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 […]
Author Archives: Bienu Varma Vaghela
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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. […]
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Sep
Sep
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! […]
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Sep
Sep
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; […]
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Sep
Sep
“PitruPaksha (पितृ पक्ष) “fortnight of the ancestors” is a 16–lunar day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors , especially through food offerings. The period is also known as Pitri Paksha/Pitr-Paksha, PitriPokkho, Sorah Shraddha (“sixteen shraddhas”), Kanagat, Jitiya, Mahalaya, Apara Paksha and akhadpak, PitruPandharavda or pitrupaksh. “During this time, Hindus pay tribute to their ancestors for the reponse of their souls. […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
The last time when my friend Sheena visited me from Noida who was on her official trip to Mumbai, I came to know of a strange aspect of her life. She stayed overnight with us and yes, it was her sleep pattern. I tried to make her stay comfortable as she faced difficulty sleeping. We […]