A Board Member of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Mrs Comfort Ocran, has recently shared her perspective on maintaining a youthful and stress-free life during an interview with TV3 presenter Cookie Tee on the show “Today’s Woman.”
In response to a question about her secret to staying youthful and refreshed, Mrs. Ocran attributed it to divine grace, simple lifestyle choices, and a positive mindset. “I always say it is the grace. It is the Grace of God,” she said with a smile.
Mrs. Ocran emphasised that she believes in the grace of God and that, in her view, a combination of factors contributes to her youthful appearance. She cited exercise, her dietary choices, and her commitment to avoiding stress as key elements in her approach to life.
“I think, if I look at it, I believe it is a combination of exercise, the kind of food I eat and also just deciding not to be stressed,” she noted.
According to Mrs. Ocran, “Life is not hard, so don’t make life hard. Life is actually how you choose to make it.” She shared two strategies she employs to manage stress effectively. When faced with stressful situations, she turns to gospel music, particularly worship songs, which help her relax and find solace. Alternatively, she goes for hikes, which she finds rejuvenating.
“When someone or something is stressing me out, two ways, either I go and play some gospel music, especially the worship ones and before I realise because I am singing, I am cool. Or I will go for a hike,” she mentioned.
Revealing her daily walking routine, Mrs. Ocran disclosed that she used to walk seven kilometres from her home to the office, a practice that contributed to her overall happiness. She pointed out that regular exercise is a key component of her well-being.
During her walks, she also engages in positive self-talk. She explained that if she finds herself overly focused on a challenge or difficulty, she consciously shifts her perspective to seek out opportunities and lessons in the situation.
This change in mindset, she believes, helps her feel better and ultimately leads to happiness. She concluded her message by reiterating her belief that life is not inherently difficult, but rather a product of one’s choices.
According to Comfort Ocran, Ghanaian motivational speaker, life is not hard, it is how you choose to make it.
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