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  Facebook is the new mantra in our social relations. While it can turn strangers into best friends, or bring back the lost friendships… it can also turn out to be disastrous if mishandled. A few tips to avoid the perils of facebook…   Mutual friends! Be careful whom you are making friends. We often respond to the requests of the unknown. Having a mutual friend is not at all a safe criterion to accept a stranger as a friend. Being a mutual friend is often a safest ploy sinners use to make friends. One friend among your circle who has dumbly responded for his request would turn out to be `mutual` to assure the rest.  So never respond to the friend’s request of a stranger until and unless you are sure of his personality! Be sure of your actions: Once we are on the Facebook, we feel like free birds! We hit the `like` buttons, we use the `share` options, and we make `comment`s. Be aware that most our actions might go public. Friends from other circles would always have a chance to watch your actions and react!  A word that was said might be compensated, but an action on Facebook might be irreversible. So please be assured while you get active on Facebook! Rude, obscene, offensive and sensitive posts and comments on Facebook might prove disastrous.  Never cross the limit: Remember that Facebook is a public dais. What you share with others might be recorded. So never lose your privacy on Facebook. Don’t share your personal information with friends and never with strangers on FB. The photos you send and the chat you have made can always be stored in digital formats by the receivers. Whatever your age is and whatever your circumstances are… never ever share private moments on Facebook until and unless you are ready for the consequences. Logging out: Be sure that you’ve logged out of the Facebook on all the devices, when you’ve completed the session. Someone might use your open account either to hack your information or to tease your friends. If you are not sure that you have logged out of all devices, go to the `settings` menu in the Facebook and select the `Security` option. Select `Where you are logged in` option to know your browsing activities. Click on `End all activity` to close all the sessions of your Facebook that are presently active. Privacy settings: Facebook indeed has many settings that assure our privacy. But most of the users are either careless or ignorant of such settings. We can always change our settings for a safer perspective. Go to the `Privacy` option in the `Settings` menu and choose the best options to suit your privacy. Options like `Who can see my stuff? `, `Who can contact me? `, `Who can look me up? `… can be changed as per your wish.   - Nirjara

Securing Your Gmail

    `There are too many ways for a hacker to get into your mail` - This statement might sound pathetic. But it’s true! Though the data in our mail might not be so valuable, it’s still a part of our life. Further, information such as banking passwords or confidential reports… if accessed might cause enough damage. These are some of the precautions that were needed without going into the technicalities of hacking.  As much of the users rely on the Gmail, this article was written in the view point of a Gmail user, though it might be helpful for other users as well… While your mail is ON: While we work on the net, we normally keep our Gmail account signed in. But experts warn against this practice, especially when you go through a lot of sites while browsing. A hacker can access your mail by adding filters to your Gmail account which was open by that time. If you are suspicious that such filters might have already been added to your Gmail, go to your Gmail settings and check for the filters section. Consult an expert if your find a filter added to it. Check for the ACTIVITY:   Gmail keeps a track on our moments in and out of the mail. You can find the report of your Gmail activities by clicking the ‘details’ at the bottom of your page (right side). You can view the kind of browser you’ve logged in, the IP address and the time. Cross check the details if you are suspicious about an unauthorized access. Logging out from all sessions   We often tend to open our mail at any place. It might be our office or might be a net cafe.  But are not sure whether we have logged out, while we get back from the place. Keeping your account open at a public place might be a source of entertainment for someone else. Don’t worry! There is a way to get out of this embarrassing situation. Click the `details` at the bottom of the page, and click `sign out of all other web sessions` of the menu. Heed the warnings: Gmail takes enough liberty to warn us. Those warnings might bore us sometimes. But they are indeed of much help to us. Messages such as `This account is open in one other location`, `New sign-in from chrome on windows`, ` The password for your Google Account - *****@gmail.com - was recently changed`… certainly are intended to warn us. It even warns us when someone has tried to access our mail. So let’s think about those warnings and never mark them as spam. Password: It’s the most talked about subject regarding our mail. So let’s wrap it up in a few points. - Never share your password with anyone else, even if you had to share at an emergency… change it immediately. - Use Alphanumerical  and symbols to create a password. - Don’t use the nouns that are associated with you, such as the names of your family members. - Change the password immediately if you are suspicious of an access or if you have received or sent any confidential information. - Be sure of setting a recovery mail through which you can access your mail even if you loose your password.  Don’t allow the ACCESS:   Some sites would often insist on entering into our mail and access our contacts. Never allow such sites to access your mail, until and unless you are completely satisfied about their safety. You might even receive a mail that looks absolutely reliable. Such a mail might ask you in a very pleasing manner to reveal your personal details. Please beware of such mails! Such a practice of abstracting information is called `phishing`- which can be disastrous to your finance.   -Nirjara

Make it a choice To Make a Choice!

                                                                                                  My nephew who’s going to be 2 years old next month has already started making choices on what to eat, whom to go out with, which clothes to wear, where to sit in the car etc. These little acts of his are a treat to watch for all of us and especially for his grandparents. They love narrating these wonderful stories to everyone around and derive a great pleasure out of it. The choices that he makes at this budding stage of life, what are now considered amazing and bring in a great sense of pride, will soon turn out to question his ability to make choices! Be it choosing his set of friends, managing his pocket money, style of clothing, outlook towards life, everything will soon be questioned. The older generation never seems to agree with the younger generation on a lot of issues. The behavior that once gave them pleasure and a sense of pride is now seen as being aggressive, irresponsible, casual, and non- committal. Where is the gap? What has changed? What is to be learnt and what needs to be unlearnt? What can be appreciated and what needs to be corrected? What is to be accepted and what is to be …? The fact is that the human mind, whether at 2 years or at any age, is always eager to explore and is curious about everything around it.  Especially in today’s world considering that there are too many options to choose from. Right from the brand of tooth paste to one’s favorite breakfast cereal, from the right course and subjects in college to fancy gizmos that ‘suit’ ones style. Whom to believe and whom to stay away from. And if you’re a parent you come across some great puzzles that need to be solved, what to say and what not to say to your children?  When to guide them and when to let them be independent. Everything seems so confusing. My friend always says that it’s good to be in a state of confusion because it gives you options to make a choice.  Makes sense to me. It does seem better to have a lot of options to choose from rather than not have any at all. We’re all (most of our species) born with this innate cognitive ability best suited for this process.  However it is important to give our mind enough exercises to gain expertise in making the right choices. Orienting our thinking towards making right choices is not an easy thing, but it’s not difficult either. All it takes is patience, self belief and the skill. Making a choice brings in responsibility and shapes one’s individuality too. Not every person can make perfect choices at every stage of life and it is irrational on our part to expect them to do so.  As a matter of fact, perfection is a result of some good and bad choices and its resulting experience. In all probability, we would actually be helping our dear ones if we allow them to make some right and wrong choices as well and stand by them when things go wrong and applaud them when everything goes well.. Give your loved one’s your moral support, build their confidence and give them clarity to become aware of what worked and what didn’t! These are few steps that help you while making a choice or taking a decision. .Take time to make choices initially as you’ll have time to weigh the pros and cons of the choice made. . Ask yourself, why this is  your choice ? Preferably write in your personal diary or your daily journal to get clarity. . Listen to your body and mind. It gives you indications on the choices made, observe if you’re happy, tensed or anxious on the choice made. Preferably allow yourself to relax for some time and then check on this. .Listen to your inner guidance that we are all blessed with!  Have faith in yourself and your inner instincts and tune in to get the best of yourself. .Remember, life is full of choices and best things are yet to come to you! .....Pallavi  

