Importance of a restart

I make it a point to keep my phone switched off for at least an hour everyday. It is normally while I am recharging it in the morning. It has many benefits for me the main ones being - 

• I do not look into the mobile as soon as I get up.
• It gets charged faster.
• The phone works faster and lasts longer.

We all know the importance of restarting an electronic device when it is not working properly whether it is a mobile, a computer or any other thing. This holds true even for automobiles in many cases. Simply switching off and starting after some time often solves many problems that seemed to be without a solution.

BUT, how many of us have thought of a restart for ourselves. How many of us seriously think of restarting our lives once in a while? Honestly, almost no-one, right? We are conditioned to think that being 'on the go' is always a good thing. We are taught that we must always keep ourselves busy with something or the other or 'be productive' at all times. This prevents us from thinking of restarting our lives much less actually doing it.

How to restart our lives?

When we feel that things are not going exactly as planned or that they are going as per plan but could be better, it is the time for a restart. The best way to do it is as follows :-

1. Take a break for a few days. Utilize this time to get your focus back. This can be done by meditation, brain-storming or even talking to a trusted person.   
2. Revisit your goals and your plans. Evaluate them through a SWOT analysis. See how feasible they are. 
3. Evaluate your PLANS to achieve these goals. Do a SWOT analysis for them also. 
4. While you are at it, evaluate your resources and support systems that will help you to achieve these goals.
5. After this exercise you may feel that you need to revise your goal or to break it down into small, easily achievable targets. Do it. Consult an expert if required.
6. While doing all this, cultivate a hobby or refresh a hobby you already have and have been out of touch with for some time. REMEMBER, a restart is not just about one aspect of your life. It would be a great idea to restart your life holistically. 
7. You may want to work on your support systems before you restart. Talk to the required people and tell them exactly what you want from them. These people may include family, friends, colleagues or experts. 

Now you are all set to restart your life with renewed energy and vigor. However keep a few things in mind while preparing for a restart.

Firstly, be absolutely honest with yourself while doing the SWOT analysis.

Secondly, keep all value judgments away. Do not feel under pressure to stick to your goals and methods if you feel they are not working.

Avoid feeling guilty for resetting your goals or methods to reach them.

A restart may be the best thing that you do for yourself. Do it and give yourself a much needed course correction or a push to reach your goals.

HAPPY RESTART