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  • Guarding against NOCEBO effect

    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:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/never-skip-your-prayer/

  • Remain immersed in Optimism

    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.

    Remain immersed in Optimism

    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:

    https://simonsinek.com/optimism-press

  • Never skip your PRAYER

    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.

    Never skip your PRAYER

    For another interesting insight around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/benefits-of-praying-regularly/

  • Master your Hope Circuit

    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..

    Master your Hope Circuit

    To know more about Nir Eyal and his work, please visit this link:

    https://www.nirandfar.com

  • Live Life with an INFINITE MINDSET

    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.

    Live Life with an INFINITE MINDSET

    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:

    https://www.ricklindquist.com/notes/the-infinite-game

  • The GOAL is to KEEP PLAYING

    The GOAL is to KEEP PLAYING

    How are you playing the infinite game of life?

    As an individual knowing that life is an infinite game, The GOAL is to KEEP PLAYING the game without thinking of winning or losing.

    As Simon Sinek very aptly mentioned in his book The Infinite Game, in the game of life no one will be rewarded for winning or losing. This is a great lesson to orient our life’s goal towards self betterment rather than beating the competition.

    In Life our goal should be to become a better version of ourselves being fully mindful that sometimes we can be ahead and sometimes behind.

    The GOAL is to KEEP PLAYING

    Read this insightful post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/lead-life-with-infinite-mindset/

  • Being Human Centric in AI era

    Being Human Centric in AI era

    Why AI can never replace Human touch?

    In this age where AI is all pervasive, being human centric in the AI era is paramount. This blog post highlights how the human touch can never be replaced by AI.

    The ability of human beings to tell stories, form social bonds innately defines us. This has carried on from the caveman times. Hence no technology howsoever advanced can take its place.

    As technology progresses by leaps and bounds in future, AI will undoubtedly keep making our lives more convenient. That being said it can never replace feelings that are innately human.

    Hence we humans will always remain at the core with AI enabling our lives.

    Menial and repetitive tasks will be replaced by AI though high touch and complex decision making will rest with us.

    Being Human Centric in AI era

  • Simple yet POWERFUL SEO tips

    Simple yet POWERFUL SEO tips

    Daily writing prompt
    What are your strategies for SEO?
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    SEO optimize your content

    Simple yet POWERFUL SEO tips provided in this blog will get you kick started on this journey so that in due course of time with more advanced techniques you can take your content to the next level.

    The tips have been summarized below

    1. Start using SEO tools like Rank Math, Yoast SEO etc. to boost your website rankings
    2. Start writing SEO friendly content with clear headings, use of right keywords in your content to enable effcient search.
    3. Use internal links, features images and external URLs where ever applicable
    4. Remove duplicate content
    5. Post regularly, authentic and non AI generated content

    For more insightful tips, please visit this link:

    https://www.searchenginejournal.com/seo-techniques/487882

    Simple yet POWERFUL SEO tips
  • Choose ACTION over WORRYING

    Choose ACTION over WORRYING

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s one thing you know now that would have saved your younger self a lot of pain?
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    Choose Action to dispel all self doubts

    What I have learnt at this age and wish I could have learnt and applied when I was young is to always CHOOSE ACTION over WORRYING about events in the future.

    Choosing good actions lead to good habits which in turn builds self belief and confidence.

    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.

    James Clear mentions about this wonderful insight in his book Atomic Habits wherein he emphasizes on the right actions to build the person you want to be.

    Choose ACTION over WORRYING

    Another effect of focusing on action over thought is to keep you grounded on the present moment to unleash your best self.

    To understand how focus on present enlivens us please read this insight:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/focus-on-now-to-declutter/

  • Start your day with Gratitude

    Daily writing prompt
    Tell us about your morning routine.
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    The magical effects of GRATITUDE

    Every day when you wake up from bed, be thankful to God for your life. Start your day with Gratitude and see the positive benefits you can realize all throughout the day.

    Research shows that the effect of being grateful can be immense. Not only does it satisfy the person being praised, it also benefits the person who is being grateful.

    This leads to the triggering of positive emotions and drives away negative thoughts and emotions.

    Another important benefit is that we can focus on the present moment without worrying about the past and future.

    Start your day with Gratitude

    Hence I recommend a regular practice of gratitude visits as part of your morning routine.

    To understand the construct of a Gratitude visit, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-does-the-construct-of-gratitude-visit-look-like/