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Feeling alive or living life?

Feeling alive or living life?

3rd November, 2022

Every day we wake up, move from our bed to breakfast, follow our routine, brush our teeth, shower, go to work, return, shower again, have dinner, then sleep. How many of us go through our daily rituals without thought? Unfortunately, I realized that this is the case for many people now. This is the opposite of feeling alive.

There is a difference between being the captain of a ship and a passenger waiting to reach a destination. Our ship carries many things that may burden it from completing the journey and may sink at any moment. We must take control, prove our existence, be active and enjoy the journey to be truly alive. Here are some tips that we can do:

  • Having a sense of purpose
  • Positively interacting with other passengers
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Enjoying the moment
  • Feeling blessed
  • Having fun
  • Exercising
  • Monitoring our health
  • Knowing what we eat

If we actively examine our lives and engage instead of simply existing, we will experience authentic living.

If you need to master applying positive psychology techniques for a better personal and professional environment, feel free to check out our recommended courses.


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About the Author
Karim Salem, PMP®, PMI-ACP®

Client Relations Lead

Karim Salem is a Client Relations Lead with Meirc Training & Consulting, based in Riyadh. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical power engineering from Ain Shams University. Karim's application of classroom learning to real-world projects, where he has often served as a sole or principal leader, has consistently yielded innovative and successful outcomes.
In 2009, the British Council recognized Karim as one of the top 120 Arab youths for his impactful contributions as a GlobalChangeMaker® in community and country development initiatives. Notably, Karim made history as the first Egyptian to assume the presidency of a Rotaract® Club in the UAE.
Karim is PMP® certified. He continued his pursuit of excellence and expanded his skill set with a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification. Moreover, he is advancing his knowledge and expertise by pursuing an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the EU Business School in Switzerland, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain, and London Metropolitan University (London Met).
With a comprehensive engineering, project management, business development, and community leadership background, Karim is poised to continue making significant contributions to his field and beyond. As he navigates his role as Client Relations Lead, Karim's dedication to driving innovation, fostering relationships, and achieving results remains unwavering.

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