Life

We all are going through a difficult time that most of us never been before. If you are frustrated and anxious about what is happening around us, this article may help you. I thought to share some of the strategies that are working well with me.   Stay away from media At the beginning, like most of us, I too was curious to know more about how the pandemic was affecting. So, I gave my attention to news social media excessively. As it became the focus, all news channels and social media started filling with variety of articles, instruction which I could not decide which way I should follow.  Later, I realized that nothing is going to change whether I follow the news or not. I decided to stay away from going behind the news overly and live responsibly in this critical moment adhering to basic instruction given to citizens.   There are enough people in the world that do good Our news channels and social media are so obsessed that they report every single detail of negative t...

One Sunday evening, which happened to be Christmas eve, I was walked into a shopping mall. The automatic front doors swung open, and a happy young couple walked out with their purchases in a trolley and few items in their hands as well. Just after they passed me, I heard the sound of glass shattering and almost immediately, I understood that the champagne glass box that the man was carrying in his hand, seemingly purchased for a Christmas party, had fallen and broken into pieces. The man bent down to remove the pieces while the woman was very frustrated about their glasses having shattered. I could clearly see that their faces were not the same happy faces I saw few minutes ago.  Sparks of frustration and anger emitted between each other. Their immediate reaction was to blame each other for what happened. Just like this couple, in many instances in our life don't we all do the same? Flash our reaction without assessing the situation properly  onl...

I have been searching for the best ways to spend my days and live a balanced life. I have read many books and articles and followed many teachings to understand a strategy that would help me achieve my goals. Through learning and personal experience, I filtered out the following eight essential aspect of life to be happy. Your working life You spend a substantial amount of time on your work and it is a key part of your life. It is a root that feeds many areas of life and its success or failure determines many other areas of life. Your employment provides you the necessary finances to maintain you and your dependents. Therefore, having an enjoyable and efficient working life is an important part in your life. You must engage in a job from which you can earn enough to fulfill  your requirements. Most importantly, in return your output must be efficient and effective, and you must enjoy your work. Connect with the Nature Nature is a part and parcel of our life. It is f...

During my stay at home due to Corona Virus, I came across this book. A handy book that describes simple but very effective ten habits teach at the world famous military academy to their officers. I think they are very useful to common people like us too. I read it cover to cover and some of the fascinating lessons that inspire me are; 1.    keep the place tidy and clean always and present yourself your best all the time 2. Start day, week and month with a purpose. know what you have to do and prepare in advance for the  work that  you have to do. follow your schedules and review it always 3.Learn the power of your team 4.How to react when things go wrong. There are many more practical and effective habits anyone can learn and practice to transform their lives and leadership skills.  Find the book and read it and let me know your comments.

You will not find everything perfect in life. The people you meet, the jobs you do, the place you live and external circumstances around you always may not perfectly match with your expectations. Of course, you are lucky if you get it all correct. When you find something below your expectation you feel disappointed and upset. You start comparing what you have with what you don’t. But reality, imperfection is in everything around us. You cannot expect always you are surrounded with helpful and kind people. It is not guaranteed that everyone will keep their promises, some people will break your heart in to pieces, your money will be stolen, you will be attacked by natural disaster, enemies, epidemics, you will be cheated. You will be treated badly. It is not guaranteed that everyone going to be treated fairly, respectfully. People will favor others; they will die for someone but not for you.  Unless you know, understand and comprehend the fact that imperfection is a universal...