Author Archives: Bienu Varma Vaghela

Turn your failures into success in life!

Turn your failures into success in life! “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill. I think success and failure are two sides of the same coin. When you toss a coin, you don’t know whether it is head or tail – failure or […]

Waking up at 7 AM difficult?

Waking up at 7 AM difficult? Waking up at 7 AM every morning for the office is getting very difficult for most of us. How do you overcome it? It may sound cliche that it is not difficult to do… …yes, you can do it! In India, offices normally start at 10 AM so even […]

The religious, spiritual & social significance of NAVRATRI

The religious, spiritual & social significance of NAVRATRI The excitement all over India is palpable, while we are getting set to celebrate the auspicious Navratri festival after a gap of two years. There are Navratri Mandaps, Pujo Pandals, and Mata -ki-Chowkis being set-up in all their glory. Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess […]

Multitasking – Performing many tasks simultaneously!

Multitasking – Performing many tasks simultaneously! How to tackle such situations in which we are supposed to do many things at one time? Do you need some special kills? Agile mindset or some divine intervention? I think all of these so that you can do justice to all the tasks at hand. If you are […]

Is your life ruled by 3 words: I get offended!

Bednar Quotes, “To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.” My daughter Tanya came home slightly late the other day. When I checked, she replied, “I met my school friend Ankita in the colony and it was great catching up […]

How to stay motivated in a demotivating atmosphere?

How to stay motivated in a demotivating atmosphere?  Is the atmosphere motivating or demotivating?  You need to evaluate your atmosphere yourself! Remaining motivated is key to your survival and well-being. Motivation is the key to all your creativity, aspirations, goals, purpose, and all good things. The moment this feeling seep in, everything falls into place. […]

Is it good to control our emotions or go with them?

If we “control” our emotions, if we go with them, we are damned either way! Given the choice, we should learn to control our emotions for peace of mind. As powerful emotions can feel like you’re on a runaway horse. Emotional self-regulation helps you take back the reins. But it is easier said than done! […]

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

I want to be happy but circumstances do not let me be happy Do you relate to this? Does your happiness depend on circumstances? Are you inflicted with negativity around you? You don’t know how to be happy always? Are there some specifics that can make you happy? I am not asking you these questions; […]

Eternal gratitude for teachers!

While we celebrate Teachers Day today – September 5, 2022, and the theme is – ‘शिक्षकः बढ़ते संकट के बीच भविष्य की नई कल्पना’ (Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future), we never forget to thank our teachers, who made our lives meaningful. Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 to honour educators and recognize […]