One's well-being is not determined by chance

The other day, I noticed how much more peaceful I have become internally—it is becoming increasingly rare for anything to disrupt my tranquillity.

Intense emotions usually mark the occurrences that unsettle me the most. However, this is precisely how I realized that such instances are infrequent for me. These emotions now starkly contrast with my usual sense of tranquillity in daily life.

When I began self-improvement, my primary goal was improving my well-being. I was unaware that achieving such a level of balance was even possible. Through self-awareness and observing my environment, I learned to recognize the impact of various factors on me and understand what profoundly influences me.

I'm beginning to believe that everything will turn out OK, and there's no need to fret, although sometimes unexpected events disrupt my sense of calm. One such instance was when our neighbours visited this summer to discuss the roof replacement, causing me financial stress. Then, as I resumed work in the fall, certain situations made me uneasy, fearing that I might lack the necessary knowledge or that my performance wouldn't be up to par.

Life naturally has its ups and downs, with good times and bad. The key is not the events themselves but rather our responses to them. Challenges such as financial concerns, uncomfortable emails, or misunderstandings in personal relationships will inevitably arise. Yet, if we let these incidents disrupt our inner peace, our happiness will constantly be at the mercy of external factors or the actions of others.

While unexpected situations may arise, I am confident in handling them and believe they can ultimately benefit me. Embracing uncertainty as a source of opportunities and potential excitement has brought me peace and tranquillity, as I no longer fear the future.

In times of adversity, I prefer to remain hopeful rather than dwell on worries and negativity. I believe that challenges are temporary and will eventually be overcome. I strive to focus on feeling positive, practising gratitude daily, embracing the positive aspects of my life, and gaining wisdom from the obstacles I face by taking each day and each moment as they come.

One's well-being doesn't need to be left to chance. I aim to preserve the calmness I am starting to feel by being attentive, not internalizing things, refraining from immediate reactions, and not allowing events to disturb me overly. While it may not happen instantly, my own experience demonstrates that it is feasible to regulate your daily emotions by managing your thoughts and responses to daily occurrences.