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| Sunday, 19 January 2003 |
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Put more PEP into your life by Neville Perera, Assistant Medical Officer If your life seems to be losing its enthusiasm, here are four simple suggestions to inject new zest and interest into it. If you notice that you are losing your zest for life, perhaps you are not paying attention to these demands. To inject new zest and interest into your life, implement one or more of the following suggestions as quickly as possible. DO NEW THINGS There is nothing like embarking on some new hobby, interest or sport for rekindling enthusiasm for living. Have a go ! You will not regret it. You have nothing to lose but your boredom and depression. Soon you will be regretting why you did not start earlier. Your life can be an exhilarating and enthusiastic journey through a golden avenue of days, humming a happy tune. Remember, a new activity means change. New ideas, new books, new topics of conversation, new experiences, new skills, new things to spend your money on. It entails a turning outward, a turning away from a preoccupation with self, problems and loneliness. It means an end to depression. To keep life interesting it is a good plan to turn to one of these areas and devote the leisure time to acquire some knowledge of it. For example, not if you have not already done so, you might turn seriously to classical music. You will discover new worlds of interest and pleasure as you become familiar with the great symphonies and concertos. Learn something about the lives of great celebrities like Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms. If the arts do not interest you, why not try .. astronomy, wild-life or collecting antiques. VISIT NEW PLACES Man needs change and novelty - an environment which doesn't reveal all its secrets at a glance. Ask yourself whether you must spend your weekends the same old way. Or whether you must have the same kind of holiday every year. Why not visit the museum, or an art gallery or an exhibition ? Certainly you will widen your knowledge and experience and break the fetters of habit. DEVELOP NEW ATTITUDES Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw mud and the other saw stars. This is something we learnt during the good old days. Yes, because of our daily routine we can easily allow ourselves to be obsessed by tragedies and human follies. On the other hand we can regard life as perpetual challenge, keeping alert to its wonders, beauties and opportunities. Finally, change your attitudes to all whom you come into contact. As you carry out these suggestions you will discover that your life will become a continual panorama of interest. |
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