Have you ever seen an ant sitting idle? Probably not. Why? because:

1. Ants never sit Idle: It is not in their nature. They are hard-working. A strong passion will never let you sit idle. Never sit idle if you want to be an ideal.
2. Ants never quit: If we try to block their way, they will go up, down, sideways, but will not stop. How long do they keep trying to overcome the obstacle? Till they find a way to rise above it. So, obstacles don’t stop them, and they shouldn’t stop us either. They persist.
3. Ants are far-sighted: They don’t think about summer in summer. They are busy collecting food and preparing for the winter, That’s why they are in rush all through the summer season. You will never see an idle ant unless it’s dead.
4. Ants have a work-life balance: They work during summers and rest during winter. They hibernate to conserve energy. They know when to stop working.
5. Ants are purpose-driven: Their sole job is to look for food for their mates. They don’t get distracted. They are focused.
6. Ants can carry big responsibilities: Although ants are small, their contributions are big. They can handle up to a hundred times their body weight.

Winners have will power; losers have won’t power

The philosophy of an ant can be concluded in one sentence – they are hardworking, purpose-driven, and far-sighted, they don’t quit, and they maint a great work-life balance.

Also Read: The Influence of Storytelling on Personal Branding

The content for this blog is courtesy of Shiv Khera Book You Can Achieve More.

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The Power of Overcoming Fear and Hardship: A Guide to Success. Here are a few ways to overcome this fear that has been found to follow hardships many times in our lives.

Decide to make your fear become your strength or your weakness:

Fear often ends up paralyzing a person’s ability to think and ponder over the situation wisely. However, if one masters the ability to transform fear into resilience and strength then the ability of fear to paralyze one’s senses is taken away.

Developing a strong personality:

The idea of a strong personality can be different for different people. The art of having a strong personality must always involve confidence, courage, moral values, a strong character, a positive vision, and self-control. A strong personality will always counter the negative impact of fears.

Positive thinking:

Positive thinking is the magic of realistic imagination. It should involve a positive self-image, accepting one’s own self, a peaceful mind, a hopeful heart, a strong intuition, and the ability to filter the mind of all the negative thoughts that make fears worse and hardships more difficult to deal with.

Keeping a good company:

Fears can become extremely overwhelming when the people around you are always discouraging and demotivating. One must always have the courage to choose supportive people and not the ones who bring disgrace and demotivating energies to the table.

Creating your own happiness:

This involves cultivating emotions that would help you to embrace challenges with a positive attitude. This also involves self-care, positive self-talk, accepting criticism, and also maintaining a good diet and good physical health. A happy person is more creative and has more options to think of than a person who is always dependent upon others for their opinions and validation.

Believe in the power of your prayers:

It is very normal for a person to pray and still hold fear in his or her heart about the future or the problem in which he is stuck. Prayers are doorways to overcoming fears and hardships. A person who prays should always believe that his prayers are heard and that there is a Supreme Power taking care of his affairs and he will never be disappointed if he remains steadfast in his belief and strong in his character.

Thus, the idea of overcoming fears due to hardships is largely related to a  positive approach toward life. Negative thoughts and negative energies are always destructive and the only way to stop fears controlling us is to stop absorbing all the negative energies and start radiating and absorbing positive energies and to believe in the power of positive thinking.

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How do you define success?  

Success doesn’t have defined parameters. It is more of an open-ended question. The word itself implies a lot of meaning. Many people believe success to be ‘working for something they are passionate about’. Others believe success as a way of attaining peace and tranquility in their lives. People also define success through following their values, determination, and morals. Thus, success is more dependent on individualism and their thought process. Certainly, achieving success is more about the journey you have been through. The obstacles you faced and how you overcame them.

Get past setbacks to come back even stronger

Obstacles may be one word but elucidate a whole lot of meaning. For instance, adapting change be it personal and professional can lead to anxiety and fear. Many people find it difficult to adapt to certain changes. For instance, your feelings if you are fired from a job. Many such incidents can trigger anxiety, sadness, and fear. Either way, such obstacles can help define who you actually are. The first step is to cope up with these feelings. Take time, sit back and relax. 

Manage emotions like anger, fear, and sadness at work

Working through anxiety and fear requires spending quality time with yourself.  How would you feel if you were fired from your job? And the only reason you still kept working was to fulfill your financial obligations. That may be an important factor. But the fact is not a lot of people get an opportunity to pursue what they love. Thus, difficult obstacles can help define who you are. The ‘glass half empty or full’ proverbial expression definitely helps determine your perspective about life.

Conquer your stress instead of letting it get in your way

Success is also about how you overcome negative feelings and move forward. There are ways that can help you conquer stress. Without letting it affect you negatively. The first step is to ‘study yourself and your surroundings’. To better curb, your anxiety and stress issues learn about yourself. Understand how a situation has triggered your feelings. Also, analyze your behavioral responses and emotional response. For instance, working late hours and not getting any recognition may perturb your emotional well-being. Also, work stress is pretty common. Many times strict deadlines and workload can lead to stress, sadness, and anxiety. Thus, it is better to communicate your feelings to a person that can help navigate emotional distress in tough situations. Secondly, empathy plays a huge role. Respond more effectively to people by understanding them.

Respond more effectively to the feelings of others

Empathize with people in similar situations. You will be surprised to learn a lot. Many people are able to handle tougher more difficult situations effectively. Others may run from such situations. And some may mess things up by being panicky and nervous. The best way to overcome your negative feelings is to observe people. Listen and relate to them. More so, try and help them out so they can reciprocate as well. 

Renew yourself physically, mentally and emotionally

Most importantly, start practicing breathing exercises. It is true, that in stressful situations breathing exercises can help immensely. Also, yoga exercises can help you become more physically and mentally fit. Practice easy yoga exercises to help relieve tensions and negative emotions.

Let people know your journey towards success

The key to success is overcoming your obstacles and live to tell your story. Getting past your setbacks can make you stronger. A lot of people find setbacks demotivating. But for many, setbacks is a way of pursuing better opportunities. There is a high chance you might achieve something better than what you dreamed of. By being optimistic and determined all the way.

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