WellBeing

Perspective

ou may have no control over the wild, unpredictable world you live in, but you do have control over how you choose to live your life. How? Through perspective. Think of perspective as you would if you owned a few pairs of glasses. You have your favourite sunnies: bright, positive and fun to wear. When you wear them, which is often, the world feels like sunshine. Then you have your reading glasses: a little more serious, sharp and direct. You reach for them when you need to be clear and focused or when you’re studying. You have one last pair and, when you wear them, a heaviness begins to frame your outlook on life. This makes sense: the lenses are darker in colour, almost grey and foggy. You’re constantly switching between your different-coloured shades — often without even realising it. What colour sunnies are you wearing now? The more you ask yourself that question, the sooner you’ll learn

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