“Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting some kind of battle.”

Here are some of the key lessons You have to learnt so far to cope with the current situation: 

1. Sometimes, all you can do is breathe. Being patient, and learning how to breathe through anything, is an absolutely important skillset we all need to learn and work on. When you feel helpless or frustrated, all you can do is trust yourself, breathe, and keep going. There is truth to taking a deep inhale and exhale, and moving on ahead.

2. There is always a silver lining. No matter how hard things get, especially in those moments when you feel despair, fear, and pain, remember that all of these experiences are all shaping you to be a better version of yourself. You’re learning to become more resilient, and you’re learning grit- and that’s always a good thing.

3. You choose where to put your energy and time into. I’ve learnt to use my time always with purpose, and my sense of urgency comes from witnessing what happens when you don’t have time, when one doesn’t have the ability, the health to truly live. I don’t want to scroll through life- I want my time to matter, and to make a difference.

4. Count your blessings Be grateful for the simple things in life, and most importantly, your (and your loved ones’) health. No matter who you are, your status, your wealth, we are all equal before nature, and we are all as vulnerable when it comes to our health. Take care of it. Don’t take it for granted, especially now in the time of COVID-19.

5. We are all human going through this thing called life. Life (and business) is about people. At the end of the day, be it your friends, family, colleagues, clients, or competitors, we all have our ups and downs, our battle scars, and our personal challenges. As such, remember to be kind. Always.

People often mistake kindness for weakness- I personally believe kindness is a sign of strength. Having been reminded recently that everyone is fighting battles of their own, I’m sharing mine in the hope that it helps you cope better with yours. At the end of the day, it’s a reminder to be kind. A reminder that love is beautiful. A reminder to not take what you have today for granted, and make the most out of now.

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