly on the move.

Thus, if there is something I seriously need to pay more attention to, it would be my food choices as well as the portion. Food is extremely delicious and good. Sadly, I would say that I fall into the category of “Live to Eat” rather than “Eat to Live”.

Hence, it’s time for me to take charge and make a change towards my food choices and start my journey towards a healthier life.

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Sometime ago, I wrote about “The Small Change I Hope My Blog Would Make“, whereby I mentioned that with every article written and uploaded on this website would spread some form of comfort and positivity, especially within the community of junior doctors.

Perhaps I’m just simply being optimistic. I have to. That keeps me going, even on difficult days to the point it has become a default reflex for me.

Nonetheless, I love to write and sometimes I do get lost that I tend to deviate from the topic at times and divert back to the main topic at hand.

Living in this world which has its flaws and problems at every corner, I try to see the good aspect of things and thus, I try to end my articles on a good note or some encouragement, which is mainly directed at me actually. However, I never know who may be reading my written articles and perhaps just need some encouragement and kind words at the moment.

It serves as a “happy ending” just like a fairytale in which I escape in one too many times.

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Sometime ago, I wrote about “The Small Change I Hope My Blog Would Make“, whereby I mentioned that with every article written and uploaded on this website would spread some form of comfort and positivity, especially within the community of junior doctors.

Perhaps I’m just simply being optimistic. I have to. That keeps me going, even on difficult days to the point it has become a default reflex for me.

Nonetheless, I love to write and sometimes I do get lost that I tend to deviate from the topic at times and divert back to the main topic at hand.

Living in this world which has its flaws and problems at every corner, I try to see the good aspect of things and thus, I try to end my articles on a good note or some encouragement, which is mainly directed at me actually. However, I never know who may be reading my written articles and perhaps just need some encouragement and kind words at the moment.

It serves as a “happy ending” just like a fairytale in which I escape in one too many times.

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Sometime ago, I wrote about “The Small Change I Hope My Blog Would Make“, whereby I mentioned that with every article written and uploaded on this website would spread some form of comfort and positivity, especially within the community of junior doctors.

Perhaps I’m just simply being optimistic. I have to. That keeps me going, even on difficult days to the point it has become a default reflex for me.

Nonetheless, I love to write and sometimes I do get lost that I tend to deviate from the topic at times and divert back to the main topic at hand.

Living in this world which has its flaws and problems at every corner, I try to see the good aspect of things and thus, I try to end my articles on a good note or some encouragement, which is mainly directed at me actually. However, I never know who may be reading my written articles and perhaps just need some encouragement and kind words at the moment.

It serves as a “happy ending” just like a fairytale in which I escape in one too many times.

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Sometime ago, I wrote about “The Small Change I Hope My Blog Would Make“, whereby I mentioned that with every article written and uploaded on this website would spread some form of comfort and positivity, especially within the community of junior doctors.

Perhaps I’m just simply being optimistic. I have to. That keeps me going, even on difficult days to the point it has become a default reflex for me.

Nonetheless, I love to write and sometimes I do get lost that I tend to deviate from the topic at times and divert back to the main topic at hand.

Living in this world which has its flaws and problems at every corner, I try to see the good aspect of things and thus, I try to end my articles on a good note or some encouragement, which is mainly directed at me actually. However, I never know who may be reading my written articles and perhaps just need some encouragement and kind words at the moment.

It serves as a “happy ending” just like a fairytale in which I escape in one too many times.

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Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

I am half-Filipino. My mother is from the Philippines and my father, a Malaysian, like me.

Growing up, I was neither close to my mother’s or father’s side. However, between these two, I am somewhat culturally inclined towards my mother’s side through some of her simple heartwarming dishes that she cooked growing up as well as some of the Filipino songs she would play or the Tagalog words she would incorporate in her daily conversations.

Two of the simple dish my mother would prepare would be pasta or bolognese spaghetti and Buko salad.

1. Spaghetti

Originally, spaghetti is a form of pasta and a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.

However, it also serves as one of the staple Filipino dishes.

My mother would usually make a batch of bolognese spaghetti occasionally and on New Year’s Eve, as that is what my maternal grandmother used to do while she was growing up.

It is rather simple and easy as well and she would go crazy with the cheddar cheese topping. Over the years, as she started to dwell into vegetarianism and eventually become one for a lifetime, she created her own variation of a vegetarian version.

