Less is more! But staying easy, not busy is hard to accomplish and also looked down upon in the society
How can you appreciate the less ?
Here is a simple way.
Prioritize and keep an easy to-do.
Ideally set 3 top priorities.
These activities should be important, time-consuming and should ideally be based on both personal đ¨âđŠâđ§âđŚ and professional objectives.
The secret is that once you set the top 3 tasks, you feel easy in your mind because the count is limited. Also rest of the tasks that you take up feel like a bonus and you are glad that you achieved more.
As against that if you have an elaborate to-do đ where you assign equal importance to every task, even after ticking off more than 50%, you still feel you have a long way to go.
Keep it short and well-defined. And remember the count is 3.
Trust me, it works!
Be bold and confident, about how you find more in less.
Do not let others define your ideal!
Hope you found this idea đĄ useful?
The Beauty of ‘The Incomplete’
We give such high importance to COMPLETION
Completion of a task, a project, a process, a relation
Why the thrust on completion?
Donât you agree
A poem reads well even if the last verse is still in the poetâs mind
Only the chef knows that the mustard in the recipe is missing
A designer sulks about a small motif that looks out of place
A painter knows that the orange should have been darker
The runner knows that he finished 30 seconds later than yesterday
The entrepreneur knows that his actual profit target was 20% higher
Only the homemaker knows that there are some clothes that are soiled and creased
Let us delve a little deeper
Incomplete love is more intense than a perfect love story
The half-moon looks as calm as the full moon
A bud is as delicately beautiful as a fully bloomed-flower
The Sun spreads light even when hidden behind the clouds
A rainbow looks as pretty in a little glimpse as in seeing it end to end
The truth is that the incomplete in our life is complete for the world outside. If we sum up all that is incomplete, we will understand how good life has been to us.
Does that mean that we should leave things halfway?
NO
It simply means that we should learn to celebrate the incomplete as much as we rejoice for the COMPLETE in our lives because life happens in the journey, not at the destination.
5 Simple Steps to Tame the Anxious Mind
I had a long day ahead. The to-do list looked longer than the day. What did the list include? Work, family, health and passion. Some of the items in the list were for the world and a little some that mattered to me.
It felt strangely overwhelming despite knowing that I have the entire day at my disposal.
Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Read on to know how I tamed my anxious mind â
Step 1 – I took a few deep breathes and decided to bring my concentration back to the moment. Once, I was present in the NOW I felt motivated to start.
Step 2 – I shortlisted 3 tasks that would make me feel accomplished at the end of the day. The rest of the activities were important but I had to prioritize.
Step 3 – I started with one major task in the morning itself. Do the difficult one first and you breathe easy all day long.
Step 4 – I asked for support wherever possible. My statements were clear and precise with no ambiguity in the form of help that I needed.
Step 5 – I took breaks in between two tasks where I engaged in real conversations with people, reading and meditating.
Ta-da! I could attend to two of my major tasks, well before noon and the entire list looked easily doable in the remaining time.
Do you know what I did?
I expanded my concept of time. Rather than considering time as the limiting factor, I chose to make it my strength. Always think in abundance and keep telling yourself â âI have enough time and energy.â
9 Powerful Tips to Help You Develop the Courage to Pursue
He was born in an educated and cultured family. After completing his education in Delhi, he moved eastwards to Kolkata for his first job at Shaw Wallace and later at a shipping firm Bird and Co. But, at the age of 26, he decided to stop earning for livelihood and took a courageous decision of pursuing his dream â âHe wanted to act on the big screen!!â
While Bollywood is known to run by nepotism, this superstar made his struggle count and today the world looks up to him. He is none other than the respected Mr. Amitabh Bachchan!
What we see today is the glitz and glamour but, the real star emerged after 12 flops over a span of 5 years. Now, this is what we call COURAGE.
How can you develop the courage to pursue your dreams?
– Continuous improvement in knowledge and skills in your field, makes you more confident.
– Share your goals with people, who encourage you. Avoid people who are critical of new ideas.
– Keep patience till the right opportunity comes.
– Take some time to internalize failures and get back to work. Donât let it stop you.
– Do not succumb to peer pressure. Remember, you are doing it for reaching your optimum.
– Make sure that you earn enough to support day to day expenses and also keep saving some money. This is so that, you donât have to give up your dream abruptly due to financial crisis.
– Try to fund your own interests. This gives you mental and emotional freedom.
– Work distraction-free. Time is the most precious when trying to imagine/build/create.
