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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The MAGIC of g-tummo
How does the practice of g-tummo defy science?
The MAGIC of g-tummo bears ample proof of the power of human mind.
The monks in Eastern Tibet are able to meditate in trying conditions wherein normal human beings would have succumbed to the intense cold.
The practice of g-tummo is able to release heat in the bodies on these monks that helps them meditate even with light clothes in intense cold.
This thereby shows that human mind can be conditioned by a positive belief. Hence every thing in life depends on mindset, our brain follows suit.
The following insight from Nir Eyal’s book Beyond Belief elaborates on the same.
For another interesting post from the same book, please visit:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/ill-effects-of-habitual-rumination/
To know more about Nir Eyal, please visit:
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Ill effects of HABITUAL RUMINATION
Why should you guard against Habitual Rumination?
Habitual rumination has several ill effects, primary being depression.
Research has proven that the more we ruminate and make it a habit, our neural circuits in the brain associated with negative emotions get strenghtened.
The following insight from Nir Eyal’s book Beyond Belief, provides a scientific explanation of the brain’s behavior related to overstressing on negative emotions.
For another interesting insight from the same book, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-motivation-triangle/
To know more about Nir Eyal and his work, please visit this link:
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FOCUS on PRESENT is your PANACEA
The Present Moment is indeed a Gift
FOCUS on PRESENT is your PANACEA is a blog post to enlighten you on the virtues of the NOW or the PRESENT moment.
Our brain’s natural tendency is to ignore the present moment, reflect on the past and worry about the future. This is why mindfulness, meditation need practice to train your brain.
When we are going through hard times, very often it is but natural to reflect on things that went wrong and ruminate. This never does us any good than piling on more negative emotion and anxiety which is harmful for our health.
As you master focusing on the present moment you will realize that by doing something meaningful now you would be able to unleash your best self to achieve fulfillmemt.
Research has shown that people who pray more, meditate more, have better immune responses and end up leading healthier lives. Practicing gratitude to god and by being happy with what we have rather than comparing ourselves with those around us, solves a lot of problems.
Eckhart Tolle has done a lot of research around this topic and has written a wonderful book titled as The Power of Now.
Read this below insight to understand more on this topic:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-present-is-indeed-a-gift/
To know more about Eckhart Tolle, read below:
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The MOTIVATION TRIANGLE
What is Motivation comprised of?
The MOTIVATION TRIANGLE comprises of three main components with the foundation being BELIEF.
You need to know three things:
- What to do i.e. BEHAVIOR,
- Why you do what you do i.e. BENEFIT or outcomes
- Third most important component is BELIEF in ACTIONS.
Thus as shown above, without BELIEF the full structure collapses and hence belief is the cornerstone of MOTIVATION.
For another interesting insight from Nir Eyal’s book Beyond Belief, please read below:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/never-skip-your-prayer/
To know about Nir Eyal and his work, please read below:
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The PRESENT is indeed a GIFT
Have you realized this gift of God?
The PRESENT is indeed a GIFT is what I have realized too late and this is why I have taken a pledge to focus my time and attention on the present moment. Have you taken the pledge yet?
Research has proven that focusing on the now can not only lead to health benefits, it can improve our focus, health and overall well being.
Our brain is naturally wired to worry about the future and regret about the past and hence it takes intense focus and training of the mind to be mindful.
The realization of the now has been captured beautifully by Eckart Tolle in his book The Power of Now.
For another interesting post around the same topic, visit the following link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-as-a-gift/
To know more about Eckhart Tolle and his work, please visit this link:
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Guarding against NOCEBO effect
The harmful effects of NOCEBO
This blog post is all about the need of guarding against NOCEBO effect which has been explained below.
Whenever we feed negative inputs to the brain the neural circuits in the brain related to negative emotions get strengthened.
Exactly opposite of what hope does to our brain, hopelessness via the NOCEBO effect by anticipating negativity and harm whenever none exists can make us prone to depression, stress and stimulates the flow of cortisol.
All of this results in weakening the immune system and makes our life miserable.
In his book Beyond Belief the author Nir Eyal has mentioned at length of this effect and has encouraged us to strengthen the hope circuits of our brain to guard against this negative emotion.
For another insightful post from the same book, please visit:
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Remain immersed in Optimism
Can’t live without Optimism
If there is a single thing that I can’t live without it is Optimism. This blog post would encourage you to remain immersed in Optimism to realize the numerous benefits related to focusing on the present moment.
Research has proven that remaining hopeful and optimistic strengthens neural circuits in the brain that help to reduce anxiety, stress and improves our immune system.
All of this results in good health, well being and fulfillment.
Simon Sinek’s quote lays out the importance of adopting mindset as a mindset.
For another similar insight around hopefulness, please read the below link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/master-your-hope-circuit/
Finally spend some time to go over the body of work being done by Simon Sinek around this topic:
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Never skip your PRAYER
Positive Benefits of Prayer
Never skip your prayer is a blog post to remind you all of the positive benefits of praying regularly.
Research has proven that praying regularly leads to a calmer mind and activation of regions of brain that leads to lesser stress, anxiety and depression.
This also reduces reactivity to the stress hormone: cortisol as illustrated in the following insight inspired from the book Beyond Belief.
For another interesting insight around the same topic, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/benefits-of-praying-regularly/
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Master your Hope Circuit
Learn to trigger the Hope Circuit of your brain
Master your hope circuit is a blogpost to enlighten you on the virtues of always remaining optimistic in life. When there is optimism there will always be a way that will lead to progression.
The neural circuits of the brain related to hope get strengthened when we have already gained mastery of overcoming challenging situations before. Such mastery strengthens the hope circuit to fight over any adversity in life.
Thus optimism will always lead to progression and negativity leads to regression.
The following insight inspired from Nir Eyal’s book Beyond Belief illustrates this..
To know more about Nir Eyal and his work, please visit this link:
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Live Life with an INFINITE MINDSET
The Power of Infinite Mindset
If I had to sum up life philosophy in one sentence, it would be “LIVE LIFE with an INFINITE MINDSET”.
True magic happens and real fulfillment is realized when we realize that competition is irrelevant and our life’s goal is to become a better version of ourselves everyday.
An infinite minded person strives to improve himself every single day and takes up challenges without any fear of failure.
For another interesting post around the same topic, please visit this link:
https://viewpointsunplugged.com/let-infinite-mindset-guide-your-career-plan/
To know more about Simon Sinek’s Infinite game and some key takeaways, please visit this link: