Motivational Lines!

Why Not You ? - Robin Sharma

2014-08-01T17:23:00.004+05:30

Someone will do something fresh, new and brave today…why not you?

Someone will befriend a stranger, deliver hope to the hopeless and model decency…why not you?

Someone will turn pain into power, fear into fortune and confusion into clarity…why not you?

Someone will be recognized for their mastery, celebrated for their acumen and praised for their excellence…why not you?

Someone will forge a new start, install a new habit and build a better routine…why not you?

Someone will let go of their past, rewire their present and rewrite their future…why not you?

Someone will get the sale, finish the book or close the deal…why not you?

Someone will set larger goals, take bigger risks and go to their limits…why not you?

Someone will show uncommon kindness, be a giver not a taker and leave people better than they found them…why not you?

Someone will discover their “Mighty Why”, reconnect with their purpose and so radiate their passion…why not you?

Someone will release their excuses, shatter their doubts and break free of their chains…why not you?

Someone will experience true gratitude, speak real appreciation and feel sincere happiness… why not you?

Yes—why not you?

Let’s be honest…you were born into genius. You’ve been built to amaze. And you’re designed to make history.

The question’s not can you. Nope. It’s will you?

The Wisdom of Bruce Lee: 25 Quotes on Mastery, Martial Arts & Consciousness :- The Mind Unleashed

2014-07-23T13:18:00.002+05:30

Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.
What you habitually think largely determines what you will ultimately become.
Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.
Reality is apparent when one ceases to compare. — There is “what is” only when there is no comparison at all, and to live with what is, is to be peaceful.
A good teacher protects his pupils from his own influence.
To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person.
Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.
If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.
Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.
Real living is living for others.
I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.
Many people dedicate their lives to actualizing a concept of what they should be like, rather than actualizing themselves. This difference between self-actualization and self-image actualization is very important. Most people live only for their image.
It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.
The stillness in stillness is not the real stillness; only when there is stillness in movement does the universal rhythm manifest.
As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.
A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come. When the opponent expands, I contract; and when he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, “I” do not hit, “it” hits all by itself.
If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Moving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror. Respond like an echo.
Things live by moving and gain strength as they go.
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
If you don’t want to slip up tomorrow, speak the truth today.
A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.
The knowledge and skills you have achieved are meant to be forgotten so you can float comfortably in emptiness, without obstruction.
If you want to learn to swim jump into the water. On dry land no frame of mind is ever going to help you.
If there is a God, he is within. You don’t ask God to give you things, you depend on God for your inner theme.

Source : http://themindunleashed.org/

39 Ways to Die Enormous By Robin Sharma #1 bestselling author of The Leader Who Had No Title

2014-07-21T01:05:00.001+05:30

Hip hop icon Jay-Z once observed “I’d rather die enormous than live dormant.”

And I know you totally get that your days (and mine) are numbered. So this day’s the right day to start living FULL ON…

With this outcome in mind, I spent many hours reflecting on and then writing 39 of mybest ideas for living in a way that will cause you to make history…

May these 39 insights fuel your rise. And transform your game…‎

#1. ‎Dream up a vision so brave it makes all around you roll with laughter. Or reply with ridicule.

#2. Care a lot more about how many people you help than how much recognition you receive.

#3. Become the heavyweight champion of your craft. The undisputed titan of your field. And–quite simply–the best there ever was.

#4. Protect your pristine reputation. It’s an asset of priceless value. And each day, make your good name worth even more by doing acts of excellence, work that astonishes and gestures that inspire.

#5. When you fall, feel the pain. And then stand up. You were born for victory. And failure has no place in your world.

#6. Offer great words. Your language forges your beliefs. And your beliefs drive your behaviors. Speak like a lion, never a sheep. Talk like a leader, never a victim.

#7. Lean into your fears. Go out to your edges. Because the place where your greatest limits live is also the place where your greatest growth lies.

#8. Become a walking, talking excuse-free zone, understanding that your excuses are nothing more than the lies your shadows have sold you. As of this moment, do what needs to get done. And remember: just because something was hard to do yesterday doesn’t ‎mean it won’t be easy to do today.

