The Soft Reset

D o you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines steadily creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people afflicted by the bad habit of procrastination. Procrastination is the biggest reason for loss of productivity and reduced output. Though many would not admit it, they would benefit greatly if they start their work on time. For many people, putting off their work for later is more habit than desire. It can be so hard to get into a groove where starting your tasks in a timely fashion is a priority, especially if the consequences for being late are things that one can probably bear. If you are one of these people, yet you desire to shake off your propensity for procrastination, then this advice is for you. Here are a few tips to help you overcome this dilemma and become a more productive and reliable person. 1. Set Schedules. It is very important that you have a list of activities to accomplish per day. This will help you realistically budget y...

RDI - December 2007 Stuck late in the office? Bypass the biscuit tin and choose a snack that will satisfy your stomach rumbles for longer. If you're starving because you didn't eat lunch. Make something small to tide you over until dinner. Try peanut butter on wholewheat crackers or a handful of nuts. If you still have a long night ahead of you. Eat a light meal that won't slow you down. Try a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread or cheese on toasted brown bread. If you've had a coffee and are now past the point of being hungry. Try eating a piece of fruit, some yoghurt, a boiled egg or a slice of ham. That way you won't wake up in the middle of the night famished. If the vending machine is your only option. "The occasional packet of chips is fine," says Ursula Arens from the British Dietetic Association. "But don't reach for them every time you work late."

Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The ...

S hould you ever need to be institutionalized, this little test should get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what is the criteria which defines a patient to be institutionalized. “Well” said the Director “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him/her to empty the bathtub”.OK, here’s your test. 1. Would you use the teaspoon? 2. Would you use the teacup? 3. Would you use the bucket?Think about this before you scroll down : : : Oh, I understand” said the visitor A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or teacup”. “No” said the Director, “a normal person would pull the plug”! Moral: Never forget to give a first thought to the most obvious approach.

A rthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of CANCER. From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed : "Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease"? To this Arthur Ashe replied: The world over -- 5 crore children start playing tennis, 50 lakh learn to play tennis, 5 lakh learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbeldon, 4 to semi final, 2 to the finals, When I was holding a cup I never asked GOD "Why me?". And today in pain I should not be asking GOD "Why me?"

Answer the phone by LEFT ear Do not drink coffee TWICE a day Do not take pills with COLD water Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm Reduce the amount of TEA you consume Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time Best SLEEPING TIME is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning Do not LIE DOWN immediately after taking medicine before sleeping When battery is down to the LAST BAR , do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times

H indu marriage ceremonies involve elaborate rituals, one of the most important being the "saat phere" or the seven steps to marriage. This ritual involves the bride and groom circumambulating around the sacred fire seven times while the priest chants the holy mantras. With every step, the couple invokes the Gods to shower their blessings on them. The significance of each sacred "phera" is as follows: First Step: The couple invokes the gods for plenty of pure and nourishing food. "With God as our guide, let us take the first step to live with honour and respect. Let us walk together so we get food," the couple prays. Second Step: With the second step, the couple prays to the Gods to give them the mental, physical and spiritual strength to lead a healthy life. "Let us be happy and enjoy life. Let us walk together so we grow together in strength," they pray. Third Step: The third step is for preserving wealth and prosperity in life. The cha...