2. Buko Salad

“Buko” salad is a form of Filipino fruit salad.

“Buko” refers to a young coconut fruit and “Buko” salad consists of the young coconut itself.

It is a simple dish which has many variations.

My mother would usually mix with nata de coco of various colours, avoiding the colourless ones, corn, a huge can of mix fruits and other canned fruits before finally mixing it with evaporated milk, cheddar cheese and “buko”.

She will the separate it into containers and freeze it and have it on New Year’s Eve.

Growing up, my family would be seated at the dining table with other dishes prepared on New Year’s Eve for us to dine in together at midnight and every year, these two dishes remains a staple.

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Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

I am half-Filipino. My mother is from the Philippines and my father, a Malaysian, like me.

Growing up, I was neither close to my mother’s or father’s side. However, between these two, I am somewhat culturally inclined towards my mother’s side through some of her simple heartwarming dishes that she cooked growing up as well as some of the Filipino songs she would play or the Tagalog words she would incorporate in her daily conversations.

Two of the simple dish my mother would prepare would be pasta or bolognese spaghetti and Buko salad.

1. Spaghetti

Originally, spaghetti is a form of pasta and a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.

However, it also serves as one of the staple Filipino dishes.

My mother would usually make a batch of bolognese spaghetti occasionally and on New Year’s Eve, as that is what my maternal grandmother used to do while she was growing up.

It is rather simple and easy as well and she would go crazy with the cheddar cheese topping. Over the years, as she started to dwell into vegetarianism and eventually become one for a lifetime, she created her own variation of a vegetarian version.

2. Buko Salad

“Buko” salad is a form of Filipino fruit salad.

“Buko” refers to a young coconut fruit and “Buko” salad consists of the young coconut itself.

It is a simple dish which has many variations.

My mother would usually mix with nata de coco of various colours, avoiding the colourless ones, corn, a huge can of mix fruits and other canned fruits before finally mixing it with evaporated milk, cheddar cheese and “buko”.

She will the separate it into containers and freeze it and have it on New Year’s Eve.

Growing up, my family would be seated at the dining table with other dishes prepared on New Year’s Eve for us to dine in together at midnight and every year, these two dishes remains a staple.

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Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

I am half-Filipino. My mother is from the Philippines and my father, a Malaysian, like me.

Growing up, I was neither close to my mother’s or father’s side. However, between these two, I am somewhat culturally inclined towards my mother’s side through some of her simple heartwarming dishes that she cooked growing up as well as some of the Filipino songs she would play or the Tagalog words she would incorporate in her daily conversations.

Two of the simple dish my mother would prepare would be pasta or bolognese spaghetti and Buko salad.

1. Spaghetti

Originally, spaghetti is a form of pasta and a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.

However, it also serves as one of the staple Filipino dishes.

My mother would usually make a batch of bolognese spaghetti occasionally and on New Year’s Eve, as that is what my maternal grandmother used to do while she was growing up.

It is rather simple and easy as well and she would go crazy with the cheddar cheese topping. Over the years, as she started to dwell into vegetarianism and eventually become one for a lifetime, she created her own variation of a vegetarian version.

2. Buko Salad

“Buko” salad is a form of Filipino fruit salad.

“Buko” refers to a young coconut fruit and “Buko” salad consists of the young coconut itself.

It is a simple dish which has many variations.

My mother would usually mix with nata de coco of various colours, avoiding the colourless ones, corn, a huge can of mix fruits and other canned fruits before finally mixing it with evaporated milk, cheddar cheese and “buko”.

She will the separate it into containers and freeze it and have it on New Year’s Eve.

Growing up, my family would be seated at the dining table with other dishes prepared on New Year’s Eve for us to dine in together at midnight and every year, these two dishes remains a staple.

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Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

I am half-Filipino. My mother is from the Philippines and my father, a Malaysian, like me.

Growing up, I was neither close to my mother’s or father’s side. However, between these two, I am somewhat culturally inclined towards my mother’s side through some of her simple heartwarming dishes that she cooked growing up as well as some of the Filipino songs she would play or the Tagalog words she would incorporate in her daily conversations.

Two of the simple dish my mother would prepare would be pasta or bolognese spaghetti and Buko salad.

1. Spaghetti

Originally, spaghetti is a form of pasta and a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.

