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MISSION POSSIBLE-HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE

2011-09-28T00:32:00.000-07:00

Peevish Boss or Crabby colleague? Grumpy neighbor or cranky partner? What are you suffering from? Whether you are in office, market, home, road, shop, school or in any other part of this world, this category is ‘infectious’!

An obnoxious character tends to affect and tarnish everybody around. This

often leaves us in a peculiar predicament, where neither we want to face them nor can overlook. So is there any way out to get through such an unlikable situation with peace and grace? Here are some quick tips to help you think twice before any

unwanted person or situation pisses you off.

Use an assertive communication when a person treats you in an unacceptable way.
Try and keep your conversation neutral.
If the situation has really worsened and you feel its time to maintain a distance, then do so and let them know why. However, don’t seek to avoid them. What matters is your attitude.
Don’t take any comment personally and try not to be defensive. Arguing back, defending or any kind of justification (at that particular time) can often lead to both parties becoming more entrenched.
Don’t keep thinking about such people all the time. Concentrate on things and people that inspire you.
Silence could be an effective tool when dealing with any complex personality. If you ignore them, they lose influence.
Develop and uphold a good sense of wit.

Always stay calm, never cry and don’t involve yourself in any kind of ugly argument because all this is only going to add fuel to fire. Defuse them by ignoring or looking away or may be starting any other conversation.
It would be unwise to join them in playing blame games or stooping low. All this will only stimulate them.

“Every moment that you spend upset, in despair, in anguish angry or hurt because of the behavior of anybody else in your life is a moment in which you have given up control of your life”

-Wayne Dyer

So your self respect and self esteem is in your hands. And so there is no use of being loud or harsh. Act normally in any tricky situation. No need to appease or change such people. Just change the way you look at the situation- be calm, firm, honest and humble. Respond with your own optimistic expectation.

NEVER GIVE UP!!

“In the school of life, difficult people are the faculty. They teach us our most important spiritual lessons that we would be most unlikely to learn on our own”

-Mark I. Rosen

2011-09-18T06:33:00.000-07:00

COLOR MAGIC WITH FENG SHUI .....

WHAT IS FENG SHUI ?

Feng Shui is basically a Chinese skill or practice of positioning substances, particularly graves, buildings and furniture, so that the utmost concord is achieved between the flow of ‘CHI’ of the environment and that of the user.

It is also believed to bring good fortune.

Feng Shui is related to the concept of ‘YIN-YANG’ and ‘CHI’.

YIN AND YANG- This symbol represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle represents ‘everything’, while the black and white shapes, within the circle represents the interaction of two energies – Yin (black) and Yang (white).

Yin would be dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting and weak, while Yang would be bright, active, upward, hot, expanding and strong. Both are mutually arising, interdependent and continuously transforming.

CHI- Everything in creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies that correspond to sound, light and color. The existence of electromagnetic field around every object, known as ‘Aura”, is a scientifically proven fact. The Chinese refer to this energy as ‘Chi’.

It is the vital life force of the universe. It flows through the pathways of all living forms in order to maintaining health and wellness, mentally, physically and emotionally.

Historically, Feng Shui was extensively used to learn about buildings – often spiritually momentous structures such as tombs and sometimes dwellings as well.

The aim of Feng Shui is to create a living and working (and dying- Feng shui is for graveyards too ) environment in harmony with nature and the flow of energy. Proper practice of Feng Shui is meant to maintain good health, wealth, relationships, creativity and more.

IMPORTANCE OF COLORS IN FENG SHUI:- Every association you have with a color, contributes in some way to how you are. That is why colors play a meaningful role within the practice of Feng Shui. It is very essential for you to understand why toning down or playing up essential feng shui colors in your home will help you to achieve your goals.

Feng shui colors affect people physically, emotionally and psychologically. The right use of feng shui colors can do wonders to your home or office. We are all in love with colors in more or less predictable ways. Feng shui takes the use of colors to the next level, where each color brings the desired feng shui energies to a space, the energies needed to bring harmony and balance. By using just one color or by combining two or more colors, you can strengthen the elements of feng shui.