#9. Silence your critics. Ignore your haters. Delete your cynics. The very act of playing at mastery and elevating the world is a massively disruptive act. Average people will become threatened by your brilliance. And so, try to stifle your genius.

#10. Mentor a child. Inspire a kid. Raise a neighborhood. To be great is to be of use. And an instrument of service.

#11. Most epic performers invested in 2.44 hours of daily training for ten straight years before the first signs of their greatness showed up (that’s ten years of anonymous). Most iconic companies took twenty years before they dominated their industries. World-class is a process. And legendary takes time.

#12. To double your success, triple what you spend on personal development and professional learning. Because the person who knows the most becomes the best. This idea alone not only built my life–it saved it.

#13. Forgive those who need to be forgiven. Each of us is doing the best we can, based on the information we know. No point in wasting too much time getting even. The Chinese proverb said it best: “before you go off to seek revenge, it is best to dig two graves.”

#14. Be radically generous. Give your customers 100X the value they expect (they’ll fall in love with you). Give your loved ones 100X more love than they demand (they’ll adore you). And do it without expectation of any return. Otherwise it’s not a real gift–it’s a trade.

#15. Be an original. Copycats never become ubiquitous. And clones don’t become game-changers.

#16. Spend time in solitude. Daily. As you rise into your heroism and construct a life that will make history, you’ll face the voices of dissent. Spending time alone will forge your conviction for your mission. And allow you to refuel. So you stay strong for your vision.

#17. Be not afraid of heartbreak. The root of the word “passion” means “to suffer”.‎ And all masters suffer. They suffer the pain of stumbling their way to greatness. And the hurt of standing for their artistry. And the wound of being misunderstood. Along with the sacrifice of practicing their craft to extreme degrees.

#18. When you witness injustice, speak up. And do something about it. If you don’t, you allow unfairness to rule our world.

#19. Get fit like an athlete. Not just to look good and become lean. But to live long. So you can inspire, elevate and serve for many many more years. Staying in the game longer than anyone around you is a gorgeous strategy for becoming iconic.

#20. Be real. Too many of us are so petrified to be ourselves that we invest our energy in becoming great pretenders. But few things are as powerful than a human being who’s comfortable in their own skin.‎ Authenticity is an element of mastery. Oscar Wilde said it perfectly: “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”

#21. Say sorry when you need to. Say thank you like you mean it.

#22. Remember that gratitude is the antidote to misery. Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine get dumped into your brain. You’ll feel happier, stronger more alive and on fire to rise to remarkable.

#23. Trust that the only opinion that matters is your opinion of yourself.

#24. And stop comparing yourself to others. It’s a great way to destroy confidence and diminish performance. There’s only one you on the planet today. You’ve been built to dazzle. And designed to inspire.

#25. Never lose your exceptional curiosity. Just watch a child: their eyes sparkle from the wonder they see. Lose that and you’ve lost it all.

#26. Do a living funeral now so you deeply understand what will be most important on your last day. Then reverse engineer it to start living in that way today.

#27. Develop a monomaniacal focus on contributing massive amounts of value, ingenuity and beauty to as many human beings as possible. The person who helps the most humans wins.

#28. Care about the smallest of details. Little refinements done consistently stack up into unforgettable user experience. And you and I are both in the business of wow.

#29. When you see someone doing a first-class job, do not hold back. Unleash your appreciation. Share your fascination. And tell them they’re awesome. You’ll change the world this way.

#30. Remember that dead people don’t care about monuments. Better to focus on producing masterpieces and being incredible while you’re alive than to spend much time on your legacy. [Yes, I know I've written so much on legacy in my books. Sorry. I've changed my mind.]

#31. Know that success belongs to those who learn, grow and study. And that education is inoculation against disruption.

#32. The moment you feel like quitting is the time you need to keep on going. Persistence fuels genius. And grit creates champions.

#33. Develop singularity of focus. Simplicity breeds mastery. And genius is more about what you have the discipline to say no to versus yes to.

