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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Man’s Search for Meaning a Must Read
Daily writing promptWhat’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time?Why is finding a Meaning so Important?
Man’s Search for Meaning is a Must Read book for all. I have read this book more than a 100 times but whenever I read this book, each time it teaches me something new.
This book educates us to find a meaning in our lives to bear any pain or difficult situation in life.
In the words of the author if we know our WHY or the meaning of our life we can bear any HOW.
Thus I truly believe that we should live our lives on purpose rather than taking things as they come..
For another insight from this wonderful book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/viktor-frankls-take-on-success-2/
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Avoiding Problems reduce HAPPINESS
Do you Avoid Solving Problems?
This blog post enlightens you how avoiding problems can in fact reduce happiness and well being. This is contrary to common belief that we should avoid problems as much as possible.
In his best selling book the author Mark Manson throws more light on this topic, captured in the below insight.
Follow these tips for genuine happiness in your lives:
- NOT COMPARING with OTHERS and doing my BEST at WHAT I am passionate about.
- Having full FAITH in GOD, TRUST the value system indeed works and hence be PATIENT with whatever I have.
- TURNING a DEAF EAR to NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE PEOPLE.
- Overcoming FEAR by looking at FEAR eye to eye.
- Being GOOD with MYSELF if I have done my BEST, EXPECTING nothing in RETURN.
For another insightful tip on the importance of happiness in our lives, please read this post:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-importance-of-happiness/
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Continual Growth of Mindfulness
Take your Mindfulness seriously
If at all I aim for growth year on year it is in terms of Continual Growth of Mindfulness. This has numerous benefits in the long run.
Being mindful does not come naturally to our brain and due to the numerous distractions around us, being mindful turns out to be a huge challenge.
Research has proven that mindfulness is the director of our brain and focusing on the present moment can increase immunity as well along with well being.
Being mindful is related to unleashing our creative powers and alleviation of stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness is also recommended for Dopamine detox as mentioned in Nick Trenton’s book:
For another insightful post supporting the growth of mindfulness, please read the below post:
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Do THIS in your TWENTIES
Daily writing promptWhat is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?Are you in your TWENTIES? This is for you
If you do this in your twenties you are sure to lead a fulfilling life as your career progresses.
Due to the lack of guidance and proper experience, at this age we run the risk of making mistakes which we realize in our forties.
The following TODOs from Dan Pink sums up what you should do if you are twenty something:
- Build a body of work, not a resume: In the long run, people won’t hire you based on a piece of paper or a list of credentials. They will hire you for exactly what you have actually done and created.
- Avoid working with jerks: No matter how smart, talented, or well-connected a difficult person is, they will drain your energy, slow your progress, and poison your joy.
- Regret inaction more than action: People in their 20s often have equal regrets about things they did and things they didn’t do. In the long run, you are far more likely to regret the risks you didn’t take.
- Shortcuts are scams: Anything worth doing takes time. The “quick route” often sends you backward.
- Nobody is watching: You think people are judging your choices, but they aren’t. Everyone is too busy living their own lives and thinking about themselves
For an insightful post around Inaction regret from Daniel Pink, please refer to the below link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/guarding-against-inaction-regrets/
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Respect Relationships like Seat belts
Daily writing promptWrite your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.Respect Good relationships
Good relationships should make us feel safe. This necessitates hand picking relationships that make us feel psychologically safe. This post educates you to respect relationships like seat belts.
I am a big fan of this saying from Simon Sinek wherein we compares good relationships with seat belts.
In good relationship we feel safe to express our vulnerability because we feel psychologically safe.
To know what goes into forming of trusting high performance teams read this insight:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/trusting-teams-drive-high-performance/
To know more about Simon Sinek and his work, please visit this link:
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Good Relationships make us feel Safe
Daily writing promptWrite your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships.This is the litmus test for Good Relationships
Good relationships should make us feel safe. This necessitates hand picking relationships that make us feel psychologically safe.
I am a big fan of this saying from Simon Sinek wherein we compares good relationships with seat belts.
In good relationship we feel safe to express our vulnerability because we feel psychologically safe.
To know what goes into forming of trusting high performance teams read this insight:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/trusting-teams-drive-high-performance/
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For Originality remember THIS
What is the true definition of Originality?
For true originality remember this tip inspired from Adam Grant’s book Originals.
To be original we do not necessarily have to be first movers. There are times when being a first mover can land us in trouble.
This is why Adam Grant argues that most of the truly originals who are known for path breaking work are cautiously optimistic.
The below insight sums it all and enlightens us on the true definition of the term.
For another wonderful insight from one such Adam Grant book please visit the following link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-definition-of-true-friend/
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Sing this SAYING as a SONG
Turn this Saying into your SONG
I have always been a huge fan of Simon Sinek and his work. In this blog post I will enlighten you on a great insight from one of his book and urge you to sing this inspirational saying as your life’s favorite song.
In his book Together is Better Simon mentions about the benefits of togetherness and why it makes sense to humans right from the caveman times.
This African proverb which finds a mention in his book is truly inspiring to the core:
This saying has had a profound effect in my life. The essence is to slow down and enjoy the company of your near and dear ones. Since if we travel too fast in life there would come a time where there would be no one by our side.
For another similar insightful post from this same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-positive-effects-of-seeking-help/
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Conquer the FEAR of FUTURE
Over the years I have consciously started practicing the art of focusing on the present moment which has helped me conquer the fear of future.
Without our knowledge many of us start worrying about an unknown future rather than enjoy the benefits of the present moment.
This is the essence of focusing on the present moment by breaking the worry habit.
The moment we realize that the present moment is a gift from god and we should only focus on the present it makes our lives all the more fulfilling.
This beautiful insight illustrates the same:
For similar insights that highlight the benefits of focusing on the NOW, please read this link from The Power of Now.
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/unleash-the-power-of-now/
If you too fear about an unknown future, start focusing on the present and see the difference it brings to your life..
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ACT NOW and build SELF CONFIDENCE
Easiest way to build SELF CONFIDENCE
Act now and build self confidence is the age old and proven mantra to build your self belief.
Most leaders who are successful are hands on and prefer action over inaction when faced with self defining moments. Taking requisite action by facing fear eye to eye is the best way to develop self belief.
As James Clear very famously says in The Atomic Habits:
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
In his best selling book The Power of Now, the author Eckhart Tolle inspires us to stop complaining and ACT by focusing on the present moment.
So better ACT now to start gaining in SELF CONFIDENCE..
