A calm, regulated nervous system, emotional balance ,father mother wound ,attachment style these things predict our relationship becoz how we behave in romantic relationship and partner we attract ,everything related to how our childhood been like . and controlling your sensory input can change your life. What you watch, who you watch, and the people you give your energy to influence you more than you realise. We become a reflection of what we repeatedly consume and surround ourselves with.
For example, jab mujhe cutesy expressions adopt karni hoti hain, I watch K-pop or Japanese expressions, and I notice myself adapting to them. Now imagine how much other things influence our behaviour, emotions, and personality without us even realising it. This is neuroplasticity to an extent. Your brain adapts through repeated experiences, attention, and practice. So be mindful of what you feed your mind.
Control your sensory input, be disciplined, cut off unnecessary overstimulation, and create a peaceful life for yourself. I don't entertain situationships or half-hearted men. I simply leave. I don't want to disturb my peace or lose myself trying to make someone choose me. I want to keep growing.
And even if you choose someone who seems like a green forest, if he isn't choosing you, he isn't your person. A healthy relationship requires mutual choice, effort, and commitment. No amount of self-improvement can make someone the right person for you if they don't want the same things.
Psychology, neuroscience, and Islam all have valuable lessons about self-discipline, emotional regulation, and protecting your peace. Detachment doesn't mean becoming cold; it means not allowing every person or situation to control your emotional state. Allah comes first, and your peace shouldn't depend on someone's attention or validation.
Keep growing, enjoy life, and build a small, comfortable social circle. Have your own shughal group, maybe five or six people you can hang out with regularly, laugh with, and enjoy life with, just like Meerub. This helps you become more socially comfortable, confident, and natural around people. And yes, that comfort can reflect in your acting, too.
Nobody is tees maar khan all the time. Your private life, your company, and the way you interact with people influence how naturally you express yourself in public and on screen. You used to seem more socially comfortable, and that ease showed in your acting. Look at Chupke Se Bahar Aajaye.
An emotionally overwhelmed state can also make expressions exaggerated, whether on screen or in real life. Sometimes, you need to do things softly. Softness makes expressions more charming, natural, and easy on the eyes and ears. You don't need to overdo every emotion to make people feel it.
I notice this especially in my third niece. I naturally enjoy listening to her because she speaks softly, has gentle expressions, and is a people's person, yet she has strong boundaries and conviction in herself. That combination is beautiful: a soft exterior with a strong mindset.
You used to have that quality, too, even when playing negative characters. Your expressions could be soft, adorable, and effortless, like in Chupke Se Bahar Aajaye. Even in softer roles, some actors try so hard to appear powerful or masculine that they lose their natural ease. We need to understand that softness doesn't mean weakness.
Sometimes, prolonged hyper-independence and constantly having to handle everything alone can make us feel that we always need to be in control. But we can develop different skills: emotional regulation, conflict resolution, discernment, detachment, and healthy boundaries. You can be feminine, gentle, and soft-spoken while still having a steel mindset and strong convictions.
Take care of your health, physical vitality, skin, and overall well-being, too. Manage stress, prioritise rest, and learn to regulate your emotions. You don't have to become hard to protect yourself, and you don't have to become emotionally attached to everyone who enters your life.
Become complete within yourself. Grow, develop your skills, strengthen your relationship with Allah, and learn to handle people and situations with wisdom. Jb real insan aaye ga, tab aapke paas us relationship ko handle karne ki skills bhi hongi.
Be obsessed with becoming a better version of yourself, not with finding someone to complete you. Nothing is more fulfilling than looking back and realising, I used to think that way, but I've grown beyond it. I handle things differently now.
That feeling of growth, self-respect, and inner contentment is beautiful.
There is so much to learn: street-smartness, book smarts, femininity, convincing skills, influencing skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, boundaries, a calm and regulated nervous system, detachment, and the right sequence of life.
The sequence is Allah first, then yourself, followed by every other part of life. Make Allah the centre of your universe, then focus on learning, growing, and making decisions rationally and objectively. Understand your menopause, periods, pregnancy, responsibilities, and the different phases of life. Everything is a part of life, whether it's your job, parents, relationships, or partner. Say, “Allah, this is a part of life.” Cool. When you make decisions based on your integrity and values, considering every angle, you make better decisions.
You don't become desperate for any part of life, whether it's a job, a relationship, or a partner. It's a law of life, and Islam teaches us not to make worldly things the centre of our existence. Jisko aap bahut zyada desperate ho jaate ho, woh cheez aapke liye bechaini ka sabab ban jaati hai. Even your job stops giving you sukoon. I can clearly see that.
Allah teaches us to put our trust in Him rather than becoming excessively attached to worldly outcomes. When something occupies your mind more than anything else, you can become consumed by it. Neuroscience and Islam can complement each other in many areas, although they are not the same thing.
