Written by banchi

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln

I have been learning a lot for the past couple of years.

Over the years, I have pulled countless communication strategies. I have wiggled my way around different situations.

I have learned to say “no” to things I do not want. I have learned to ask for help. I have learned to say “sorry” when I hurt someone. I have learned that saying sorry is a strength and not a weakness.

I have learned to speak effectively with those around me. I have learned to give compliments because people feel valued and it is the right thing to do.

I am still improving.

Here are few of my inspirational life hacks from those past years:

1. Being there for the people that you love is what everything is all about. And it is mostly for you.
2. When you want something, grab your gear, go and get it. Everything you do has consequences. You reap what you sow. You do nothing, you get nothing. You do something, you will get something. Remember, as you give to the world the world gives to you.
3. When you don’t want to do something, say “Thank you, but I don’t want to do this”. Do not give mixed signals and confuse yourself.
4. When you do little things with a big heart, you win at life. Whenever someone tells me about their grand aspirations, I watch if they do little things like saying “sorry” or “thank you” or acknowledging the other person for the effort. Because if you don’t care about the little things, you sure don’t care enough to do something big.
5. When you don’t want to lose a battle with a loved one, do not enter into the war. Remember, winning an argument with the people you love and are important to you is short sighted.
6. Every time you compare yourself with others, you are depriving the world your uniqueness. Most importantly, you are depriving yourself. That you feeling that you are behind compared to others, that another person has more than you is a lie you tell yourself. It is just a story you feed your mind.
7. It is important to be silent often. To remain calm. To get in touch with oneself. To think. To rest. To just be. Remember, silence is crucial.
8. Do not twist yourself into a version of what you think the world thinks of you. That version is a lie. It is a poor copy of the incredible you you actually are. Love starts within yourself. Do something every day for yourself. Do exercise. Walk on barefoot on the grass. Watch sunset. Read your favorite book. Start a business. Take a vacation. Whatever gets you closer to being someone you would want to be around so much. The only person you are guaranteed to spend the rest of your life with is you. Make sure you are in great company.

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To Your Inspirations,

Banchi