Feng shui colors are divided into- cool (Yin) and warm (yang) areas.Yin (cool) colors bring healing and relaxation. Some of the Yin colors are:-

BLUE:- It is an excellent color for your home (you can chose any shade of blue). Light blue clears thought, scatters negative energy and helps to cope with negative emotional state. Light blue would be favorable for children above 7 as it helps them to discover their hidden talents and abilities. Dark blue improves intuition and light blue activates mental abilities of people. It is calm and soothing color as it has Yin energy. It reflects love, peace and trust. It is also associated with adventure and exploration. A good combination would be blue with green or white. This combination could be used for study, office or children’s room (especially for calming down overactive kids).

BLACK :- Black color in feng shui symbolizes money, income, great careers ( especially in metals), emotional protection and power. Black is full of mystery and sophistication. It add depth and strength and brings feng shui energy of grounding and stability. You can use black color indoors but it should not be higher than the eye level. You can also add black in the shape of furniture, photo frames or mirrors with black frame.

PURPLE :- Purple is excellent for physical and mental healing and is associated with spiritual awareness. This color generates good ‘Chi’ and therefore adds extra energy. It is a stimulating color, so it’s better not to use purple in bathrooms and kitchen. It is an outstanding color to add to your house, living room and office, particularly for power positions like an owner of any company or principal etc. In fact, purple clothes or ties will be good for anyone dealing with money. Purple and its shades are brilliant for stimulating good luck. It is good when paired with white, gold or silver.

WHITE :- White represents poise, confidence, purity, focus, intensity and creativity. Feng shui advises to use this color in combination with gold or silver to generate a calm atmosphere. It is a wonderful color for kitchen or an art studio. But stay away from white if you are overly critical or have trouble expressing affection.

PINK :- Pink is sedating and calming. It symbolizes love and romance. This universal color of love will suit almost anywhere from bedroom to laundry room. But keep in mind that too much of pink becomes feminine. It will also weaken the muscles.

GREEN :- Green is the feng shui color of renewal, energy, regeneration and nourishment. Have different colors of green in order to maximize the feng shui energy. Green has a psychological effect. It is calming, balancing, healing, relaxing and tranquilizing. Use it in following locations- skill/knowledge areas, family/elders areas or in health areas. It would be particularly beneficial in bathrooms as it promotes peacefulness and purification. It also marks a new beginning.

Yang (warm) colors provide enthusiasm and positive energy which is required to achieve something or to be motivated.

YELLOW:- It is an auspicious color in Feng Shui. Yellow represents warmth, cheerfulness and friendliness. However, too much of intense yellow can cause anxiety. Yellow color encourages hope and optimism. Infact, any surrounding enriched with yellow will make people more talkative and outgoing.

ORANGE:- Feng shui says color orange strengthens your concentration
and enhances creativity power. Orange represents knowledge and
activity. You can go for orange accessories for decorating office,
home and study as excess of this color (on walls) is not good.

BROWN:- Brown represents feng shui element of wood and is excellent for main entry, kitchen or as a feature wall in the living room or bedroom. But avoid dark brown shade in children’s room and southwest area of your house. A good idea would be to use brown, well balanced with other colors.

RED:- Red is the strongest feng shui color and represents fire. Red brings energy, joy, activeness, power, passion, excitement, and stimulates the sexual desire. It also represents luck and happiness in Chinese culture, marriage color in India and it’s a symbolic color of love and romance, courage and passion. Red generates the energy of arousal. It is hot, passionate, rich and celebratory. But red has fire element, which could both be creative as well as destructive.

However, a balanced feng shui will bring joy and excitement. Also, if used too much, it can bring restlessness, sudden spurt of anger and over excitement. Therefore use it sensibly. Another option could be to bring red in your home décor rather than with furnishings or wall color.

MAUVE:- It is the color of world consciousness.

MAROON:- Maroon is neither red nor blue. It represents indecisiveness.

