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F E E L A T H O M E www.azindiatimes.com PAGE - 24 Jan 2019 1-844-AZINDIA How to Reclaim one’s Mojo By Aripa Paul aripa.paul@gmail.com Aripa is a Mass Communication and Video Production graduate from Shillong, India, and a banker by profession. In a world saturated with visual media, she expresses her ideas and individu- ality through her writing. Somewhere in the midst of these amazing years, she grew extremely passionate about travelling and looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses. So, here she is trying to write her thoughts and give words to these wonderful imageries. Picture this: You wake up in the morning and without delay you jump out of the bed. You head outside for a nice jog and come back feeling rejuvenated. You take a shower and after having a hearty breakfast, you are ready to take on the day. You have a productive day at work. You come back home, and after dinner, you call it a night. Sounds like an ideal day, isn’t it? Although a nice thought, it’s definitely unrealistic. These days, the concept of happiness is ubiquitous. We’re often told by others to stay happy and positive. However, there are times when we wake up in the morn- ing feeling stony and impassive. In fact, life can be occasionally crap. We live in a world wherein we’re constantly bogged down by its various societal challenges and mental intimidation. The constant urge of staying happy is a borderline ob- session. We want our problems to resolve and worries to dissolve. As a result, we end up losing our mojo. Setbacks can leave a person feeling defeated and crushed even when we know that staying happy can’t be a forever thing. A bad day at work, a financial crisis, loss of a loved one, a heartbreak, etc., can all take their toll. Sometimes, the pain can be excruciating when a person is emotionally fatigued. The worst thing about losing one’s mojo is when you awfully begin to gauge between what others have and what you lack. How could Mr. X get a promotion at work? Or, how did that Facebook friend of yours take her third international holiday of the year? Sounds bitter, but it’s not that you want them to do badly in lives. It’s how you start per- ceiving your own, soi-disant uneventful life during those times. To me, keeping ourselves occupied is a great way to reclaim our mojo. It’s never too late to start learning something new such as photography, musical instru- ments, sport, yoga, or online baking lessons. Good habits such as reading and writing can considerably reduce stress and make you a creative thinker. When nothing else works, travel is the answer. Taking short vacations from time to time not only allows you to explore the unknown, but helps restore your zest for life. Retail therapy works great for people who love to splurge on clothes, shoes and gadgets. It is a type of mini mental vacation. Remember that saying, ‘’ When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. ’’ While it’s great to be busy and active, it’s imperative that we give our mind some calm and what’s better than spa treatments to uplift our spirits! The sheer indul- gence is beyond exciting. Further, with social media perpetually hovering over us, there’s no dearth of availability in options. Make plans. Crave opportunities. Set short-term goals. Work toward them. Tick them off once they’re achieved. This feeling of accomplishment is like no other. You don’t have to run a country to feel productive. We’re often under pressure to over-perform. Maybe, we’re trying to compensate for the flaws we see in our lives. Seek help. See a shrink if need be. Speak to someone you’re close to. Be thankful for what you have. Return kindness. Smile more often. This instantly lightens half the load. It’s okay to break down. So, let’s relax and encourage one another to persevere with life. After all, life without ups and downs is just one straight line.