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each of those things impacts your current life and to what degree. Lastly, make a
goal to tackle each of those problems one at a time, in their degree of importance.
2. Set New Goals
Are you not happy the way your life has
turned out? Did you have different goals for
life when you were younger? Are you in a
state of conflict about how to achieve the
goals you dreamed of twenty years ago? If
there is nothing you can do; simply learn
to let go! Evaluate where you are standing
now, and be proud of yourself no matter
what. You must have worked hard to reach where you are. Instead of ruminating about
old goals you were not able to achieve because of the circumstances life brought for
you – just set brand new goals for yourself, that are according to your present capabilities.
Not achieving one’s goals is not a failure – but stopping to dream, is definitely so.
3. Build Emotional Resilience
The term “resilience” means the ability to bounce
back after an adverse event. Each and every one
of us faces ups and downs in life. However, some
people tend to keep thinking about it and get
depressed; while, others see a negative event
as an opportunity for growth. Be the kind
who sees negative events as opportunities for
growth. Developing resilience will make you
strong emotionally and mentally – it will help
you develop a plan when you’re in a crisis rather
than being one of those who get stuck in a rut.
4. “Give” Back to Your Community
Remember, that the world you live in,
and especially your community has had
a special role in your education, knowledge,
values and it has molded you into
the person you are today. Giving back all
the positive things and values, you have
learnt to the newer generations is your
responsibility to the community. When
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Live Long | March 2018