బంగారం ధర ఎందుకు తగ్గుతోంది?

పసిడికాంతులు వెలవెలబోతున్నాయి. నిన్న మొన్నటిదాకా ఆకాశంలో ఉన్న బంగారం ధర ఒక్కసారిగా నేలచూపులు చూస్తోంది. అంతేకాదు పసిడి ఇంకా దిగివచ్చే సూచనలు స్పష్టంగా కనిపిస్తున్నాయి. బంగారం ధర తగ్గుముఖం పట్టణంలో సాధారణ వినియోగదారులు సంతోషిస్తుంటే...దానిపై భారీగా పెట్టుబడులు పెట్టిన వారు మాత్రం ఆందోళన చెందుతున్నారు.         2012 లో బంగారం అన్నిహద్దులు దాటేసింది. రికార్టు స్థాయి ధరను నమోదు చేసింది. ఏకంగా తులం బంగారం 33 వేల మార్కుకు చేరింది. అప్పుడున్న దూకుడు చూసి ఇంకా పెరుగుతుందని అంచనా వేశారు. కానీ ఆ తర్వాత అదే స్థాయిలో కాకపోయినా పసిడి తగ్గుతూ వచ్చింది. ఇప్పుడు 25,500 కు పడిపోయింది. ప్రస్తుతమున్న పరిస్థితుల్లో ఇంకా తగ్గినా ఆశ్చర్యపోవాల్సిన అవసరం లేదంటున్నారు పరిశీలకులు.         బంగారం రేటు తగ్గడానికి అనేక కారణాలున్నాయి. అంతర్జాతీయ స్థాయిలో అమెరికా ఎఫెక్ట్ బాగా ఉంది. ముఖ్యంగా ఉద్దీపనా పథకాలకు స్వస్తి చెబుతున్నట్టు అమెరికా స్పష్టం చేసింది. అక్కడి ఆర్థిక వ్యవస్థ కోలుకోవడానికి తీసుకోవడానికి ప్రభుత్వం తీసుకున్న మంచి నిర్ణయం ఇదే. ఇప్పుడదే ప్రభావం బంగారు రేటుపైనా పడింది. గోల్డ్ కు ఎదురుదెబ్బ తగిలింది. దీనికి తోడు అంతర్జాతీయ స్థాయిలో ముడి చములు ధరలు బాగా తగ్గాయి. అటు చైనాలో డిమాండ్ బాగా తగ్గింది. గతంలో ధర తగ్గిన ప్రతిసారి చైనా భారీగా బంగారాను కొనుగోలు చేసింది. కానీ ఈసారి మాత్రం చైనా నుంచి సానుకూల స్పందన లేదు. అన్నింటికి మించి మోడీ సర్కార్ వచ్చాక భారత్ లో పాజిటివ్ వాతావరణం ఏర్పడింది. ముడిసరుకు ధర తగ్గడం కలిసొచ్చింది. రూపాయి మారకం విలువ స్థిరంగా ఉండడంతో పాటు బలపడే అవకాశాలు స్పష్టంగా కనిపిస్తున్నాయి. అందుకే గోల్డ్ రేటు తగ్గుతూ వస్తోందంటున్నారు మార్కెట్ పరిశీలకులు.

Refurbishing your home? Try these tips then!

