In life, there comes a time when things don’t seem to be working. The fast-paced life, we are accustomed to just collapses or gets intertwined into a slow-paced nothingness, shoving us down the Rut hole. The only thing I dread is idleness, not knowing what I am supposed to do with health derailing, relations falling apart, productivity down the drain and me myself feeling the epitome of being crap!
Do you ever feel like you have somehow stopped living in this mayhem of figuring your whole life out and being someplace, all successful when you can’t even figure out what SUCCESS even means to you??
Spark up because you are not alone in this process. I too am the passenger of the same bus as you.
But Hey Heyy Heyyyy!
Buckle up people, fasten up your seatbelts, Roll down those windows because We have decided to change our Bus and this very bus of ours is about to take off from Crappy-land to Happy-land!
Do you know what they say?
So here’s to planning again to make our dull, pathetic life, all spiced up with a ray (Oh nO No NO, at this point we need an array, a whole lot bunch) of sunshine and enthusiasm. Its been very dark lately, now isn’t it?
But NOT ANY MORE!
So, Ladies and Gentlemen, without further a due, lets Begin OUR JOURNEY!
1. Declutter, clean, organize ( & dust)
Alright the first step to begin this journey is to sort out the baggage we will be taking with us. Its a high-time to let go of the crap we have been holding onto for so long!
- Clothes, Accessories, things, Thoughts, Plans, Dreams
Remove all the things that have contributed to your dead life, bad experiences write them down, take out the learnings, BURN the rest! (I am serious, actually burn it, it actually works! (not plastic))
- People Online & Offline
We all have energy drainers in our lives, those who keep nagging and pull us all the way down to have a cry-party, celebrating how lousy and dreadful our Petty lives are! For such people ,accounts and content on social media u have been consuming, remove them all at once. Declutter your Instagram, snapchat, email and you-tube subscriptions.
Sorry, not sorry, because we ain’t gonna take that crap with us!
2. Figure out what u want from your life
We want to leave our Crappy-land, that’s for sure- its decided! we have done all sorting and organizing. Our suitcases are ready!
Now its time to figure out where exactly we want to go, so we can hop right onto the Bus to Happy-land!
At this point in my life, all I want is to be not hurt, not sad, not stressed, just happy! Having the control of life in my hands and playing the cards fate handed me with, with all my might!
what a great place to be in. No?
Ask yourself what exactly do you want in life , write it down, be as clear as u possibly can! Use some personality tests available online, Dive into your personality type and temperament , figure out strengths and weakness. Get to know yourself:
- where do you stand in life, as of now?
- Where do you want to be in life, as of a month, year, decade?
Once you have your future ideal destination- lets continue!
3. Surround yourself with the right people and resources
Now as we know where exactly we wanna go, lets get together with the people of our destination-
Like-vision people that is!
The Third step would be to deliberately follow people and content online + offline, who are already living your dream life.
Get inspired. Set your Instagram algorithm such that it shows you stuff that empowers you, inspires you, and energizes you.
Listen to podcasts, you-tube content that resonates with the new self you want to be! See people happy, listen to happy music, listen to successful people. Consume all you can so get so full of life that it begins to flow out of you!
4. Set Rules and Boundaries for Yourself
Be sure to know what u will tolerate in your life and what you’ll strictly not!
Make a list and keep a record, hold yourself accountable. Cuz girl!! Your happiness and peace is way more important than your short-term wants and other people appalling talk!
The bus I got on, has the following list:
- Anything that disturbs your peace of heart, give it up!
- Never blame, never complain!
- Whenever sad or feeling low, call upon your support system.
- Be calm and composed, no matter what.
- Fight your fights! ( Be in-charge of your life!)
- Live as if everything is rigged in your favor.
- God is sufficient for you , for all your affairs!
- Your happiness is your responsibility
- Your whole damn life is your responsibilty!
Never break them, ever! Keep them short simple, personal. Things that u deeply resonate with! This is your life we are talking about, not quotes or sayings or something beautiful to read! It’s a plan,
YOUR LIFE’S PLAN!
5. Get Financially Adept
We got to give Bus-fare and our Happy-land sure is expensive.
For starters, build yourself passive income streams because girl, People say money doesn’t buy happiness, but it sure does buy the things and food and stuff that gives happiness!!
Here are some of the options, see what resonates with you, do some research and get earnin’
- Rental Income: Earnings from properties or real estate that are leased or rented out.
- Dividend-Paying Stocks: Profits generated through dividends from stock investments.
- Royalties: Income received from licensing patents, trademarks, or creative works like books, music, or art.
- Affiliate Marketing: Earnings by promoting products or services and earning a commission on sales made through your referral.
- Creating Digital Products: Profits from selling digital products such as e-books, courses, or apps.
- E-commerce Sales: Revenue generated from online store sales, particularly through dropshipping or print-on-demand services.
- Automated Business Systems: Income from businesses or systems that can run with minimal oversight, such as automated online businesses or vending machines.
6. Get ready everyday
By getting ready I mean proper ready ready, like the marvelous Mrs. Maisel, who’s life has turned upside down but still wears that cashmere to her lawyer meeting! Oh okay that’s a bit extravagant but a little blush and lip balm perhaps, just the glow-up look. And a bit of jewelry, those earrings and dainty necklace! Well lets see if that makes me feel alive? Haha bet it will, but first fight that urge of being in those comfy pajamas 24/7.
To be happy and successful, you gotta look happy & Successful!
7. Make a yearly memory log (life within life log)
As the journey starts, get your camera out and capture it ALL!
A picture-the time u felt real alive, it better be AT THE VERY LEAST, twice each week if not everyday! Something exciting u did, thought, read, saw or heard!
This adventure- keep a record of life happening to you!
Now Lets sort the life on paper, Shall we?
8. Fill in the Life’s Basket
The journey to the happy-land is quite a long one. Got to keep the fuel tank full. here are 8 different baskets to fill in to keep on going further and further toward our destination!
This is the type of fuel, my Bus is going to need!
Take your time, see which type of refinery your life’s bus needs and start fillin’
As this journey begins, Remember,
Being happy is your responsibility and yours alone. You have to take hold of the steering. It’s never too late to start over, start again.
Change your coarse of life!
This is your cue to remodel your life, design it the way you want!
Happy journey Folks!
Love,
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