Life Is Short (How To Spend It Wisely Before It's Too Late) | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

 

Living Your Best Life: Actionable Tips for a More Meaningful Life

Many people reach the end of their lives filled with regret, wishing they had worked less and spent more time with loved ones. Are you truly living your best life? If not, now is the time to take action and create a life you can look back on with pride and satisfaction.

Here are four actionable steps inspired by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee to help you on this journey:

1. Take a Daily Holiday:

• Schedule it in: Just like you wouldn't skip brushing your teeth, make this non-negotiable.
• Start small: Even 5 minutes is better than nothing.
• Find your way: This could be a walk in nature, meditation, journaling, or simply sitting in silence with a cup of coffee.
• Ask yourself: “What went well today?” and “What can I do differently tomorrow?”. These simple questions can help you gain clarity and make small but impactful changes.

2. Eliminate Choice:

• Decision fatigue is real: Too much choice leads to procrastination and inaction.
• Simplify your routines: Create a set morning routine, like Dr. Chatterjee's "3 Ms" (mindfulness, movement, mindset).
• Curate your content: Choose a few podcasts or books that you truly enjoy and stick with them.
• Plan ahead: Meal planning can save you time and mental energy.
• Commit: Try a new 5-minute routine for 7 days and observe the difference.

3. Redefine Success:

• Busyness isn't a badge of honour: Don't confuse busyness with success. It can actually be a sign that you haven't prioritised what truly matters.
• Question your “enough”: What truly is "enough" for you?. Do you already have more than you ever dreamed of?
• Assess your "buckets": Evaluate five key areas of your life – work, family, friendships, health, and passions – and see where you need to make changes.
• Identify your daily priority: Each morning, ask yourself, "What is the most important thing I have to do today?” and commit to doing it.

4. Make Time for Relationships:

• Relationships are key: Strong relationships are the most important factor in a long and happy life.
• Focus on quality: Fifteen minutes of undivided attention is more valuable than an hour of distracted time.
• Embrace rituals: Dr. Chatterjee recommends a "tea ritual" with his wife - spending a dedicated 5 minutes together each evening, connecting and discussing their day. This can be adapted for friends, partners, or even children.

Remember, you have the power to change your life, one small step at a time. Choose one or two of these actionable steps and commit to them. You'll be amazed at how these small changes can add up to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Your MIND Will Function Perfectly if you Do this - Shree Krishna's 2 Step Guide | Swami Mukundananda

 

• Arjun is encouraged to love and devote himself to God, focusing on practical implementation over mere knowledge.
• True devotion requires mental presence and purity, not just physical rituals.
• The state of the mind influences one's liberation; actions alone don't ensure enlightenment.
• Spiritual fulfillment can be attained through mind purification, without physical pilgrimage.
• The intellect shapes beliefs and decisions, impacting happiness and fulfillment.
• Genuine spiritual practice involves offering both mind and intellect to God.
• The intellect, a divine tool, can control the mind and is aware of consequences.
• Many suppress anger at work and find happiness only during breaks.
• The intellect can seek higher knowledge through expert consultation.
• Misconceptions about life lead to flawed intellect and misidentification with the body.
• Pursuing desires for happiness often results in misery; alignment with divine knowledge is essential.
• Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to unite consciousness with divine knowledge for fulfillment.

Is Pink here to stay ?