You can have fun and enjoy yourself with people, but don't expect them to heal every emotional wound. When we repeatedly discuss our problems with people, expecting healing, sometimes we become even more attached to those topics. Repetition can strengthen related neural pathways and make certain thoughts and memories more accessible. We can become even more preoccupied with them.
So direct your deepest hopes and duas towards Allah. Whenever we face difficult situations, we instinctively turn towards God. Turn to Allah through dua, As-Salam, Ya Jabbar, and the Quran. Cry to Allah. Gham mein dua karo, and then leave the outcome to Him. Recite Surah Waqiah, Surah Rahman, and Surah Mulk as part of your spiritual routine, and trust Allah while continuing to do your part.
After expressing your emotions, evaluate your situation rationally and objectively. Understand what you need to learn, where you need to grow, and what you need to change. Never make decisions solely based on emotions. Emotions are indicators; you need to be loyal to yourself, disciplined, and mindful of what is better for you.
People who get the sequence of life wrong often make themselves, their jobs, their partners, or one particular area of life the centre of their universe. Woh apni poori duniya usi ek cheez ko bana lete hain, and they never feel truly content. Successful people often understand the importance of priorities and balance.
When the right partner comes along, you'll have the skills to handle the relationship. You may find a wonderful partner, but if you haven't developed the skills to communicate your needs and maintain boundaries, you may struggle to feel valued. Someone who is meant for you will choose you willingly. No begging, no disrespecting yourself, and no devaluing yourself.
Of course, you need to observe whether a person is right for you. Don't dictate his behaviour; observe his patterns. Before entering a relationship, be clear: “I'm not here for casual relationships. I want a serious relationship, and I want to get married. If you're looking for the same thing, then okay.”
After that, don't keep reminding him that you want marriage. Simply observe him. If his values, goals, and intentions align with yours, continue getting to know him. Otherwise, respectfully say goodbye. Don't lose yourself or overgive.
Even if you find a green forest of a man, observe his patterns. Don't daydream or fantasise excessively, because we project our fantasies onto people and put them on a pedestal before they've actually invested in the relationship. Daydreaming can blind you to reality.
Stop listening to music if it makes you emotionally stuck, desperate, or constantly craving something. Jab tak koi cheez aapki life mein aayi nahi hai, uske liye desperate hone ka koi faida nahi. Jo cheez chali gayi, uske liye bhi desperate hone ka faida nahi.
Enjoy the present. You have your whole life ahead of you, and you can enjoy it on your own terms. You can enjoy your single life while growing and evolving. Marriage isn't an adventure forever; the initial phase may be entertaining, but responsibilities follow. If you keep developing your skills and enjoying your single life, you'll be better prepared to handle those responsibilities when the right partner comes along.
Until then, stop making romance the centre of your life, because it isn't. Allah ke paas jao for spiritual comfort and healing; don't make another person your only source of emotional support.
Build different areas of your life. Even if you have two or three good friends, have a separate group for your yoga class, community gatherings, travelling, or poetry classes. That way, you won't depend entirely on certain people or one particular area of your life. You'll have different interests, different people, and more opportunities to enjoy life.
Zindagi ki meri ek kunji hai. I've spent years learning these things, and you're blessed to receive these lessons for free. Some of those thick books require so much reading, but I'm sharing the definitions and summaries of the knowledge and skills I've learned over the years through books and their summaries.
Remember, what I share is based on what I've learned about neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and Islam. I used to be very inconsistent in my understanding of Islam, but after learning about human behaviour, neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and the laws of nature, I came to appreciate Islamic teachings even more. Because jisne humein banaya hai, usse zyada pata hai ke hamare liye kya behtar hai.
Literally, everything, including love, has a guidebook. Everything is a skill. Don't turn it into a self-esteem issue by thinking, “Mujhe yeh charming habit nahi aati. Mere andar yeh quality nahi hai.”
Maybe someone's environment helped them develop that quality. Observe it, learn it, and adopt it if you want to. Allah Ta'ala has given human beings the ability to learn and adapt. Bachpan mein humne apne environment se seekha, but as adults, we can choose what we want to adopt.
Simply practise a particular habit for one month, consistently and privately. Even while eating or recording myself, I practise keeping a smile on my face, as if I'm giving a TED Talk. My vocabulary can improve, my English speaking can improve, and I can develop softer expressions and a softer voice. One habit can help me improve several areas at once.
Now I can do these things more comfortably in public because I practise them privately, even when I'm alone. I can smile and giggle more naturally because I've trained myself to do so. What you do in private comes out in public. It looks natural and authentic because it's part of your daily routine.
Fake tab lagta hai jab woh aapki routine ka part nahi hota, aap privately practise nahi karte, aur aapki social life bhi nahi hoti. When you suddenly try to giggle, have fun with people, and smile and laugh in public without being used to it, it can look awkward.