If you’re looking at renovating and refurbishing your home and giving it a lovely makeover, Teluguone offers a few good tips and tricks. To give the house a new look, a few simple things are all one needs. Decorating the house in a smart, rather than lavish, manner is the trick. Try the following and you’ll not be disappointed with the result(s).   ·         Painting one of your living room walls with a bright shade of any bold color like orange, lime green, chocolate brown, yellow, and flame red will look appealing. It’ll give a completely new look instantly. ·         To make it a bit more effective, highlight the newly-painted wall with family photographs or children’s portrait pictures. That does wonders. ·         Another trick to achieve an immediate changed look is to adorn one of the walls with a huge painting of your choice. These days there are a variety of paintings including modern art –especially abstract paintings, computer graphics-generated art, geometrical patterns, floral patterns or even knitted paintings. Sometimes a replica of an original Ravi Varma or Vaddadi Papaiah painting will add a touch of class. ·         If you’ve a friend or relative who is an artist, you can request them for a custom-made painting or art piece to add an element of exclusivity to it. ·         If you don’t have much budget to spend on an art piece or re-painting the walls, you can get a wall paper/poster of a beautiful scenery and adorn your wall with that. It’s cheaper and the most the common practice too. The advantage with a wall paper is that you can change it every now and then – more so if it loses its appeal to you. ·         For those who are not really into painting or wall paper, you can think of various other options like wall hangings, masks of various kinds and the range of amazing decorative pieces and wall art made of wood, terracotta and brass. ·         If you’re keen on adding a range of things to the house rather than decorating just one or two walls, then there are options available for that as well. ·         Changing the cushions on your diwan or sofa sets will change the look of the room immediately. The same applies to the bedroom where with a minimum budget you can give a makeover to the room – either by changing the curtains or bed sheets and bed spreads, or by hanging a huge family portrait printed on canvas cloth on the wall behind your bed. ·         Get an interior designer to suggest a few affordable changes to your house. Most of the simple shortcut methods that they suggest can be done within a limited budget. You can choose one that’s not too heavy on your pockets. ·         If you like sculptures or potted plants, you can buy a couple or more and make the corner spaces come alive. Other interesting choices would be to buy a huge (medium-to-large sized) brass bowl, fill it with water and add roses/rose petals or lotus flowers to those. Keep it in the middle of your living room and see the charm. ·         If you’re thinking in terms of refurbishing the house by adding new pieces of furniture or accessories, this is the right time to get those bright velvet curtains or add that chest of drawers to enhance the attractiveness of your living space. ·         Other interesting options are a comfortable settee for that cosy corner of yours, a wooden side stand, a new flower vase, a wooden shelf on the wall to display your family heirlooms – the choices or aplenty. You can choose one that suits your budget.

దేశ విదేశాలలో దీపావళి ఇలా...

* దీపావళి రోజున మార్వాడీలు లక్షీ పూజను ఘనంగా జరుపుతారు. వ్యాపారస్తులు తమ ఖాతాలను ఈ రోజు నుంచే ప్రారంభిస్తారు. * మహారాష్ట్రలో  దీపావళిని అన్నాచెల్లెళ్ళ పండగగా కూడా జరుపుకుంటారు. ఆ రోజున అన్నలు, చెల్లెళ్ళు, అక్కలు, తమ్ముళ్ళను ఆహ్వానించి విందు జరిపి చీరలు మొదలైన కానుకలు ఇస్తారు. * పంజాబ్ లో సిక్కులు దీపావళిని మహా వైభవంగా జరుపుకుంటారు సిక్కుల గురువు హరగోవింద్ సింగ్ మొఘల్ పాలకుల బందిఖానా నుంచి దీపావళి రోజునే విడుదలయ్యాడు. ఆ కారణంగా సిక్కులు దీపావళిని పవిత్రమైన రోజుగా భావిస్తారు. సిక్కుల పవిత్రమైన దేవాలయం స్వర్ణదేవాలయాన్ని రంగురంగుల దీపాలతో అలంకరిస్తారు. * బెంగాలీవారు, ఒరియావారు దీపావళి సందర్భంగా కాళీమాతను పూజిస్తారు. * మలయాళీలు దీపావళి రోజున బలిచక్రవర్తికి పూజలు చేస్తారు. * తమిళనాడులో అన్నదమ్ములు తమ తోబుట్టువులను ఇంటికి పిల్చి  చీరలు కానుకగా ఇవ్వడం ఆచారం. * రాజస్థాన్‌లో దీపావళి రోజున అగ్ని పూజ చేస్తారు. దీనిని వారు ‘‘ హిచ్’’ అంటారు హిచ్ అంటే అర్థం మట్టికుంపటి. మగవారు ఈ కుంపటిని వెలిగించి ఊరంతా తిప్పుతారు. * ఉత్తర కర్ణాటక జిల్లాలలో దీపావళి రోజున దీపాలను వెలిగించి పశువుల ఎదురుగా పెడతారు. దీన్నే వారు ఆణీ , పేణీ అంటారు. ఆ విధంగా చేయడం వల్ల పశువులు ఆరోగ్యంగా వుండి పశుసంపద పెరుగుతుందని వారి విశ్వాసం. * మహారాష్ట్ర, గుజరాత్ రాష్ట్రాలలోని కొన్ని ప్రాంతాలలో దీపావళి రోజున ముత్తైదువులను ప్రత్యేకంగా సత్కరిస్తారు. నూతన వస్త్రాలు పళ్ళు బహుకరిస్తారు. ముత్తైదువులు అన్నాన్ని రాసిగా పోసి భగవంతునికి సమర్పిస్తారు. దీనిని వారు ‘‘అన్నకూట్’’ అంటారు. * బర్మా దేశంలో దీపావళిని ‘‘తంగీజు’’  అంటారు. బుద్ధుడుదీపావళి నాడే భూమ్మీదకు వచ్చాడని వారి నమ్మకం. * నేపాల్ దేశంలో దీపావళిని  ఐదు రోజుల పండగగా చేసుకుంటారు దీన్ని వారు ‘పంచక్’ అంటారు. * కంబోడియా దేశంలో కూడా దీపావళిని వేడుకగా చేసుకుంటారు.  గతంలో కాంభోజ రాజ్యంగా పిలిచే ఈ  దేశాన్ని  పూర్వం హిందూరాజులు కొంతకాలం పరిపాలించారు. ఆ  కారణంగా దీపావళి అక్కడ ప్రాచుర్యంలోకి వచ్చింది.