Choose the right luggage

      When you leave the comforts of home your travel case truly becomes your sanctuary. It’s not only a place of protection for your personal belongings but also a reflection of your personal style. When travelling either within the country or abroad, some of the important aspects of choosing your luggage include design, form and function. The other aspect would be the duration of your stay where you choose the size of your suitcase. Functionality of your luggage is the key to a happy travel. If you are travelling light you could choose a big duffel bag or the small suitcases which fit into the cabin luggage or under the train seat. You could choose the seasonal colors to keep on-trend, or stick to the sober black, grey, brown colours which stay in fashion for a long time. Technical innovation, design excellence and superior functionality are what all lifestyle brands talk about, so choose the right brand as per your budget. Keeping current with technology and specific travel styles you have the lightweight, four wheels and two wheels which are major trends within the travel industry. You could rotate the wheels and they have new sleek models which have come to suit your personal style. New materials in the luggage industry have come up in form and function. The light weight, tough ones, scratch proofs ones, matt finished, glossy and varied other types have come  in the market for you to choose. SO make the right choice and see what suits your budget, style and requirement for travelling comfortably. After all no one wants to keep extra baggage in the house!

Nothing is permanently wrong

Recently l ended up watching a movie and returned home with heavy heart. It was not due to the emotions carried out in the movie but the emptiness which was evident throughout the film. Fortunately or unfortunately it was a blockbuster, so became a topic for discussion. Few said, we must appreciate the risk the movie makers took and we surely find logic( if nail down), and its an eye treat and have to look that picture as an entertainment. So many debates and arguments ran on this subject, however, l wasnt convinced at all on why there was so much hype created about something which is not worth. Though it was a marketing gimmick, it disappointed me so much; rather l would say, I got “disturbed”.   It is not anyone's fault, but mine alone, as I have a habbit of looking for content and standard  in everything, I do, I create and I evolve around. When, I don't find that, it creates lot of disturbance in me. Yet, I never regret for this, but feel happy that I am conscious about things around me and entertainment cant be exempted from this list. When I feel so, I am relieved and much more relaxed.   While this major upheavals still in my mind, I was taken for another show, where hero, who is a rich kid, decides to give back something to his village, so whole drama was narrated around this line. This too was an entertainer, however connecting with society could grab my attention, hence I could easily overlook other silly things running in the drama.   In both the scenario's, I very well know that, I was gone there just to get amused, but my mind was craving for some thing else which is in line with my thought process. If I don't get the same, I feel deceived. During this journey, I have realised that, having such feeling is not a problem, but strength itself. Do you remember those olden days, where we used to cry, get angry, feel like hero and go along with the characters of the films? Aren't they the better days where we were with full of emotions? And being emotional is the best state of mind which proves that we are human beings and not rocks.   My friends, keep telling me not to look for logic everywhere, but why not? When I cant be illogical, i would love to attract the same. So, what's wrong in it?   To be precise, I would say, needless to argue with someone to prove our point. Though, we win the argument, there is no guarantee that neither of us will buy that concept forever. Not only in the above scenarios, but in every event of life, it is ok if you are not with the stream. Its absolutely fine if you deviate from the crowd; as long as, you are convinced with your thoughts, its fine; if not, then you yourself will be learnt to alter them. Remember, nothing is permanently right and nothing is forever wrong. Its all about your state of mind at which you experience that particular situation.   When we become spectators of our own show called life, this journey becomes much more fun filled. Isn't this sufficient? Think over... - Bhavana

Me, I, I am Exploring within.. Unknown Dragon - Anger

  Friends as I mentioned in my second article when we say " it's MY RESPONSIBILITY ", When there is heaviness in the shoulders instead of lightness. It's very important for us to look into what could be the reason for this heaviness. We identified Guilt could be one of the issues. Next 'could be' issue that comes into my mind is Anger. Just as in the case of Guilt, all the times the issue at work(the simple issue we took to work on "it's my responsibility ")we took may not be the reason for triggering anger. The issue has created heaviness in the shoulders and the deep rooted cause for the heaviness could be Anger.  Anger is a very important emotion that needs to be addresses. Most of the times Anger is suppressed , controlled or redirected. It's assumed that  Anger is a negative emotion. Let me tell you that Anger is just an emotion it's "energy in motion", we should allow the energy to flow. So the question here is where and how.   In this article we will try little tips on how to handle Anger and in the following articles will learn more on roots that trigger Anger. When Anger starts showing its face, we are the first ones to know and feel. We can feel the muscles tightening, stiffness in the jaws,tightening of fists. We can also blood rushing to the face and the when Anger is in its peak you can as well feel the hot air fuming out through your ears.So now that we started sensing its presence It's very important channel the Anger appropriately.  For people who have the habit of suppressing it need to learn to express it and allow the anger to move out. Such people have the habit of holding the anger in jaws. And other joints in the body. Have you ever notice? People who appear to be very pleasant and never show any signs of anger suffer with arthritis and other joint related problem? This is because energy that is generated goes and sits at these joints and after certain point they will not be able to move!!!! And for people who are in the habit of expressing it, most of the times expressed inappropriately. Mostly on people around, children, subordinates people whom they assume, are powerless!!!   First it's important for you to feel the anger allow the anger to move, slowly start taking few deep breaths. This will definitely help, but Anger likes action, so it's a good idea to choose to do pillow hitting. Journaling the thoughts that come out is one way of allowing the anger to move out. Finding a private place verbal let out is also a good idea.  Allow the anger to move......... Think of any creative ways of expressing the anger and just ensure that it doesn't find any place in your body....... Learn to mould the energy. Once I decided to write the next article on Anger............. I became so much conscious about it. The moment I was conscious it was very easy for me to handle it. It just melted out........ I actually was thankful for what ever triggered anger in me........ It has given me an opportunity to work and resolve on that issue, may be very deep rooted. So friends Anger is a wonderful opportunity right within us which gives us and indicates to work on ourselves........ Will learn more in the next article. Nagavalli Cherukuri Rebirther