However, it also serves as one of the staple Filipino dishes.

My mother would usually make a batch of bolognese spaghetti occasionally and on New Year’s Eve, as that is what my maternal grandmother used to do while she was growing up.

It is rather simple and easy as well and she would go crazy with the cheddar cheese topping. Over the years, as she started to dwell into vegetarianism and eventually become one for a lifetime, she created her own variation of a vegetarian version.

2. Buko Salad

“Buko” salad is a form of Filipino fruit salad.

“Buko” refers to a young coconut fruit and “Buko” salad consists of the young coconut itself.

It is a simple dish which has many variations.

My mother would usually mix with nata de coco of various colours, avoiding the colourless ones, corn, a huge can of mix fruits and other canned fruits before finally mixing it with evaporated milk, cheddar cheese and “buko”.

She will the separate it into containers and freeze it and have it on New Year’s Eve.

Growing up, my family would be seated at the dining table with other dishes prepared on New Year’s Eve for us to dine in together at midnight and every year, these two dishes remains a staple.

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Yeah, I’m an adult so….

If I were a tween, 11 or 12 years old or so, I might find this writing prompt endlessly fascinating but I am old. Really old so… sorry, Skippy, I ain’t playing today.

Sure, I text or chat the odd thumbs up or happy face now and then but that is all. I didn’t bitch when the name “emoticon” was erased from the vernacular and replaced with emoji. I’m sure the Illuminati that secretly runs the internet had some fierce debates on that topic, but I wasn’t in on them so I just let it slide.

I will admit that I may have shed a metaphorical tear for the future of humanity when I learned that The Emoji Movie existed. That was too much for me to deal with.

So what I am saying is that I don’t have a favorite emoji. I remember the early days of America Online and therefore… “:)”

#sarcasm.

Right? If you love emoji then I love you for it. You do you, my brothers and sisters and only friends.

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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life! Yay, who doesn’t love a good obstacle course in the game of life, right? It’s like a mandatory detour on the road to success, a road that’s jammed with traffic far worse than Bengaluru. At least with Bengaluru traffic, you’ll definitely get home, even if it’s a couple of hours late. But with setbacks, it feels like everything is over… No future! No point! … Thoughts grow darker by the minute.

This is how I dealt with a setback earlier…

I started my week on a high—driven, confident, in charge, meeting deadlines, brimming with ideas, convincing people, and finding balance in life… I felt unstoppable! It had been a long time since I’d felt this way, especially not for three days in a row.

But then came Thursday, promises broken, people questioning me, making tough choices, feeling let down, clients not onboarding with us, hypocrisy, and waiting for the green light on the other side… self-doubt. It felt like someone had burst my balloon of positivity. It didn’t take long for me to revert to my old anxious, bitter self, with no hope and no motivation. Once again, I found myself relinquishing control of my emotions to others and becoming the victim of circumstances.

Determined not to go back to my old ways, I took a few minutes break in-between my work to…

1. Write down MY thoughts

Writing down the things that made me feel this way helped in acknowledging and accepting my emotions, as well as organizing my thoughts. I allowed myself to experience these emotions without judgment. My brain felt lighter… almost as if the problems were no longer mine, but belonged to the piece of paper on which I wrote them. This helped in parking my emotions so I could get back to focusing on my work and other commitments for the day.

2. Focus on What I Can Control:

When faced with setbacks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by feelings of powerlessness. Instead of dwelling on things that were beyond my control, I refocused on what I can influence and took proactive steps to address the situation, whether it’s talking to myself, re-evaluating my approach, seeking help, etc…

3. Be Kind To Myself

It’s very easy for me to show empathy and compassion for other peoples problem, even when it’s not needed. But it’s always so difficult to show myself that same compassion. I had to talk to myself with the same compassion and understanding that I would offer to a friend facing similar challenges. Initially when I had started, it used to be very awkward but now I am getting used to it. It does spark a small light of hope inside of me and stops me from spiralling back into the darkness. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of life, and they don’t diminish your worth or potential.

4. Set Realistic Goals: Celebrate Milestones

After experiencing a setback, re-evaluating my goals/objective to set achievable goals helped in more realistic expectations. This goes a long way to regain my momentum. Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps, simplifies your approach and helps in staying motivated and focused on your progress. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a testament to your resilience and determination. Take the time to acknowledge your achievements and pat yourself on the back for your perseverance.