LAVENDER:- It is the color of sexual indecision.

GOLD:- Gold is the color of God consciousness.

Colors and feng shui also have a lot to do with the direction in which our home sits. There are different colors that feng shui defines for the use in exterior façade of your house. The guiding principle of using Feng Shui colors could be to achieve balance rather than excess. Right blend of colors could do magic to your house and office.

So lets be clear, do not over do the colors by painting an entire wall. A good thumb rule would be to use these colors in combination with whites, light or earthy tone colors. You can also use colored pillows, bedsheets, picture frames, drapes, rugs etc. to enhance feng shui colors.

2011-09-07T05:17:00.000-07:00

STRESS- someone rightly said that stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness. Frustation, irritation, uneasiness and restlessness are some of the by-products of anxiety. It is how your body reacts to mental, physical or emotional circumstances. Stress disturbs the normal functioning of the body. All of us experience stress at some or the other time in our lives. In other words, everyone have their own stress moments. But stress is not always negative. It all depends on how you deal with it. However, extreme or long-drawn-out stress could be fatal.

REASONS FOR STRESS........

........AT HOME

Death of near and dear one.
Injury, health problem or illness in the family.
Marriage issues.
Seperation or divorce from partner.
Pregnancy.
Poor educational performance of kids.
Hyperactive or rampant kids.
Sexual harassment
Heated argument or a spat with someone at home or outside.
Shortage of funds to meet daily and necessary expenses or sometimes unexpected expenses.
Money loss.
Change of place, city or country.

........AT WORK

To meet growing demands of the job.
Peer pressure.
Relationship with Boss, colleagues and juniors.
Meet deadlines.
Working overtime and on holidays.
Extended working hours.
Low salary.
Promotion.
Argument or spat with boss or co workers.
Change of job.
Work against will.
Harassment.
Petty office politics.

........OTHER REASONS

Any kind of setback.
Fear- irregular or continuous
Uncertainty about life or future.
Any kind of threat.
Lack of sleep

STRESS SYMPTOMS

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF STRESS

STRESS CONTRIBUTES TO:-

Vulnerable immune system
Social Isolation
High Blood Pressure
Heart problems
Eating disorders
Headache
Insomnia
Constipation
Rashes
Fatigueness
Skin diseases
Sex problems
Depression
Migraine
Yawning
Dry throat/mouth
Clenching teeth
Shorter life span
Strokes
Breathing problems

STRESS MANAGEMENT

First and foremost, recognize your stress........

Next, identify the sources of stress......

Lastly, try to cope with your stress.......

Learn healthy ways to cope up with stress instead of unhealthy ways like smoking, taking drugs or pills to relax, drinking, taking out your frustation on others, sleeping too much, over or under eating. We have to understand that these strategies will just give short term relief but in long run they will prove to be futile.

SO HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESSFUL SITUATION.......

...................TRY - " B.R.E.A.D.S"

There will be lot of times in life when everything seems to be going haywire. In situations like this, where you have to pass the 'acid test' of life or in any other testing time, best remedy is to change the way you look at the situation or problem.

HOW??????...... Well, AVOID THE STRESSOR AND ALTER IT !

Avoid 'hot-button' topics

learn to say 'no'

Be vocal about your feelings ( share with someone)

Do time management

Be firm and assertive

Be positive and optimistic

Reframe your problems

Accept the changes and things you can't change

Take out time for fun and relaxation like go for a walk, talk to your friend, listen to music or watch movies, read a nice 'self help' book, exercise, do yoga or meditation etc.

Keep your sense of humor alive

Adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.

Get enough sleep

Niggling worries are a curse for a happy and healthy life. We definitely feel better when we share our feeling with someone whom we trust. But the best way to analyse your life, your problems and other issues is to have a retrospection..............

Start maintaining a "Stress or Reflection Journal". It will help you to retrospect the incidents that took place and recognize the stressor. eg.

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Here is an excerpt from a book which I would like to share with you all:-

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience raised a glass of water and asked, “how heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.”

