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“Don’t let your reflection on the whole sweep of life crush you.
Don’t fill your mind with all the bad things that might still happen.
Stay focused on the present situation and ask yourself why it’s so
unbearable and can’t be survived.”
MARCUS AURELIUS
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STAY FOCUSED ON THE PRESENT
• when we face tough situations or scary things, it's easy to get overwhelmed by thinking about all the challenges and dangers.
• But there's a trick to handle this. Instead of focusing on the big picture, we can pay attention to the small details right in front of us.
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HOW YOU DO ANYTHING IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING
• The way you approach small tasks or moments reflects your overall attitude and habits.
• If you tend to avoid or neglect something small, you might also do the same with bigger things. Similarly, how you handle the present moment shows how you'll likely handle future moments.
• So, ...
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“Pay attention to what’s in front of you—the principle, the task, or
what’s being portrayed.”
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MEDICAL STUDENT! 🩺🇮🇳 On a journey of improving myself Two steps forward, one step back, and a lot of laughter.
It's the only moment we have control over. It's where we make decisions, create memories, and shape our future.
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Don't let your imagination be crushed by life as a whole. Don't try to picture everything bad that could possibly happen. Stick with the situation at hand, and ask, “Why is this so unbearable? Why can't I endure it?" You'll be embarrassed to answer.
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Dropping the stories
- Notice when you’re stuck in a story.
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