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rchive for December, 2011
A n e f f e c t i v e w a y t o m a k e NPosted in Achievements , Action, Be Positive, Commitment, Confidence, discipline,
Enthusiasm, Goal, Motivation, Perseverance, planning, self belief , Time Management,
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At the outset let me thank all my readers, blog followers and well wishers
for your encouragement, feedback and support over the past two years.
Let me also wish each one of you a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year
2012
“Clothe with lif e the weak intent, let me be the thing I meant.” John
Greenleaf Whittier
Every individual resolves to make at least one resolution during the New
Year, which he/she hopes to faithfully adhere too during the course of the
year. In reality many of us actually have more than one hope, expectation,
resolution that we secretly aim to achieve. The overwhelming majority of us,
unfortunately end up with regrets and excuses for either completely
abandoning most of the resolutions or vainly attempting a few. This is invariably
followed by a temporary fervor to once again make a fresh set of resolutions
and a short lived attempt at it. Are there ways and means to help one achieve
one’s reso lutions? Outlined is a 5 step method to go about making resolutions
that can be achieved.
Think carefully write clearly. Resolutions are nothing but goals ones sets for
oneself. Obviously therefore one must think carefully, ponder insightfully and
commit wholeheartedly by writing down the resolution. Many of us have a
vague notion of a go al e.g. make more money or get a g ood job o r enhance my
savings. The adjectives only obfuscate our real desires. Instead make the
resolution more tangible so that one can visualize it clearly. Spell out the money
you want the type of job and work environment in mind or put a number in real
terms or as a percentage of income that one seeks to s ave.
Allocate a time slot for each resolution. If for example one wants to increas e
the sa vings then one ne eds to carefully record expense s or find alternatives to
increase income. This cannot be done as a casual exercise but can be a chieved
if it is we ll entrenched in our regular routine. A fixed time allocated to record
expense s w ill bring about the disciple also to collect bills as we ll as make you
think twice before you actually spend. Similarly one would explore alternatives
to enha nce income o nly if one seriously sits d own and explores pos sibilities.
Make a commitment aloud. This does not mean shouting from the roof tops
(this can also help too) but refers to ensuring that the written goals are keep
visible so that one is often forced to look at it. Maybe a copy of it can be pa sted
on the mirror on your room or a small list put in your wallet or the list is put on
your computer as a s tart up icon that pops up on booting. An alternative is to
actually share s ome of your resolutions w ith close friend and w ell wishers who
can keep reminding you of it off and o n.
Never let slippages become excuses. For various reasons, despite ones best
efforts one may not be able to faithfully adhere to the time slots allocated. Many
of us take tha t first slippage as a fatal failure and let tardiness and casualness
overcome us. This is a fatal mistake. Never let such slippages bind you in its
clutches. Instead be aware of the slippages and make a determined effort to
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double your efforts next time around. E.g. If you plan to learn a musical
instrument and because of a b out of flu you we re forced to miss a w eek of class
do not give up completely.
Inbuilt a success acknowledgement. Every individual needs to relish every
success that comes one s w ay. The same holds true w ith the small victories a nd
the large triumphs that involve ones numerous resolutions. If we have sha red
our resolutions with others and we share the progress too then the sharing
itself gives one a high and more often than not the congratulatory responses
adds to ones elation and reinforces ones resolve. Other times take stock of
one’s progress and visualize the distance one has travelled to achieving ones
goal.
Remember: “Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what
you resolve.” Benjamin Franklin
Try this:
1. Here is a PPT that was shared with me which gives you some
Positive Thoughts to keep in mind this New Year 2012. You can
make this your first resolution for the New Year. Think about the
positives
2. Jot down 3 resolutions ea ch, under the following heads
Persona l resolutions
Career related resolutions
Social commitment re solution
Financial oriented resolutions
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“Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.”
Charles Dudley Warner
Are you one of those who is forever complaining, someone who is constantly
stressed, a person who never seems to have enough and an individual in the
quest of his / her individuality? Our source of dissatisfaction, restlessness and
irritation can be stymied and possibly got rid off by learning to avoid
complicating our thinking and by focusing on simplifying our living. How do
we complicate our thinking? How can we simplify our living? The answers to
these questions are the essence of today’s post.
How do we complicate our thinking?
Comparisons. A common human bane is our invariable impulsive need to
compare with others. Be it our own physical personality or mental abilities or
we alth and riches; the urge to surpass the other creates in us need to compare
and this leads us to w arped thinking, skewed logic and insatiable wants.
Desires. Coveting what catches our fancy is pe rhaps a logical extension of our
sin of comparison. However this goes deeper in as much as we pay no attention
to our need but cave into our greed and lust and this blinds us to the
consequences or price of our a ctions.
Jealousy. Our insatiable urge for things manifests itself in desires whilst our
ego is largely responsible for inability to restrain ourselves from comparing with
those a round. Alas, the combination of these two e vils sparks of a third bigger
evil jealousy. Jealousy unfortunately has no a ntidote and the best way to stem
the rot is by learning to appreciate all that we po sses .
Lack of appreciation. By failing to acknowledge all that we are blessed with,
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or you have had a hand or leg in cast you would understand how much we have
taken our physical body for granted. Do we really appreciate the blessings o f a
loving family the power we have in the form of an intimate friends circle or the
blessings of good hea lth?
How can we simplify our living?
Acceptance: We have to make the best use of the cards that have been given
us in this life. The first step then is to accept the reality and then begin to make
the best of what we have. What we really need to watch out for are excuses
that we spew out when we fail to grasp the opportunities that come our way.
Acceptance is no license either to stop striving for one can steadily progress byaiming highe r.