“If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. “In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”

He continued, “And that’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.” “As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.”

“So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don’t carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you’re carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can.” “Relax; pick them up later after you’ve rested. Life is short. Enjoy it!

And then he shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

§ Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.

§ Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

§ Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

§ If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

§ It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

§ Never buy a car you can’t push.

§ Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on.

§ Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.

§ When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.

§ Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

§ You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.

§ Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box

DO YOU FEEL GOOD?

2011-08-26T08:49:00.000-07:00

I read the following lines somewhere which reminded me of an disenchanted idea that most of us are living with:-

“When I lose this extra weight, then I will be attractive,

If I can just get my abs a little more toned, then I can wear the bikini I love,

I feel so much better after I put on that make up in the morning,

I looked much more sexier before I had those wrinkles,

My hair looks drab and lifeless until I get it colored”

So many times we wait for something to happen so that we could finally start feeling attractive. I think many women would be of the same mind with me on this point, but the reality is that all of us do it ‘all the time’.

But somehow we need to change this approach in order to be beautiful………..FOR EVER!!!!!

Feeling good about your body is the first lesson for feeling good about yourself. If you will feel good about your body, you will look good and will also feel good about your mind and your personality. Always look yourself in the mirror and admire yourself, say- “not bad”, this means you look good and this is definitely going to make you feel out of this world.

Studies show that when you feel good about yourself, and are confident, you look better to other people. Stand up tall and be proud of the way you look, whether curvy, skinny or fat.

You don’t have to be slim or thin in order to feel good. Instead, you need to be fit and healthy. Each and every being is beautiful from within but we are often sloppy about our body fitness and easily fall trap of detrimental lifestyle, eating high calorie food, junk food and obesity.

Unfortunately, most of us believe that somehow, something needs to change- about who we are, how we look and what we do in order to be sexy and eye-catching.

But the truth is that we all are unreservedly and intrinsically beautiful, sans any single change!

TRY FOLLOWING TIPS TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL ALWAYS AND BOOST YOUR SENSE OF WORTH:-

Dress according to your body type. Try and wear suitable clothes that make you feel good and better. Search online or look into some magazines for articles on clothes for your body type.

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Praise yourself. Praising yourself is most important to boost yourself esteem. Always think positive, be affirmative about what you do and what you wear. Always get a positive body image.

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Make a list of all the good things about yourself.

Exercise daily and be health conscious. Exercise reduce anxiety, promotes potency, balance, flexibility and general posture and a general sense of happiness.

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Nurture yourself with meditation during the day.

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Don’t stop eating. However, you should not stuff yourself. You should plan a healthy and nutritious diet plan. Avoid junk food.

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Maintain right weight. It’s dangerous to be too slender or too chubby. Have a balanced diet- eat the amount of food your body needs. Involve your self in some physical activities. Keep a balance between what you eat and what you consume in terms of calories- so that you can uphold your body weight.

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Set an intention to see your self through the eye of beauty.

POSITIVE BODY IMAGE

WONDER WOMEN!

2011-08-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

Indian women have customarily been cramped to handling household errands while their husbands go out for job. But this frame of mind has distorted to a vast degree and women are now stimulated to chase careers of their own.

As a woman you are often torn between house, children and work. But life has much more in store than what we think. Being ‘independent’ or lending a ‘helping hand’ is such a great idea and you can easily accomplish it by initiating a home business and get the best of both the worlds. To realize something in business you need to have a plan that is unusual. Now days, plethora of home or internet based jobs and self employment careers are attracting people of all age group. It is a fantastic alternative way to earn money, in a flexible way. But in order to be successful in home/freelance business, you should look for something that interests you. This will definitely increase the probability of trade success.

Self employment is a notion which is rapidly catching up with the youth of the country and especially women. There are many reasons for this inclination. First of all you get the comfort to work from home, there are no fixed hours and you can schedule things as per your discretion. Moreover, you get to save lot on taxes.

However, you should not get overwhelmed and be very cautious before you start your own business. Do not spend too much from your pocket in the beginning and plan your expenses prudently. Lastly, be very careful about the people you are dealing with.