Maintaining Your Glasses!

May be because of the advancement in Technology we all eyesight problems. Kids, becuase they are glued to televisions, ipads and playstations.The youngsters, always glued to their smartphones.The working class, always on desktops and phone. The oldage, owing their age the eyes muscle become weak so does their sight! So, inevitably we have to accept that we rely on a pair of glasses!   Here is how we take simple measures to keep them right : By using both the hands while taking them off or while putiing them on. Though it doesn't look stylish, it will save the frame bending and maintains its shape! Do not resort to the fancy cleaners with ammonia and alcohol. These chemical rip the coating of the glasses, instead use water with dilutes soap. To dry the glasses use the microfibre cloth provided other types of clothing may scratch the glasses. During your outing at the beach, it might be tempting to rinse the sand off in the water, never do that! As the salt in the water might corrode the frame at the joints and the glasses, instead use bottled water to clean them. Never leave them in place where the temperature is raising hot! As the frames are made by pouring hot melted plastic in to moulds. Exposure to heat might distort them! Avoid putting them on head, as hair contains natural oils that will stain the lenses and that angle will lead to stretching of the frame, either put them down in case or hang them from shirt. Never leave your glasses with the lens-side down, they will get scratched, put them in hard cases! Take Care!!

ఈ టెడ్డీ బేర్ సూపర్

  ప్రపంచం వేగంగా పరిగెడుతుంటే, ఆ వేగానికి తగ్గట్టుగా ఎప్పటికప్పుడు సరికొత్త ఆవిష్కరణలు జరిగిపోతున్నాయి. కొన్ని మన జీవితాన్ని, జీవన విధానాన్ని సౌకర్యవంతంగా చేస్తే, మరికొన్ని కొత్త ఉత్సాహాన్ని నింపుతాయి. అలాంటి ఓ ఆవిష్కరణలివి... టెడ్డీబేర్ అంటే చిన్నా పెద్దా  అనే తేడా లేకుండా అందరికీ ఇష్టమే..  అయితే కేవలం బొమ్మల్లా ఎక్కడో ఓచోట ఉండటం కాదు.. మనం నవ్వితే నవ్వి, మూతి బిగిస్తే అదీ బిగించి మనమేం చేస్తే అదీ చేసే టెడ్డీ కనిపిస్తే? ఫ్రూజిట్సు కంపెనీ ఇలాంటి ఓ టెడ్డీని రూపొందించింది. ఈ టెడ్డీబేర్‌లో 13 రకాల సెన్సార్లు అమర్చి వున్నాయి. ఇవి బొమ్మ ముక్కు దగ్గరున్న కెమెరా సహాయంతో ఎదుటివారి కదలికలకు టెడ్డీబేర్ స్పందించేలా చేస్తాయి. అలా ఈ బొమ్మ మూడు వందల రకాలుగా శరీర భాగాల్ని కదిలించడగలదుట. హావభావాలు పలికించే ఈ టెడ్డీ ఇప్పుడు పిల్లల్ని ఆకర్షిస్తున్న లేటెస్ట్ బొమ్మల లిస్టులో మొదటి స్థానంలో వుందిట. -రమ ఇరగవరపు