– Be genuine and donât try to create a false image.
On the arduous journey of making your dreams come true, you will come across two big hurdles. First, a question – âWhat will people think and say?â Facing this question requires maximum courage. Second, self-doubt which requires trusting your capabilities.
Once you have overcome these, the world is yours.
In the words of Mr. Bachchan â âYou canât skip struggle. Better, accept it.â
The Samsung Brand Story
In January 2024, Samsung was in headlines, when it launched its premium S24 model at its biannual event, Galaxy Unpacked. Intrigued by questions like how this great brand was built? Who was the visionary behind it? I thought of reading up on the Samsung brand story.
Did you know that this premium electronic brand, once sold groceries, fish and noodles? Yes, that was the beginning of the current conglomerate.
Setup by Lee Byung-Chul in 1938, the name Samsung is derived from Korean Hancha which means âThree Starsâ. The founder explained that the name refers to something big, powerful and numerous that remains everlasting and eternal.
From textiles to banks to insurance, fertilizers, cement and others, Samsung started acquiring diverse businesses. For me Samsung was synonymous with electronic gadgets but I was surprised to know that Samsung entered this industry only in 1969, almost three decades after its start.
After the death of its founder, all the units were separated and thatâs when Samsung started to focus on the electronics division.
The first Samsung smartphone was released in June 2009 and within 3 years of its introduction, Samsung Electronics became the largest producer of smartphones in the world.
Today The Samsung Group contributes more than 15% of South Koreaâs GDP and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is one of the most valued brands worldwide.
Every big brand has a unique story, that inspires commoners like us to follow our dreams.
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3 Easy Ways To Adopt A Sustainable Lifestyle
Are we seeing a change in the culture of India? Zero waste weddings, dedicated cycle tracks, no vehicle zones, celebrities supporting mindful fashion? Sustainable living is the latest trend and I am glad that the society is fast catching up.
Living sustainably is a choice. The transformation from consumerism to sustainability is gradual and beautiful. Why beautiful?
Because it places power in your hands. The power to find more in less. Following are some simple ways by which common people can easily adopt a sustainable lifestyle –
Repeat
Alia Bhatt repeated her wedding outfit and the impact on commoners was phenomenal. When celebrities promote an idea, the message hits different. If we do a similar act, the influence will be on a smaller group but will definitely lead to a stir. The real difference is, in how comfortably and confidently you repeat.
Repair
The Japanese follow Kintsugi, a practice where they mend the broken ceramics by fixing the cracks with gold. In Indian culture also, the idea of repair and reuse is not new. In the last few years, with fast fashion and social media intimidation, the privileged section may have lost the patience to mend, but a larger group still believes in maintaining the old. Not disposing things for the smallest of the reasons is the easiest way to begin living sustainably.
Value experiences
If you analyze closely, most of your shopping is driven by impulse. Good offers, social media trends, the displays and pop ups. The root of sustainable living lies in finding joy in experiences and not possessions. Be it a celebration or an achievement, keep your focus more on living the moment rather than on decking up for the event.
Sustainable living is a habit that can be consciously developed. An important thing to keep in mind is to internalize the habit by not being boastful about it. It is a modern, subtle choice that one makes for self. If others find it inspiring its good else one can continue for self-sake.
Trust me, living sustainably gives you a super feeling because the lack disappears and all that remains is just ENOUGH.
5 Ways to Build a Happy Team
An organization that is successful in creating an enthusiastic team is poised for organic growth. We were exposed to the idea of team work in our early schooling years, when we were given group projects. Professional education also lays emphasis on working in teams.
What makes a team work? What binds them in an unmatchable spirit to do the best? What leads them to believing that their team work will ultimately culminate into organization growth? Here are a few points that can be of help in developing a healthy team culture –
Define clear work flow
The timeline has to be specific and there should be absolute clarity in roles. Research, designing, content, presentation, proposition and other elements should be clearly allotted with a deadline. While doing this all the team members should be involved so that the outline receives better acceptance. This also improves the proactiveness of the individual members.
Avoid small talk
Stereotyping and gossiping are detrimental to the health of the team. You may think that the person does not know, but the vibe catches faster than words. Do not speak that, which you cannot say in the face. Choose your words wisely and do not let negative communication spread.
Trust the process
Donât be too quick to opinionate on the others methods. Every person works the best, in their own form. You try to be interfering and you harm the spirit. Be concerned only with the outcome and as far as the process goes, just trust and accept.
