By means of this first post would like to mention that this blog site is for preachers and seekers of motivation.In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives each one of us look forward for that shot of motivation and inspiration to re-energize ourselves in order to carry on our daily chores. With lessons learnt from numerous self help and motivational best sellers let us prepare ourselves to embark on the journey towards fulfillment.
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Motivation to destress
Driving away Stress
In the modern fast paced world anxiety, depression and stress are common byproducts. This is a blog post where I would like to discuss this topic to serve as a motivation to destress.
Whenever we feel stressed up, a very good tip is to take a walk to engage the motor cortex of our brain to reduce the amount of electrical activity in the prefrontal cortex as mentioned below.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/walking-as-a-stress-reliever/
The best medicine to cure the hyperactivity that happens in our brain during such a moment is to face the reality and act. This removes unwarranted fears as mentioned by Susan Cain in her book Quiet.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/stress-triggers-unwarranted-fears/
Finally take note of this piece of motivational advice from Seth Godin in his book Dip. When acted upon properly this would eliminate regret in the long term by managing stressful situations at the present moment.
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Fearlessly invest in Optimism
Why invest in Optimism?
In the hustle and bustle of modern life the recipe for leading a fulfilling life is to fearlessly invest in optimism. This is the risk that I have already taken and I encourage you all to do the same as well.
Optimism and faith in god are quintessential to remind us that the future is bright to enable progression.
Research has proven that a positive and optimistic attitude is known to improve the immunity system and help us fight menace such as stress and anxiety.
Hence as Simon Sinek says, I would also encourage you all to take the risk of Optimism & lead a fulfilling life.
Simon Sinek
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Risk of Optimism
Take the Risk of Optimism
The risk of optimism is one risk I will never regret.
The risk of optimism is what I would aim to take at every possible moment.
Research shows the following three major benefits of an optimistic mindset:
- It can protect against depression — even for people who are at risk for it
- An optimistic outlook makes people more resistant to stress.
- It may even help people live longer.
Hence I would encourage all of you to choose an optimistic mindset without any regret.
To know more about the work done by Simon Sinek around this topic, please visit this link:
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Guarding against Inaction Regrets
Daily writing promptWrite about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?The science associated with Inaction Regrets
Guarding against Inaction Regrets helps you overcome regrets that you experience with increasing age. Not acting on the power of mindfulness at an early age is one regret that I have at the current time.
In his book The Power of Regret the author Daniel Pink has highlighted how we start feeling guilty for not acting at the right time.
This guilt has been scientifically proven to increase over a period of time.
Hence armed with this insight let us take an oath to act now to ensure a regret free future.
Please read this insight around the same topic, to know the details:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/act-on-inaction-regrets/
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Power of Slow Productivity
Do you practice Slow Productivity
Right now what comes to my mind is the power of slow productivity. In this fast paced world this is a concept everyone should be aware of.
Cal Newport has highlighted the three principles of Slow Productivity in his best selling book.
- Do fewer things
- Work at a natural pace
- Obsess over quality
I find the concept very pragmatic and health friendly. When practiced with rigor it can increase our longevity and makes us happy.
Hence I would urge all of you to practice this in your daily lives to make them as good as a slow cooked meal.
To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:
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Decomposing a Creative work environment
Is your work environment creative?
Decomposition of a creative work environment is an insight inspired from Austin Kleon’s book Steal like an Artist.
In his book the author mentions the two parts of his creative work environment.
One part is the analog environment with notebooks, writing pads, markers, pens etc. where all the actual thinking happens.
The second part is the digital environment wherein the use of social media, computer, printer etc are allowed to showcase the creative art.
The whole idea of planning in analog and printing in digital resonated with me. I feel this would be the perfect recipe for a good work environment.
For a similar insight from the same book, please visit:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/progressive-emulation-for-new-art/
To know more about the author please visit:
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The Art of Judging Strangers
Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.The art of judging strangers is a very rare skill thus making this a very difficult task. Over the past few weeks I have tried learning about this skill from Malcolm Gladwell’s best selling book.
In his book Talking to Strangers, the author Malcolm Gladwell encourages us to use the same standards of judging strangers with ourselves as well, as mentioned below”
“We think we can easily see into the hearts of others based on the flimsiest of clues. We jump at the chance to judge strangers. We would never do that to ourselves, of course. We are nuanced and complex and enigmatic. But the stranger is easy. If I can convince you of one thing in this book, let it be this: Strangers are not easy.”
Talking to Strangers – Malcolm Gladwell
Thus next time around when you talk to strangers be mindful of judging them with the right measurement criteria in order to accept or discard them as friends in your life..
To know more about Malcolm Gladwell and his work, please visit this link:
If you have not already grab a copy of this book today.
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FIVE things for a HAPPY LIFE
Which are those five things that lead to happiness?
Five things for a happy life have been enlisted below based on my own experience. These when practiced regularly can lead to a fulfilling life.
These five things, listed below, is what I have learnt from books and validated from my personal experience.
- Run your own race -> NOT COMPARING with OTHERS and doing your BEST at WHAT you are passionate about.
- Being Optimistic -> Having full FAITH in GOD, TRUST the value system indeed works and hence be PATIENT with whatever we have.
- Stay away from Negative people -> TURNING a DEAF EAR to NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE PEOPLE and maintain self belief.
- Remove the worry habit -> Overcoming FEAR by looking at FEAR eye to eye.
- Power of self compassion -> Being GOOD with Oneself if you have done my BEST, EXPECTING nothing in RETURN.
In addition to this if you want to remain in flow by doing the work that you love, adhere to these five principles.
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Inculcate Grit in school children
Why encourage Grit in school children?
Inculcate grit in school children by encouraging the process of solving problems rather than grades as an end product is the tip that I would give any school. This is what I learnt in my high school.
This insight inspired from Thomas Sterner’s book reflects on the same topic and is a great reminder to schools who stress on the grading system.
A similar insight on how schools can improve can be found in this insight:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/two-things-all-great-schools-teach/
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Extending Familial Genealogy to Art
Familial Genealogy extended to Art
Extending familial genealogy to art is a fascinating insight inspired from the book Steal Like an Artist.
The author states that just as we inherit qualities of both father and mother in our personality, similarly new ideas leading to creation of new art can be inspired or emulated from the foundation of existing great art.
A true artist is an admirer of great work and feels inspired by the existing body of work to create new art based on this foundation.
This insight has been mentioned below:
For another insight from the same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/progressive-emulation-for-new-art/
To know more about the author Austin Kleon and his work, please visit this link:
