Simplicity

Simplicity - do you feel it is becoming a rare commodity nowadays?

The common phrase we hear now is – “It’s so complicated, it is so complex.”

The art is not in making things complicated, the true art is in making complicated things Simple.

Here are a few things from my viewpoint that can make life situations complicated and how we can avoid them.

Lacking honesty to ourselves

We all know what we can and can’t do. We can lie to the world, but not to ourselves.

Solution: Accept the facts and be honest upfront to yourself and others, life will become much simpler.?

Trying to please others

In order to please others, sometimes we don’t say what we believe in and get into circumstances that could have been avoided.

Solution: Believe in yourself and always convey your honest opinions. This will allow others to make decisions based on true feedback. And it will help you develop integrity.?

Comparing with others

When we compare ourselves with the most successful people, we tend to feel unsuccessful. We try to do things that they did or are doing. We wear a mask to be something that we are not and then struggle with the tasks that we were never supposed to undertake.

Solution: Identify your strengths and work on tasks that are related to your strengths. Don’t copy people, what works for one is not necessary will work for others too. Each person has a different definition of success, follow your own definition.?

Ignoring honest feedback

There are many people who would say things to you that you want to hear, and there are others who will tell you the truth. The choice to ignore honest feedback may lead you to poor outcomes.

Solution: Be open-minded to constructive criticism even it makes you feel uncomfortable. Respectfully listen to the feedback and then make your decisions. It requires a lot of strength for a person to risk the relationship by telling you a bitter truth. These people will celebrate your success but will also challenge you to grow.

Struggling to be accepted

Sometimes we compromise our values and sacrifice our mental peace just to fit in with others. This is a very common thing without us being aware of it. Pay attention to your inner self when it warns you from doing certain things like changing your behavior against your character or spending on things that you don’t need.

Solution: Be yourself and avoid people or groups who make you feel small for what you are and would not respect your individuality. Find people who appreciate you the way you are and accept you wholeheartedly, people who will see you as a person rather than an object.

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-- Making complicated things simple is an art! --

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.