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How to Move from Pain to Embrace Your Purpose

Pain can take many forms, including mental and physical. No two people experience the same physical or emotional stumbling blocks. However, sharing our unique how-to stories allows more people to accept their challenges upfront and recover more adequately. 

Saneeb K. H. shares his journey below, detailing how he moved forward by embracing his purpose and building a business. If you know anyone having issues, please share his story with them.

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Move from Pain to Embrace Your Purpose

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Let’s Rewind to 2020. 

Back then, I was deep into bodybuilding. One day, I got to compete in my college’s powerlifting competition. Even though powerlifting was a whole different game from bodybuilding, I practiced hard and was excited to give it a shot. But during the squatting part of the competition, something went wrong. The barbell pressed down on my neck, and in a rush of adrenaline, I somehow threw it off.

At first, I felt fine, so I continued with the rest of the competition, including the deadlift and bench press. However, soon after, things took a turn for the worse.

Within weeks, my neck started hurting. What I thought was a normal recovery quickly turned into something worse. My neck pain spread to my back, spine, and, eventually, my right arm. It became chronic, and no matter how many doctors I saw or medications I tried, nothing worked.

The Worst Part

I started experiencing PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness). One day, I couldn’t stand still without feeling like I would fall. My vision went blurry, and everything around me seemed to move slowly. I felt disconnected from the world like I wasn’t in it.

I saw over 15 doctors, from neurologists to holistic practitioners, but no one could determine what was wrong. Every test came back normal. 

I looked fine on the outside, but inside, I was battling dizziness and constant anxiety.

The hardest part? The dizziness made even walking a struggle and sitting felt like I was floating.

Regain Bodily Control

I realized that no one was talking about this serious issue at the time, and there was no clear solution. So, I took matters into my own hands. 

In 2022, I started researching PPPD, and I found that many others had the same experience. The common thread? Anxiety and panic attacks.

Mindset Strategy

While I’m not saying anxiety is the only cause, it played a role for me. And with the pandemic in full swing, I struggled even more. But instead of giving up, I turned to yoga, meditation, and breathwork to regain control of my mind. It was tough, but I managed.

During this period, I dropped out of college and focused on learning new skills. I earned certifications in ethical hacking and digital marketing. Freelancing gave me the flexibility to work from home, which was crucial for managing my health while still growing my skills.

Today, I work in copywriting and marketing. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Exercise Mind, Body, and Spirit

If you’re someone who’s suffering from PPPD or dizziness, here are some exercises that can help:

For your mind:

• Meditation – Practice mindfulness and meditation to calm your thoughts and ease anxiety.
• Breathwork: Slow down breathing to calm your body and mind. Deep breathing can help lower your stress and dizziness levels.

Physical Exercises:

• Daily Movement – Even if you feel dizzy, it’s essential to stay active. Daily movements help lower dizziness and improve balance. Staying still can make the symptoms worse.
• Gaze Stabilization Exercises – Focus on a stationary target while moving your head. These exercises help with balance and vertigo.

Gaze Stabilization Exercises:

• Start slowly: Begin with small head movements and gradually increase the speed.
• Keep your target in focus: The target should stay stationary and not become blurry as you move your head.
• Adjust The difficulty: Position the target against a busy background, such as a checkerboard. or move your head up and down.
• Take breaks: Rest between exercises. If you feel too dizzy, slow down or stop.
• Progress gradually: Start sitting, then move to standing with feet apart, together, or heel to toe.
• Work at your own pace: If you have physical limitations, do the exercises you can manage.

Other Helpful Exercises:

• Standing: Stand with your feet close together for 30 seconds. If you don’t feel steady, hold onto something.
• Walking: Walk in a straight line for 5 minutes, with one foot in front of the other. With every other step, try turning your head and eyes left and right.
• Target Shooting: Keep your head still while moving your eyes, or vice versa.
• Habituation: Expose yourself repeatedly to situations that make you feel dizzy, like complex patterns or busy environments.
• Balance Retraining: Stand on different surfaces and with narrower bases of support.
• Eyes Closed: Do balance exercises with closed eyes to use your inner ear balance structures.

Additional tips for PPPD exercises:

• Start slowly and increase exercises gradually.
• Don’t push through symptoms — stop when they worsen.
• Use breathing techniques to relax and return to baseline.
• Stand near a countertop for extra balance support.

Reminders for Business Success:

• Be Resilient 
• Mental Health Matters
• Never Give Up 
• Overcome Obstacles 
• Embrace Balance Exercises of All Types

Conclusion: How to Move from Pain to Embrace Your Purpose

Sooner or later, most of us experience tough times. Life isn’t always a straight path, but know that every challenge can lead you to a better version of yourself. If you’re facing something difficult, remember — you’re not alone! Maintaining a positive mindset and laying out a plan with goals to surpass the hurdles you may face is critical. Nothing is impossible when we give it our all.

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Tap Into Your Strengths

1. Commit to your long-term vision for accomplishment(s) to enjoy business success. 
2. Always keep your safety and that of staff in mind.
3. Inquire of employees if they have concerns about any safety-related factors.
4. Speak with peers about their injuries and how they were able to overcome them.
5. Never underestimate your novel ideas to overcome challenges of any type.
6. Keep abreast of the latest safety concerns and how to avert them. 
7. Walk away from those who insult you and collaborate with those who show appreciation.
8. Upon awakening each day, remind yourself about your goals for healing.
9. ‘Don’t give up – find a better way!’
10. Celebrate Success!

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