How to Stay Grounded?

It's easy to get above yourself if you have tasted some success (by your own definition of course). It boosts your ego and self-esteem. However, one could have easily crossed the line to become arrogant and egoistic. Your success might be the start of your downfall if you don't stay grounded. This is when you stop listening to the advice of others, showing appreciation to the people around you because you reckon you are of a higher standard, grinding and improving. 

This is how I stay grounded:

1. Call my mum every day.

Calling my mum keeps me grounded because it reminds me of my identity as a daughter, It doesn't matter what I do at work. At the end of the day, I am a daughter, who should perform her daughter's duty. I could be saving lives at work, but when I return home, I still need to clean my own trash. It's these tasks which I love to do, that keeps me humbled.

2. Cook my own meals.

It's easy to get a meal these days by either walking a short distance or with the click of a few buttons. However, I love to cook my own meals (although not all the time) because it reminds me to take care of my health first before doing other important duties. Besides, it makes me happy that I am willing to put in some effort to save money by dining out less. There is some satisfaction for me to be willing to sacrifice time for money, on the premise that I am not short on time to do important work because this means I am still hungry to save money. I am not contented. 

3. Be grateful.

It's easy to be bitter about what you don't have when you want something really bad. It's easy to indulge in self-pity and be upset about it. However, you could look on the other side and see what you have. We are not entitled to anything and anything we "own" is temporary, including our health and life. Be grateful for being alive and being able to bless others every day you live. 

Being humble will keep you focus on the real goals you want to achieve in life. I am not talking about Roll Royce car, Rolex watch or Hermes handbags. I am talking about the health you want to maintain, the impact you want to make in the world, and the relationships you want to nurture.