Secret of Life

  It's my fortune to be associated with few people who motivate me with their enthusiastic thoughts and actions, irrespective of their age. Among such people, who are in their sixties, few are women entrepreneurs, few I keep meeting in art and craft classes, few are members of coking and baking clubs and of course at the music and dance academy where I am a member. These ladies don't come there to pick up there grandchildren but they are students learning the above mentioned activities. trust me they seem to be the most sincere students in the respective fields they have chosen. When ever I see them in these places the first thing which turns me on is big smile on their face and a very positive body language. They do have health problems, but to overcome the sychological stress they undergo due to the health issues is more than the actual pain. To come out of this, they have decided to engage themselves in the activities which will pep them up. When I meet such people, I feel that age is just number; like any other thing changes along with time, our biological clock keeps moving and it must. It's very natural thing to happen. But the beauty of few people is they don't focus on it. They accept life as it comes, live every moment to the fullest. Their spirit is amazing and They are the people who are "ever young" and keep inspiring us. The secret here is, if you are enthusiastic  you will stay young forever.  If you make learning a part of your life, let it be any thing like music, dance,  designing,  reading  or cooking etc. As long as you have desire to explore life it will definitely make a difference in the way you live. Everyone cant be so active and enthusiastic. I agree that, We all are born with different thought processes  and vary in our personal traits.   but we can surely try and develop to build a life according to your choices instead of blaming people and situations created around. Only way to do this is getting detached with ownself, once in a while and observe your thoughts, developments in "life graph" and changes and choice you made in this journey. This gives a clarity to oneself  to move forward in life gracefully .   - Bhavana

