Tag: better-life

  • The stress associated after work…

    The stress associated after work…

    What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    The part of routine that I can avoid or skip would be the stress associated with work that constantly looms over my head…

    The constant pressure of preparing, of being active and on my toes has broken the foundation that I stand on;

    Some days it feels like a break from it would be better,

    But returning to it feels like a trap that I exited for a little while,

    after seeing clear open skies I have to walk into the cage to be trapped yet again and work within these tubes that trap my existence within them for 10 hours daily…

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍

  • Some laughters and life lessons worth hearing…

    Some laughters and life lessons worth hearing…

    What podcasts are you listening to?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    Well there aren’t many podcasts that I’m in these days but there are a few that bless my ears…

    One of the podcasts that I used to listen to was “Violating community guidelines” by Sarah Schauer and Brittany Broski;

    I know weird names but they complimented each other and the funny instances on their podcasts were so hilarious that I often laughed out while working making people think that I’ve gone crazy 🤪..

    48 episodes discussing the trends on the social media and what went on during the year 2022 and the end of it,

    Started in January of ‘22 ending in December of the same year, Ive found myself to go back to it year after year and boost my mood and give me laugh whenever life pins me down…

    These days I’m invested in a podcast called Alan watts daily wisdom and yes they’re sharing the timeless teachings of the philosopher Alan watts through ai in his voice to all the world to listen and view too…

    Started a month ago and 24 videos in gathering a whopping 108k followers as we speak (on yt) I’ve found it very helpful and informative by giving me insight to live this life better in ways that are often overlooked…

    Hope you will find these worth your while…

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍

  • Life saving advices to cut screen time…

    Life saving advices to cut screen time…

    How do you manage screen time for yourself?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    I’m pretty sure most of the world is suffering with this disease of a very long screen time, hooked on Instagram reels, YouTube shorts and videos, clips on TikTok and many more…

    Time seem to pass by so quickly when we are hooked on them that it feels unreal;

    You started watching them at 10 at night and suddenly it’s 1:30 before you can see the time on the phone which was there all the time…

    There are a lot of things that I use to achieve my goal of reducing screen time a few of them are->

    • Having a separate phone for doing writing without any distractions so that I can focus when otherwise I would find a way to stop writing and doom-scroll Instagram..
    • Tracking screen time on both my phones just to keep in touch with how much I used a single app and how much I need to cut back…
    • Presetting a timer on each app which I use a lot for example I set a timer for an hour on Instagram which is a lot less from 4-5 hours which used to happen without knowing…
    • Trying to avoid using phones for the first few hours I usually wake up and pen my ideas or any dreams that I had, which makes all of it interesting as it boosts my writing skills and also imaginative skills which help me remember what happened in my dream world…
    • And at last, I keep my phones a bit away from me like for charging away from me when I have free time so I’d have to walk to it to get it as I’m on my bed, which cuts the interest in getting up and grabbing it a bit more…

    The last one is a big mind thing I know…😭😂

    And I hope these works for someone in need…

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍

  • Hey…!

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    There were a lot of things going on not positive and to push myself in a direction away from the chaos I had to take some time to think about setting things in order before proceeding ahead and as those things came falling like they used to earlier…

    Pulling me back here,

    Again,

    Yet again…

    Don’t worry,

    Because Waakiye is here again,

    Just like he never left…

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍

  • What Improves with Age? Discovering Taste, Wisdom, and Confidence

    What Improves with Age? Discovering Taste, Wisdom, and Confidence

    Daily writing prompt
    What do you think gets better with age?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    There are a few things that get better with age,
    that I can think of,
    at this very instant…

    Taste…

    Your preferences become more filtered,
    instead of the crude and in their raw versions they were before;

    You acquire taste in various fields like,
    Music, fashion, food and art,
    and these choices become yours,
    because they are acquired through trial and err,
    and they now show a great part of you…