Modern Perspective of Janmashtami

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Ashtami is significant as it indicates a perfect balance between the seen and the unseen aspects of reality; the visible material world and the invisible spiritual realm. Krishna’s birth on Ashtami signifies his mastery of both the spiritual and material worlds. He is a great teacher and a spiritual inspiration as well as the consummate politician. On one hand, he is Yogeshwara (the Lord of Yogas — the state to which every yogi aspires) while on the other, he is a mischievous thief. The unique quality of Krishna is that he is at once more pious than the saints and yet a thorough mischief-monger! His behaviour is a perfect balance of the extremes — perhaps this is why the personality of Krishna is so difficult to fathom. The avdhoot is oblivious to the world outside and a materialistic person, a politician or a king is oblivious to the spiritual world. But Krishna is both Dwarkadheesh and Yogeshwar. Krishna’s teachings are most relevant to our times in the sense that they neither let you get lost in material pursuits nor make you completely withdrawn. They rekindle your life, from being a burnt-out and stressed personality to a more centred and dynamic one. Krishna teaches us devotion with skill. To celebrate Gokulashtami is to imbibe extremely opposite yet compatible qualities and manifest them in your own life. Hence the most authentic way of celebrating Janamashtami is knowing that you have to play a dual role — of being a responsible human being on the planet and at the same time to realize that you are above all events, the untouched Brahman. Imbibing a bit of avadhoot and a bit of activism in your life is the real significance of celebrating Janmashtami. Source: Art of Living

Reunite with the Bond of Friendship

Friendship Day Shopping: With Friendship Day (August 3rd) right around the corner, boys and girls are busy figuring out what sort of gifts to buy for their best buddies .Spoilt for choice when it comes to cards, bands, bracelets and other gifts which are available near your gifts stores, you could also think of other things or activities you can do for your close friends. And this is one of the best times to catch up with your long lost friends and reunite over a good time together. Here are some ideas to have fun and share with your best of buddies: Friendship Day Celebrations The simplest and most pocket-friendly simple idea would be to write a nice card for your friend telling them how much you appreciate their friendship. Please be open in your expression and spill out your heart to them! To touch your friend's heart buy or make them a small present such as flowers, chocolates, friendship bands, a cake, or anything that your friend will appreciate! You could also book online and surprise your friend with a gift at their doorstep first thing in the morning .Wouldn’t that be fun to give them an anonymous Surprise! Make it a point to call or SMS every one of your friends, old and new, on Friendship Day to let them know you care. That is if you have the time… Take a chance and call up your friends Favorite Radio Channel and dedicate a song-to all your friends! Buy your friend a ticket to the movies and surprise him/her and enjoy a great show together. Take some Selfies of you and your friends enjoying yourselves! This is a beautiful way to preserve memories. With the online era already bridging gaps you could send e cards and post messages on their FaceBook and Twitter accounts if your friends live far away. Make a timeline of all the photos of your friends and post them online like a collage of all the good time you had. You could also take copies and frame the collage for him/her. This is the best time to patch with your friends whom you have lost out for some reasons and also catch up with old friends you have lost touch with. And what better than to meet your Friends and give each other a warm hug and let them know that they are special in your life! For more gifting ideas visit our Teluguone Shop to gift your best friend back home something on Friendship Day... http://www.teluguone.com/toneshop/allcategories/allcategories.html

Rose Quartz to attract Love into your Life

Attracting the right partner into your life is an oft asked question by many people who fail to get the right person into your life or conveniently say that the right person is yet to come into my life.  When we stumble upon the right person, we assume that we will be ready to give and receive love in a relationship. But the popular self-help book Calling in “The One” by Katherine Woodward Thomas asks love-seekers to question this established approach and look within themselves instead as they begin the process of attracting — rather than searching — for a mate. It’s the inner journey that you need to make and ask yourself as to why you want a life partner, is it for love? Is it for physical companionship only? Is it because you are growing old and you feel the biological clock ticking? First answer these questions and start loving yourself. Unless you love yourself completely and uninhibitedly you cannot attract another person into your life. In this context Crystals are high in energy and can help you attract the right person.B y combining the power of crystals with your focus and intention, you can create the kind of relationships you truly desire. The Rose quartz is a favorite stone for love. Not only does it encourage self love, it helps draw new love to you, or deepen existing relationships. A piece of rose quartz under your bed will attract new love or renew existing love relationships, depending on your intention. You can also place a piece in the relationship corner of your home, the farthest right rear corner from the front door. Wearing a rose quartz pendant will also attract love and harmonious relationships into your life. A Rose Quartz placed in the South West (Far Right) corner of your home brings the benefit of an harmonious relationship to everyone in the home. Placing a large Rose Quartz Crystal or even better a Rose Quartz Heart in the South West Corner of your bedroom will ensure a happy relationship with your partner or will attract romantic love if single.

