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Yoga, Naturopathy Expert - Answered on Dec 31, 2021

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She has completed her diploma in naturopathic medicine/naturopathy from DY Patil University and her advanced diploma in yoga teacher training/yoga therapy from the university of Mumbai.... more
Anonymous Question by Anonymous on Dec 31, 2021Hindi
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Hello Roopashree.
I am a male, 25 years old, height 179 cm (approximately), weight 70 kgs weight (approximately), staying in Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT).
Please help.
I have been observing myself for some years now and I know that I am not using my energy in right places or in right things. I am kind of facing problems due to that.
I also have the solution (set of yoga exercises prescribed by a therapist) to cure them but then the fire of willingness in me is all used up. I never get the determination to improve myself and end up doing unproductive stuff.
Help me with ways to fire up the fire of determination and discipline and get back on track to improve myself. I do wish to keep my name anonymous.

You have to follow a strict regime of self-control and divert your mind with exercises and things you like to do.

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Start a new hobby, build a bucket list and start with one activity at a time that interests you the most -- be it dance or some musical instrument, painting etc.

Be with the right motivational people. The right company matters always -- they can inspire us while the wrong company can do otherwise.

Digital media and TED Talks are filled with inspirational stories; watch the ones you feel inspired by.

Take a hard look at what your likings are. Are they really helping you to grow or they are just bringing you down?

The will power will come eventually; you have to start taking steps in the right direction.

 

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