Life Changing Quotes 5
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
How to avoid procrastination
Do you procrastinate ? Everyone does. There are some task we could put off but other we can't. Today's tip will help you to avoid procrastination. Here we go.
How to avoid procrastination
1. Write down your top priorities for the day,month, and year and regularly measure yourself to see if you are accomplishing your goals,getting closer, or moving away from them.
2. Quite thing that are wasting your time and not helping you get closer to your goal.It is important to know when to quit.
3. Get started. One of the most difficult part of any task is to get started.
4. Answer phone calls and check email when you have time. Some messages can wait.
5. Don't fear failure. It is better to try and fail than to have never try. No one is perfect.
It would be great if you applied some of the tips but it would be better if you applied all.
Be Cool!
Have you ever lost your temper ? Every looses their cool at least once. Some of us more often than than others. It does not have to be that way.
Ways to be cool:
1. Look before you leap
If you think about the negative effects of loosing your cool, then you may prefer the higher road.
2. Avoid toxic people
There are some people that were put on this earth to annoy us. First,identify them and know how to avoid them. For example ,at work,say something like I would love to talk, but I have to get something out by the ending of the day. In most cases, you always have to get something out all the time everyday.
3. Deal with toxic people
This may seem like conflicting advice but sometime we get angry at ourselves if we don't put our foots down. Just be nice and respectful while doing so. Being cool requires that we don't hurt others feeling no matter how toxic they are.
4. Vent outside the tent
Loosing your cool should be done outside. We are all human ,and we have to vent but just take it outside. Go for a walk. As cool as Obama is,he still gets angry but,he takes it outside. He plays basketball with his staff to vent.
5. Be patient
Sometimes thing are not the way they seem. We sometimes jump to false conclusions that cause us to get fired up.Be cool and think good of people and situations. Be patient and in time the truth will be revealed. Remember what is fast and simple is not always best. And jumping to false conclusion is fast and simple. Practicing patience and goodwill is cool.
Fun Ways To Relieve Stress
Are you stressed out ? Being stressed is part of life. How we handle it makes the difference. Stress leads to high blood pressure and a slew of other health risks. I guess the old saying that stress kills is true. It does not have to be that way. Life is too priceless and we should treat it as such by not being stressed all time.
Fun Ways To Relieve Stress:
1. Go for a walk
Getting away (if possible) from the environment that stresses you helps. If you know that someone or something at work (any setting) stresses you then take a break from it.
2. Play a game
Research proven that playing games release stress. I recently read a study showed that playing Pacman help relief trauma.
3. Smile
Don't let stress get you down. Think of a happy moment in your life and smile when faced with stress.
4. Fast Forward
Will the situation causing your stress matter in three years? Most likely NOT. Forgetaboutit! The next time you are tempted to raise your blood pressure just fast forwards and don't forget to smile.
5. Be human
Everyone makes mistakes. To err is human. Learn from your mistakes,don't repeat them and move on. Don't let them stress you out. Can you imagine how boring life would be if we were all perfect. We would never learn anything new if we did not step out of our comfort zone.Remember, Thomas Edison failed up to 10,000 times before he got the light bulb correct. Stop worrying so much and keep doing the remarkable work you do.
STOP STRESSING AND START LIVING!
Ways to be cool:
1. Look before you leap
If you think about the negative effects of loosing your cool, then you may prefer the higher road.
2. Avoid toxic people
There are some people that were put on this earth to annoy us. First,identify them and know how to avoid them. For example ,at work,say something like I would love to talk, but I have to get something out by the ending of the day. In most cases, you always have to get something out all the time everyday.
3. Deal with toxic people
This may seem like conflicting advice but sometime we get angry at ourselves if we don't put our foots down. Just be nice and respectful while doing so. Being cool requires that we don't hurt others feeling no matter how toxic they are.
4. Vent outside the tent
Loosing your cool should be done outside. We are all human ,and we have to vent but just take it outside. Go for a walk. As cool as Obama is,he still gets angry but,he takes it outside. He plays basketball with his staff to vent.
5. Be patient
Sometimes thing are not the way they seem. We sometimes jump to false conclusions that cause us to get fired up.Be cool and think good of people and situations. Be patient and in time the truth will be revealed. Remember what is fast and simple is not always best. And jumping to false conclusion is fast and simple. Practicing patience and goodwill is cool.
Fun Ways To Relieve Stress
Are you stressed out ? Being stressed is part of life. How we handle it makes the difference. Stress leads to high blood pressure and a slew of other health risks. I guess the old saying that stress kills is true. It does not have to be that way. Life is too priceless and we should treat it as such by not being stressed all time.
Fun Ways To Relieve Stress:
1. Go for a walk
Getting away (if possible) from the environment that stresses you helps. If you know that someone or something at work (any setting) stresses you then take a break from it.
2. Play a game
Research proven that playing games release stress. I recently read a study showed that playing Pacman help relief trauma.
3. Smile
Don't let stress get you down. Think of a happy moment in your life and smile when faced with stress.
4. Fast Forward
Will the situation causing your stress matter in three years? Most likely NOT. Forgetaboutit! The next time you are tempted to raise your blood pressure just fast forwards and don't forget to smile.
5. Be human
Everyone makes mistakes. To err is human. Learn from your mistakes,don't repeat them and move on. Don't let them stress you out. Can you imagine how boring life would be if we were all perfect. We would never learn anything new if we did not step out of our comfort zone.Remember, Thomas Edison failed up to 10,000 times before he got the light bulb correct. Stop worrying so much and keep doing the remarkable work you do.
STOP STRESSING AND START LIVING!
30 days trial challenge !
You want to loose weight,become a better writer, eat healthier, and of course become richer. Everyone has ambitions but implementation is our downfall. It does not have to be that way. You are capable of achieving remarkable results. But you have start by doing it for 30 days.
How to accomplish your goals in 30 days
1. Have a strong intention
Our intentions will lead our actions.I recently complete a month of fasting. On the night before I started to fast,I made a strong intention in my heart that I will fast everyday for the next month. Positive intentions lead us to positive results.You should also write down your goal that you are trying to accomplish in 30 days. Reviewing your goals within the trial might help you stay focused.
2. Work on one goal
We can't do everything. Pick one goal and stick with it for 30 days then move to your next goal. So you want to stop smoking and loose 10 pounds. Start with one because try to do both may cause you fail at both. Engaging in this 30 days trial period will be not as easy as it may sound so hold off on multitasking. At the end of 30 days, hopefully you would have quit smoking and that will motivate you to work on loosing those 10 pounds.
3. Do it everyday
It will be hard at first but anything not normally done is hard at first. Skipping a day may lead to failure and doom. Don't defeat yourself;work on your goal every day for the next 30 days. Your life may change after 30 days.But you will never know if you take a break,quit, or just give up on day 3. Just do it EVERYDAY (for 30 days).
4. Be patient
Thirty days is a long time and only patience will get you through it. Focus on the positive effect of loosing ten pound will have on you. You will be able fit in those jeans,say no unhealthy food,continue your long term goal of just living and looking healthier. But none of that will not happen if you don't remind patient and keep going when you feel you can't go any more and give into that yummy super sized Big Mac.
5. Find a friend
It may be easier if you have a friend along the way for the trial. Both of you will do great. If your buddy falls apart then you must keep on going. You are doing this for you.
6. Keep Going
Why stop after 30 days. Keep going turn it into a 60,90, eventually a complete long term lifestyle change. At the same time, you start your next challenge. Don't run away from challenges;rather you should embrace them.
If you can do it for 30 days,then you can do it for the rest of your life.
How to accomplish your goals in 30 days
1. Have a strong intention
Our intentions will lead our actions.I recently complete a month of fasting. On the night before I started to fast,I made a strong intention in my heart that I will fast everyday for the next month. Positive intentions lead us to positive results.You should also write down your goal that you are trying to accomplish in 30 days. Reviewing your goals within the trial might help you stay focused.
2. Work on one goal
We can't do everything. Pick one goal and stick with it for 30 days then move to your next goal. So you want to stop smoking and loose 10 pounds. Start with one because try to do both may cause you fail at both. Engaging in this 30 days trial period will be not as easy as it may sound so hold off on multitasking. At the end of 30 days, hopefully you would have quit smoking and that will motivate you to work on loosing those 10 pounds.
3. Do it everyday
It will be hard at first but anything not normally done is hard at first. Skipping a day may lead to failure and doom. Don't defeat yourself;work on your goal every day for the next 30 days. Your life may change after 30 days.But you will never know if you take a break,quit, or just give up on day 3. Just do it EVERYDAY (for 30 days).
4. Be patient
Thirty days is a long time and only patience will get you through it. Focus on the positive effect of loosing ten pound will have on you. You will be able fit in those jeans,say no unhealthy food,continue your long term goal of just living and looking healthier. But none of that will not happen if you don't remind patient and keep going when you feel you can't go any more and give into that yummy super sized Big Mac.
5. Find a friend
It may be easier if you have a friend along the way for the trial. Both of you will do great. If your buddy falls apart then you must keep on going. You are doing this for you.
6. Keep Going
Why stop after 30 days. Keep going turn it into a 60,90, eventually a complete long term lifestyle change. At the same time, you start your next challenge. Don't run away from challenges;rather you should embrace them.
If you can do it for 30 days,then you can do it for the rest of your life.
How to say no nicely!
Do you ever get the feeling that you don't say NO enough ? Most of us find it very difficult to say no. Not saying no can lead to our failure. Being a yes man or woman causes to us become overloaded and frustrated. It does not have to be that way. Have no fear this post is here to save the day.
How to say NO:
Having the courage to say no is an art. You can say no without saying no or you could just be blunt and blurt it out. For example, if co-worker wants to have lunch with you but you want to stay in and finish your time sensitive project then choosing any of the options below could work:
Option 1:
Say something like I would love to have lunch with you,but I have a tight deadline. Don't worry he will live.
Option 2:
Or you could just tell him NO;end of story no explanation needed. You know your peps best.
Option 3:
Or you could say I am working on something;I will get back to you.Make sure you back to him after your project is done.
Option 4:
Or just simply say now is not a good time. Honesty is the best policy.
SAY IT WITH ME:
NO,I am not eating now.
NO, you can't burrow another $100.
NO, I will not cancel my doctors appointment,I waited 3 months for, for you.
NO, I can't work 4 hours a day when I am on vacation.
NO, you can't have that new $500 game console.
NO, I will not eat that.
NO, I will not stay with you and be miserable.
NO, is a new word that I will use more in my vocabulary starting today.
No is not a bad word.
Using these different ways of saying NO mentioned will make your life more bearable.
How to say NO:
Having the courage to say no is an art. You can say no without saying no or you could just be blunt and blurt it out. For example, if co-worker wants to have lunch with you but you want to stay in and finish your time sensitive project then choosing any of the options below could work:
Option 1:
Say something like I would love to have lunch with you,but I have a tight deadline. Don't worry he will live.
Option 2:
Or you could just tell him NO;end of story no explanation needed. You know your peps best.
Option 3:
Or you could say I am working on something;I will get back to you.Make sure you back to him after your project is done.
Option 4:
Or just simply say now is not a good time. Honesty is the best policy.
SAY IT WITH ME:
NO,I am not eating now.
NO, you can't burrow another $100.
NO, I will not cancel my doctors appointment,I waited 3 months for, for you.
NO, I can't work 4 hours a day when I am on vacation.
NO, you can't have that new $500 game console.
NO, I will not eat that.
NO, I will not stay with you and be miserable.
NO, is a new word that I will use more in my vocabulary starting today.
No is not a bad word.
Using these different ways of saying NO mentioned will make your life more bearable.
How to avoid holiday weight gain!
Unhealthy weight! Do you gain weight during the holiday seasons ? Of course you.
Most of us do. Today ,we will offer some tips that will help you to keep those happy and merry pounds off.
Tips to avoid gaining weight during the holidays:
1. Drink Water
Drinking more water before your meals will help to fill you up before that 6 course meal. Try drinking at least 1-2 cups of water before meals ,and you will not have space for seconds or that last gingerbread man cookie.
2. Eat a Salad
Salad will also helps to fill you up before your main course. Try your best to avoid those high fat salad dressing.
3. Get Your Sleep
Lack of sleep has been proven to increase weight gain. From a non scientific point of view, it makes sense the more we are up the more tend to eat. When you are on the road visiting family or friend don't forget to get a good night rest (6-8 hours).
4. Eat Less
This may be a no brain ,but is very difficult when there is tons of fabulous food tempting you. Sampling the goodies may be a plan and will help you to eat less. Don't fill you plate with those
snacks just take 1 or 2 pieces.
5. Continue Exercising
Observing the holidays is no excuse to not exercises. There might not be enough time but simply going for a walk could help do the trick. Go to the mall to take advantage of all those great deals will definitely be a good form of exercise.
Good lifestyle habits should be practiced everyday including the holidays.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10 Interesting Facts About Hindu Weddings
Hindu weddings like weddings in other cultures consist of many traditions and facts. Weddings are a special occasion marking the union of two souls in a relationship of a lifetime. Every culture and religion has their own ways to conduct and celebrate the auspicious occasion. All the customs and rituals that we see in any culture’s wedding have a story or a reason behind them, which gives meaning to the entire process.
If we look at the traditional Indian Hindu marriages, there are a lot of interesting rituals that are followed rendering the celebrations unique. Here are few:
Hindu Wedding Date
The wedding date is not picked up at random. The astrologers declare a certain time period marked as auspicious, which usually falls around months of January, February, June, July, November and December.
Family Engagement
Hindu weddings are considered not just the union of two people but also two families. So, almost all the customs involve participation of all the family members from both sides. The engagement ceremony sees the families, friends and relatives from both sides exchange gifts. This builds relations.
Hindu Wedding Duration
The weddings are a week long affair. Starting with the “Haldi” ceremony, where both the bride and the groom are smeared with turmeric paste, separately. Turmeric is considered to be a natural agent that brings glow to the skin. The bride and the groom are forbidden to meet or move out of their respective homes until the wedding day.
Mehendi in Hindu Wedding
Another lavish ceremony is the “Mehendi” where, all the female relatives and friends of the bride gather together and apply henna to the bride hands and feet, with the groom’s name hidden in the beautiful pattern.
The “Mehndi” is usually coupled with the “Sangeet” ceremony, where all the friends and relatives come together and dance to the beats of the traditional songs.
Wedding Day and White Horse
On the wedding day, the groom arrives on the bride’s doorstep, seated on a white horse. This is a tradition carried ahead since the olden days in India, when horses were the only means of transport, and white horses are considered auspicious. Nowadays the white horse is replaced by a wedding coach car but many people who can afford it, still prefer the symbolic white horse.
Wedding Procession
The grooms journey till the bride’s home is in the form of a procession with much fanfare. This is called the “Baraat”. The groom is surrounded by his friends and relatives who dance all the way till the wedding venue where they are welcomed lavishly with gifts and garlands.
Pheras
The mainstay of the wedding ceremony are the “7 Pheras”. Here the bride and the groom walk around the holy fire with the priest chanting mantra’s alongside. Each round (Phera) around the holy fire represents a vow. So, the couple exchange their weddng vows in presence of family and demi-gods bless them. After the vows, the groom fills the bride’s hair parting with a red powder called “Sindoor” which now marks her as a married woman.
Shoe Stealing
On the wedding day, sisters of the bride steal the groom’s shoes and the groom has to pay whatever amount of money they ask for in return. The money given is also considered auspicious.
Farewell ceremony
The morning after the wedding, bride is given a lavish farewell, by the entire family. The ceremony is called “Vidaai”. This usually turns emotional with everyone becoming tearful at the impending seperation. Nevertheless, the couple is blessed by all the elders as they leave for groom’s house where host of other celebrations await them.
If we look at the traditional Indian Hindu marriages, there are a lot of interesting rituals that are followed rendering the celebrations unique. Here are few:
Hindu Wedding Date
The wedding date is not picked up at random. The astrologers declare a certain time period marked as auspicious, which usually falls around months of January, February, June, July, November and December.
Family Engagement
Hindu weddings are considered not just the union of two people but also two families. So, almost all the customs involve participation of all the family members from both sides. The engagement ceremony sees the families, friends and relatives from both sides exchange gifts. This builds relations.
Hindu Wedding Duration
The weddings are a week long affair. Starting with the “Haldi” ceremony, where both the bride and the groom are smeared with turmeric paste, separately. Turmeric is considered to be a natural agent that brings glow to the skin. The bride and the groom are forbidden to meet or move out of their respective homes until the wedding day.
Mehendi in Hindu Wedding
Another lavish ceremony is the “Mehendi” where, all the female relatives and friends of the bride gather together and apply henna to the bride hands and feet, with the groom’s name hidden in the beautiful pattern.
The “Mehndi” is usually coupled with the “Sangeet” ceremony, where all the friends and relatives come together and dance to the beats of the traditional songs.
Wedding Day and White Horse
On the wedding day, the groom arrives on the bride’s doorstep, seated on a white horse. This is a tradition carried ahead since the olden days in India, when horses were the only means of transport, and white horses are considered auspicious. Nowadays the white horse is replaced by a wedding coach car but many people who can afford it, still prefer the symbolic white horse.
Wedding Procession
The grooms journey till the bride’s home is in the form of a procession with much fanfare. This is called the “Baraat”. The groom is surrounded by his friends and relatives who dance all the way till the wedding venue where they are welcomed lavishly with gifts and garlands.
Pheras
The mainstay of the wedding ceremony are the “7 Pheras”. Here the bride and the groom walk around the holy fire with the priest chanting mantra’s alongside. Each round (Phera) around the holy fire represents a vow. So, the couple exchange their weddng vows in presence of family and demi-gods bless them. After the vows, the groom fills the bride’s hair parting with a red powder called “Sindoor” which now marks her as a married woman.
Shoe Stealing
On the wedding day, sisters of the bride steal the groom’s shoes and the groom has to pay whatever amount of money they ask for in return. The money given is also considered auspicious.
Farewell ceremony
The morning after the wedding, bride is given a lavish farewell, by the entire family. The ceremony is called “Vidaai”. This usually turns emotional with everyone becoming tearful at the impending seperation. Nevertheless, the couple is blessed by all the elders as they leave for groom’s house where host of other celebrations await them.
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