కుటుంబాల్లో అల్లకల్లోలం సృష్టిస్తున్న టెక్నాలజీ

  బాబు వయసు ఏడాదిన్నర పైనే చేతిలో సెల్ ఫోన్ పట్టుకుని, వాడే వాడికిష్టమైన రైమ్స్, పవన్ కళ్యాణ్ పాటలు పెట్టుకుని వింటు మురిసిపోతున్నాడు. తల్లి ఆమెకిష్టమయిన సీరియల్ చూస్తున్నది, తండ్రి కంప్యూటర్ లో ఆఫీస్ పనే చేసుకుంటున్నాడో, లేక ఇంటర్నెట్ లో తనకిష్టమైన సమాచారం చూసుకుంటున్నాడో మనకి తెలియదు. పెద్ద పాప టీనేజ్ ఆమె తన రూమ్ లో కూర్చుని ఫ్రెండ్స్ తో టెక్స్ టింగ్ చేసుకుంటున్నది. ఇది ఏ దేశంలో ఇలా వుందో అనుకోనక్కరలేదు, ఎక్కడ చూసినా ఇలాగే వుంటుంది పరిస్థితి. దీని వల్ల ఇప్పుడు పుడుతున్న పిల్లలకు తల్లి తండ్రుల మాటలు ఎక్కువ వినే అవకాశం లేక అదీ కాక పిల్లల పనులు త్వరగా చేసి సెల్ ఫోన్లతో, టి.వీలతో, కంప్యూటర్లతో బిజీగా వుండడంతో మాటలు త్వరగా రావటం లేదంటున్నారు శాస్త్రజ్ఞులు ఈ మధ్యన కొంతమంది పసి పిల్లలను, వారి తల్లి తండ్రులను గమనించిన తర్వాత బయట పెట్టిన విషయాల్లో ఇదొకటి. 2014 సంవత్సరంలో స్మార్ట్ ఫోన్ల సంఖ్య ప్రపంచ వ్యాప్తంగా దాదాపు 1.75 బిలియన్లకు పెరిగిపోవడంతోపాటు దాన్ని వాడుకునే వారి కాల్స్ డ్రాప్ అవుట్ అయినట్టే జనాలు సంభాషణల నుండి, సంబంధాలనుండి వారి జీవితాలనుండి కూడా నిష్క్రమించే, డ్రాప్ అవుట్ అయ్యే రోజు వస్తుందని శాస్త్రజ్ఞులు 50 ఏళ్ళ క్రింద అస్సలు వూహించలేదని అంటున్నారు. ముఖ్యంగా కుటుంబాల్లో వస్తున్న మార్పులు కుటుంబ సభ్యుల మధ్య మాటా మంతులు తగ్గి పోవడం, దాని వల్ల వారి సంబంధాల పై ప్రభావం పడ్తుంది. తల్లి తండ్రులు సరిగ్గా పిల్లలతో వారి సమయం గడపకపోవడంతో దాన్ని "Distracted parenting," కలతతో కూడిన పెంపకం అని అంటున్నారు. వారి దృష్టి వేరే వాటిపై వుండడంతో పిల్లల పై మనసు సరిగ్గా పెట్టలేకపోతున్నారని అంటున్నారు. ఈ మధ్యన పిల్లలు అమ్మా, నాన్నల ప్రేమకి తపించిపోతున్నారని ఎందుకంటే ఎప్పుడు చూసినా వారు టెక్స్ టింగ్ లో, నెట్ లో ఎవరితోనో చాటింగ్ లోనో వుంటారు పిల్లలు అక్కడే వున్నారని కూడా మర్చిపోయి. ఈ మధ్యన ఈ విషయం పై రిసర్చ్ చేయగా దాదాపు 75% తల్లి తండ్రులు పిల్లలు కారులో వారితో పాటు ప్రయాణం చేస్తుండగానే టెక్స్ టింగ్ లు, సెల్ ఫోన్ లో మాట్లాడుకోవడం లాంటివి చేస్తూ పిల్లల్ని అంతగా పట్టించుకోవటం లేదని, వారితో సంభాషించటం బాగా తగ్గిపోతుందని తేలింది. జర్నల్ ఆఫ్ చిల్డ్రన్ అండ్ మీడియాలో వచ్చిన రిపోర్ట్ ప్రకారం, రెండేళ్ళ పిల్లలు, వారి కన్నా తక్కువ వయసు చిన్న పిల్లలు ప్రతి రోజు ఐదున్నర గంటల పైనే బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ టీ.వి ప్రభావం వారి పై పడుతుందని ఎందుకంటే తల్లులు చూసే సీరియల్స్ పై దృష్టి వుండడంతో పిల్లలతో ఎక్కువగా మాట్లాడకపోవడం, దాంతో వారికి తల్లి ఆటలాడిస్తూ, కథలు చెబ్తూ, పాటలు పాడుతూ ఇంట్లో పనులు చేసుకోవడం, పిల్లల పనులు చేసే వారు కాబట్టి పిల్లలకు త్వరగా మాటలు వచ్చేవి. ఇప్పుడు టీ.వి చూస్తూ మాట్లాడినా కొన్ని పదాలు మాత్రమే వారు వినగలుగుతున్నారు, కొత్త పదాలు వినడానికి మళ్ళీ చాలా సమయం పడుతుంది.   దాంతో పిల్లలకి మాట్లాడాలి అన్న ఆలోచన ఇంతకు ముందులా త్వరగా రావడం లేదని శాస్త్రజ్ఞులు అంటున్నారు. ఈ మధ్యన చాలా మంది మావాడు టీ.వి పెడతాడు, ఆఫ్, చేస్తాడు, అలాగే కంప్యూటర్ కూడా, సెల్ ఫోన్లల్లో వారు వీడియో గేమ్స ఆడతారని, కంప్యూటర్ లో గేమ్స్ ఆడతారని అదీ అతి చిన్న వయసులోనే అని మురిసిపోతుంటారు. కానీ అంత చిన్న వయసులోనే పిల్లలు వీడియో గేమ్స్, కంప్యూటర్లు ఆపరేట్ చేయడం, టీ.వి షోస్ చూడడం, వీటికే చిన్నతనంలో అలవాటు పడిపోవడం వల్ల బాల్యానికి దూరం అవుతారు, మాటలు త్వరగా రాకపోవడంతో వారి మానసిక ఎదుగుదల కూడా మెల్లిగా జరుగుతుంది. దీని వల్ల పిల్లలు బయటకు వెళ్ళటం, బయట ఆడుకునే ఆటలు తగ్గిపోతున్నాయి. దీని వల్ల శరీరానికి సరైన వ్యాయామం లేక వూబకాయం, విటమిన్ -డి తగ్గిపోవడం, మనకి కావాల్సినంత సూర్య కాంతి నుండి లభిస్తుంది ఈ విటమిన్. పిల్లలను వీటి నుండి కాపాడుకోక పోతే దక్షిణ కొరియాలో పిల్లలకి జరిగినట్టుగా జరుగుతుంది. అక్కడ ప్రపంచంలోనే అత్యధికంగా వైర్ లెస్, ఇంటర్నెట్ కనెక్షన్ వున్న దేశంగా గొప్పగా చెప్పుకునే వారు. కానీ వాటి వల్ల వచ్చే నష్టాల గురించి ఎవ్వరూ ఆలోచించలేదు. ఎక్కడ చూసినా ప్రతి సందులో ఇంటర్నెట్ పార్లర్లు తయారయ్యాయి. దాదాపు 70% ఇంటర్నెట్ వాడేవారందరూ ఆన్ లైన్ గేమ్స్ ఆడతారని తేలింది.  ఇంట్లో ఇంటర్నెట్ గేమ్స్ గంటలు గంటలు ఆడడం, తల్లి తండ్రులు ఇద్దరు పని చేయడం వల్ల, స్కూల్ నుండి రాగానే ఎవ్వరూ వుండక పోవడంతో ఇంట్లో కంప్యూటర్లు వున్న పిల్లలు వారికిష్టమొచ్చినంత సేపు గేమ్స్ ఆడుకోవడం, లేకపోతే ఈ ఇంటర్నెట్ పార్లర్స్ కి వెళ్ళి అక్కడ ఆడుతూ కూర్చోవడం బాగా అలవాటయి పోయింది. ఇది చూస్తు చూస్తుండగానే తల్లి తండ్రుల చేయి దాటి పోయింది. ఈ వ్యసనాన్ని Internet Addiction Disorder(IAD) అంటారు. వారిని ఆడవద్దని చెప్పినా, ఇంటర్నెట్ తీసేయడానికి ప్రయత్నించినా వారికి విత్ డ్రా లక్షణాలు కనిపించేవి. మత్తుపదార్ధాలకి అలవాటు పడిన వారినుండి అవి తీసేసుకుంటే ఎలా తట్టుకోలేక నరాలు పీక్కుపోవడం, విపరీతమైన కోపం రావడం, నిద్ర పట్టకపోవడం, డిప్రెషన్ కి లోను కావడం ఇలాంటివన్నీ ఈ ఇంటర్నెట్ గేమ్స్ ఆడే పిల్లలకి కూడా వస్తున్నాయి. ఇలాంటి పిల్లలను సైకియాట్రిస్ట్ లు, సైకాలజిస్ట్ లు, పిడియాట్రిషియన్స్, శాస్త్రజ్ఞులు ఎన్నో రిసెర్చ్ లు చేసి వీరికి కూడా రిహాబిలిటేషన్ సెంటర్స్ పెట్టారు. కొరియా ప్రభుత్వం అన్ని ఖర్చులు భరించి ఈ వ్యసనం నుండి పిల్లల్ని బాగు చేయడం అనే బాధ్యతని తీసుకున్నది. వీరితో గేమ్స్ మాన్పించడం ఒక్కటే ధ్యేయంగా పెట్టుకోలేదు వీరు. పిల్లలు కోల్పోతున్న బాల్యాన్నీ, వీరు ఒక ఎలక్ట్రానిక్, డిజిటల్ ప్రపంచంలో బ్రతుకుతున్న వారిని వాస్తవిక ప్రపంచంలోకి తీసుకువచ్చి, ప్రకృతితో అనుబంధం లాంటి విషయాలు కూడా ప్రాక్టికల్ గా నేర్పిస్తారు వారిని చెట్లల్లో తిప్పడం, సెలయేళ్ళల్లో ఈత కొట్టడం, పక్షులు, జంతువులు