What you can do for your Father on this special day

The original breadwinner in most families, ( of course the mothers are also in the bandwagon nowadays) deserves the love and respect as the head of the house. We figured out a couple of things you could do for him on this special day. 1.    Role reversal -You become the dad and he the kid and you guys could have great fun trying to impersonate and mimic each other. 2.    Ask him to share a few things about his childhood days and if your grandfather is around ask him to share his feelings when he was raising your dad. 3.    Make a scrap book or collect pics and put them up in the latest digital frames where you can share memorable moments of you and your dad and your family together. 4.    The computer savvy kids can make a movie with any of the footage that you have made and play this on the computer screen or your TV screen .Trust us he will love this and go teary eyed… 5.    Visit or call or write to your own father to wish him a happy Father’s Day. If he’s not alive, spend some time telling your kids about him. 6.    Make a huge collage card and thank him for being the best dad in the world. This has to come from your heart and after all, you wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for him. 7.    If your father isn’t there you could probably do something for a charitable cause like spending time with inmates in an old age home or an orphanage. 8.    The best thing you could do is just nothing at all .Ask your dad to take a day off and luckily since it’s a Sunday this time he will be at home. Ask him if it is possible to keep his mobile on silent and let his laptop rest for some time and chill at home. Ask your mom to cook his favorite food and spend a relaxing and wonderful day with him. Making him feel special is not just meant for Father’s Day alone, it has to be extended throughout the years and the love and respect you give him is lifelong feeling…  

Grooming tips for Men- Part -2

Now that we have done with your face and hair as seen in Grooming tips for Men-Part-1, let’s get to fixing your wardrobe and other basic etiquette. Here goes… 6.Choose the right clothes. Whether it’s your office clothes or your casual wear, it’s important to wear neatly pressed clothes. Also wear the right sober colours to your office and please no neon’s or bright coloured shirts and pants, we don’t want to look out of the crowd right? Even your casuals whatever you choose you should be able to look dignified and presentable. The right fit, colour is all that you need to see. Next time you go out shopping take your female friends with you it could make a lot of difference!   7.Shoes and socks. Thumb rule - Formal shoes in black or brown to the office and the rest of it for your casuals. ( sandals, loafers, kittens , sporty shoes etc.)Please wash your socks after regular use we don’t want stinky feet and odour coming from you when you get to work wearing the same pair for 3 days in a row.   8.Match your belt to your shoes. This one is really simple and makes a world of difference. If you are wearing black shoes, you don't wear a brown belt. This basic tip makes everything you wear look that much better and easier.   9.Posture. No slouching and always stand straight and tall. It’s important to have straight stature as  your body language is a reflection of your personality.   10. Colognes and scents .Remember less is more when it comes to fragrance. It's all right to smell good, but everyone doesn't have to smell it. Fragrance is such a personal preference, and you really must find the one that works best for you. Any kind of strong smells can be a total put off and can give headaches to your colleagues or friends.