Here are few suggestions for you to have a look:-

ü Freelance writer/ reporter

ü Web/ graphic designer

ü Online teaching

ü Medical transcription

ü Data entry

ü Catering business

ü BPOs

ü Cooking/ baking/ chocolate making classes

ü Fashion designer/ boutique

ü Interior designing

ü Art/ craft classes

ü Music classes

ü Beauty salons

ü Wedding/ special event planner

ü Jewellery designing

ü Special activities or hobby classes

ü Coaching classes

ü Fitness centers

ü English speaking classes

…….the list goes on and on.

What you need is a good session of brainstorming. Of course it will not be a cakewalk. You might have to face failure, dejection, disappointment or losses. But that would be the time to shoe perseverance and patience. Remember ‘Well planned is half done’, so go for a sagacious and systematic planning and then act accordingly.

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ARE YOU A SHOPPING SPREE?

2011-08-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU A………………

Shopping is a fun activity. It could be a short way to release stress. I think most of the women like shopping. They believe that if they shop they will feel better. They'll go for shopping with the intention of buying one or two items but come home with bags and bags of purchases.

Shopping addiction tends to affect more women than men. They often buy things they do not need. There are some people who "shop 'till they drop" , while some run their credit cards up to the limit . So called "SHOPOHOLICS"or "SHOPPING SPREE" often have racks of clothes and possessions with the price tags still attached which have never been used. Shopping Addiction usually occurs when a person feels depressed, lonely and angry. Not sure whether spending will assure more love, boost self-esteem, heal the hurts or stress, and the problems of daily living, but it certainly is going to increase financial debt. Therefore it be better if we can be wise in shopping.

Actually, we need to understand that these shops exploit human weakness. A tempting display of easily visible merchandise makes it difficult for many people to resist temptation. Therefore it is very important for you to be aware of the tactics being used so that you can easily avoid the trap.

So how to control SHOPOHOLISM:-

Work on a budget for yourself.

Make a shopping list of the things to be bought and most importantly adhere to it.

Pay for purchases by cash, cheque or debit card.

When unplanned,visit the shops without bringing any money, and don't return there until you have decided that you really need a
certain article.

Use credit cards only in emergency and not for shopping.

Avoid discount warehouses. Allocate only a certain amount of cash to be spent if you do visit one.

"Window shop" only after stores have closed. If you do "look" during the day, leave your home.

Take a walk or exercise when the urge to shop comes on.

SO FRIENDS...........
HAPPY
SHOPPING!!!!!

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WIN OVER TIME

2011-08-14T23:02:00.000-07:00

Time is such a great teacher. A teacher, who is everywhere and unbeaten by everyone. Its rightly said ‘Time and tide wait for none’.

Life is full of events- good and bad. All these events come at an appointed time! That’s why its said that after every night, there is a sunshine waiting for you and after every despair there is hope!!!

Life is like this. On one hand it’s full of hope, opportunities, liveliness, love, happiness and on the other hand its gloomy, full of disappointments, misery, discontentment. And who has the keys to both these doors of what we call life - “TIME”

So what should be our take when life leaves no options for us? Everywhere is dejection and failure. Nobody knows when the right time will come?

This is the phase when we meet with our real self and this is the time to show life that you don’t care! Seriously, Life would be better. Life is no bed of roses. It is full of perils, difficulties, hydra-headed problems etc and if you want to pass this acid test then have patience, perseverance, faith, firm and positive attitude. We all come in this world with our own share of grievances, challenges and opportunities. Live every moment to the fullest, care for your family and loved ones, have a hobby, try and do the weirdest things that you ever dreamt of, hobnob with friends and most importantly, try and be happy because it is going to become your habit and soon your attitude.

REVIVE YOUR SOUL

2011-08-14T13:24:00.001-07:00

WHAT YOUR BODY ASKS FOR ?

