Choose the Hard
“It’s my choice, I don’t want to work,” said a well-qualified young woman.
While we should respect her decision, we should also take a moment to evaluate our own choices honestly. Are we prioritizing what we truly want to do, or is our decision not to work rooted in lethargy?
Sounds harsh! But it’s important to recognize that prioritizing our own wants and needs is a source of great joy. However, we must do justice to the choices we make for ourselves. Choosing to handle domestic responsibilities can be empowering, but if we’re using it as an excuse to avoid hard work, we’ll find ourselves struggling on that front as well.
It’s worth evaluating our motivations for wanting to stay home. Are we choosing a path to self improvement or are we simply seeking an easier alternative to working? If it is the latter, we must know there are no free lunches in life, we are probably paying a hidden cost. If we genuinely want to be at home, are we willing to proportionately divide household responsibilities and contribute our fair share? Accepting wholeheartedly to take on tasks such as managing household chores, doing groceries, maintenance, taking care of children/elderly family members or any other supporting work are some important contributions that can be considered as our part of the workload.
It’s important to prioritize our own wants and needs and we should also examine the motivations behind our choices. By doing so, we can ensure that we’re making decisions based on what’s best for us, rather than simply taking the path of least resistance.
Laziness can quietly creep into our lives and impact us in ways more than one, even without our knowing it. It can hinder our relationships, quality of life, and our ability to reach our full potential. It can rob us of our independence and make us dependent on others. By holding us back, it prevents us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction that comes from sweating it out, be it through work or workout. Said this, we must also be kind to ourselves when we need to rest or recharge. In the end, it’s all about balance. By striking this balance, we can create a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, and full of joy.
“Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard.
Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard.
Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.
Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard.
Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we can choose our hard.
Pick wisely.” — Unknown
Written by Chitra Goyal, Editorial team
