Self and Social

  How to motivate self on a daily basis “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar Positive thinking, positive attitude, optimism, and a progressive mindset have several benefits for growth, development, success, and happiness. Numerous research studies have proved the impact and influence of positive thinking on health, well-being, success, and happiness. We all know the power of motivation for self and others. Think positive… stay positive…be optimistic… Replace negative thoughts from the mind with positive thoughts…..are the words and phrases we use in our personal and professionals life. Our parents, teachers, friends, managers, and others motivate us using these words. “Our life is the creation of our Mind” — Buddha Aneta Cruz had said “Your Mind is your greatest power. Use it well.” The Bhagavad Gita mentioned — “Our own mind acts like an enemy if we do not control it. There a r e thousands of Se...

S & S # 7 (dated 1 st April 2017) 1. MOTHER The first person to welcome you in this world.   2.  FATHER The first person to go through all the hardships just to see you smile. 3.  SIBLING The first person to teach you the art of sharing and caring. 4. FRIEND The first person to teach you how to respect people with different opinions and viewpoints. 5.    LIFE PARTNER The first person to make you realise the value of sacrifice and compromise. 6.  YOUR CHILDREN The first ones to teach you how to be selfless and think about others before yourself. 7.  YOUR GRANDCHILDREN The first ones who make you want to live the life, all over again. -           Courtesy : “Health” (Cross Reference WISDOM, March 2017)   

S & S # 6 (dated 3rd March 2017) Different Knowledge base and skill sets are required to perform different tasks and to pursue different careers. But positive attitude and certain values are important for all jobs and careers. If a person practices certain values then he /she may not reach the top of the ladder of career but will have inner peace and get respect from colleagues and people. I had noted two advice – one from RD Tata and another from Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in my diary which I think are relevant even today for career and life. I do practice these two advice. I. “You will find in your path many pitfalls and temptations which you will have to shun and jump over, through great difficulties. If you always keep before your eyes truth and honesty whatever happens, you will come out safe – at least you will never be discredited or dishonoured”. - JRD Tata’s father RD Tata wrote a letter and said above thing in Dec. 1921 ...

S & S # 3 (Dated 11th Dec. 2016) Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff                                                                       - Dr. Richard Carlson, Ph. D “Whenever we are dealing with a Bad news, a difficult person, or a disappointment of some kind,  most of us get into certain habits, ways of reacting to life – particularly adversity – that don’t serve us very well. We overreact, blow things out of proportion, hold on too tightly, and focus on the negative aspects of life. When we are immobilized by little things – when we are irritated, annoyed, and easily bothered – our (over-) reaction not only make us frustrated but actually get in the way of getting what we want. We lose sight of the bigger picture, focus on the negative, and annoy other people who might otherwise help us. In sho...

S & S # 2 (dated 23 rd Oct. 2016) Reading and keeping note of quotations is one of my hobbies. Every month apart from other magazines I read WISDOM and READER’S DIGEST which are storehouses of quotations. In WISDOM there are many quotations in the bottom of all pages and in READER’S DIGEST there is a section called “Quotable Quotes”.   I also collect quotations from books, magazines, newspapers and internet.   I get inspiration, motivation and direction of doing good things, keeping myself and others happy and positive by reading QUOTATIONS. My daughter “Shubhra” also likes reading Quotations. She collects Quotations from books, magazines and internet and shares with me. Below are 10 Quotations on SELF collected by me and Shubhra 1.   The Ignited soul compared to any resources is the most powerful resources on the earth, above the earth and under the earth.   – APJ Abdul Kalam 2.    All power is within you. You can do anything and everythin...

(Motivational Series for Personal and Professional Development) Series # 2 (Dt. 10-2-2016, Wednesday) There are several reasons for discontinuation of action to achieve New Year Resolutions. Some of these are Lack of self-awareness about one’s higher-level interests, priorities,   core strengths and weaknesses (although people keep on telling about these) Mindset Habit Lack of preparation before setting New Year resolutions Setting too ambitious target to be achieved in short span of time Lack of implementation plan – just wishes in the mind (not in written form)   Changing or stopping resolutions just after initial failure or set back          How we can set action plan to achieve our resolutions Each day is a new day in our life. It does not matter that we should set resolutions only in the beginning of the year. On the other hand there is no harm in setting New Year resolutions just before the New Year or on the ...

Motivational Series for Personal and Professional Development Series # 1 (Dt. 3-2-2016, Wednesday) Few days before the New Year and during the first week of New Year most of us become excited and emotionally charged to bring some changes in us and in the world. We wish Happy New Year to our family members, friends, colleagues and others. We celebrate it in different ways. “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering it will be happier …” – Alfred Lord Tennyson. We make many Resolutions to stop bad habits i.e.  Smoking, eating junk foods, procrastination, short temper, negative thinking, use less mobile and internet. And start new habits and develop skills i.e. start fitness regime (going to Gym, attend a Yoga class, Walking etc.), Reading and Writing, Drawing, Dancing, Cultivate good manners, Be assertive, Proactive, Helping wife in Household things, Teaching children etc.  We also prepare wish list for our professional life / workp...