A break..

can do a lot of good :)

Take some time off..breathe..think..

Take care :)

In most cases, we don't realize the value of good health until we don't have it..

Take good care of yourself..if you don't, who will?

Plan in advance

Most of your energy should be spent in thinking..

Executing is the next step..which should not be a problem if you have thought through it well :)

Those who..

say it can't be done..

should not stop people who are doing it :)

Sometimes..

it is good to push a person till the edge..helps motivate and encourage..

But you need to be careful and make sure you dont push the person over the edge..

How do you know where to draw the line?

Dont rush

Talk It Out..

When we were young, we always resorted to crying to get our work done. Sometimes it worked..sometimes it didn't..

As we grew up, we were ashamed of crying in front of people..it exposed our weak side to the world

And then one day, crying becomes an act of desperation..an outlet to our conflicting emotions..

If only we spoke more and bottled up less..

always remember..Talk It Out!

No one believes..

that life is easy and straightforward..

We all have our ups and downs..The problem is no one thinks of the downs when they are up, and the ups when they are down..

Like in the book "The White Tiger" I am reading now, emphasis is always placed on what you learn from every up and down..and what/how you learn determines what kind of a person you are :)

 

Don't expect..

people to identify what's wrong with you, wait for you to say something and ask you if something is bothering you..

If there is something that's troubling you..speak out! Identify the problem and let people know what would help you get over it :)

Always learn

It does not matter how old or young you are..if you are willing..you can always learn :)

Think before you do..

Before you do something..always think of the consequences..

And that will hopefully help you make better decisions..

See the bright side of things

Yesterday my flight was delayed by 6 hours..the airport staff and information desk were doing their best to keep everyone informed and comfortable..and yet everyone was complaining and blaming it on them!

Stop blaming others for everything! Take everything as it comes and see the bright side of things :)

Like the information aunty told me "Everyone keeps blaming others without listening to the other side of  the story!"

Never be..

rude to anybody!

I met a taxi uncle today who had a long list of complaints about the way people were treating him nowadays..he said "it is so surprising that the more educated the person..the ruder he gets!"

Try not to look down on people and always be careful with your words..they can leave a permenant scar! :)

Today I went out to shoot 6 videos and got 35 'NO's..

Surely I'm getting a little better :)

Knowing

is not enough..we must apply..

Willing is not enough..we must do..

Celebrate small wins :)

When you accomplish small things, give yourself a pat on the back! :)

As they say..small wins pepare you for big ones..:)

You are your own critic..

Be brutally honest with yourself! And judge if you are making progress..

Always try to improve things. The only thing that should stay the same is the fact that you always try different ways to improve your results :) 

Spend time on yourself

It is very important to spend time on yourself once in a while..

Pranayama is a form of controlled breathing which relaxes the body and clears your mind. It helps cure breathing problems as well. It helps me relax and become productive I have noticed and yet there is always an inertia to get down to doing it as I feel I have other things to do..

I must spend a few minutes a day doing it! It is for my benefit..

 

Don't juggle

continuing to emphasize on the 'do one thing at a time' post as I don't think I have learnt it well..

 

Try not to do everything at once..

Multi-tasking never helps. Do one thing...do it well :)

Never say never

When you feel lethargic or feel that you are not able to get things done..take a task and go all out to  do it..

I now realize that picking 3 important things on my task list and prioritizing them makes me want to get them done..and anything extra that I do gives me immense joy! :)

Once in a while..

treat people you care about..

Feels great! :)

If you really want to do something..

nothing can stop you from doing it.. :)

There are only 2 things that decide whether something gets done..you wanting to do it and you not wanting to do it..and whatever you choose, all credit for it goes to you! :)

Do one thing at a time..

Some days, I wake up and think I am never going to  be able to finish everything on my task list! The list seems never ending..

Those are the days for me to take it slow. Do one thing at a time..and give it my 100%. And once I take the first step, things will just flow...

What's in a name?

Try to remember people's names..

Very important! I have a very bad memory and am especially bad with names..make an extra effort to remember people's names..that's the only way they will remember you :)

Believe

When I was very young, I used to think that dreams are very personal thoughts and have to be kept a secret!

When I got older, I thought, dreams were answers to questions we have not yet asked!

And now I think, dreams help us think..and we dream because we do..

But that is just no reason for me to keep sleeping!:)

Don't rush things..

take it slow and steady..

When you face health issues..

talk to mom...always helps! :)

Drink barley water or tender coconut water to cool down your body...do it!

Know your strengths..

and use them to maximise benefits :)

If you know you are a morning person, then work in the mornings when you can!

We must not promise..

what we ought not, lest we be called upon to perform what we cannot..

The greatest gift...

is the passion for reading.

It is cheap, it consoles, it excites, it distracts..

It gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind.

It is a moral illumination.

So true :)

When you are feeling low...

get out of your room and help someone! Doesn't have to be a big deal...help your cluster leader check the mail, help your friend learn something, smile at the cleaner aunty and ask her how her day was...

And then you will realize...life's not that hard afterall :)

Don't forget to

practice what you preach :)

If something is bothering you...

identify the problem!

