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25 August 2023 02:10

You cannot directly pursue a meaningful life as a goal in itself but rather it’s something that naturally arises as a result of the choices and commitments you make in life. A good life is a consequence of other actions or decisions we make. It’s not a primary goal but a secondary outcome. Deliberate commitment sources of joy that align with your values and aspirations is essential for the happiness you want.

The ultimate aim of life is to engage in experiences and commitments that allow you to grow, develop, and become the best version of yourself.

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22 August 2023 02:49

The dichotomy of control

The Stoics emphasised the importance of distinguishing between things within our control and those without. They argued that our thoughts, attitudes, and actions are under our control, while external events, other people’s opinions, and outcomes are beyond our control.

The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own.

Focusing our attention and efforts solely on what we can control can help us free ourselves from unnecessary worry and anxiety over things we cannot change.. In difficult situations, this principle reminds us to direct our energy towards our responses and attitudes rather than getting distressed by uncontrollable external factors.

Enjoy reading always and all the ways. Stay blessed with privacy to find out our better version.

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18 August 2023 02:39

Excuses make today easy tomorrow hard. Discipline makes today hard and tomorrow easy.

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09 August 2023 07:10

“Money is a motivator mainly for jobs that do not require much thinking. For jobs that require thinking, money is important only up to a point, and beyond that, the most important motivators are Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose”
– Sridhar Vembu, CEO, ZOHO

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10 July 2023 03:51

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the ones you did - H. Hackson Brown

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17 June 2023 05:34

Exposing yourself to discomfort can train your mind and body to handle whatever life throws your way.

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17 June 2023 04:57

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength,” says Marcus Aurelius.

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16 June 2023 03:26

Helen Keller, who became the first deaf and blind person in the United States to earn a college degree, on perseverance:

"A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships."

Source: The Simplest Way to Be Happy

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16 June 2023 03:23

"Many people care more about being right than being happy."

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12 June 2023 05:10

The only thing that does not change is Change itself.

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05 June 2023 03:58

Stress Management Tips:

Sometimes we may think that we want to disappear but all we really want is to be found. Enjoy your reading always and all the ways to overcome the stress in our day to day life starting from the home to office.

Scope of doing this practice is to give an importance to our mental health (which is more important to discover your better version) and get rid of the stereotype that talking about problems is not okay.

How do you identify this stressful situation in our day to day lives?
Different versions of the same stress:
1. I need a break for at least one day in a month (most of the mothers/sisters/home makers/King makers) may tell these words and want to disappear from this world (but they won't and they can't because of their lovable commitments).
2. I need to take a leave and sleep for a week continuously to take rest (we can hear this from workaholic professionals like IT firms, MNCs, Government sectors, etc).
3. I need a break from academic pressures (we can hear this from students from school and colleges).

The list goes on with different version of people in our fast moving society.

What could be the causes?

1. Forgetting to enjoy the task and not thinking about the enjoyment at all.
2. Giving importance/priority to unnecessary things/people/tasks, etc.
3. Overthinking about unnecessary issues (which are highly superlative imaginations).
4. Lack of Empathy, Lack of emotions, and Lack of courage.

What to do?
1. We have to prioritize between the tasks/things/people (important/not important/urgent/not urgent/necessary/not necessary)
2. Spending Quality Time with the family (spouse, children, parents, old & gold friends) and not with the same people who is willing (knowingly/unknowingly) to stress you (by calling after office hours through sms, mail, call etc)
3. Have your ME TIME to rediscover yourself. To discover your better version.
4. Read books for enjoyment and attaining the maturity to handle all the stressful situations peacefully and happily.
5. Help others to overcome the situations soon after attaining the maturity of handling yourself efficiently and effectively.

Enjoy reading always and all the ways. Have a great day ahead.

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23 May 2023 03:59

Stress & Bad Bosses:
In our day to day life, many of us tends to speak about the myths (like if I am in that position, then I will do this, etc) about the leadership (Knowingly/Unknowingly). Why we are getting stressed when we work under the following types of bosses? We will be stressed when our bosses won't/don't lead. Many of us are not in a position to lead the office/organisation/team etc.