#34. Adversity yields opportunity. And a problem only becomes a problem when seen as a problem.

#35. Your associations determine your success. You become your conversations. Spend time with people who show you what’s possible versus diminish your talent.

#36. Fill your life with art. Go to the Sistine Chapel. Spend time at MOMA. Visit the Tate Modern. Being around the works of greatness will awaken yours.

#37. Leave everyone you meet better than you found them. Become an encourager of potential versus a destroyer of confidence.

#38. Remain true to your boldest ideals. Possibilitarians–not cynics–change the world.

#39. And be loving. At the end, each of us will have wished we had cared deeper, served higher and laughed a little louder.

IF IT'S NOT MESSY, IT'S NOT REAL GROWTH - ROBIN SHARMA

2014-07-21T01:02:00.004+05:30

THE 51 WAYS ORDINARY PEOPLE REACHED WORLD-CLASS - ROBIN SHARMA (AUTHOR,MOTIVATOR)

2014-05-05T20:24:00.000+05:30

Know what you want. Clarity is power. And vague goals promote vague results.
Remember that every problem has a solution. Maybe you just can’t see it. Yet.
In this Age of Dramatic Distraction, the performer who focuses the best wins the most.
Before someone will help you, you need to help them.
Become the most passionate person you know. It’ll be contagious.
Know more about your craft/the work you do than anyone who has ever done the work you do…in the history of the world.
Join The 5 am Club. Your most valuable hours are 5am-8 am. They have the least interruptions.
Devote yourself to learning something new about your field of mastery every day. Success belongs to the relentless learners. Because as you know more, you can achieve more.
Remember that when you transform your fitness, you’ll transform your business.
Don’t check your mobile when you’re meeting with another person. It’s rude. And rude people don’t reach world-class.
Every time you do what scares you, you take back the power that you gave to the thing that scared you. And so you become more powerful.
A problem is only a problem if you make the choice to see it as a problem.
Stop being a victim. Your business and personal life was made by you. No one else is responsible. To make it better, make better choices. And new decisions.
You can lead without a title. Don’t wait to get a position to stand for excellence, peak quality and overdelivery on every expectation.
Find your own style. Be an original. Every superstar differentiated themselves from The Herd. And marched to their own drumbeat.
Understand that when you play small with your success, you betray your potential. And the birthright you were born under.
Eat less food and you’ll get more done.
As you become more successful, stay really really hungry. Nothing fails like success. Because when you’re successful, it’s easy to stop outlearning+outOverDelivering+outthinking and outexecuting everyone around you. (Success is Beautiful. And dangerous).
If you’re not overprepared, you’re underprepared.
The only level of great manners to play at is “Exceedingly Polite”. In our world, this alone will make you a standout. And differentiate you in your marketplace.
Remember that the moment you think you’re a Master, you lose your Mastery. And the minute you think you know everything, you know nothing.
To double your results, double your level of execution.
Invest in your personal and professional development. All superstars do.
Get this year’s best Targets of Opportunity down onto a 1 Page Plan. Then review it every morning while the rest of the world sleeps.
You don’t get lucky. You create lucky.
When you push through a difficult project, you don’t get to the other side. You reach The Next Level.
Smile. And remember to inform your face.
Spend time in solitude every day. Your best ideas live there.
Debrief on how you lived out your day every night in a journal. This will not only record your personal history, it will make you uber-clear on what you’re doing right and what needs to be improved.
If you’re not being criticized a lot, you’re not doing very much. Ridicule is the price of ambition.
Develop a monomaniacal focus on just a few things. The secret to productivity is simplicity.
To get the results very few people have, be strong enough to do what very few people are willing to do.
Rest. Recover. It’ll make you stronger.
Buy a smaller TV and build a larger library.
Remember that the bigger the goal, the stronger a person you must become to achieve that goal. So goal-achieving is a superb practice for character-building.
Food fuels your body. Learning feeds your mind.
Don’t ask for respect. Earn it.
Finish what you start. And always end strong.
Breathe.
In business, don’t play to survive. Play to win.
Protect your good name. It’s your best asset.
Remember that words have power. Use the language of leadership versus the vocabulary of a victim.
Give more than you take. The marketplace rewards generosity.
Know that if it’s not messy, you’re not making progress.
Be a hero to a kid.
In business, aim for iconic. Go for legendary. Make history by how awesome you are at what you do.
Please don’t confuse activity with productivity. Many many people are simply busy being busy.
Your doubts are liars. Your fears are traitors. Stop buying the goods they are attempting to sell you.
The best anti-aging remedy in the world is working really hard.
World-Class performers have no plan B. Failure just isn’t an option.
You have the power to change the world–one brave act and one person at a time. Please use it.
SOURCE : WWW.ROBINSHARMA.COM