Grooming tips for Men- Part -1

  Who said that it’s only women who go to the salons? In the 21st century of the metro-sexual male we now have men who are grooming themselves to look more presentable and neat .This healthy trend which has become a common trend in the cities is slowly picking up in the tier 2 cities also. It’s no longer a woman’s domain to look well groomed .Presenting a few basic tips on how to look presentable and if you think you don’t have time for all this, subject yourself to the hands of your salonist and relax while you get yourself pruned. We start with the face and head in the first part and in the next article we will deal with other aspects of male grooming.   1.Hair should always be trimmed and neat and once you notice the locks grow in length it’s time to get a haircut. Along with that of your have hair in your nose please get trim those or ask your barber to trim the hair for you. We don’t want to look like an ogre do we?   2.Now we know that getting the eyebrows done is a girly affair, but we are asking you not to shape it just get the bushy look out and remove those extras. But you could give it a miss if you are not too inclined. A simple tip take a fine toothed comb and brush them before you leave for the day is that they don’t look too bushy. Same thing with the hair off your ears and neck.   3.Keep your nails short and clean. Long and dirty finger nails are something which has not been acceptable things since our school days where the teachers would examine our nails and hands. The same thing extends as we grow up to. Trimming them as and when they grow is a must and this also extends to the feet. If possible indulge in a manicure/pedicure for clean and supple feet free from corns callous and chapped heels. Buffing your finger nails adds a shine which makes them look nice.   4.Facials and clean up. It’s also important to get a face clean up done once in a month. The sun also affects the men’s facial skin and if you have to drive long distances it is necessary that you apply and SPF – that is a sun protective cream for your face so that the UV rays don’t damage the dermis. Invest in a once a month facial so that your skin stays youthful and bright. This is a plus point when you it comes to impressing women also!   5.Oral Hygiene. Clean teeth and fresh breath is a must have and it doesn’t matter if you have crooked or uneven teeth. Brush twice a day, floss at nights and gargle with mouth wash, again the familiar taunts of childhood. When you are heading for a presentation or meetings its best to keep some mint gum or minteys , the most offensive thing the other person can’t bear is bad breath. If you have any chronic bad breath conditions please visit the Dentist and get rid of it.

Technique to boost your creativity at Work

Researchers have found that people who meditate 30 minutes a day for eight weeks have improved focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility. Meditation triggers high-frequency brain waves associated with attention and perception: it feeds the wellspring of human creativity. So give meditation a try to get your creative juices flowing. Here's how to start. Find a meditation technique that works for you. There are many ways to meditate. What is important is that you find  a technique what works for you. The flame method :Keep your eyes open. Closing your eyes can lead you to drift away on certain thoughts. Stare at the flame of a candlelight if that helps, or a picture of a pleasant landscape. Repeating a simple chant (the  Om mantra ) also helps keep your mind clear and focused and keep a tab on your breating. Begin by meditating 10 or 15 minutes two or more times per week. Gradually build up to 30-minute session over several weeks. Avoid phone calls, appointments, interruptions during this 30-minute period. The spark of creativity is ignited when we are able to get out of our own way by letting go of preconceived notions, inward distractions of day-to-day worries, habitual associations. Creativity, in other words, stems from the state of mind induced by meditation. Practice meditating daily. If you exercise your brain this way you can make it stronger and more innovative than you were yesterday. Thirty minutes of "meditation " can boost your creativity when compared to the outdated brainstorming sessions that are prevalent in offices. Meditation for creativity is  simple to learn and with consistent practice, it  will return increasing rewards as you build them into your weekly or even daily routine.  

Boost Your Self Esteem -3

This time around surround yourself with loving people and be loving towards your family and friends.Your life purpose is very important and you should consider what you intend to do further in your life.Try these set of pointers today for boosting your self esteem and we will be back with more. 21. Give and receive affection Offer and receive physical affection from family and friends. Physical touch supports bonding between people, reduces anxiety, improves your mood, and creates connections. 22. Increase your standards Begin to demand more of yourself in various areas of your life. Challenge yourself to do a bit better, go a bit farther, behave more lovingly than you have in the past. Set the bar higher, and you will feel proud of who you are. 23. Have a purpose Start considering what your life purpose might be. Why are you here? What could be your legacy and how can you make that a centerpiece of your life? 24. Live in the right place Are you living in a community or city that makes you feel comfortable and at home? Or are you living somewhere that doesn’t reflect your values and ideal lifestyle? 25. Let go of draining people If there are people in your life who put you down, drain you of energy, or take advantage of you, begin to gently let them slip from your life. Surround yourself with loving and supportive people who value you. 26. Network Expand your network of friends and associates to broaden your horizons and create new life and career opportunities. 27. Ask for forgiveness If you have wronged someone, don’t live with guilt or shame. Apologize, make it right, and ask for forgiveness. 28. Pay off your debts Living with debt can drain your self-esteem and cause on-going anxiety. Pay off your debts  and begin to live within your means. 29. Don’t smoke, drink too much, or use recreational drugs All of these excesses are unhealthy, make you feel bad physically and make you feel undisciplined and dependent on substances to soothe your emotions. 30. Create personal boundaries Know what your personal boundaries are and how you will react when people cross them. Don’t allow others to take advantage of you or manipulate you.  

