Life used to move at a different pace. Back in the days, Evenings spent when there was no power or electricity for hours, nothing to do, we went on the terrace with my family, cousins, lying on charpais and counting stars, were full of simple pleasures. We had time to think, connect, and savor every moment. Back then, time felt richer, and our memories were better because we had time to think about everything that happened in our day.
Now, everything’s in fast-forward. We’re perpetually glued to our phones, scrolling through endless reels or getting lost in games and content. Watching movies, shows, anime. Whatever to pass the time. Instead of living our own experiences, we’re busy watching others live theirs. It feels like we’ve traded genuine moments for constant distractions.
Now, Real connections, fade away, like the stars in the polluted skies 🙂
Take designing for Hiyest, for example. I pour hours into each design—sometimes 4 to 10 hours—from brainstorming the idea to perfecting every detail. Despite all that effort, time slips away quickly, like sand through my fingers. It’s 11pm, I think maybe I spent 30mins doing this, then I see the clock and it’s 4AM already and I haven’t eaten anything and forgot to drink water too. It’s crazy how fast time goes when you are doing something that you can completely focus on. Be it work, watching shows, scrolling reels or playing games. Earlier we had less of these things available.
Thinking about this reminds me of a poem I read in school called “Keeping Quiet.” It didn’t make much sense to me back then, but now it feels very relevant. The poem talks about finding calm in a world that’s always rushing. It’s a concept that resonates more than ever with our busy lives. Give yourself some time to introspect. Sit alone sometimes. When you are with people, you learn about them but when you are alone, you learn about yourself. That I think is very necessary to truely understand yourself.
When you aren’t doing anything, even a minute seems to become longer. So give yourself some breaks everyday. It’s much needed.
When you give yourself time, you understand yourself on a whole different level. You understand why you act like that, why you said something, why you think like that. You start noticing your flaws and come peace with them. Once you know everything about yourself, it really won’t matter what others think about you.
Building Hiyest has been a personal journey. Even though it might look like a big project, it’s mostly just me working hard. Countless of hours, Everyday. Sleepless nights. I also created this website that I am kinda proud of, I think it’s unique. I design the graphics, create the content, and find the materials. Every detail reflects my own hard work and my vision. From Building the website, to marketing and designing. I do it all and love doing it to be honest. Everyone who has supported me in this amazing journey. Thank you.
In our fast-moving world, it’s easy to overlook the hard work behind success and get lost in comparing ourselves to others online. Spending time on social media, chatting with friends, or watching reels is fine, but it’s crucial to avoid falling into the trap of doom scrolling and feeling inadequate when we see others’ achievements. Remember, you are capable of great things too. The expectations placed on us can seem overwhelming, but they are only as real as we allow them to be. You have the power to shape your own path. Love yourself, respect yourself, believe in yourself, and discard limiting beliefs. Rewire your mindset to think like a winner and take charge of your life. If you see yourself as a loser, you will become one. You are the Main character of your story. So act like one.
To reconnect with life and reclaim your time, consider these simple steps:
As we navigate our busy lives, take a moment to appreciate the journey. Don’t undervalue yourself or your dreams. You have the power to create, build, and live a meaningful life. Every small step adds to your story. Amid the rush, it’s the simple, significant moments that make all the difference.
Thank you for reading. I might write more from now on even if I have 2 readers hahaha. It feels good.
This is Ali Naqvi, the founder of Hiyest and I will see you later.
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