The Importance of Moderation and Self-care

Dear Sparshu,

Currently I am 29 years old I have over 5 and a half years of experience in IT field. Working in IT field in India has lot of perks and good compensation as well. However, with all these facilities also come some health and stress issues. Always remember there are pros and cons of everything in life, you should do whatever you enjoy, and accept your job with its perks and also by accepting its cons. I currently work in a 24 X 6 shift model but I accept it and focus on my work, and enjoy. I don’t have to stretch compared to normal 9 to 5 ‘ers who often end up going 9 to 9. There are many other perks as well like free cab facility. So point is enjoy what you do and never compare yourself to anyone or anyone’s job. Always remember: Look in the mirror, that’s your competition!

This post is for you when you start working, so it may not make sense earlier, but when you reach my present age this would be relevant so I want to give you some important advice based on my own life experiences. Second thing I would like to tell you is the importance of moderation in life. Always have everything in moderation in life what it means is don’t overdo anything you like. You should do everything in life, but in moderation. Also remember always stay away from smoking, alcohol and other such bad things, you are an American citizen residing in US but never forget your Indian culture and values.

Third and final thing is work life balance. You may have graduated from a top university and earning in 6 figure and having a house in Manhattan or similar place, but if you are not doing good health wise it is of no use. You should make sure that you are healthy all the time. Always remember your health comes first. If you are not healthy you are not happy, it is ok if you are not earning 6 figures but it is very much important to be healthy and happy. As you go towards late twenties and early thirties you would be occupied with work, make sure you exercise regularly as soon as you start working full time. Learn some yoga, pranayama and meditation as well. Mental health is equally important as physical health. Your wonderful parents would always be there to guide you and tell you all this, these are just my 2 cents for my dear bhanju. Finally wishing you a fantastic healthy life, lots of love and happiness, and an illustrious career in life! Love you bhanju!  

Yours Lovingly,

Mamu