From Frustration to Gratitude: Embracing Love Amidst Work Challenges
Overcoming Work Stress with Family Love 💓
I was feeling so frustrated with my new job. As we always need to work on weekends also. Sometimes the work went on till 10 pm. It has been happening to me for many days. So, I was feeling so frustrated and demotivated that I wanted to leave everything. And that time of moment when I was full of anger, my mother called. And she asked me if I started working out or not. And I replied so arrogantly, and said that how can i with this job? those people don’t give any free time to do other things. It’s such a hectic job, and then I complained a lot about my job to her in a rough tone.
And after I hang up on her. I felt really awful and guilty, that I shouldn’t have talked to her that way. She’s the one person who I love the most. I couldn’t sleep thinking about my bad tone. I felt guilty, and I wanted to call her back, but It was late at night, so I didn’t.
After that, I eventually slept.
The next morning, when I was heading to my office, I checked my phone and there was such a lovely WhatsApp message that I received, that says —
The greatest of all happiness, next to divine happiness, is to be at peace with one’s immediate relations, those with whom one must live every day of the year.
— By Paramhansa Yogananda
This above saying literally changed my whole mindset. I instantly felt sorry about yesterday and did some deep thinking on this beautiful saying. And, I remember that I should not behave arrogantly to my mom. This isn’t good to release the frustration of work to the people you love. They never gonna leave you, they love you, but it doesn’t mean that you can say whatever you want to them.
Then I called her and talked to her for half an hour about all the things, It felt as though a weight had been lifted from my shoulders, and I experienced genuine calmness talking to her. There were no complaints, no tears — just a release of everything that weighed on my mind, just like the days when I’d eagerly share my school experiences with her every day. What sets her apart is her unwavering ability to listen and offer support, even when no one does. That’s why my love for her knows no bounds.
So, I learned a big lesson here. To never let the frustration of your work, ruin the relationships with your loved ones. If you feel burdened, just leave that in your office only. Never carry it further. That way, you can live a happy and peaceful life.
Yeah, I know, it’s ain’t easy. It takes much effort to control your mind. So let’s talk about the solution, how can we exactly achieve the same-:
- By working on something that you really wanted to do.
- Reading self-help books (it’s obvious, but it really helps)
- Learning to meditate consistently.
- And learning to let goooo. (Here’s a simple way to do this — stop thinking much about it)
5. Work on yourself, please take out some time from your daily routine and do what you have always wanted to do — this may include — (learning a new skill, starting a business, joining a gym, traveling to different places, taking a break for a day in a week from everyday routine).
And when you consistently start working on it, you feel good. And that’s the whole point. These things will keep you occupied and energized. Saying from my personal experience.
Conclusion
Do not take out grudges on your everyday people, because they’re so important. Don’t make them the victim of your stress. Just give them as much love as you can. Because they’re the ones who are standing with you when no one does. Make them feel special. Build yourself and work on yourself for them, make them feel proud of you.
Your success, your confidence, your resilience — let these qualities be a source of not just happiness, but also pride for those who stand by you through thick and thin.