What are the different types of bad bosses who don't or won't lead?
1. Insecure leaders.
2. Visionless leaders.
3. Incompetent leaders.
4. Self-centered leaders
5. Chameleon leaders
6. Political leaders
7. Controlling leaders

What are the causes/negative impacts to the team if the above-mentioned leaders lead the team?
1. Decisions are delayed
2. Agendas are multiplied
3. Conflicts are extended
4. Morale becomes low
5. Production is reduced
6. Success is difficult

How do you recognise the bad bosses/identify the bad bosses?
1. They didn't help create the vision.
2. They don't understand the vision
3. They don't agree with the vision
4. They don't know the vision
5. They don't want to know the vision
6. They feel unneeded to achieve the vision
7. They aren't ready for the vision

How these people may cause/will cause the stress in us?
When you have the vision/ when you have the capacity to execute and lead and when you are stopped to execte, there the hue starts (triggers) for the stress. We will be thinking. Our Cognitive mind always thinks for the good things. When the things goes wrong (which is against the vision), our cognitive mind think (overthink) about this inefficient boss and create the stress (which is unnecessary).
Keep in mind: Bad bosses don't change / don't want to change / don't know to change.

Can we get any relief from these kinds of stress?
The answer is yes. We can overcome these stress with smart work with minimum energy and consistent efforts.

We will see in the next post for the way out from stress by bad bosses. Till then, Bye for now.
Enjoy reading always and all the ways. Have a great time ahead.

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20 May 2023 04:44

Stress Management Tips:

Always and all the ways it is better (of course it is best solution for dealing with the stress) to stay away from the people who don't want to know your side.
Pre-requisite: Never ever share your weakness/personal things to the person who don't want to listen at all. It is more dangerous thing that you are doing for/to yourself.

How to find the person (who don't want to listen you)?
1. He/She may be least bothered about your feelings.
2. Ignores/forgets about the good things about you.
3. Always waiting for belittling/casting aspersions on you (character assasination)
4. Jealous of your growth (intellectual/monetary/getting popular among the public, etc)
5. Always highlight their contributions (repeatedly) to you.
6. Low self-estimation.
7. Saying one-thing and doing other-thing.
8. Staying away from your tough times.
9. Unpalatable advices (just for filling the time and dumping in your mind)
10. Making you to feel guilty/cry/low.

How to overcome these/this people?

1. Have high esteem about yourself (by reading books, writing daily journaling-positively potraiting about yourself)
2. By showing gratitude (by thanking at least for four things everyday at the beginning of the day-eg. thanking parents, teachers, trees for providing oxygen, fellow creatures in the universe, etc)
3. Reading at least one hour (i.e., 4% of the day) for your development.
4. Never ever share your plans (ambitions/travel destinations/financial goals, etc). Because either they will spoil (by unnecessary advices-note these people are different from the good ones) the path and ruin in total.
5. Get engaged with learning and reading effectively, efficiently the new things.

Stay healthy and happy always and all the ways enjoy reading.

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08 May 2023 19:12

“There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations.” — Jodi Picoult

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07 May 2023 03:30

The key is to approach life with a sense of curiosity and openness and to be willing to learn from our experiences.

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25 August 2023 02:08

You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out of the experience of humankind as it is passed on to you, out of your own talent and understanding, out of the things you believe in, out of the things and people you love, out of the values for which you are willing to sacrifice something. The ingredients are there. You are the only one who can put them together into that unique pattern that will be your life.

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21 August 2023 05:10

It takes half your life before you discover life is a do it yourself project.
Napoleon Hill

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14 August 2023 11:37

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10 July 2023 04:14

The problem is not people being educated,The problem is that they are educated just enough to believe what they have been taught, but not educated enough to question what they have been taught. MJ Demarco

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05 July 2023 03:13

If Someone encounters the same Tree twice within a Forest, it is indicative that they have become disoriented and are, undoubtedly, Lost... similarly, such is the case with the Mistakes and Errors

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17 June 2023 04:57

To better navigate the ups and downs of daily life, cultivate inner resilience, especially in the face of adversity. It allows you to make clear-headed decisions and maintain a sense of inner peace.

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16 June 2023 04:58

In the intricate web of life, one constant remains; uncertainty.

