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IKIGAI

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  As intriguing and confusing as the term may sound, it may surprise you to know how simple of a concept the word represents.   Ikigai translates literally from Japanese as “Reason for being.”     So, to be frank, one may confuse the term with whatever they are passionate about, but following one’s passion is not the ultimatum of life. But finding passion in the work you do that benefits society simultaneously, that is the moment you find inner peace and true purpose in life.   When you do find such a zone where you could spend hours and hours on your profession and never get tired when you get that feeling of self-confidence that you are the best at what you do, the   satisfaction that you receive from whatever job however small it may seem, is something that words can never express. And getting paid for it is just the cherry on top of the cake.     It all sounds so simple, right?  Well,  the hard part is to figure out which route to ta...

OVERTHINKING

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 Overthinking doesn't sound so bad; surface-thinking is good, right??? When we overthink our judgments get cloudy and stress gets elevated; so here are some ways to free yourself from overthinking. 1 Awareness about your surrounding  Before you start to cope with your habit of overthinking you need to learn to be aware of what is happening. Any time you find yourself crowded with conflicting thoughts; step back and give a thought about the situation. 2 Distract yourself into happiness Sometimes it's helpful to distract yourself with positive and healthy alternatives like meditation, dancing, or just a smile that can distract you from an endless spiral of thoughts. Live in the moment this is a  key to learn how to stop overthinking. It's impossible to rehash yesterday or worry about tomorrow when you're living in the present. Mindfulness will help you become more aware of here and now. 3 Put things into a wider perspective It's always easy to make things bigger; so t...

LOVE

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 We all speak about it. It's a nice, cozy word and it feels warm. We miss it. They say that it often hurts and it can. I KNOW... Love is the foremost feeling that rules the world. It takes various forms and serves various purposes. Love is one of the most magnanimous emotion and the reason for many other emotions that breed from it. 1 Generation to Generation The ability to have an affectionate and intimate connection with another person, the importance of the touch and to have that fondness returned as an anchor in order to base the rest of your development and future with that individual is always a great experience. Sometimes we fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time; build love until the end. 2 Discover yourself  Love can discover lot about ourselves that we may not have already known. Acceptance, level of forgiveness and patience.  Our preferences, tastes, thought processes and instinctive reactions; when we are in love, it revels a ...

Give it a Smile

Many see smiling simply as an involuntary response to things that brings you joy or laughter. What most people overlook is that smiling can be a voluntary response as a conscious choice of an individual.  The act of smiling whether it is a  real joy or an act it can elevate your mood and the mood of those around you. It also benefits people's health and wellbeing. Still not convinced?? Here are some pointers. 1 Makes us look attractive We are naturally drawn to people who SMILE. This facial expression has its own power to draw people in, unlike people with negative expressions like frowns or grimaces. There is always a real physical attraction linked to the act of smiling. 2 Stress reliever Stress can really show up on our faces but smiling not only helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down but can actually help reduce stress. when you are stressed take the time to put on a smile. You and those around you will reap the benefits. 3 Gotta look younger Smiling can not jus...

Wanna Get Motivated ???

  " You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."                                                                                                      - Christopher Columbus. Some days you wake up all motivated and charged for the day.On some days things feel heavy and you feel like your motivation has flown away. So here are some effective ways to find the motivation again: Start Small Don't start out big! start out with a ridiculously easy goal and grow from there. So let's start with some baby steps. I know that it sounds wimpy, but it works. This may make you more anxious and uncomfortable but try to see the negative consequences as vividly as you can in your mind to kickstart your motiva...