Personal Ventures

Do Not Weep

noreply@blogger.com (Morning Star) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:44:00 +0000

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!

by Mary Frye

Two Surefire Tips to Make You a Public Speaker

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:40:00 +0000

In my teens, I always wished to boost my confidence for speaking up in front of a group of people.That's not so easy for reserved people like me,so I kept envying.At last,I discovered the easiest way to cope my fear of public speaking.The formula is so easy that you won't believe.I know your suspense is on the rise but you can't imagine how much excited I am to share the secret.Yea,this is a secret,hidden for last two years in my heart.

I am willing to tell you the surefire ways, but......... not for free.
And its price is, to try for it .

Ok, then.Here we go!

1- I know this first part of my tip has been worn out for years.Web is filled with such suggestions.But I tell you that ,at first, you'll have to call on your imagination.Yes ,imagination.Imagination can play wonders in your life,even it can make you a better speaker if you imagine to be one.But you'll have to practice it a special way.Like ,you must think of a crowd of people in front of you.Now in your imagination give your speech as you desire to do.If you want to show yourself very energetic ,pretend so in your imagination.I hope you'll find yourself confident after some days' practice.At least,15 days are a must.

2- Now this part of my tip is new (I think so).I never came across this method on the web.If you ever did ,do share the link.

It goes like this.

Find a place, where you can walk freely.It may be your room, your porch, a road or wherever you feel good.Now take your written material or if you memorize it ,that will be better.You don't need to memorize the whole piece of writing ;only a part of it will do good.Now start walking as fast as you can ,while speaking your notes at the top of your voice.(Here you'll appreciate the memorization thing,because you can't read your notes while walking fast.)If you forget them ,don't worry ; start speaking extempore, if you can.No need to stop at all;keep walking.Purpose is to speak as loud as you can and walk as fast as you can.You'll feel short of breath and your face will flush.But keep walking for at least 10 minutes.This way you can have control over your breath while speaking.If you don't feel tired you can increase the exercise for 15 minutes.

So,that's it.

I'm sure that you'll find yourself confident even after the very first day.But do this exercise for at least 15 days.I promise you'll be Changed.

If you are a student and are going to give your first presentation in your class ,try this method a day before.Though you'll be trembling inside, your voice won't tremble.You'll look calm outwardly.

And guys, you know practice makes perfect.So,the more you practice , more perfect you'll be.

Don't forget to report me back.

Take Care.

Defining Purpose

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:38:00 +0000

I could not define purpose or goal of my life in last few days because I couldn't concentrate on it.But I have plan for my next two months;I have to appear in Civil Services exam and want to prepare for it.But only two months are left for my studies.So I think I should concentrate only on my studies instead of defining my life purpose.As this will also pave the way for my future plannings.If I get pass the exam ,it will be a great achievement.

So now I am to make a successful study plan.So that I'll be able to cover up my studies within two months.I don't want to study everything blindly rather selective study would be advisable.

Alongwith study planning,I'll have to keep an eye on my health ,my mood,my time management;because all these factors affect an effective study plan.I do not have consistency in my mood ,so It will be a bit difficult to concentrate my mind on studies.Health is also in our hands if we want to live healthy;only we have to remember our concern about it.Time management will be a bit tough to tackle,as this is the real culprit in our success.Achieving good time management skills isn't that easy.

Most of the self-help gurus tell us to keep a journal to get success in your plans.Now I think,it may consist of a daily planner as well as a progress report to get focused.

Now my next plan is to make an applicable study schedule.It will include not only study strategies suitable with my nature but also a review of study material;I mean what I'm gonna study in next days.Both will go side by side.Which skills I need to acquire for getting pass the exam also needs to ponder,like, to sharpen my writing skills & how to attempt paper in examination hall are most important things to achieve success.

So,that's it.I think to achieve big goals we should divide them in chunks.As these days, most important thing for me is to concentrate my studies,if I indulge in making long term plannings ,that will only make me tense.When I'll finish my exams I'll have sufficient time to think for my future.

Am I right in my plans?

I want to change my life!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:03:00 +0000

This blog is not going to teach anyone what to do or how to do.So what am I going to do here?Actually,there's already loads of stuff on the web to help us get success but here I want to apply the suggestions of self help gurus on myself ,and want to publish my self-experiments in this blog.

I have been following some self-help blogs & authors to get instant information for bringing success & happiness in my life.I know that I'm not alone in this practice;hundreds of self improvement sites and books are the proof of it.But very often I wonder that how much people have got success through these ready made tips?If they got success then of course such blogs are a boon.If they don't ,then where the problem lies?

Everyone wants to change oneself either to inspire people or to be successful in life.Whatever it may be,bringing change is not that easy; in case we don't struggle for it.But struggling for what? Are there any set rules to bring charm,beauty & prosperity in our lives? I think, they are.Then why do we fail,if we follow them? What are those rules? Have anybody tested them? Are they applicable in real life or mere statements?If there are applicable rules to make our life as we desire then why don't everybody gets same success?I want to get all the questions answered by self experiments.

I have spent a lot of time on internet to find some surefire tips to change my life.There's loads of stuff for this purpose.Whenever I read the people telling their stories of self-change ,I envy them.Sometimes ,I try to apply those tips but leave the way after few trials due to my inconsistent nature.But I want to change my life in any way ; so ,I think I'll have to work on them to get success.But how to start the process and track my progress? Most of the self development authors advise to keep a journal for record.But writing takes a lot of time.So I thought to start this blog to keep track of my activities.I hope blogging will not only work for a diary for me but also give me a sense of purpose.

But what am I going to experiment? What are my goals ? Who'll be my mentor? As I mentioned earlier,I spent lot of time in surfing net for the sake of getting success ;I have collected a pretty good amount of relevant stuff.So,now I'll try to work myself up to adopt those ways to success.

I wish,I'll be able to bring a positive change and success in my life.
Oh God, help me with it!