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16 June 2023 03:25

A short lesson about kindness and generosity:

"I heard my mom asking our neighbor for some salt. We had salt at home so I asked her why she was asking.

She told me, "They don't have much money and they sometimes ask us for things. So I asked for something small that wouldn't burden them. I want them to feel as if we needed them too. That way, it will be much easier for them to ask us for anything they need."

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15 June 2023 04:38

"The myth is that there isn't enough time. There is plenty of time. There isn't enough focus with the time you have. You win by directing your attention toward better things."

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07 June 2023 06:52

🦋 Your wings already exist, all you have to do is fly 🕊️

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24 May 2023 19:20

Loose lips sink ships.

Problems are meant to be solved, not posted on social media for the whole world to know. If there is an issue, take the time to cool down. Stay away from your mobile if you have to and if you really need to vent, then consider other alternatives. Exercise, do something creative, pray, journal or talk to a trusted friend or family member.

Above all things, do not post your issues on social media. It will only contribute to the problem.

Don't overshare.Privacy is true wealth and power.what people don't know they can't ruin. Loose lips sink ships.
Oversharing or revealing your secrets to the wrong person is similar to creating your own gossip.

Enjoy reading always and all the ways. Stay blessed with privacy to find out our better version.
Bye for now.

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21 May 2023 04:17

Sharing the truth with individuals who are deeply entrenched in their own beliefs or ideologies can be a challenging task. This challenge arises from various factors, including cognitive biases, emotional attachments, and the natural tendency to resist information that contradicts one's existing worldview. When confronted with information that challenges their beliefs or threatens their understanding of reality, individuals often experience a sense of disenchantment or cognitive dissonance.

Cognitive biases play a significant role in shaping our perception of the world and can create barriers to accepting new information. Confirmation bias, for example, leads people to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs while disregarding contradictory evidence. This bias makes it difficult for individuals to objectively evaluate new information and can reinforce their existing beliefs, even if they are based on misinformation or falsehoods.

Emotional attachments also influence the way people perceive and interpret information. People often develop strong emotional connections to their beliefs, which can give them a sense of identity, security, and belonging. When faced with information that challenges these beliefs, individuals may feel threatened, defensive, or anxious. They may instinctively reject or dismiss the new information in order to preserve their emotional well-being and avoid the discomfort associated with cognitive dissonance.

Furthermore, people tend to construct mental models of the world based on their experiences, social interactions, and cultural influences. These models shape their understanding of reality and provide a framework through which they interpret new information. When presented with information that contradicts their mental models, individuals may struggle to integrate the new information into their existing worldview. This resistance to change can lead to a sense of disenchantment or disillusionment as they grapple with the challenge of reconciling conflicting ideas.

Overcoming these challenges requires a nuanced approach that takes into account the underlying psychological factors at play. It is crucial to foster open and respectful dialogue, creating a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood. Presenting evidence in a clear, logical, and non-confrontational manner can help mitigate defensive responses. Building trust and rapport, appealing to shared values, and focusing on common goals can also increase the likelihood of receptive engagement.

However, it is important to recognize that changing deeply entrenched beliefs is a complex process that often takes time, patience, and empathy. It is not always possible to convince someone to abandon their existing worldview entirely, but by fostering critical thinking skills, promoting media literacy, and encouraging open-mindedness, we can create an environment where individuals are more willing to consider alternative perspectives and evaluate information objectively.

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12 May 2023 02:58

All of us at various times in our lives believe true things for poor reasons, and false things for good reasons, and that whatever we think we know, whether we’re right or wrong, arises from our interactions with other human beings. Thinking independently, solitarily, ‘for ourselves,’ is not an option.

Thinking is more than memorising facts or understanding theories — it is the ability to use your knowledge to make logical connections, draw conclusions, and think critically to solve life and career challenges.The ability to think for yourself is the foundation for forming opinions, finding solutions to problems, and living a life of purpose and meaning.

Make time to ponder — a better life depends on it.

Enjoy reading 📚 always and all the ways. Have a great day ahead.

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08 May 2023 13:17

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature

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07 May 2023 03:29

When we are able to put our own egos aside and consider alternative perspectives, we become better listeners, communicators, and problem-solvers.