వీటన్నిటిని పరిచయం చేసి వారు చూసే బొమ్మల ప్రపంచం కంటే నిజమైన ప్రపంచం మరింత అందమైనదని నేర్పిస్తారు. ప్రస్తుతం అమెరికాలో దాదాపు 9 మిలియన్ల ఇంటర్నెట్ గేమ్స్ కి అడిక్ట్ అయినవారున్నారు కానీ కొరియాలో వున్నట్టు రిహాబిలిటేషన్ సెంటర్లు ఇక్కడ చాలా తక్కువ. ఇది కేవలం కొరియా, అమెరికాలోనే వుందనుకుంటే పొరపాటు. చైనా, జపాన్, తైవాన్, కొరియాలో చాలా ఎక్కువగా వుంది. జర్మనీ, ఇటలీ, స్పెయిన్, ఫ్రాన్స్ ఇలా చెప్పుకుంటూ పోతే ఈ IAD సమస్య వున్నదేశాలు చాలానే తేల్తాయి. ఈ సంవత్సరం, 2014లో మిలాన్, ఇటలీలో మొట్ట మొదటి ఇంటర్నెట్ కాంగ్రెస్ ఆన్ ఇంటర్నెట్ అడిక్షన్ డిసార్డర్స్ (Internet Congress on Internet Addiction Disorders) జరిగింది అంటే ఈ సమస్య ఎంతగా వ్యాపించిపోయిందో ఆలోచించండి. ఈ ఇంటర్నెట్ అడిక్షన్ డిసార్డర్ కేవలం పిల్లల్లోనే కాదు పెద్దల్లో కూడా వుంది. ఇందులో రక రకాలున్నాయి. కొంతమంది పని చేయడానికే పుట్టాము అనుకునే వారు ముఖ్యంగా కంప్యూటర్ పై పనిచేసేవారు ఇంటికి కూడా ఆఫీసు పని తెచ్చుకుని చేస్తూనే వుంటారు. వారికి ఇంట్లో ఏం జరిగినా పెద్దగా పట్టించుకోరు, భార్యలే పిల్లల చదువులు, స్పోర్ట్స్, మ్యూజిక్ లాంటి యాక్టివిటీస్ తో పాటు ఇంటిపనులు, బయటి పనులు అన్ని చక్క పెట్టుకుంటారు. ఒకోసారి వీరికి చాలా విసుగొచ్చి ఇంట్లో పని చేయడం తగ్గించుకోమని అన్నా పెద్దగా పట్టించుకోరు ఈ వర్క్ హాలిక్స్. దీనితో భార్యా, భర్త మధ్య విబేధాలు, తండ్రికి పిల్లలకు మధ్య ఎటువంటి అనుబంధం పెరగకపోవడం వల్ల కుటుంబంలో కలతలు, కన్నీళ్ళు చోటుచేసుకొని ఒకోసారి ఈ బంధాలు తెగిపోయే ప్రమాదం కూడా వుంటుంది. పెద్దవారయినా చిన్న పిల్లల్లా గేమ్స్ కి వ్యసనపరులైతే మరికొంత మంది ఇంట్లో భార్య వుండగానే కంప్యూటర్లో ఇతర అమ్మాయిలతో చాట్ చేస్తూ వారితో డేటింగ్ లు చేయడం వారితో అక్రమ సంబంధాలు పెట్టుకోవడం కూడా చేస్తారు. కంప్యూటర్లు, లాప్ టాప్లు, టాబ్లెట్స్, సెల్ ఫోన్లు, టీ.విలు లాంటి మెషిన్లు - మాట్లాడ్తూ, ప్రేమాభిమానాలను అందించే మానవులకంటే మెషిన్లు ప్రాముఖ్యతని సంపాదించుకోవడం ఈ శతాబ్దపు దురదృష్టకరమైన విషయమని చెప్పవచ్చు. వీటివల్ల చాలా లాభాలు, ఎంతో అభివృద్దిని సంపాదించవచ్చు కానీ వీటి వాడకాన్నిఅదుపు చేసుకోకపోతే ఇలాగే వుంటుంది. ఈ ఇంటర్నెట్ అడిక్షన్ డిసార్డర్ లక్షణాలు ఏమిటి, పిల్లలు ఈ ఎలక్ట్రానిక్ పరికరాలకు అలవాటు పడిపోకుండా వుండడానికి తీసుకోవాల్సిన జాగ్రత్తలు ఏమిటో తెలుసుకుందాము. పిల్లలు రోజు ఒక అరగంట కన్నా ఎక్కువగా కూర్చొని రెండు గంటలకంటే ఎక్కువగా గేమ్స్ ఆడడం కానీ, ఫ్రెండ్స్ తో ఆన్ లైన్ చాట్ చేస్తూ కూర్చోవడం కానీ చేస్తున్నారా గమనించండి. సెల్ ఫోన్ లు ఎమర్జన్సీల్లో వాడకానికి పిల్లలకి ఇవ్వాలి, లేదా ఇద్దరు తల్లి తండ్రి ఉద్యోగాలు చేస్తుంటే పిల్లలు స్కూలు నుండి వచ్చారా, తిన్నారా, హోం వర్క్ చేస్తున్నారా లేదా అనే విషయాలు తెలుస్తాయనే ఈ సెల్ ఫోన్లని పిల్లలకి ఇవ్వడం మొదలు పెట్టారు కానీ అది ఎప్పటికీ వారిదగ్గరే వుండడంతో పాటలు వినడం, చూడడం, గేమ్స్ ఆడుకోవడ్ం, ప్రెండ్స్ కి టెక్స్ టింగ్ లు చేసుకోవడం, ఒకోసారి వారు చూడకూడనివి నెట్ లో పోర్నోగ్రఫి లాంటివి చూడడానికి అలవాటు పడితే అది మానుకోవడం చాలా కష్టమవుతుంది. మీరు పిల్లలని ఇవన్నీ తగ్గించుకోమని చెపితే వారికి వెంటనే కోపం రావడం, మీ మాటకు ఎదురు చెప్పి, లేదా లెక్క చేయకుండా వారి మానాన వారు ఆడుకుంటూ వుంటే వారికి ఈ జబ్బు లక్షణాలున్నాయని తెలుసుకొండి. మీరు ఏ దేశంలో వున్నారో అక్కడ ఇలాంటి వారికి రిహాబిలిటేషన్ సెంటర్స్ వున్నాయేమో కనుక్కోవాలి, లేదా పిడియాట్రిషియన్ని కానీ పిల్లల సైకియాట్రిస్ట్, సైకాలజిస్ట్ ని కానీ సంప్రదించాలి. ఇలాంటి వ్యసనాలకి అలవాటు పడేవారు చెప్పే మాట ఒక్కటే వారు ఒంటరితనంతో బాధ పడటం వల్ల ఎవ్వరూ తమతో సరిగ్గా మాట్లాడేవారు, వారిని అర్ధం చేసుకునేవారు లేరని అని బాధపడేవారు, స్కూల్స్ లో ఇతర పిల్లలు వీరిని ఏడ్పించడం, వారితో కలవనీయక పోవడం, కఠినమైన మాటలు అని వారి హృదయాలను గాయపరిచితే వారు కూడా అందరిలానే అన్నీ చేయడం మొదలు పెడతారు. పెద్దవారు మొగవారు పోర్నోగ్రఫీ వీడియోలు చూడటం, వేరే అమ్మాయిలతో సీక్రెట్ గా చాట్ చేయడం, గేమ్స్ ఆడటం చేస్తారు. వీరిలో కొంత మందికి ఇంట్లో వారితో, బయట వారితో సరియైన సంబంధాలు లేకపోవడం వారు చేసేపనిలో వారికి సంతృప్తి లభించకపోవడంతో ఈ ప్రపంచం నుండి దూరంగా పారిపోవడానికి ఈ డిజిటల్ ప్రపంచంలో కనిపించే, వినిపించే, సంతోషానిచ్చే వాటికోసం ఇంటర్నెట్ వ్యసనపరులవుతారు. స్త్రీలు ఎక్కువగా ఆన్ లైన్ ఫ్రెండ్షిప్ కోసం, భర్తలు పట్టించుకోని భార్యలు ఎప్పుడు తప్పులు ఎత్తి చూపించే భర్తల్లా కాకుండా వారిని ఏమి పట్టించుకోకుండా ప్రేమించే భాయ్ ఫ్రెండ్స్ కోసం చాట్ చేస్తారు, మరి కొంత మంది ఆన్ లైన్ షాపింగ్ కి అలవాటు పడిపోయి రోజు ఏదో ఒకటి ఆర్డర్ చేయకపోతే వారికి తోచదు. ఈ ఇంటర్నెట్ వ్యసనానికి లోనయ్యేవారిలో కొంతమంది అంతకుముందునుండే వారు ఏదో ఒక వ్యసనపరులై వుంటారు, మాదకద్రవ్యాలకి, త్రాగటానికో, సిగరెట్లు త్రాగడమో, విపరీతమైన సెక్స్ కి అలవాటు పడిన వారుంటారు. వీరిలో మానసిక సమస్యలున్న వారు, డిప్రెషన్ తో బాధ పడేవారు వుంటారు. వీరికి ట్రీట్మెంట్ అంటే ఇతర వ్యసనాలకంటే బిన్నంగా ఇవ్వాల్సి వుంటుంది. వీరికి ఇంటర్నెట్ ని లిమిట్ గా వాడుకోవడం నేర్పించాలి, ఇంటర్నెట్ అంటే అంతా మంచే కాదు, చెడు వుంటుంది ఏది మంచి, ఏది చెడు అన్నది నేర్పడం, వారికున్న ఇతర సమస్యలకు కూడా వైద్యం చేయడం ద్వారా వీరిని ఈ వ్యసనం నుండి బయటకు తీసుకు రాగలరు. టెక్నాలజీతో మానవ అభివృద్దికి ఎన్నో రకాలుగా ఉపయోగాలుంటాయి. వాటిని అంత వరకే వాడుకుని నెట్ లో వుండే గేమ్స్ కానీ, సమాచారం తీసుకోవడం కానీ ఏదైనా లిమిట్ గా వాడుకుంటేనే బావుంటుంది. ఏదైనా వంటకం బావుంటే దాన్ని మనకి ఎంత కావాలో అంత తింటేనే మనకి, మన శరీరానికి మంచిది కానీ ఆశకు మించి తినేస్తే లేనిపోని అనారోగ్యాల పాలవుతారు. -కనకదుర్గ