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60 TIPS FOR A STUNNINGLY GREAT LIFE - ROBIN SHARMA

2014-05-05T20:17:00.005+05:30

60 TIPS FOR A STUNNINGLY GREAT LIFE - ROBIN SHARMA

I want to shift gears from leadership to a pure focus on crafting an exceptional life for this blog post. Ultimately, life goes by in a blink. And too many people live the same year 80 times. To avoid getting to the end and feeling flooded regret over a live half-lived, read (and then apply) these tips:

1. Exercise daily.

2. Get serious about gratitude.

3. See your work as a craft.

4. Expect the best and prepare for the worst.

5. Keep a journal.

6. Read “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin”.

7. Plan a schedule for your week.

8. Know the 5 highest priorities of your life.

9. Say no to distractions.

10. Drink a lot of water.

11. Improve your work every single day.

12. Get a mentor.

13. Hire a coach.

14. Get up at 5 am each day.

15. Eat less food.

16. Find more heroes.

17. Be a hero to someone.

18. Smile at strangers.

19. Be the most ethical person you know.

20. Don’t settle for anything less than excellence.

21. Savor life’s simplest pleasures.

22. Save 10% of your income each month.

23. Spend time at art galleries.

24. Walk in the woods.

25. Write thank you letters to those who’ve helped you.

26. Forgive those who’ve wronged you.

27. Remember that leadership is about influence and impact, not title and accolades.

28. Create unforgettable moments with those you love.

29. Have 5 great friends.

30. Become stunningly polite.

31. Unplug your TV.

32. Sell your TV.

33. Read daily.

34. Avoid the news.

35. Be content with what you have.

36. Pursue your dreams.

37. Be authentic.

38. Be passionate.

39. Say sorry when you know you should.

40. Never miss a moment to celebrate another.

41. Have a vision for your life.

42. Know your strengths.

43. Focus your mind on the good versus the lack.

44. Be patient.

45. Don’t give up.

46. Clean up your messes.

47. Use impeccable words.

48. Travel more.

49. Read “As You Think”.

50. Honor your parents.

51. Tip taxi drivers well.

52. Be a great teammate.

53. Give no energy to critics.

54. Spend time in the mountains.

55. Know your top 5 values.

56. Shift from being busy to achieving results.

57. Innovate and iterate.

58. Speak less. Listen more.

59. Be the best person you know.

60. Make your life matter.

SOURCE : WWW.ROBINSHARMA.COM

How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress - HELPGUIDE.ORG

2014-04-16T11:17:00.002+05:30

Stress management strategy #1: Avoid unnecessary stress

Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.

Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out – If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you can’t turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.
Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics – If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list – Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.

Stress management strategy #2: Alter the situation

If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to change things so the problem doesn’t present itself in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and operate in your daily life.

Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you don’t voice your feelings, resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same.
Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to change their behavior, be willing to do the same. If you both are willing to bend at least a little, you’ll have a good chance of finding a happy middle ground.
Be more assertive. Don’t take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your best to anticipate and prevent them. If you’ve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate just got home, say up front that you only have five minutes to talk.
Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress. When you’re stretched too thin and running behind, it’s hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead and make sure you don’t overextend yourself, you can alter the amount of stress you’re under.