Being a feminist is a double edge sword and it ranges from being a conservative to a liberal one. I find myself somewhere in the middle of the two extremes. The recent instances of women being molested will continue to recur until there is a contrast in our beliefs and our thoughts. We Indian families have a policy of silence on the major issues be it sex education or any sensitive issue for that matter. Since It is very easy to form an impression about the opposite sex (females) in era of Internet with plenty sleazy and demeaning songs about women. Unless and until the women themselves take the baton in their hands and shape the young minds and hearts in their houses with fearless conversations and strong point of view, there will be humiliation. Women are rebels and they have proved that consistently by being a tenacious homemaker to an ambitious career women and juggling the roles every single day. Look at your mother, sisters, daughters and spouse and you will resonate with me. Yes women are gorgeous and sensuous, the least we can do is to admire and appreciate them, then make them victim of ogling, dishonoring and disparaging. Yes life is uncertain and there will be an outcome irrespective of whether you (women) were an instigator or not. It is a vicious cycle of who is to be blamed for every single heinous act committed. I strongly believe that we ( man/ women) should  take responsibility for factors which are in our circle of influence, be it the place , the people  and the time. Certainly condemnation is no consolation. Finally we Indian society are stuck between a  Dangal ( movie ) liberation and a  Pink ( movie ) decimation of a person. Can we be the change , the change we wish to see. Please do ponder.

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Love of adds/Havells Wires

br /> Hi ! I am back to share with you share my and our love for adds . This one is quite fresh and touching. I don't know , will we be able to recall the brand when we might buy wires. More over these days we are into apartments and that is furnished . Anyways I have liked this add and the previous one as well. Lintas is the creative agency. read the link to know more. http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/06/havells-new-ads-are-catchy.htm

Love of Add/ Limca Summer Campaign Splash of Freshness

This is the new add of Limca. I love the add for its music and freshness . I did find the a blog with the lyrics and the link of the song played . So enjoy.This add is made by Ogilvy and Mather


“Fuhaarein, bochharein, nazaaare chura lo na, kuch boondein chura lo na; Thaki si zindagi se, ruki si zindagi se, kuch lamhe chura lo na…; Kuch yaddein, aur sapne, apne chura lo na; Ruki si zindagi se, thaki si zindagi se, raftaarein chura lo na…”

The Original blogger link is here http://bit.ly/15xQ0V

Love of adds/ New Coke Campaign

Here is another add I love for various reasons. 1. The soundtrack.
2. The concept " Imaginary bottle"
 3. Ad maker , maker of "LSD"
 4. The actor from Dev D.

Visit these links to know more. http://alturl.com/rv8q   and http://alturl.com/wyc7

Love of adds/Essar, Let's Begin Campagin

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2010/02/15/-let-s-begin-says-ogilvy-india-s-new-campaign-for-essar

I did love to be glued to tele during cricket season . Certainly not to see the ball flying to all parts of the ground. But to see new adds , aired for 1st time. Did see this add and kept guessing, it may be reliance ,na, its essar. I did see the complete on the second time only. Quite a amazing add. check it out for your self.

Love of adds /SBI life insurance add.

We assume that insurance is sold by fear factor alone. That may be right to a large extend . Recently came across the add by SBI life insurance which , did the other way around, no fear factor but life/fun/enthusiasms/optimism was there theme. A wonderful add and a memorable add infact. To be remembered for a long time. Jab Hum Hoge 60 Saal Ke Aur Tum Hogi 55 Ki, is the sound track used and the husband adds his version to the song.

Love sex aur dhoka

Rajeev masand gave 4 stars to this movie and rediff gave 4/5 stars to this movie. The first reaction I gave after watching this movie was, it is over rated. I made comparison with Dus Khaniya. Then I realized its about the cameras, CCTVs, and all of kind of cameras possible and how is effecting us or can effect us. We been reading in newspapers how minutes cameras are making life miserable and then the Dev D MMS , again a kind of camera. I will go with 3 stars for LSD. *** The movie is quite different. The treatment of film is quite simple . The stories are knitted well and it is a movie worth watching once. If you want to watch something different then the usual, then LSD is the choice.The title of the movie justifies to an extend alone. Audience must have expected, including myself lot of bold scenes , which never happens. Lastly the title track is worth listening.

Striker. Now your turn .

Striker. I love this movie . A simple movie . Story revolves around carom and life . Sidhart has done a good role. It is a great movie with great music . I did love every bit of it. Your turn now.