Improve your Communication skills

  Are you having problems with communication? Are you having difficulty in expressing yourself? Watch this video where Graphologist  Ranadheer Kumar speaks about how you can enhance  your communication skills with small tips to improve your ability to express yourself.    

Affirmations the alternate to positive thinking

  Affirmations are the New Age Holistic answers to the mundane phrase of positive thoughts. These Auto Suggestions are simple, short, powerful statements and are a conscious control of your thoughts .What you say, think, hear and feel all create & become your reality. Affirmations are your conscious thoughts. So you have a positive affirmation you experience that.   Research has shown that we have between 45,000 and 51,000 thoughts a day. That’s about 150 to 300 thoughts a minute. Research has also shown that for most people 80% of those thoughts are negative. Affirmations actually make your sub-conscious thoughts conscious. When you start making conscious positive thoughts, you actually become more aware of the negative thoughts that are always threatening to take over. It’s an interesting phenomenon. It actually proves true what your mother always warned: be careful of what you think because what you think is what you get. She was basically telling you that you create what you think about. But Affirmations can change all of that. Affirmations make you conscious of your thoughts. To affirm means to say something positively. It means to declare firmly and assert something to be true. Affirmations are statements where you assert that what you want to be true is true. Some positive affirmations  that you could try:     I Love and accept myself as I am     I have a wonderful and loving spouse     I attract the Right people into my Life     I am a money Magnet and I live in abundance and prosperity     My mind is clear, focused and energized You could check the You Can Heal Your Life book by Louise Hay or other websites for more affirmations.  

You ' are ' what you believe!

    “All personal breakthroughs begin with a change in beliefs.”                                                               Anthony Robbins We all have many positive things we believe in and want to continue to reinforce them. And simultaneously we also have many beliefs which are negative and that contribute to uncomfortable experiences in our lives. It is impossible for us to change any limiting beliefs unless we know what they are. Some of the common beliefs we carry about money are: there is never enough money, it is difficult to earn , it doesn’t grow on trees or only the rich have it all .Now examine common beliefs about men or woman and you would probably hear these statements that men are strong and woman are weak and tender. The list is endless. All these beliefs are accumulated through the years either due to close people around us like our parents, brothers or sisters or any incidents or experiences that have happened which condition our mind to think and believe in a particular way. It is also very important to examine your childhood experiences and see as to how you have developed these beliefs and ideas. There are actually quite a number of ways to de-condition a negative belief. The basic idea is to replace the old pattern with a new one.  Mentally resisting the negative thought will usually backfire — you’ll simply reinforce it and make it even worse.  Change the way you look at things .Instead of saying that money is only for the rich you could say that “I live in abundance and prosperity” or “my job is wonderful, creative and rewarding”. If you think success eludes you because of one bitter experience, say to yourself” I am successful person . Instead of trying to resist the negative thought pattern, try to redirect it.  Take the energy of the negative thought and re-channel it into a positive thought.  With a little mental conditioning, whenever the negative thought occurs, your mind will automatically flow into the linked positive thought.  

Walk into your Wardrobe

        Walk in wardrobes have become an essential part of home decor and have constantly evolved in terms of design and functionality. For the perfect walk in wardrobe design the first thing we need to ensure is to avoid clutter and make use of every inch of space that is there in the room. The abundance of storage space that comes with a walk-in closet makes disorganization seem impossible. But, while it might appear like the tall ceilings and ample storage area would leave little room for clutter, proper organization techniques are still necessary for keeping a walk-in closet mess-free.   Consider streamlining your walk-in closet by implementing a closet system. These pre-designed solutions come complete with a variety of storage options, like shelves, drawers, built-in closet rods and a shoe rack. Not only do these closet systems allow customizable assembly, but they providing time saving accessibility, keeping items visible and within reach.   If a closet system is not what you had in mind for your walk-in closet, then selecting individual shelves, adjustable closet rods, clear containers and other closet accessories might be the option for you. This allows you to design your space in a manner that suits your budget and needs. Be sure to use as much vertical space as possible when deciding how to organize your walk-in closet — this allows for maximum storage.   Ultimately, it's important to find a home for each of your items in order to maintain organization within your walk-in closet. A clutter-free space will not only simplify the task of finding the items you need, but it will make your closet a welcoming room.

BRUSH UP YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS!

  We all love to put forward our best in the society. Is this very difficult? Do we have to change ourselves entirely for this? No! We just have to change a few things that we do when we step out. Lets brush up our social skills today.   We’ll start with simple things. Emotion! They are not as complicated as they seem. When you interact with people, the emotional connection is as important as being logical. Learn to turn all your negative emotions into positive ones and become someone who stand out in the crowd. This needs some time and you need to work on yourself. No cheating!    A persons who listens more is better than the one who talks more. By giving a listening year you give an impression that things being said are as important to you as the things you want to say. You are not the attention grabber but an attention giver. Did you know? A good listener is also considered wise. The lesser you speak the wiser you seem.   Trying to know about others makes you a better friend than telling people about yourself. The later seem an easier and more in a more interesting approach, but its not! Know more about the people around you and soon you will be everybody’s best friend.   One thing that is most important is to be you. Start caring less about what people think and things that they will applaud. Give yourself the power to control what people see in you. Put your best foot forward each day and stay happy! - Kruti Beesam