Stress management strategy #3: Adapt to the stressor

If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude.

Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station, or enjoy some alone time.
Look at the big picture. Take perspective of the stressful situation. Ask yourself how important it will be in the long run. Will it matter in a month? A year? Is it really worth getting upset over? If the answer is no, focus your time and energy elsewhere.
Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.”
Focus on the positive. When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective.

Adjusting Your Attitude

How you think can have a profound effect on your emotional and physical well-being. Each time you think a negative thought about yourself, your body reacts as if it were in the throes of a tension-filled situation. If you see good things about yourself, you are more likely to feel good; the reverse is also true. Eliminate words such as "always," "never," "should," and "must." These are telltale marks of self-defeating thoughts.

Stress management strategy #4: Accept the things you can’t change

Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing against a situation you can’t change.

Don’t try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control— particularly the behavior of other people. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems.
Look for the upside. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When facing major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes.
Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend face to face or make an appointment with a therapist. The simple act of expressing what you’re going through can be very cathartic, even if there’s nothing you can do to alter the stressful situation. Opening up is not a sign of weakness and it won’t make you a burden to others. In fact, most friends will be flattered that you trust them enough to confide in them, and it will only strengthen your bond.
Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.

Stress management strategy #5: Make time for fun and relaxation

Beyond a take-charge approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress in your life by nurturing yourself. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, you’ll be in a better place to handle life’s stressors.

Healthy ways to relax and recharge

Go for a walk.
Spend time in nature.
Call a good friend.
Sweat out tension with a good workout.
Write in your journal.
Take a long bath.
Light scented candles.

Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea.
Play with a pet.
Work in your garden.
Get a massage.
Curl up with a good book.
Listen to music.
Watch a comedy.

Don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury.

Set aside relaxation time. Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule. Don’t allow other obligations to encroach. This is your time to take a break from all responsibilities and recharge your batteries.
Connect with others. Spend time with positive people who enhance your life. A strong support system will buffer you from the negative effects of stress.
Do something you enjoy every day. Make time for leisure activities that bring you joy, whether it be stargazing, playing the piano, or working on your bike.
Keep your sense of humor. This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a number of ways.

Stress management strategy #6: Adopt a healthy lifestyle

You can increase your resistance to stress by strengthening your physical health.

Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times per week. Nothing beats aerobic exercise for releasing pent-up stress and tension.
Eat a healthy diet. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat. Start your day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals throughout the day.
Reduce caffeine and sugar. The temporary "highs" caffeine and sugar provide often end in with a crash in mood and energy. By reducing the amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your diet, you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll sleep better.
Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stress, but the relief is only temporary. Don’t avoid or mask the issue at hand; deal with problems head on and with a clear mind.
Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress because it may cause you to think irrationally

Unhealthy ways of coping with stress

These coping strategies may temporarily reduce stress, but they cause more damage in the long run:

Smoking
Drinking too much
Overeating or undereating
Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer
Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities

Using pills or drugs to relax
Sleeping too much
Procrastinating
Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems
Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)

SOURCE - http://www.helpguide.org/ (A TRUSTED NON PROFIT RESOURCE)

How to Give Yourself a Break Physically - By Lori Deschene

2014-04-16T11:01:00.000+05:30

How to Give Yourself a Break Physically

1. Allow yourself a little extra sleep, whether it’s by going to bed a half-hour earlier or by sleeping in an extra fifteen minutes and then skipping your usual morning coffee stop.

2. Take a day off from exercising if you usually run, go to the gym, or participate in some type of aerobic class.

3. Skip the stairs and take the elevator or escalator—sometimes it’s perfectly OK to choose the path of least resistance!

4. Replace strenuous exercise with something less intense, like restorative yoga.

5. Relax in a sauna or steam room to relax your muscles and sweat out chemicals that build up in your body.

6. Utilize a detoxifying cleanse to clear out toxins and give your digestive organs a break.

7. Take a break from alcohol, processed food, and sugar if a cleanse feels too extreme.

8. Get a massage or trade massages with someone you love. Massages are not only relaxing; they’ve also been proven to minimize anxiety, boost the immune system, and reduce depression and anxiety.