2011-08-13T22:46:00.000-07:00

If you are craving for a perfect figure which is as close to 36-24-36, then you are no different from the rest of the girl brigade who can do almost anything to win it. What not is done to achieve it- Doing exercise, running, aerobics, go on fruit and liquid diet and often weight loss pills. Great!!!

Nothing wrong with the idea. Who doesn’t want to be the eye candy in their teens or who will not love to be referred to as a college girl in their 30’s? Everyone.,

So, why are we here, going through this article? Sorry to say but no weight loss tips here.

Losing oodles of weight or doing workout for a carved body is not a cakewalk . You have to sacrifice so much. But in this hullabaloo, the heart of the subject often goes neglected-the BODY. Not the outer beauty but the inner strength. A healthy lifestyle is what is lacking today. Fitness freaks rely more on supplements rather than the natural stuff. The rate at which people seek medical help these days, is much higher than ever before. Number of fitness centers and health clinics are increasing but have they been able to control the cases of anemia, high cholesterol, obesity, heart problem, thyroid, diabetis , arthritis etc .?

NO.

So, where the planning is going wrong? It’s there , right on top, in your mind. A serious change is required in the mindset of people. But what kind of change?

Firstly, overcome the fad of 36-24-36 and six packs. Exercise should not be done for just for losing weight. It is a very important way of increasing stamina, vigour, agility and maintaining physical fitness. Healthy food habits are taught to us as a toddler, but sadly , its hardly and rarely followed by any of us.

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Eat right, eat light. Fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products, fish, nuts, eggs, soya products, pulses, grains etc is what your body asks for. Drink lots of water as this is going to flush out toxins from your body and will give you a glowing skin. Make sure essential nutrients are supplied to the body daily.

Love yourself . Pamper yourself, take good care of yourself and your body. If you want to look good and fab, then first you have to feel that from inside. Work religiously on your mind and body. Adopt a healthy lifestyle rather than just a carved body.

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GET WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR LIFE!!!!

2011-08-13T22:16:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought what is that one thing we want from our lives ?

Hundreds of bubbles start busting inside……isn’t it? -name, fame, money, fleet of cars, bungalow etc. or in other words all kinds of worldly pleasures one can think of. And some, for a change, look for inner peace, wisdom, happiness etc. What do you think is required to achieve all this?.

Answer to all the questions and key to success is not waiting outside, it is resting within us- you and me.

In this world of cut-throat competition and rat race, how much time are we able to devote for quenching the thirst of our soul ? . What we all long for , deep inside our heart, is the feeling of contentment, deep felt happiness, peace of mind and satisfaction.

Instead of changing the world or playing blame game with your colleagues, its time to bring change in yourself. Speak out your heart, stand with what is right , do what you think is morally and ethically correct. May be you will not get hefty rewards for these deeds, but one thing is for sure, you will never repent in your life.

We all are special in some way or the other ,but what makes us stand out from the mob is our viewpoint, our attitude towards life and towards work, our conduct and last but not the least our will power ! .Time and tide wait for none. Speak up and be heard. There are shortcuts to affluence and luxury, but at the end of the day we all know that life always takes a U- turn, so drive safely and guard your soul against all evils. Live life large but try and make it more meaningful, not just for yourself but also for your near and dear ones. Learn to say ‘no’, when you feel so, stop grumbling about niggling worries, be a hardcore optimist , have a positive outlook towards life and believe me life will give you the very best it has in store for you.

Many a times, we start compromising with our values, as we have to survive in this so called world of competition and earn a decent living .It is the story of every Tom, Dick and Harry, and we are no different. A change in one person will hardly affect the world. But this is mindset that we all should be determined to change. Honesty, determination, optimism, positive attitude and your will power are the elements required for this chain reaction that is going to positively affect everyone associated with you .

Stand out, stand large, so that the world look up to you. If you will be able to change one individual also, it will be a big achievement for you. Believe in the existence of God and have faith on his decisions. You will have galore of opportunities coming your way. Just stay focused, believe in yourself, keep trying and always be true to yourself. You will come out with flying colors.

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