7 Golden Tips to write better for exam

      1. The way you hold your pen will affect the letters that you write. It is your hand that writes. Letters are the visible trace of a hand movement when that hand holds a pen is in contact with the paper. It is not only the fingers that need to be considered, but the rotation of the wrist. The best way is hold your pen, as you feel comfortable. There is no specific style.   2. Never ever try new pens during exam time. Most of them buy new pens and use for exams but that is very bad practice, as u change pen the grip gets change you find it difficult in writing fast.  3. Always Pay attention to letter formation, the way your letters flow from one into the next, and also the spacing between letters. If you think your handwriting is bad, you must focus on spacing between words. Give good spacing between words. Your handwriting looks neat and legible.  4. You need to be relaxed. Tension causes jagged, uneven writing. You may leave out strokes or whole letters, and your writing can be pulled in all directions. 5. You must be sitting comfortably straight and well balanced. Your chair should be the right height for your desk. You should be able to rest your arm comfortably on the writing surface. If the table is too high then your shoulders are forced into an uncomfortable position. Be careful of chair arms that get in the way. Some left-handers find it helpful to sit in a high chair than a right-hander would choose. 6. The surface that you put your paper on is important too. You need to write on something resilient but smooth. A hard shiny tabletop will make your pen skate over the surface of the paper and make your lines become thin and scratchy too. 7. Where should you place your paper? Your arm needs to be able to move freely if it is to work at its best. If you are right-handed then your paper should be placed slightly to your right. If you are left-handed it is even more important that your paper should be over to your left side. Writing should be a pleasure, not a strain. - A Ranadheer Kumar

BROWSING FOREVER!!!

Internet might be a source of entertainment for a few, but for the rest… it’s a new world of opportunities and knowledge. It’s hard to imagine our world without internet. The work we do, the files we send, the data we download are all possible only through net. But what if the pages keep loading for ever when we open a page? What if our system gets ready to collapse when we open multiple Tabs? Well! If updating our internet plan or computer might be the final solution, a few tips would certainly help us to speed up our browsing experience. Try these…     The browser: It’s hard to say that a particular browser is better than the other. But various browsers have unique advantages. Some might work better on computes with lower configuration and some might work better on the mobiles. From Chrome to Opera mini… choose a browser depending on your personal experience. It’s not just the browser that affects the net speed! The version too is important. If your computer is of latest configuration, then don’t hesitate to upgrade your browser. Ads: The Ads that you see on every page you open up… appearing as pop-ups might sometimes set brakes on your system. Most of the people either curse them or ignore them. But there is a sure way to block most of the ads. Go to the settings menu of your toolbar menu. Choose the EXTENSIONS option beneath the HISTORY option, and click `Get more extensions` button. You can get various programs like `Adblock` and `Adblockplus` that can be installed freely on your toolbar. Toolbars and APPs: Too many websites tempt us to adopt their TOOLBAR while we visit them. Remember that the additional toolbars or icons might hinder the speed of your browsing sessions. Try to uninstall or delete the toolbars that are not important. Besides don’t be tempted to download every APP (program) that you see on the net. Most of APPs might consume your RAM by running in the background. Sometimes you can’t even specify which APP was running at the background- even after looking at the TASK MANAGER. Clean your system: Too much of data would slow down the system as well as the internet. It’s better to clean up the temporary files by using `Windows+R` buttons and typing `%temp%` in the command line. Besides clearing the browsing history would also delete the `cookies and the cached images` that claim a reasonable amount of browsing speeds. Running a Virus Scan once in a while would also delete any malware that’s hidden in the system. Network Hardware: You need not rely blindly on the Wi-Fi router or the modem suggested by the service provider. Compare and confirm the abilities of various modems and routers before you install one. If it’s been a while since you have set up a router, think of replacing it with a latest device.  HAPPY BROWSING - Nirjara.

పిల్లల కోసం..ట్రింగ్.. ట్రింగ్...

    ఫోన్ మోగిందా.. ఆగండాగండి.. అంత కంగారెందుకు ? ఫోన్ చేసి మాట్లాడడానికి, రిసీవ్ చేసుకోవడానికి కూడా కొన్ని పద్దతున్నాయి. దానినే ఫోన్ ఎటికెట్ అంటారు. * రిసీవర్ ని పట్టుకునేటపుడు : మీ బొటనవేలుని రిసీవర్కి ఓ పక్కగా, చూపుడు వేలిని రిసీవర్ పైన, మిగిలిన వేళ్ళని రిసీవర్ కిందుగా ఉంచాలి. ఇలా పట్టుకుంటే అది పడిపోకుండా, జారిపోకుండా ఉంటుంది * ఫోన్ చేసినపుడు : హలో అని పలకరించండి. అప్పుడు సమయాన్ని బట్టి గుడ్ మార్నింగ్ అనో గుడ్ ఈవెనింగ్ అనో విష్ చేయండి. మీ పేరు చెప్పండి. మిమ్మల్ని మీరు  తెలియజేయండి.(ఉదా.. నేను రామచంద్రం గారి అమ్మాయినండి) అవతలి వ్యక్తి ఎవరో తెలుసుకోండి. మీకు కావాల్సిన వ్యక్తి, లేదా విషయం ఏమిటో చెప్పండి. మాట్లాడే విషయం పెద్దదైతే మర్చిపోతామనుకుంటే ముందుగా రాసి కనిపించేలా పెట్టుకోండి * ఫోన్ కాల్ రిసీవ్ చేసుకునేపుడు :   రిసీవర్ని చేతిలోకి తీసుకునే ముందు చిన్నగా నవ్వుతూ తీయండి. ఆ నవ్వు మీ  మాటల శైలిని మధురంగా మార్చేస్తుంది. హలో అనండి సమయానుకూలంగా  విష్ చేయండి. మీ సంస్థ లేదా ఇంటికి సంబందించిన వివరం తెలియజేయండి. మీ పేరు హోదా చెప్పండి. నేను మీకేం సహాయం చెయ్యాలి ? అంటూ వినయంగా ప్రశ్నించండి. కాలర్ చెప్పేది శ్రద్దగా వింటూ అవసరమైనప్పుడు ఊ కొట్టండి. * గుర్తుంచుకోండి : ఫోన్ రాగానే తింటూ, తాగుతూ ఉన్నా అలాగే పరిగెట్టి రిసీవ్ చేసుకోవద్దు. ఏదైనా చదువుతూ, లేదా టివి చూస్తూ ఫోన్ మాట్లాడవద్దు. ముఖ్యమైన విషయాలు, ఫోన్ నెంబర్లు, చిరునామాలు చెప్పినపుడు కేవలం వినడంతోనే సరిపెట్టుకోకుండా నోట్  చేసుకోండి. ఏదైనా కారణం చేత కాల్ చేసిన వ్యక్తి కోపంగా వున్నా కూడా నెమ్మదిగా సమాధానం చెప్పండి. ఫోన్ మీ ఇంట్లో వారికి వచ్చిందని చెప్పడానికి ' మమ్మీ నీకే ఫోన్ ' అని గట్టిగా అరవద్దు. ఒక్క నిముషం లైన్ లో ఉండండి అని అంటూ ఫోన్ ని హోల్డ్ చేసి అప్పుడు ఎవరికైతే ఫోన్ వచ్చిందో వారికి సమాచారం అందించాలి. ఫోన్ లో  మాట్లాడుతూ మరోపక్క ఇంకేవరితోనైన ముచ్చట్లు పెట్టుకోకూడదు..