9. Take a long, hot bath to take weight off your weary muscles and joints.

10. Be mindful of your posture at your desk at work and take breaks to walk around and stretch. This one is smart on any day—hunching over our computers can cause major back and neck pain!

How to Give Yourself a Break Mentally

11. Take some time to meditate, even if it’s just for five minutes.

12. Use a deep breathing technique to calm your nervous system and clear your thoughts.

13. Give yourself a complete day without any financial worries; put your statements and bills in a drawer and save all eBills for tomorrow. (Trust me—they won’t go anywhere. Just don’t make this one a consistent practice!)

14. Set aside some time to play and be childlike.

15. Sing, paint, dance, or otherwise express yourself creatively. It’s awfully hard to stress and over-think when you’re engaged in something fun and expressive.

16. Go outside and immerse yourself in nature. Feel the ground or grass underneath your feet and focus on being present on enjoying your environment and the scenery.

17. Close down the multiple tabs on your computer screen and instead single-task. If you’re writing, write. If you’re editing a video, edit. Give yourself permission to get into a state of flow and let all distractions slip away.

18. Indulge in a guilty pleasure. Read a trashy magazine, go shopping, drink a latte, or do something else that always pulls you out of your head—most things are fine in moderation!

19. Take a day off from negative, draining people—even the ones you love. If your downer cousin needs your help, you can call her back tomorrow.

20. Simply sit. Choose to do nothing—don’t read, watch TV, surf the web, or in any way consume information. Just be.

How to Give Yourself a Break Emotionally

21. Metaphorically release emotions. Michelle Chambers offered a few strong ideas to let go of negative feelings, including using window crayons to write them on windows, mirrors, and shower tiles.

22. Practice observing your feelings instead of getting caught up in them, as I explored in the post How to Deal with Uncomfortable Feelings and Create Positive Ones.

23. Utilize progressive muscle relaxation, which involves tensing and then relaxing one muscle group at a time, starting with your face and then working down to your feet.

24. Count successes. Make a note of all the things you’ve done well, and give yourself permission to be proud instead of dissatisfied with what you haven’t done.

25. Replace regrets with dreams. Whenever you start thinking about what you should have done, shift your focus to what you plan to do now. It’s far more empowering and a lot less draining!

26. Create a worry window—20 minutes in the morning and early evening, for example. If you start stressing at a different time, remind yourself that you can worry all you want once it’s time.

27. Make it a label-free day. Every time you catch yourself judging yourself or a situation as bad or inadequate—things that always cause anxiety—consciously choose to avoid labeling anything. It’s a lot easier to stay calm when we limit our negative self talk.

28. Cry if you need to and are able. I’ve written about the benefits of crying before—it can help you release chemicals and hormones and create a more relaxed, positive state of mind.

29. Write down the things you’re grateful for. It doesn’t need to be a list of traditional blessings. It can include your morning coffee or the fact that your disagreeable coworker called in sick. Identifying the things that have brought us joy is a powerful way to create more.

30. Eliminate should for a day. Every time you catch yourself getting caught up in how you should be or things should be, tell yourself, “It is what it is.” Once we accept what is we’re in a much better place to create things as we’d like them to be.

How to Give Yourself a Break from Technology

31. Make a conscious decision to spend the first portion of your morning tech-free. Don’t power up your computer or turn on the TV. Instead try some suggestions from Srinivas Rao’s post How to Wake Up Every Morning on Top of the World.

32. Commute without technology. Instead of listening to voicemails or tweeting on your iPhone, read a physical book or write in your journal. Use this small window of time to connect with yourself.

33. Take a completely tech-free hour—turn your cell phone off, shut down your computer, and put your iPod in a drawer.

34. Plan unproductive downtime by taking a walk, for example. Research shows this type of disconnected time is crucial to learning and forming memories.

35. Simplify email so that you spend less time checking messages and more time engaging in activities that feel fulfilling.