5. Seeking Support

Sometime you need tough love and sometimes you need the encouragement. Reaching out for support from my friends and family, helps me get more perspectives on the situation and more importantly realise that I AM NOT ALONE!

6. Setback = Learning Experience

Rahul Dravid had said long time back.. If you win great! If you lose you learn! Being very competitive I never got what he said untill recent.. Losing is horrible! Taking time to reflect and ask myself if I could heave said or done something different. If its about somebody else’s behaviour then I use a simple mantra… It’s their problem tell them, and if you cant then it’s mine that I need to work on. Every setback is an opportunity for growth and learning.

7. Keep at it: Confidence Does not come in a day

Practice makes perfect doesn’t just work for developing a skill. Just showing up day after day and being there for yourself helps in building positive habits by building your coping skills, developing a positive mindset, and fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Thereby making you more resilient. Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity stronger than before. I was always strong but now I am working towards becoming resilient!

My Formula Now To Become Resilient:

Life rarely goes according to plan, like the saying goes… God laughs at your plans. Change is the only constant in life. Being open and adapting to changing circumstances, will help embrace uncertainties and set backs. Setbacks and failures will start becoming an opportunity for growth and exploration, rather than a source of fear or anxiety.

Reflecting on your own experiences, what strategies have helped you bounce back from setbacks? Please do share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life! Yay, who doesn’t love a good obstacle course in the game of life, right? It’s like a mandatory detour on the road to success, a road that’s jammed with traffic far worse than Bengaluru. At least with Bengaluru traffic, you’ll definitely get home, even if it’s a couple of hours late. But with setbacks, it feels like everything is over… No future! No point! … Thoughts grow darker by the minute.

This is how I dealt with a setback earlier…

I started my week on a high—driven, confident, in charge, meeting deadlines, brimming with ideas, convincing people, and finding balance in life… I felt unstoppable! It had been a long time since I’d felt this way, especially not for three days in a row.

But then came Thursday, promises broken, people questioning me, making tough choices, feeling let down, clients not onboarding with us, hypocrisy, and waiting for the green light on the other side… self-doubt. It felt like someone had burst my balloon of positivity. It didn’t take long for me to revert to my old anxious, bitter self, with no hope and no motivation. Once again, I found myself relinquishing control of my emotions to others and becoming the victim of circumstances.

Determined not to go back to my old ways, I took a few minutes break in-between my work to…

1. Write down MY thoughts

Writing down the things that made me feel this way helped in acknowledging and accepting my emotions, as well as organizing my thoughts. I allowed myself to experience these emotions without judgment. My brain felt lighter… almost as if the problems were no longer mine, but belonged to the piece of paper on which I wrote them. This helped in parking my emotions so I could get back to focusing on my work and other commitments for the day.

2. Focus on What I Can Control:

When faced with setbacks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by feelings of powerlessness. Instead of dwelling on things that were beyond my control, I refocused on what I can influence and took proactive steps to address the situation, whether it’s talking to myself, re-evaluating my approach, seeking help, etc…

3. Be Kind To Myself

It’s very easy for me to show empathy and compassion for other peoples problem, even when it’s not needed. But it’s always so difficult to show myself that same compassion. I had to talk to myself with the same compassion and understanding that I would offer to a friend facing similar challenges. Initially when I had started, it used to be very awkward but now I am getting used to it. It does spark a small light of hope inside of me and stops me from spiralling back into the darkness. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of life, and they don’t diminish your worth or potential.

4. Set Realistic Goals: Celebrate Milestones

After experiencing a setback, re-evaluating my goals/objective to set achievable goals helped in more realistic expectations. This goes a long way to regain my momentum. Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps, simplifies your approach and helps in staying motivated and focused on your progress. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a testament to your resilience and determination. Take the time to acknowledge your achievements and pat yourself on the back for your perseverance.

5. Seeking Support

Sometime you need tough love and sometimes you need the encouragement. Reaching out for support from my friends and family, helps me get more perspectives on the situation and more importantly realise that I AM NOT ALONE!