I Me Myself and Solitude

  Set aside some time from your busy schedule and get reacquainted with yourself! Every human is destined to be alone at some point of time in his/her  life. It’s just that we don’t want to realise and accept it, because it is very difficult to feel that we are alone and be alone. Not many are willing to understand the importance of being alone in life as we are all social beings and it is fun to be in the company of colleagues, friends and family. To be alone is not a desirable option. But often when being alone it helps unclog one’s mind and listen to everything that is happening and -not happening around you. A good way to get started is to stay in a dark room or a room with curtains closed for a few minutes every day. No noise, no talking, no visual or aural stimulation, just the unique experience of being with yourself and by yourself. Looking at solitude from a fresh angle we will understand its numerous benefits. * This is one of the best ways to unwind and put one’s mind in auto pilot cruise control mode , as it allows one to put off the routine issues aside momentarily and makes one feel at ease with one’s self. * By doing this we gain a solid approach and confidence to do things as we gain independence of mind. Take out the “I, me, myself “time periodically. You could define that time based on your work schedule and comfort .When we make out those few days every year to spend time with our families it would be wonderful if the same holiday be given to yourself –alone. Take that holiday for yourself it could be a small holiday somewhere close to nature,  the beach ,a resort, if you love trekking -  a trip up the hills, near a river or forest. The idea of being close to nature helps us in revitalising our mind, body and soul and refresh the thought process and come back fully charged. It may be difficult and feel empty but when done like a scheduled practice it works wonders on our outlook. This concept is not new to us , the sages would go for their spiritual retreats in the forest and come back more powerful and divine. The same way if we are alone... only with the self, diving deep within  we return though the situations remains the same ,our outlook towards it changes to a large extent. Connect with your inner soul.Try being alone .Don’t hold  yourself back .Think about what makes you...you. Spend time asking yourself for advice; you will need less input from others. Every person has an inner voice that talks to them all the time. When you connect with your inner soul - you will also notice a heightened intuition which is very useful. When you trust yourself to solve problems , you become a much stronger and more confident person and you take on challenges that you wouldn’t have felt capable of facing earlier. It fosters creativity. It is a known fact that many legendary people discovered great things when they were alone. Sir Isaac Newton was alone under the apple tree when the apple fell and he discovered the Law of Gravitation. A crowd surrounds you , yet you are walking alone. It doesn’t mean that you separate yourself from the rest of the world, you need to detach yourself and experience solitude! Alone time is our chance to do all the things we personally enjoy nd it’s the perfect way to pamper our senses..In short being alone is a welcome change of pace . Feel it, enjoy it and Keep going...

Clearing clutter transforms your life

  We have spent enough time accumulating things for our living spaces and in the name of organizing things we see that we have gathered enough stuff that we begin to see that its is a reflection of our state of mind. If there's one deeper, universal truth, than it's that clutter can prevent us from letting anything new into our lives. As you see the clutter growing we begin to feel overwhelmed and it is only when we shift our houses that we realize how much of stuff we have gathered .   Getting started to de -clutter your home: There is no need to start immediately ! Do it phase wise.Your house is a reflection of your self.Shift your perspective and see what you need and what you don’t and work on individual spaces.This can be done phase wise and room by room.Ask yourself : Do I love it? and Do I need it? This will help you   get a more objective view of what was taking up space.   Once you begin to  get an objective, clear-eyed view of the  clutter, we were ready for phase two -- no, not clearing out, but planning. Specifically, making a plan to prevent future clutter and a plan for moving out existing clutter. It's pretty simple: First, determine where clutter is coming from and shut off the flow. If the items are too valuable you can donate to charity or old age homes or if its is of no use to anyone just throw the stuff away. Donate those old books to the  local library or to a school for under privileged.  Now we were ready to roll on actually clearing space. which is phase three.Most people find that the energy generated during this part propels them forward, but to avoid feeling overwhelmed at the outset, work in a specific area at a time for 30 minutes a day -to sort through the clutter. Keep the garbage bags, boxes, ready and  "When in doubt, throw it out," once you start you get motivated to get the job done. You will  experience one of the biggest perks of clutter clearing: a feeling of greater emotional and mental space -- a sense of greater ease, of having more time and less stress. In a span of a few days or week based on the plan you have made  you will feel better and  the changes will be much deeper. You will feel much better about yourself and have more energy, feel more "togetherness," with your family member and just felt more enthusiastic about life in general .See what happens when we make the space for something to enter our life and when the old is pushed out. Obstacles you may encounter while clearing out your clutter: Procrastination- Don't feel overwhelmed by the task, make baby steps towards cleaning.These are tiny steps -- five minutes or less -- that will move you toward completing your project.  Paper -Just keep those  financial and legal documents which are important to us and release attachment to all kinds of information like unused recipes stuck in a file, old magazine articles ,paintings etc. Use the internet and find what you want. The Past- By hanging on to  items which keeps us attached to the past. Ask yourself, What do I need to do to complete the past and let go?  You will feel amazing; happier, lighter and free! when you clear up the physical clutter in your life. This creates space and possibility for the “new” to enter your life that you can start to change your life and begin to live a life that you love. Clear the old and enjoy the new! - Charitha

BREAK YOUR MYTHS ABOUT HAPPINESS!

  Happiness is all around you. You dont have to work very hard to find it. All you need to do is to simply life. Do simple things and try to find happiness in them. This article will help you keep happiness always by your side. A sharp mind opens doors to happiness. So staring from now. Memorize one thing everyday and see what happiness an active brain gives you. Learn something new everyday and let others know about it.  Do you know who the happiest man on earth is? One who is least attached to material possessions. It might sound like a difficult goal to accomplish but trust me, its worth the effort. It is important to realize that the material world will give us nothing more than superficial happiness that does not last long. Mr Know All will have nothing to live for. The world is a wide ocean and there is always an unexplored part. So travel the road not taken. Stay curious! We add to our worries by thinking about the future! Leave the future to got and enjoy the present. Embrace every second of life because once its gone it will never come back again. Know that every moment is precious. There’s a lot to learn from the movies! Dont forget to wear that beautiful smile everyday. It suits you! So you are not ready to start your day until you wear that smile like you wear your cloths and your watch. Complete your look with a smile. Invite positivity into your life. Start looking at things from a brighter perspective. This will help you retain the happiness you have. Do you still think its hard to be happy? If your answer is a yes then you should think again.    - Kruti Beesam