36. Identify what you’re really seeking from technology—whether it’s acceptance, acknowledgment, or stimulation—and then look for ways to get that without logging on (as previously mentioned in my post about last year’s Wisdom 2.0 Conference).

37. Store gadgets in a place where you can’t see them when you’re not using them so they don’t in any way consume your energy or thoughts.

38. Technology fast on a weekend day. This probably isn’t an option during the week—and I’ll admit this is challenging for me even on the weekend—but it’s worth trying: a day without any gadgets.

39. Give your technology a bed time. I know from experience how pre-bed web surfing can negatively impact sleep. Decide in advance at what point you’ll put all your gadgets away, and then choose other relaxing activities before you head to sleep.

40. Decide for a day that nothing is urgent. Emails, phone calls, text messages—unless it’s an actual life-or-death situation, it isn’t a catastrophe and it can wait until tomorrow.

Source : - lori deschene (tinybuddha.com)

Excellent quote of All Times !!!!!! Said By Robert Nesta Marley !!!!!!

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Don't Afraid To Be Single - As God Is With You !

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This World Needs Generous Peoples !!!!!!!! - Dalai Lama

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The Extraordinary Power of Your Mind !

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You Cannot Believe In God Until You Believe In Yourself - Swami Vivekananda

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Wise quote !

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Everything And Everyone You Meet in Your Life Teaches You A Lesson !

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FIND WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT DO , IF NOT KNOWN - SEARCH IT TILL U DIE !

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DON'T DIE AS A COPY !

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And The Legend Said ...........................

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How do you See Yourself ?

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WISE QUOTE TO REMEMBER ! 2014♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !!! 2014♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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VIDEO - The First Day of Your Best Life - ROBIN SHARMA

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VIDEO - The First Day of Your Best Life

TOP 10 MOVIES TO WATCH BEFORE YOU DIE ! ! !

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1.     THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS

2.      INTO THE WILD

3.      THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

4.         CAST AWAY

5.       FORREST GUMP

6. THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

7. SEVEN POUNDS

8. UP (ANIMATION MOVIE)

9. YES MAN

10. ROCKY (ALL SERIES)

THE ABOVE MOVIES IS A COLLECTION OF INSPIRING, MOTIVATIONAL, CONVEYS HOW TO LIVE OUR LIFE EVEN WHEN WE FACE DIFFICULTIES AND GET THROUGH THOSE MOMENTS WITH ENTHUSIASM AND HOPE . BELIEVE IN YOURSELF . DON'T LIVE YOUR LIFE BY THE SUGGESTIONS OF OTHERS. WE LIVE IN THIS WORLD FOR A VERY SHORT TIME. DO WHAT YOU LOVE. SPREAD HAPPINESS. HELP OTHERS.

- R -

Sensations Of A Human Body !

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----------RED AND YELLOW INDICATES STRONG SENSATIONS---------

------------------BLUE AND BLACK INDICATES WEAK SENSATIONS------------------

20 Best Quotes For High Achievement - Robin Sharma

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#1. Dream Big. Start small. Act now.

#2. Victims make excuses. Leaders deliver results.

#3. Clarity breeds mastery.

#4. Education is inoculation against disruption.

#5. A problem is only a problem when viewed as a problem.

#6. All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.

#7. If you’re not scared a lot you’re not doing very much.

#8. Where victims see adversity, extreme achievers see opportunity.

#9. The project you are most resisting carries your greatest growth.

#10. Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results

#11. Criticism is the price of ambition.

#12. Potential unexpressed turns to pain.

#13. Ordinary people love entertainment. Extraordinary people adore education.

#14. Your daily behavior reveals your deepest beliefs.

#15. The only failure is not trying.

#16. Focus is more valuable than IQ.

#17. To double your income, triple your investment in self-development.

#18. Your excuses are nothing more than the lies your fears have sold you.

#19. An addiction to distraction is the end of your creative production.

#20. Life is short. Be of use.

- Robin Sharma {Motivational Speaker, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari}