Why to have a checklist in life

Whether you are a Computer programmer, Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, Writer, Homemaker or a kind of person who has a complicated net of works to finish up each day, having a checklist can take off half the stress off your shoulder and organise yourself with much ease and convenience. Checklist can be for work management or personal scheduling like shopping, travel, an event like marriage or festival, or anything that involves task person or product prioritising.

To narrate with a simple example, using a checklist helps almost every shopper to reduce the grocery bills each week, because it prevents the unplanned and unnecessary items off the shopping basket. (Read More here)

How to built (Rebuilt) Trust?

Learned men say that “Trust is like a vase… once it’s broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be the same again”. The sensational apology brought in by Tiger Woods, the international Golfer, is the best example to narrate on this point. The public confession of this sports star about his past actions can be considered to be an attempt to resurrect his shattered image of ‘world’s greatest sportsman’ after the media disclosures on allegations about Tiger wood’s string of eight extra marital affairs and relationships. The confession before the media on 19^th February 2010 has brewed a mixed response from amongst the public and his stakeholders of business because the act of expressing regret for wrong actions and apologising with words from heart, to a social mass, takes lots of courage and commitment. The sight of fallen idol in despair is known to have brought in waves of support from many fans, sponsors and broadcaster’s, for revival of Wood’s personal and professional life. But some critics and admires still shout over internet that those words of apology was fake and sham. Now the question and concern is how long will it take to rebuild the trust the Golf Star has lost from his family, friends, fans, sponsors and professional associates.

Tiger Wood’s situation is no different than that of any normal person, like you and me, because we all commit mistakes, errors and wrong at different stages and phases of life. It might have taken years to build up the trust, but it can simply disappear overnight for a hundred unforgiveable reasons. Many times notes of regret, words of apology and even tears for forgiveness cannot bring back the old trust people had on you, even though a broken relationship can be fixed through amicable talks and correcting the actions. Have you ever wondered how can initiate a trust rebuilding after the surface storm has subsided so that everything gets back to normal between you and the persons whom you have broken the bond of trust? Rebuilding process takes more time than the construction part and hence having the patience and determination matters the most in this aspect...............(Read Full Article and get tips)

How to create Personal Growth Plan

Indulge yourself in a growth plan of 10 weeks, each week focusing on one particular aspect of life.

Skill Development

1. Sensing Silence
2. One day Living
3. Reconsider Belief System
4. Develop Awareness
5. Behaviour Modulation
6. Becoming a Listener
7. Invest in Self-Care
8. Learn to say “NO”
9. Apologise Mistakes

This was an abstract for readers who just want to skim and brush the contents. If you are interested in knowing how I applied it to get results, keep reading:

Week 1: Focus on Growth

From the framework of personal development planning, “Growth” means moving towards the best, which can include developing personal skill, quality, trait, aptitude or interest so that you feel better about yourself. When I tried this, I was focusing on my writing and presentation skills because I had a vision of what I want in my future and on what aspect I should concentrate more to achieve my life goals. I not only attained a productive week, but also writing gradually became a part of my daily routine.

Week 2: Enjoying Silence

Now, this is an aspect I did enjoy doing for a week because I am a chatterbox who could be seen either in company of close friends or over phone or on internet chat atleast 7 hours a day when I am in good temperament. But conceiving silence and learning to enjoy the moments that I spent with myself was a wonderful experience. I never called it meditation, but I was mediating with my inner self during the period of silence. Many times I was letting myself blank so that I can enjoy the nothingness. It truly helps in gaining.........(Read Full Article)

How to apply "One Day Living" concept?

Most of us make resolutions, goals and time tables for a better tomorrow, brighter and secure future. But many times we know that as days and weeks pass by, we forget our well written targets and goals, especially the personal goals, the promises we made to ourselves. Even I have made hundreds of them in last 12 years and miserably failed to do justice to myself ample number of times. But lately, I came across a simple, powerful and practical tool called ONE DAY LIVING. Either before going to bed at night or before getting out of bed in the morning set 5 GOALS for the next 24 hours. What-so-ever happens make your best efforts to abide, actualise and accomplish those 5 goals.

Now about the nature of goals, let that be a well prioritised set of goals with personal and professional targets stitched together beautifully and practically. Remember that this simple effort is made for you, by you, for your own personal/professional development. Make sure that the ‘goal set’ is all yours, your responsibilities, your dreams and your purpose of each day living. The ownership and accountability of the fulfilment of the 5 GOALS rests of you. Being a social being no human life is aloof from family, friends, colleagues and society. So make the goals realistic and achievable. Merging of dreams and goals with your family bonds and professional achievements is as important as stirring up of the dreams about personal growth, aptitude and interests. Also ONE DAY LIVING, if taken positively can be the best way to reinvent the charm in existing relationships, maintaining cherished relationships, sorting out the messed up lifestyle, setting up priorities at work, providing yourself required health care, starting a new hobby of your interest, time management, anger control, or anything which makes you feel good and great at the end of the day.....(Read full Article here)

What is the purpose of your Life?

Stories fades out and will be forgotten. But ‘ideas’ shared will leave a lasting impression for they are tools that people can use in daily life to think, change and growth. Considering this, I am sharing one of the basic tools for personal development, which has helped me in various stages and times of my own life.

Some people say that “Life on Earth is just accidental and has no special significance/meaning, it comprises of events like birth, education, marriage, profession, accountability, enjoyment and death”. Their statements are simply affirmation of their stubbornness. They walk on Earth and defy the force of gravity. But once you start thinking about your dreams, responsibilities, experiences till date, your passions, your reasons for happiness and existence, the voice of your inner self, you will start believing in “Purpose of Life” which is unique for each individual on Earth.

Every human life has a purpose to serve before his/her death. According to Rig Veda the Hindu sacred text, “the purpose of human birth is to assist God in the maintenance of social, moral and physical order so that the entire mankind becomes divine bureaucracy of Brahman to ensure implementation and maintenance of Thy wondrous Design” (RV 1-24-1, 4-33-11, 61-79-1).

To discover the true purpose of life, you will have to first delete the........... (Read full article)

SUCCESS IS CONSEQUENTIAL TO CHOICE

For anyone who need to be get over pains and traumas of past, firstly one has to conquer their worst fears, cultivate courage and dare to expose oneself to opportunities that life offers each day. Most of us have a story of our own from the past that has changed our perception towards life. Memories of childhood and experiences of growing ages might have played a key role in evolving our present self. I have noticed that some people considers life experiences as stepping stones to successful future and some others considers themselves as victims of circumstances and fetters on the mental attitude of failure and depression.

I read an article on Susan Boyle, the Scottish singer who rose to fame through Britian’s Got Talent show 2009. With her dazzling performance at the event Susan amazed a crowd of millions on her first stage appearance. She had brought an insight to many that ‘Never to judge a book by its cover’. As the Bible Verses reminds:

“Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him [referring to Saul]. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7).

In an interview with the Daily Mirror, she revealed that in her earlier days, she was bullied at school and beaten by teachers.............. (Read full article)