6. Setback = Learning Experience

Rahul Dravid had said long time back.. If you win great! If you lose you learn! Being very competitive I never got what he said untill recent.. Losing is horrible! Taking time to reflect and ask myself if I could heave said or done something different. If its about somebody else’s behaviour then I use a simple mantra… It’s their problem tell them, and if you cant then it’s mine that I need to work on. Every setback is an opportunity for growth and learning.

7. Keep at it: Confidence Does not come in a day

Practice makes perfect doesn’t just work for developing a skill. Just showing up day after day and being there for yourself helps in building positive habits by building your coping skills, developing a positive mindset, and fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Thereby making you more resilient. Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity stronger than before. I was always strong but now I am working towards becoming resilient!

My Formula Now To Become Resilient:

Life rarely goes according to plan, like the saying goes… God laughs at your plans. Change is the only constant in life. Being open and adapting to changing circumstances, will help embrace uncertainties and set backs. Setbacks and failures will start becoming an opportunity for growth and exploration, rather than a source of fear or anxiety.

Reflecting on your own experiences, what strategies have helped you bounce back from setbacks? Please do share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life! Yay, who doesn’t love a good obstacle course in the game of life, right? It’s like a mandatory detour on the road to success, a road that’s jammed with traffic far worse than Bengaluru. At least with Bengaluru traffic, you’ll definitely get home, even if it’s a couple of hours late. But with setbacks, it feels like everything is over… No future! No point! … Thoughts grow darker by the minute.

This is how I dealt with a setback earlier…

I started my week on a high—driven, confident, in charge, meeting deadlines, brimming with ideas, convincing people, and finding balance in life… I felt unstoppable! It had been a long time since I’d felt this way, especially not for three days in a row.

But then came Thursday, promises broken, people questioning me, making tough choices, feeling let down, clients not onboarding with us, hypocrisy, and waiting for the green light on the other side… self-doubt. It felt like someone had burst my balloon of positivity. It didn’t take long for me to revert to my old anxious, bitter self, with no hope and no motivation. Once again, I found myself relinquishing control of my emotions to others and becoming the victim of circumstances.

Determined not to go back to my old ways, I took a few minutes break in-between my work to…

1. Write down MY thoughts

Writing down the things that made me feel this way helped in acknowledging and accepting my emotions, as well as organizing my thoughts. I allowed myself to experience these emotions without judgment. My brain felt lighter… almost as if the problems were no longer mine, but belonged to the piece of paper on which I wrote them. This helped in parking my emotions so I could get back to focusing on my work and other commitments for the day.

2. Focus on What I Can Control:

When faced with setbacks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by feelings of powerlessness. Instead of dwelling on things that were beyond my control, I refocused on what I can influence and took proactive steps to address the situation, whether it’s talking to myself, re-evaluating my approach, seeking help, etc…

3. Be Kind To Myself

It’s very easy for me to show empathy and compassion for other peoples problem, even when it’s not needed. But it’s always so difficult to show myself that same compassion. I had to talk to myself with the same compassion and understanding that I would offer to a friend facing similar challenges. Initially when I had started, it used to be very awkward but now I am getting used to it. It does spark a small light of hope inside of me and stops me from spiralling back into the darkness. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of life, and they don’t diminish your worth or potential.

4. Set Realistic Goals: Celebrate Milestones

After experiencing a setback, re-evaluating my goals/objective to set achievable goals helped in more realistic expectations. This goes a long way to regain my momentum. Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps, simplifies your approach and helps in staying motivated and focused on your progress. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a testament to your resilience and determination. Take the time to acknowledge your achievements and pat yourself on the back for your perseverance.

5. Seeking Support

Sometime you need tough love and sometimes you need the encouragement. Reaching out for support from my friends and family, helps me get more perspectives on the situation and more importantly realise that I AM NOT ALONE!

6. Setback = Learning Experience

Rahul Dravid had said long time back.. If you win great! If you lose you learn! Being very competitive I never got what he said untill recent.. Losing is horrible! Taking time to reflect and ask myself if I could heave said or done something different. If its about somebody else’s behaviour then I use a simple mantra… It’s their problem tell them, and if you cant then it’s mine that I need to work on. Every setback is an opportunity for growth and learning.

7. Keep at it: Confidence Does not come in a day

Practice makes perfect doesn’t just work for developing a skill. Just showing up day after day and being there for yourself helps in building positive habits by building your coping skills, developing a positive mindset, and fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Thereby making you more resilient. Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity stronger than before. I was always strong but now I am working towards becoming resilient!

