5 Inspirations for Being in the Moment. Normally, we do not so much look at things as overlook them. — Alan Watts. By Leo Babauta How often have you eaten a meal and not really tasted it, or completed a chore or drove to work without really thinking about it? Our days often pass us by while our minds are elsewhere. One of my favorite methods of finding happiness and preventing stress is living in the moment — also known as mindfulness. It’s one of the foundations of Zen Buddhism, of course, (actually all Buddhism, I believe), but it’s not necessarily meditation, per se — it’s more being aware of your actions and thoughts, and what your senses bring in, in your every day routine.
No one actually lives in the moment all the time — I don’t think it’s possible. Some, with practice, can learn to live in the moment for longer than most of us, but there will always be times when you’re worried about the future or thinking about the past, and forget to be in the moment. It’s actually pretty hard, if you give it a try. It takes practice. » How NOT to Multitask – Work Simpler and Saner. By Leo Babauta You’re working on two projects at once, while your boss has placed two new demands on your desk. You’re on the phone while three new emails come in.
You are trying to get out the door on time so you can pick up a few groceries on the way home for dinner. Your Blackberry is going off and so is your cell phone. You are juggling tasks with a speed worthy of Ringling Bros. In this age of instant technology, we are bombarded with an overload of information and demands of our time. Life Hack recently posted How to Multi-task, and it’s a good article on the nature of multi-tasking and how to do it while still focusing on one task at a time.
This post is How NOT to Multi-task — a guide to working as simply as possible for your mental health. First, a few quick reasons not to multi-task: Here are some tips on how NOT to multi-task: 12 Things Successful People Do Differently. Email I’ve always been fascinated by people who are consistently successful at what they do; especially those who experience repeated success in many areas of their life throughout their lifetime.
In entertainment, I think of Clint Eastwood and Oprah Winfrey. In business, I think of Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett. We all have our own examples of super successful people like these who we admire. But how do they do it? Over the years I’ve studied the lives of numerous successful people. 1. Successful people are objective. S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Specific – A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” When you identify S.M.A.R.T. goals that are truly important to you, you become motivated to figure out ways to attain them. 2. Sadly, very few people ever live to become the success story they dream about. They never take action! The acquisition of knowledge doesn’t mean you’re growing. 3.
In his book, The 4-Hour Workweek The solution: Slow down. Zen Koans - AshidaKim.com. Top 10 Instant Moments of Zen. Quintessence Mandala “We can all use a little piece of Zen in our lives…” Webster’s defines Zen as a Japanese sect of Mahayana Buddhism that aims at enlightenment by direct intuition through meditation. The online Urban Dictionary gives this definition: “One way to think of zen is this: a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body and mind.”
Zen is a way of being. Zen involves dropping illusion and seeing things without the distortion created by your own thoughts. We can all use a little piece of Zen in our lives, if only for a moment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. By Carmen da Silva. Photo: Tahoe Serenity by angela7dreams Valeo Yoga Kit Product Description Yoga Kit Sticky mat 24″ x 68″; 72″ woven cotton strap with buckle; Two firm foam blocks 3″ x 6″ x 9″; Nylon tote bag with shoulder strap; Yoga instruction chart. “good find ” “The mat is nice, sufficiently thick and sticky; the strap seems sturdy, and the blocks are nice and soft but firm. Negotiation Skills. Devashish Chakravarty Your colleague is slacking off and increasing your burden at work. Are you angry with yourself for avoiding a showdown with her?
Or, say, it is appraisal time and your boss will call you soon to negotiate your bonus and increment. Do you have butterflies in your stomach at the prospect of having to explain your performance and sell yourself? We all abhor confrontations and dislike having to defend ourselves. Before negotiation 1. If you have a deadline and the other person doesn't, you will have little or no negotiation power and will end up giving away too much to reach an agreement. 2. The acronym stands for the Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement (a term coined by Roger Fisher and William L Ury in their seminal book on negotiation, Getting to Yes). The best option determines your negotiation power. 3. The person who cares less about the result tends to reach a better agreement. 4. 15 GREAT THOUGHTS BY CHANAKYA.
