Andrew Matthews’ How life works is a Self-help Masterpiece. Must read.
My sincere thanks to the Author Andrew Matthews. His self-help book “How life works” appeared in my life when I needed it the most. I want to convey my deepest gratitude to him to have written such wonderful and totally “cute” book. His illustrations are so cool too. I am super glad I am re-starting my writing journey with this. This is my ode to his amazing body of work.
His book is the fun version of “The Secret”. I loved that book. I even practiced some of the ideas. Yet life seemed hard. The Universe must have then figured this girl read “The Secret” it seems she did not get it. She still needs some more nudging and pushing to understand my magic. Andrew Matthews deserves another fan. Delivering to both of these kindred souls. Book came to me. I became a fan. Win-Win for both me and Andrew.
If Andrew Matthews were to read this post (which I am secretly hoping he does). Judging from his writing style, he will smile for sure. Then say I am very happy to read this post about my book. Great going woman. Now go write your own book.
I recommend reading the book for sure. Actually it should be part of school syllabus for teenagers. In a simple lucid and fun way, it teaches how to be happy and peaceful as you are. There are common real life examples we all experience at some point in life that drive the ideas home. The kids really need it.
Now, if you are not into reading books, start with this post.
I have based it on some of the kick-ass ideas given in the book. This is a super downsized version. It reflects what I liked most in the book.
If you want see changes in your life, try them without doubting the ideas or yourself.
Don’t resist by thinking that such things don’t work for me. Been there done that. Not again.If you have even one of these thoughts, let them go for the next 5 minutes. If they still persist then don’t even waste any more precious minutes of your life. Time is the most precious commodity you own. Use wisely.
Don’t get too logical. Don’t overthink. Apply. Accept.
Practice all or even 2–3 of the ideas for 21 days at the least. 3 weeks. Something magical will happen.
3 weeks and 7 simple ideas that could potentially change your entire decade. The odds are not bad right. I love to play poker so the reference made its way here.
Here goes :
1. Make gratitude a habit. Your life will improve 10X. I guarantee it.
(If you don’t feel better after practicing genuine gratitude every day for the next 21 days. I will reach out to you and help you. leave your contact info in the comments section)
2. Treat your body with respect and kindness
Your body is precious. Take care of it. Nourish it with nutrition. Invigorate it with exercise, dance or music, positive thoughts.
3. Don’t try too hard.
It’s okay. Somethings or some relationships need more time. And sometimes its okay to let things be. There’s only so much you can do. Leave the rest. Surrender it to the Universe/God whatever you believe in.
4. Let go and Flow.
This is the simplest yet toughest one. Live for the day and live it as it is. Don’t criticize yourself or anyone else for a few days. Don’t complain about anything. For 21 days out of your decades of life. No S**T this. No What the hell that. No What an idiot he/she is. Be cool with yourself and others.
5. Don’t ask “Why me?” when something bad happens.
Trust me on this one. I used to ask “Why me” a bloody lot. And believe you me. Things got bad to worse to rock bottom. I fell from one low level to another. The Universe seemed to feel this chick loves asking this question a lot. Let’s send more of the “why me” situations to her then she repeats it so much. They keep coming then. The Universe is magical not logical. So quit the “why me” for good.
6. Two most powerful words in the universe — I AM. — Be in the present. That’s it. Sadness comes when you relive a grim incident or live in the fear of something that hasn’t even occurred. If nothing’s wrong now. Like right now as you read this post then stop here, be grateful right away. Smile. Take a deep breath. Say I AM AWESOME. Feel the words inside you right now. Feels good right?. Enjoy the “Now” now.
7. Success chases and chooses happy people — Stop the desperate seeking, looking and waiting for happiness. You could want a hot body or a sexy car or a hot date a or all of it. Whatever you truly want will come if you take actions. Exercise. Earn. Be nice. Before all that be happy as you are today. The ultimate truth is happiness attracts success not the other way around. You can’t say if this happens,then I will be happy. You will end up waiting forever. Here again, personal experience I did wait. It only got worse. Own your reality with a smile on your face. Its paradoxical yet the truth. Try it.
I have used all these recently. Sometimes just some of them. They have been super helpful.
I am not huge success right now. There are many goals I am yet to achieve. I am like any other enthusiastic and ambitious 40 year old woman in the world who believes in her dreams.
Taking care of my family. Working for my clients. Working out even though my body aches. Waiting to write my first book. I am for real. I get you. That’s why we all need to connect. We need to soothe each other. Maintain peace. Get better together. Be kinder. Help and be generous in ways that we can be.
There were times I have totally questioned the logic or the impact of these ideas. It wasn’t easy at first. Felt like some escape route. Yet I got attracted to them and today I follow them to the T. Especially the “Why Me” and “ Make Gratitude a habit”. They are now part of my DNA. I cannot thank the Universe or Andrew Matthews enough. This book is wonderful. I am lucky to have read it.
My current goal is “Weight Loss”. I gained 10 Kgs ( 20 pounds) due to my inability to face stress life threw at me. I ate sugar and had sleepless nights. The weight kept creeping in slowly. Now it wont go away.
Till 2018 it bothered me from a vanity point of view. I wanted my hot slim and sexy 50 kg body back. 2019 I realized it’s for own health I must lose weight. My body endured child birth and so much other mental anguish.
My body was kind to me and I abused it. How crazy is that? Then when I truly stopped carrying, the body had to react and that’s how the pounds/kilos kept piling.
Today as I was writing this article and completing it, it dawned on me I need to respect this wonderful god gifted body. Give it love, care, respect it deserves.
I am starting my 21 days today. Will keep posting my progress. May god bless us all.
Be safe. Be healthy. Many thanks for reading my post peeps.
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