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Improve your QoL

Standard of living? Or Quality of Life? Rahul Kapoor on work-life balance

In today’s fast paced life, everyone seems to be chasing targets and achieving goals to eventually enhance their standard of living. So, people work harder to afford expensive clothes, buy the latest gadgets and spend in expensive hotels. There are rewards, recognitions and popularity yet there is a feeling of emptiness; people are lost and confused. Ever wondered why? It is because of misplaced priorities and a lack of balance in life.
Zig Ziglar says, “If standard of living is your major objective, quality of life almost never improves, but if quality of life is your number one objective, your standard of living almost always improves.’’
If you are earning lots of money but at the cost of your health and peace of mind, is it worth it? If you are growing in your career but do not have time for self, friends and community, is it worth it? If you own a house but do not have time for your parents, spouse and children, is it worth it?
True success is always multi-dimensional. So, if you have wealth, comforts, material goods and other necessities but struggling to cope with your family, then you have failed, you are a loser. It means your standard of living may be fine but quality of life suffers.
The power of being content, being at peace with yourself, finding time for your loved ones, being able to sit and enjoy a nice meal or a conversation is your first step in order to improve your quality of life. Introspect and write down answers to the following questions: Why are you here? What difference do you hope to make? What values drive you? How can you contribute to society? Family? What are your personal and spiritual growth plans? List things you have always wanted to do but never found the time to: Make a commitment to yourself that you will get started. It may seem difficult to fit everything in a day or a week. But with courage and discipline, you will find what works best for you and unleash an incredible power that will take you to new heights and redefine success in your life. Someone rightly said: Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has yet to come. Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering. Live today, live for yourself, live for your loved ones and make each day count. Go on, improve your Quality of Life (QoL).
– Rahul Kapoor is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and presenter