1) "Learn from the mistakes of others... you can't live long enough to make them all yourselves!! " - Chanakya 2)"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first. " 3)"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous. " Chanakya 4)"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. 5)" Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. 6)"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it. " 7)"The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman. " 8)"Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. 9)"The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. 10)"God is not present in idols. 11) "A man is great by deeds, not by birth. " 12) "Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. 13) "Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years.
-Chanakya. 40 Photo-Illustrated Questions to Refocus Your Mind. Asking the right questions is the answer… It’s not the answers you get from others that will help you, but the questions you ask of yourself. Here are 40 thought-provoking questions to help you refresh and refocus your thinking: Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. Also, check out our sister site, Thought Questions, for more photo-illustrated questions like these; and check out The Book of Questions if you’re interested in reading even more inspiring, thought-provoking questions.Title photo by: Helga Weber For all other photo credits please refer to ThoughtQuestions.com Related 40 Questions Everyone is Afraid to Ask Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
April 13, 2012 In "Aspirations" 40 Questions that Will Quiet Your Mind Judge a person by their questions, rather than their answers … because asking the right questions is the answer. August 5, 2015 In "Happiness" 25 Photo-Illustrated Reminders to Help You Find Happiness. 27 lessons I’ve learned in 27 years | Dreamin' the Life. 40 Rules to Live Your Life by | Change your thoughts. 5 Things to Do Every Day for Success. Fast Company wants you to have your best year yet in 2012; click for more advice and tips on how to work smarter, manage your career, and lead a more meaningful life. "You get up at what time? " I hear that a lot, along with "You are so lucky. " So, I'm going to help out here and let you in on the secrets of my success.
Well, not all of them--but enough to show you the foundation I build on every day. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A simple yet highly effective list. Looking for more advice to rev up your career? 50 Life Secrets and Tips. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment.
Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.
28 Dignified Ways to Impress Everyone Around You. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email Far more often than any of us like to admit, our actions are driven by an inner desire to impress other people. This desire is often reflected in the brand name products we use, the bars and restaurants we frequent, the houses and cars we buy and the careers we choose. But are name brand products, fancy bars, houses and cars really that impressive? What about a person who holds an elite position in a career field they dislike? Some of these things might capture our attention for a minute or two, but they won’t hold it for long. Why? Consider the following questions: He drives a Porsche, but can he truly afford the car payment?
You get the idea. Now take a moment and imagine a person who loves what he does for a living, smiles frequently and bleeds passion in every breath he takes. Here are 28 dignified ways to impress everyone around you. We make a living by what we get. Be authentic. Photo by: Khalid. 7 Lessons From 7 Great Minds - Global One TV. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and have a conversation with one of the greatest minds in history? Well, you can’t sorry, they’re dead. Unless of course you’re clairaudient, be my guest. But for the rest of us, we can still refer to the words they left behind.
Even though these great teachers have passed on, their words still live, and in them their wisdom. I’ve made a list of seven what I believe are some of the greatest teachings by the world’s greatest minds. 1. “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” - Lawrence J. In order for us to achieve our dreams, we must have a vision of our goals. Action: Visualize a life of your wildest dreams. 2.
“It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson The best way to learn something is to dive right in to it. Action: You must define your fears in order to conquer them. 3. “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. Why You Do What You Do (And Why It Should Scare You) Jun 16, 2009 When it comes to getting things done, most people think of words like productivity, willpower, and goal setting. But if you’re frustrated at where your life is right now and you’re having trouble pushing past the things that are holding you back, willpower isn’t the problem.
Goal setting isn’t it, either. And no amount of productivity cult-ism is going to turn your life around. There’s something more important than that – something so important it determines whether taking action is a pleasure or a chore: It’s the set of personal standards you hold yourself to on a daily basis. Not willpower. Standards determine what you’ll settle for. Standards drive your behavior because they’re linked to what you will and will not tolerate in life. How messy does your car/house/office have to get before you can’t tolerate it anymore? In one sense, standards are part of how we want to identify ourselves. But standards can also lock you into a personal hell. Don’t believe me? Absolutely. Dave. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
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