Don't fret about it and show bad attitude. What would help is if you solve the problem with a calm mind and figure out why things are the way they are :)

Don't forget

to eat on time and get enough sleep..don't be unfit and regret it tomorrow..

Like Leon Eldred said:

"If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.."

It is not the hours you put into your work

that matter but the work you put in those hours.. :)

Sometimes..

things just work out..

You don't know how are why they worked..you just know that they did! 

And that's the time to heave a sigh of relief and thank the one above! :)

If in trouble..

ask for help...

This reminds me of a story I read recently:

A little boy was having difficulty lifting a heavy stone.

His father came along just then.

Noting the buy's failure he asked, "Are  you using all your strength?"

"Yes, I am,"said the little boy impatiently.

"No, you are not," the father replied.

"I am right here waiting, and you haven't asked me to help you."

Execute!!

Oh no!! Its just become Sunday..and I thought I was still on Saturday!! :(

Don't spend hours planning..get down to executing!!

Always..

see the bright side of things...

Someone once told me that good days and bad days come in a cycle. And if you don't want to face bad days then you can't expect to have good days! Look for the good in things and you shall see how beautiful life is :)

Motivation..

is a tricky thing..

To give something our 100%, we need to be motivated. To be motivated, we need to have a strong purpose. When the purpose is lost in the many intricacies of doing mundane things..how do I still remain motivated?

"We were not sent into this world to do anything into which we cannot put our hearts" - Ruskin

Do it right!

Always look to help people..

It is easy to keep taking things..to keep consuming. But the right thing to do would be to think of returning..of replenishing. And while it is much simpler choosing the easy thing to do..the right thing to do always wins! :)

Always remember..

to wish people for their birthdays! Simple 2 words..

I can tell you with a very high level of confidence that the most effective way to remember your mom's birthday is to forget it once..:(

If you are bent on doing something..

nothing is impossible!

Get it right..

Look to do one task with complete focus and finish it with zero errors..

What matters is not how much you do..but how many tasks you get right!

You have to care enough..

about your own work to make sure you do it well..

If there is no passion in what you are doing, there is no point in trying to motivate people to work for you :)

There is no point..

in arguing with a fool :)

Do more productive things with your time..

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Always stay in the company of positive people :)

The world is filled with people who think they have loads to do and are stressed. While many of these people can bog you down with all their problems, half of which don't exist...I have realized that most of them are not looking for solutions but just someone to sympathize with them.

It is good to listen once in a while..but it is more important to move on cheerfully and stay positive!

Give...

Do not take things for granted. 

It is important to be selfish at times like when wanting to improve yourself or when looking to get feedback from people, but also remember to give gifts to the people who help you and care for you :)

Think about yourself first!

Don't take people for granted..and do not blindly believe in people..

Do what is best for you..it is important to be selfish at times :)

Control you anger

Try not to lose your cool on someone..Try to explain what the problem is and make the other person understand :)

"Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one"

Surrounded by learnings

There are learnings everywhere. It is up to me to find it, grasp it and learn :)

Learn the rules..

Be very careful when you are not using your name..similar to using somebody else's possessions. Take great care!

Learn the rules..follow the rules! Only when you perfect this can you think of breaking the rules and making a change :)

When you are tired..

sleep..

Your health is the most important thing. Be healthy and you shall be happy :)

Ask!

Its just pathetic! I have not written my learning for yesterday...I can give a lot of excuses like I had no time, I lost track of days, I slept through the day...but it's just not excusable...I should take more care...and remember that I do need to write down even the smallest details in my task list because I have a pathetic memory!

My learning for today: Ask. Don't assume things. If you need help...ask for it!

Remembering my previous learning about not asking too many questions, I should keep in mind that I need to ask good questions. When asking for help to improve my attitude and performance...better ask!

Spread joy!

Smile..compliment a person..sympathize..listen..Be positive and spread joy to others.

'Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.'

Last minute trouble

Try not to leave things for the last minute!

I wonder why I changed the way I used to work..If you cannot handle working in the last minute..then don't do it! Learn to work a little everyday towards the bigger picture. To re-inforce my point..last minute working does not help!

Was that another question??

Think before you ask!

Don't ask unnecessary questions. Think if you can find the answer on your own. Think if you are really interested in knowing the answer. And if you are..find out and share your knowledge :)

Plan bound!!

It is important to plan...plan your day, plan your week...helps to get you moving and creates order... But its not good to be plan bound. 

I realize that I sometimes get obsessed with my plans to the extent that things HAVE to go according to my plan! And I'm generally in a confusion as to what needs to be done...sticking to my plan and getting my work done or accomodating others' needs by focusing on what would help them...

And then I see that it boils down to just manging my time and managing others :)

It is very important

to have systems in place. It helps improve your productivity immensely.

Make anew and improved  task list,one that you would encourage you to work and not one that is there just because you need one to get through the day, of all the things you need to do during the week to give you direction and clear your head :)

Pay attention...

to the small details. In most cases you may think they are they are too small to matter, but they will kill you in the long run :)

I have been learning this the hard way, and hopefully some day...I won't have to be reminded or shouted at for the small things that matter!

Always be prepared...

for the best or for the worst! It is important that you give every opportunity your 100%...the rest always happens for the good! :)