A Study of Religions Around the World and Lessons Learned

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? ” — Luke 12:25–26

Studies show about 85% of the things we worry about never happens. Stress-related emotions release cortisol that lowers the production of lymphocytes. In turn, this lowers the immune system making it easier for disease to take hold.

“And him who seeks thy help chide not.” — Quran 93:10

Asking someone for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. It is brave to recognise that you need assistance and to reach out to someone.

"If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart." — Buddha in the Dhammapada

 We should not approach tasks half-heartedly. Once you make a 100% commitment to something, there are no exceptions. Don't settle for anything less than 100%. If you feel you can't give your all to a task, then don't start it.

“Set thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward.” — The Bhagavad Gita

While we all like rewards, our focus should first be on the process of our work. We need to enjoy the process and not just the result. For example, if you want to lose weight and start running, take enjoyment from the run, the fresh air, getting off your computer. If you only focus on losing pounds, running will become a chore.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Dao De Jing, by Lao Tzu

This quote highlights that while any goal or project may seem overwhelming, it can be broken down into smaller goals. Most importantly, we gain momentum from taking a single step.

“By conquering your mind, you can conquer the world.” — Guru Nanak

We see what we think. Train your mind to be positive. Saying positive affirmations can help reduce stress and create a positive outlook in life.