My Formula Now To Become Resilient:

Life rarely goes according to plan, like the saying goes… God laughs at your plans. Change is the only constant in life. Being open and adapting to changing circumstances, will help embrace uncertainties and set backs. Setbacks and failures will start becoming an opportunity for growth and exploration, rather than a source of fear or anxiety.

Reflecting on your own experiences, what strategies have helped you bounce back from setbacks? Please do share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life! Yay, who doesn’t love a good obstacle course in the game of life, right? It’s like a mandatory detour on the road to success, a road that’s jammed with traffic far worse than Bengaluru. At least with Bengaluru traffic, you’ll definitely get home, even if it’s a couple of hours late. But with setbacks, it feels like everything is over… No future! No point! … Thoughts grow darker by the minute.

This is how I dealt with a setback earlier…

I started my week on a high—driven, confident, in charge, meeting deadlines, brimming with ideas, convincing people, and finding balance in life… I felt unstoppable! It had been a long time since I’d felt this way, especially not for three days in a row.

But then came Thursday, promises broken, people questioning me, making tough choices, feeling let down, clients not onboarding with us, hypocrisy, and waiting for the green light on the other side… self-doubt. It felt like someone had burst my balloon of positivity. It didn’t take long for me to revert to my old anxious, bitter self, with no hope and no motivation. Once again, I found myself relinquishing control of my emotions to others and becoming the victim of circumstances.

Determined not to go back to my old ways, I took a few minutes break in-between my work to…

1. Write down MY thoughts

Writing down the things that made me feel this way helped in acknowledging and accepting my emotions, as well as organizing my thoughts. I allowed myself to experience these emotions without judgment. My brain felt lighter… almost as if the problems were no longer mine, but belonged to the piece of paper on which I wrote them. This helped in parking my emotions so I could get back to focusing on my work and other commitments for the day.

2. Focus on What I Can Control:

When faced with setbacks, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by feelings of powerlessness. Instead of dwelling on things that were beyond my control, I refocused on what I can influence and took proactive steps to address the situation, whether it’s talking to myself, re-evaluating my approach, seeking help, etc…

3. Be Kind To Myself

It’s very easy for me to show empathy and compassion for other peoples problem, even when it’s not needed. But it’s always so difficult to show myself that same compassion. I had to talk to myself with the same compassion and understanding that I would offer to a friend facing similar challenges. Initially when I had started, it used to be very awkward but now I am getting used to it. It does spark a small light of hope inside of me and stops me from spiralling back into the darkness. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of life, and they don’t diminish your worth or potential.

4. Set Realistic Goals: Celebrate Milestones

After experiencing a setback, re-evaluating my goals/objective to set achievable goals helped in more realistic expectations. This goes a long way to regain my momentum. Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps, simplifies your approach and helps in staying motivated and focused on your progress. Finally, don’t forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a testament to your resilience and determination. Take the time to acknowledge your achievements and pat yourself on the back for your perseverance.

5. Seeking Support

Sometime you need tough love and sometimes you need the encouragement. Reaching out for support from my friends and family, helps me get more perspectives on the situation and more importantly realise that I AM NOT ALONE!

6. Setback = Learning Experience

Rahul Dravid had said long time back.. If you win great! If you lose you learn! Being very competitive I never got what he said untill recent.. Losing is horrible! Taking time to reflect and ask myself if I could heave said or done something different. If its about somebody else’s behaviour then I use a simple mantra… It’s their problem tell them, and if you cant then it’s mine that I need to work on. Every setback is an opportunity for growth and learning.

7. Keep at it: Confidence Does not come in a day

Practice makes perfect doesn’t just work for developing a skill. Just showing up day after day and being there for yourself helps in building positive habits by building your coping skills, developing a positive mindset, and fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Thereby making you more resilient. Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity stronger than before. I was always strong but now I am working towards becoming resilient!

My Formula Now To Become Resilient:

Life rarely goes according to plan, like the saying goes… God laughs at your plans. Change is the only constant in life. Being open and adapting to changing circumstances, will help embrace uncertainties and set backs. Setbacks and failures will start becoming an opportunity for growth and exploration, rather than a source of fear or anxiety.

Reflecting on your own experiences, what strategies have helped you bounce back from setbacks? Please do share your thoughts in the comments below!

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