Boost your Self Esteem-2

As part of the Boost your Self Esteem series we present the second set of actions which can be done to improve your self esteem.Praticising postive affirmations and writing down what you have accomplished so far in life can be a great way to make you feel worthy of your achievements whether they are big or small. 11. Spend time with a friend Good friends accept us as we are, love us for who we are, and provide an outlet for fun and companionship. Our best friends are a reflection of the good in ourselves. 12. Get clear on your values Determine your core values in life, the principles around which you want your life centered. Examine your life to see where you are not in alignment with the values and make the necessary changes to fix that. 13. Write down your accomplishments Think back through your life to all that you’ve accomplished as a youth and adult. List everything you have done that you feel proud of. 14. Read something inspirational Read books and articles that uplift you and make you feel positive. Stay away from negative television programs, web sites, advertising or anything that reinforces a poor self-image. 15. Stretch yourself Step outside of your comfort zone in some way. Stretch yourself to try something new, meet different people, or approach a situation in an unconventional way. 16. Take care of your relationships Focus your love, time, and attention on the people you care about most. Nurture your relationships and find ways to communicate fully and enjoy a richer experience with your loved ones. 17. Teach someone You have skills and abilities to share with others. Teach someone who is interested in learning. Offer your knowledge and experience as a gift. 18. Practice affirmations Keep an affirmation journal in which you write positive, loving statements about yourself. Repeat those affirmations daily when you awaken and before you go to sleep. 19. Challenge limiting beliefs When you catch yourself thinking negatively about your self-worth, challenge the beliefs with evidence to the contrary. Find reasons why your limiting beliefs are untrue — or at least not completely true. 20. Seek your life passion If you have not found your life passion, make time in your life to seek it out. The process of having a goal to find it will give your life a sense of purpose.

Boost your Self Esteem-1

Self-esteem is how we value ourselves; it is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think we are to others. Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our  work – nearly every part of our lives. Positive self-esteem gives us the strength and flexibility to take charge of our lives and grow from our mistakes without the fear of rejection.  Begin to practice self-esteem fostering thoughts and behaviors. Start acting as though you believe in yourself and love who you are even if your feelings haven’t caught up. Give yourself legitimate reasons to feel proud, accomplished, and worthwhile through learning, personal growth, goal-setting and achievement. Once you accept the unique perfection of whom you are and what you offer the world, you will find that you are more deserving than anyone of your own love and affection. We present a 5 part series based on key areas which you can work on to help boost your self confidence and esteem. Here are the first set of 10 actions you can start with to  begin improving your self-esteem: 1. Become proficient at something When you practice and become skilled at something you enjoy, your increasing competency and the discipline of practice will be a source of pride and fulfillment for you. 2. Reclaim your integrity If you are living outside of your integrity, you will feel disoriented, guilty, and drained. Define what integrity means for you, and make the necessary changes to live in accordance with it. 3. Exercise Exercise makes you feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. It provides a sense of control over your health and vitality. 4. Volunteer When we serve and support other people, we feel uplifted and valued. We have found a way to show empathy and connection through service. 5. Take care of a pet Pets offer unconditional love and fulfill our longing for attention and affection. Pets teach us compassion and responsibility, taking the focus off of our own problems. 6. Care about your appearance When you look your best, you feel better. You project an outward image of self-esteem and confidence — even if you don’t feel that way. But when you act “as if” you have self-esteem, eventually your feelings will catch up. 7. Do something creative Creative endeavors put you in the “flow” state in which you are intently engaged in what you are doing. It stimulates the brain and potentially leads you to a passion or avocation. 8. Heal past wounds Past issues and traumas can keep you trapped in low self-esteem. Seek the support of a trained counselor to help you heal the wounds of the past. 9. Plan something exciting Plan for a trip or adventure so that you have something exciting to look forward to. Just the planning process with make you feel engaged and purposeful. 10. Have a change of scenery Actually going on a trip, working from another location, or spending time out of your house will give you a boost of energy and motivation.