    Wisdom and a vision for perspectives…

    As you grow and work,
    you gain skill,
    an insight into seeing the bigger picture,
    even the missing one which you have to create to achieve that level,
    But,
    that does mean giving up on things that are unimportant at that time,
    which can cause you to feel left alone or isolated,
    because things like these aren’t visible in the early years of life,
    and if it were,
    you’d most probably spending much time alone contemplating them,
    by planning ahead from an early age…

    Controlled grip on emotion…

    As you age and get reality checks,
    setbacks that make you realize your position,
    In life and in society,
    capping your goals and framing your life within a few things that were within your reach,
    you start to understand and have your views on things,
    and when you come to know the actual reality of those around you,
    the different way they are bound to you,
    some just like you…

    then you gain control over your emotions and built a stamina for it,
    which makes it harder for you to take an unnecessary fall,
    which can be made on early deductions…

    Foods and beverages…

    There are certain things,
    certain foods and drinks that become your acquired taste,
    like fine wine and pairing it with specific cheeses;

    Taste of truffles is one of them,
    it feels weird at first and after consuming it often,
    it becomes a taste that suits your palate…

    Just like wine,
    the taste of good whiskey is acquired through many trials and errors,
    you try expensive whiskey and drink it using some ice and little water,
    and it doesn’t hit you back like the cheap ones usually do,
    their buzz is consistent and not something that becomes a high or low within a matter of few minutes,
    But,
    that doesn’t mean it’s good for you;

    Anything and everything in moderation is better…

    Awareness of self and boost in confidence…

    With age,
    one becomes adamant on their rules and regulations that work for them,
    all of the outside judgment is ignored,
    and one becomes more comfortable in their own skin;

    Which in turn builds confidence,
    by not having a constant pressure of surroundings,
    and growing at a pace that seems comfortable for self,
    which sparks this feeling that’s-

    MORE ABOUT KNOWING LESS ABOUT PROVING”

    with that being said,
    these are the things that I think,
    get better with age,
    What about you,
    do mention them in the comments below…!

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye🤍

  • Daily Comfort Hacks: Tips for a Better Life

    Daily Comfort Hacks: Tips for a Better Life

    Daily writing prompt
    What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    There are many strategies that I employ to make my life more comfortable,
    well not just mental comfort but my physical comfort too…

    Daily Journaling…

    One of the things that I do each day is by writing about it in my journal,
    and each day I read the last one,
    helping me determine the habits that I have,
    and which of them make my life better,
    or provide me an insight that helps me to avoid something that disrupts it…

    Basking and Meditation…

    On waking up,
    I go to my balcony and look at the sunlight,
    or the natural light peering through the clouds,
    which reminds me that the sleep is finally over as I spend a few minutes in the sunlight,
    someday sitting down on a mat in the balcony and meditating and reflecting on the day ahead,
    the types of work I have to involve myself in,
    and the roles I have to play this day…

    Clean living atmosphere…

    One of the most important things is to have a clean environment,
    this isn’t just about having clean surroundings or your vicinity,
    but my room is where it all begins from,
    a clean room,
    which isn’t messy,
    and the soft lighting that imitates the sunlight is used to illuminate my room;
    This simplifying of my environment makes it much easier to live a life that feels fulfilling and worth living tbh…

    Getting to bed early…

    Getting my good 7-8 hours of sleep,
    even if it means getting to bed and falling asleep at ten maybe 11 at night,
    because a good sleep helps me wake up refreshed,
    and with new ideas that help me on the daily,
    living this fast-paced life at my own pace,
    and with that sleeping in early comes in waking up early to involve myself in some physical activity like walking or taking a stroll around the building complex,
    which boosts my metabolism and gives me a chance to be one with nature early in the morning…

    These are some of the ways I increase comfort and at the same time better my life with the help of options that suit me the best..!

    Do you have a routine like this which helps you,
    Do let me know…!

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