25 supercool things most people think are dumb
But make you smarter than anything else in the world.
Raw and Real conversation
Hey friends,
I have been thinking about these things here and there over the past few days, so decided to put them together, so we call can say “heyyy, that’s so true!!!” together :))
Waking up very early in the morning.
You miss out on the diamonds while staying up till late night.Reading.
If you have time to eat, you cannot not have time for reading. One is for body, other is for mind.Being interested in other people.
Listen. Just listen. You have no idea how much it means to people. And to you.Being nice and kind.
The spiritual class I go to, someone lost their life in an instant yesterday, due to heart attack. Life is too short to be mean.Not staring someone top to bottom.
My landlady does that often, despite the fact that I live in a tiny one-room apartment and have a 9 year old hatchback, and she in a 6000 sqft bungalow and has a 9-week old Mercedes, and I have no idea why!!Taking responsibility.
For everything you do. Or taking responsibility to say a polite no.Not complaining. And being grateful.
When you are not being grateful, you are taking things for granted. When you take things for granted, they are taken away from you. One of the best things I heard from Rhonda Byrne.Writing your own book.
It isn’t about being self-centred. However, the truth is no one has ever lived your life or has experienced your career like you have. There is no reason to die with your story still alive.Having that hard talk.
It is not easy. But not having that talk is harder.Being gentle while taking off your shoes.
How you take off your shoes at your home or at temple, shows so much about you as a person. No, this isn’t just about organising skills.Having fun.
Yes work is hard, life is hard, relationships are hard; but fun is often a choice.Discipline.
No one likes it, me too. But it is like a beautiful addiction. Once you get addicted to the beautiful results of discipline, oh, beautiful joy!Relationships.
I am 33. All my life I haven’t had a great great connection with my parents or sisters. We love each other, are there for each other, etc., but to sit and just talk, not to offer solutions, but to let me know they are there no matter what (which I know they are), has never happened. (Sometimes) makes me lowkey anxious around them, even though I give myself the same talk I am giving you right now. They aren’t at fault either, because it is difficult to live a struggling life. So, my friend, please get your inner life in order so that you can just be there for your relationships and allow them to be vulnerable to you. That’s truly hitting a pot of gold.Paying on time.
I have a HUGE respect for everyone who does that, including my clients.Following your weird dreams.
The world will trick you into believing that your dreams are crazy. I’d say you are crazy, if you announce your dreams to the world.Exercising, if you are already thin.
Being think is one outcome of being fit. But mostly if you are thin without exercising, isn’t it a matter of concern more than coolness?Living in a clean space.
A clean desk. A clean bed. A clean kitchen. A clean room. A clean desktop. Ingredients to a clear mind.Saying no to gossip.
Oh, it is so juicy to know what your friend’s friend’s acquaintance went through on the 3rd anniversary of their toxic relationship. Just like a chocolate is always great to have. Good for you? You decide better. :)Saying sorry.
If you accept your mistakes, the acceptance makes you a bigger person. If you walk around blaming people for what they did, it only inflates an ego, and clouds your judgement.A banana a day.
Most of us are not “ageing”, we are simply not having one seasonal fruit every day.Making others feel included.
When I was leading a team, this was my no. 1 priority: Make sure everyone is included in the activities we do as a team. I also had no “favourites”, everyone went through the same levels of love and discipline. Other than my first team leader, I haven’t seen very many people who operate from that level of inclusion.Having no opinions.
When not needed.Having opinions.
When asked for.Loving people even when they say a no.
This does not mean getting back with your ex lol. NO. This simply means being kind to potential clients or ex bosses even though you aren’t working together. Love is our true nature, not envy or hatred.Becoming your own best friend.
Some ways: Write a letter to yourself anytime you feel a craving to chat with a friend. Take a nap. Or do whatever you want to (but is not destructive). It is the hardest, which is why most people endlessly binge, travel or work, but are rarely free. Being free forces you to be your own best friend. Most people would give an arm and a leg to not be that. Don’t be most people :)
What would be no. 26 from your end, my friend? What is a supercool thing according to you that most people think is dumb? I’d love love to know :)
Raw One Liners:
Maybe the only solution you are looking for, is to start listening to your own self.
Don’t worry, if you are determined, it will all make sense eventually.
Real Gratitudes:
Monsoon has been great off-late in Delhi NCR. It was exactly like this 2 years ago, and such joy <3.
The urge to not even explore the prices of new iPhone, let alone think of buying it :)
The joy of not proving anything to anyone. You could be there even when you are in the middle of a job. It is more often a choice than a life situation :))
That is it, friends.
Do write to me what is one thing you would add to the above list of 25. I want to know how creative you all can get, from your own life :))
Stay raw, stay real
Nishtha Gehija
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The Career Changing Guide: My bestseller so far :)
How to Deal with Heartbreak: Because, life happens :(
Every Writer Needs to Read this: I wish I had this one, when I was starting out as a writer
This is What You are Looking for: Small Life Lessons for a Happier Life
26. Showing up
For the people you love, for the people who consider you as a vital part of their life. It could be as simple as showing up to say them goodbye as they go on a trip or showing up to support them in the event in which they’ve taken part. People have no idea how just “showing up” can make someone feel.