Continuous re-evaluation
As a team you have designed a strategy and you all are working by it. Now, you notice some flaws. In such a scenario please re-evaluate the plan of action. Shying away from it will only complicate and lead to an indefinite blame game within the team.
Take time out to enjoy
This is personal choice but you definitely bond better over coffee or a drink. However, the moment also becomes perfect for useless banter so, make sure you keep the exchange positive. Explore the non-work side of each other during such times.
Yes, you feel you work best when alone but, the world does not work this way. Make an effort not to be the best in the team but to be a happy team player.
#teamwork #teamplayer #teamspirit
A story of how Kumar Mangalam Birla balanced the new and old
Life is all about creating a balance. If you observe closely, you constantly balance, expectations and reality, conflicts and camaraderie, hopes and disappointments, old and modern. Creating a balance is a vital skill of life. The more adept you are at this, the better is your progress. Let us learn more about this with an example of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group (ABG).
Honored with the Padma Bhushan in January 2023, Kumar Mangalam Birlaâs success story is inspirational on many levels. But in this article, we will only explore how he created a BALANCE.
Kumar Mangalam Birla assumed leadership at the young age of 28, after the death of his father Mr. Aditya Birla.
He inherited a successful business, being run in a closed traditional Marwari setup. A mark of the system was that positions were naturally filled by the children of the older employees, irrespective of their abilities. Kumar Birla recognized the inadequacy of this system, and embarked upon the arduous journey of developing a system based on meritocracy.
Do you think it was an easy task for him?
It is difficult to explain the need for professionalism when the business is already well-established. But being a visionary, Kumar Birla had gauged that he had to bring about this change. He hired managers from multinational companies, putting an end to the tradition of employing ageing staff.
A retirement age of 60 was set. The group explained it in detail and made sure that it was not sprung as a surprise, with those close to retirement getting a two-year grace period and some extra cash.
He infused fresh blood into the group, but also retained many seniors such as Askaran Agarwala and Dwarka Das Rathi, who continued to lead group companies.
One of the key roles created by Kumar Birla was that of people who would determine strategy and today ABG is a multinational conglomerate with presence in 36 nations and a combined annual revenue of $65 billion, over 50% of which is derived from its overseas operations
Kumar Birla says: “Very often people get so caught up in running the businesses that they have no time left for spotting opportunities.”
Have you been postponing an important change in your personal or professional life for the fear of IMBALANCE?
Steve Jobs explains the secret to focus:
âPeople think focus means saying yes to the thing youâve got to focus on. But thatâs not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. Iâm actually as proud of the things we havenât done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.â
Source: Worldwide Developers Conference 1997
It often happens that you read something amazing and your anxiety is relieved instantly.
Since the last few hours I was brooding over something that I did not do. And now as I write this short article, I know the reason?
Simply, because I wanted to spend my energy elsewhere.
We always push ourselves, plead guilty for not having done X,Y,ZâŚ. the list is never ending.
What we donât see is what we did otherwise.
You donât party, you get to rest. You drop the argument that you just had, you get involved in the task in hand. You donât access social media, you have surplus time…
Let us stop feeling bad about the trade offs that we make.
Let us acknowledge the strength that you showed in saying a NO.
Resolutions are overrated
This new year I have made no resolutions. I am in complete acceptance of my current state. Yes, I do wish to achieve but I donât need resolutions to determine my genuineness. I took 1st January as easily as I took the period from 25th â 31st December. After all what changes in a night.
The start of the year has definitely filled me with a renewed zeal and I am loving the vibe of good change that surrounds me. My sleepyhead friend is jogging at 7 am, my mother in law ate a fruit platter first thing in the morning, my sister has kept a book by her bedside, a friend has enrolled for dance class⌠yes, they have all resolved.
I am happy for them, but this year for a change I have made no resolutions. Starting 1st Jan, I have only become mindful of my thoughts and actions. The agenda is simple
- Judge less, connect more
- Keep only ONE important task in a day
- Break free from set comfort zones
- Uphold your choices
- Be in the flow
Do the above read like resolutions? No. Because they are loosely stated giving me ample room to err. As long as I am there most of the times, I am happy. I donât want my resolve to choke me.
I am not sure as to how many of my readers will agree with me, but I have chosen my course.
I believe that water is an epitome of natural beauty when it flows in the form of a river and the same water becomes one of the resources when it flows in contained steel pipes. I want my resolve to be free flowing and remember, even then, there is momentum, there is progress, there is happinessâŚ