Resilient in hard times is not about being strong every single day. It’s about finding ways to deal with life’s unexpected twists, endless responsibilities and occasional chaos. Honestly, I rely on a little creativity, a cup of coffee and a good sense of humour to get through it all.
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How I Stay Resilient in Hard Times
Life has a rather peculiar sense of humour. Just when you think everything is finally falling into place, it throws in a surprise twist. Apparently, life doesn’t believe in giving us a heads-up!
Over the years, I have learnt that being resilient doesn’t mean having everything under control. Between family responsibilities, everyday chaos and trying to keep my creative side alive, there are days when I feel like I am managing a small circus without being paid as the ringmaster.
There are days when I write, illustrate, crochet or lose myself in something creative. And then there are days when doing absolutely nothing feels like a perfectly reasonable career choice!
Staying Resilient Through Life’s Everyday Chaos
I have discovered that staying resilient in hard times doesn’t always require grand gestures.
Sometimes, it’s a cup of filter coffee, an old Bollywood song, a little time with my thoughts or simply writing something on Nihshabd.
Sometimes, it’s laughing at my own ridiculous situations because crying over everything would be terribly exhausting. And sometimes, it’s reminding myself that I don’t have to solve every problem today. Even Google doesn’t have answers to everything!
I have stopped expecting myself to be strong every single day. Some days I manage beautifully; on others, I deserve an award just for getting through the day.
Finding Humour While Being Resilient in Hard Times
I don’t have a magical formula for staying resilient in hard times. I just try to take life as it comes, find humour where I can and remind myself that difficult days are not permanent residents.
After all, life is unpredictable, responsibilities are endless, and growing up is seriously overrated!
I may not have everything figured out, but I haven’t lost my sense of humour. And sometimes, that’s my greatest survival skill.
What About You?
How do you stay resilient in hard times? Do you have a little ritual, a favourite person, a cup of coffee or perhaps a wonderfully sarcastic inner voice that keeps you going?
Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to know what keeps you going when life decides to test your patience!
And remember, you don’t have to be strong every day. Just don’t forget to be kind to yourself.
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Until The Next Whisper,
—Rajeshwari 🧿💕
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