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Ask for help

"Anyone who takes himself too seriously always runs the risk of looking ridiculous; anyone who can consistently laugh at himself does not."  Are you taking yourself too seriously nowadays? Saying "I don't know" takes guts but its an immensely positive reaction and a clear sign that you don't take yourself too seriously. Knowing when you don't know the answer and honest about it is one of the greatest skills you can have in this modern era. I know lot many people who act as if they know what to do in situations where they are desperately out of their depth. Secret of today's happiness lies in the secret to know when to say: "Wait a minute - I have absolutely  no idea". Remember, life is highly unpredictable and uncertain. You can never be right all the time. Sometimes, its best to chill out, step back and admit you could do with some help and stop taking yourself too seriously. By the way, successful a...

Peace

Would you like to be peaceful & happy throughout the day? The following practice helps me begin and end the day with a few mindful moments. Practice  Wake up to breath . . 1) Before getting out of bed in the morning, tune into your breath and simply be aware of it without trying to change it. Do this for five or six breaths. 2) Express gratitude for at least two things. For instance, waking up to another day, sleeping as well as you did, or for a dream you remember. 3) Set an intention for the day. For example, "Today I will practice kindness." "Today, I will eat in a healthy way." or "I will give each of my kids five minutes of undivided attention today." Rest in breath . . . 1) Before going to sleep at night, turn your attention to your breath. Rest in it quietly for several effortless inhalations and exhalations. 2) Review and relive mindful moments experienced during the day. Thank yourself for being aware and present. Think about ...

How of happiness

One of the best book I read recently on happiness is "How of Happiness" by Sonja Lyubomirsky. In this book she outlines the 12 scientifically proven ways we can boost our happiness. Here they are for you:- 1) Expressing Gratitude 2) Cultivating Optimism 3) Avoiding Overthinking and Social Comparison 4) Practicing Acts of Kindness 5) Nurturing Social Relationships 6) Developing Strategies for Coping Stress 7) Learning to Forgive 8) Increasing FLOW experiences in life 9) Savoring Life's Joys 10) Committing to your goals 11) Practicing Religion or Spirituality 12) Taking care of your body: Meditation + Physical Activity + Acting like a happy person

Voice

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Passion

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Focus

Focus on you until the focus is on YOU