Be grateful : If you are reading this just be grateful for your education, your
eyesight, the fortune of being able to access the computer and for the good
fortune of coming across this site. Perhaps there are many more things to be
grate ful for. In reality do w e value a ll the triumphs, the trails, the pa in and the
pleasure that we have experienced. The trails and pains are invaluable
experiences that teach us a lot while the pain and the pleasure makes our life
more fulfilling.
Enjoy the moment: Far too often w e p lan, strategize, anticipate, imagine and
visualize in order to protect our future. Alas in this scram ble to enjoy the
future we m iss out on relishing the present, the reality of now and the
ecstasy of living. While it is essential to also think of the future that must
never be at the cost of not having a grea t laugh, indulging in some tomfoolery
caressing a loved one o r enjoying the affectation of loved o nes.
Worry less: The one thing that we overlook when trying to simplify life is
minimizing stress. Stress is nothing but worry working overtime and overtaking
our happiness. The way to minimize worry is by assessing the source and the
consequence and then reconcile to it. This requires a lot of grit to confront the
problem and a hea lthy dose of positivity to appreciate the worst case s cenario.
Worrying won’t solve problems but by minimizing our worrying we will have
pea ce of mind, clarity of thought and ample time to enjoy the moment.
Remember: “In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme
excellence is simplicity.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Try this:
1. Out of the 4 points listed in the first part of this write up and
the 4 po ints listed in the second part which 2 are u most guilty of
violating?
2. Think of one person w ho annoys you a lot. Now list out 2 things
you admire in him/ her.
3. Think of 2 things tha t worry you a lot. Now list out 3 reaso ns for
each w hich you be lieve makes the worry less irksome.
4. Name one person who gives you positive feedback and
compliments. How often have you appreciated him/her? Have
you tried to e mulate him/her?
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting
to improve theworld. Anne Frank
Every individual has the power to influence the environment and the people
around h im/ her. What limits our ability to harness this potential is our
inherent inability to believe in ourselves and to accept the reality that our
every act if done with good intent and purpose will have a positive effect.
Notice how involved we get and how much we enjoy a performance when we
can without inhibition cla and cheer. On the other hand w e would fail to
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appreciate the finer aspects of the happenings if we remain constantly critical
and negative. Similarly, if we are s ubject to wha t we ge nuinely believe is a po or
performance and we do not express our disappointment we would not be
helping ourselves or the performers b y our silent acceptance.
Here are 5 simple ways to contribute our mite to improving the world.
Participate: The principle applied here is to willingly and genuinely attempt
rather than make excuses, play spoilt sport or become adamant. Let us s ay you
go for a Christian We dding Reception and you are invited to participate in the
Wedding March. If the whole concept is alien to you rather than becoming very
apprehe nsive and do gmatic, make an attempt to join in and if you feel genuinely
uncomfortable regain your seat. In the process you would have learnt
something new, made the environment more lively by your gracious acceptance
to play along and chances are you would have enjoyed the experience.
Volunteer: Look around and you will find so many opportunities for you to
volunteer a nd contribute. Do you see someone looking lost and unsure; you can
help them feel reassured. Even if you are a gue st at a function and there se ems
to be some confusion or crisis, find out a nd help out. Do you se e s ome tensions
and frayed tempers; step in to diffuse the tension. When there is a major
activity being planned, volunteer to take on some activities, preferably one
whe re you have some expertise.
Be proactive: Do we go prepa red? Whe ther it is a meeting / lecture that we are
attending or paying a condolence visit or a participant at a picnic we can
anticipate some requirements and go prepared. Maybe we have somequestions prepared to ask at the end of the lecture or prepared ourselves on
the topic by reading up on it. Apart from offering our condolences can we also
anticipate some need that we can fulfill for the bereaved family? As a picnicker
we simply go as a guest but the real leaders are those w ho come prepared with
some games or activities to make the outing even livelier.
Encourage: Criticism comes naturally to most of us but offering encouragement
is a skill that one must cultivate. Learn to find something appreciate, praise,
motivate. Express that loudly and genuinely. If nothing else salute the spirit of
the one who is coming last for his/ her spirit of daring and adventure. Learn
from the beha viour of legendary coaches w ho appreciate the efforts of his/ her
players even if they have lost a game. The post match critical analysis is always
closed door but the pa t on the back for every team member is immediate a nd
wa rmly given.
Smile: The least that one can do to improve the world is to smile. It costs
nothing, means much to others and lifts spirits instantaneously. Spreading
cheer is within everyone’s pow er and ability. What is nee ded is a large hea rt, a
spirit of enterprise, a positive attitude and a zest for life. A smile will never fail
you then.
Remember: If you wait to do everything until you’re sure it’s right, you’ll
probably never do much of anything. Win Borden
Try this:
1. With a group of likeminded people plan a visit to the mental
asylum / the local prison / a hospice for the te rminally ill. How w ill
you make use of the learning above to make the visit a very
memorable one both for you and those you are visiting?
2. How w ill you handle the following scenarios?
You are w alking along a lonely path and you see a small baby bird that
has fallen of the next. You are worried that a cat or dog could attack it.
You have never handled birds and feel very uncomfortable.
You find a b ag left behind in a bus just as you are abo ut to get off the
bus.
You are in a fair and you notice a small child of 4 yea rs bitterly crying.
You are at the railway station to see off a friend. The train is about to
leave and you notice a rather stout lady lugging a very heavy bag
desperately trying to rush and board the train. In a split second you
realize that if you help her with the luggage she can board the train but
you will have to boa rd it too if the luggage has to be taken in.
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