Friday, October 28

Haridwar

In Haridwar for Diwali... Reached here yesterday night...

p.s.: Happy Diwali!!!



Monday, October 24

Sister - Diwali

Yesterday my sister and brother-in-law came for Diwali visit.
She got fruits (in basket), makhaane (3 containers), table mats for us.
Husband prepared veg. biryani. It was very tasty.
We played cards.
Thank you God.


Saturday, October 22

How to Clean A Microwave! : Clean My Space

Everyday Countertop Cleaner - Clean My Space



2 Cups Water + 1tsp dish soap

Cleaning Kitchen Cupboards & Drawers: Spring Cleaning! : Clean My Space

Diwali Cleaning

As of now, the focus is on decluttering (closets) and basic cleaning.

Yesterday, I cleaned the living and dining space.
Spouse cleaned the 3 fans and exhaust fan.


Today I cleaned the kitchen top cabinets.
I have to change the lining, put the things back.
I am going to use the new oil container.

Today 25th I dusted n cleaned my study room.
Spouse cleaned the remaining 3 fans.
I got the 3 doormats cleaned from our helper.

On 26th I dusted and cleaned the secondary bedroom.

Karwachauth

(Belated) Happy Karwachauth!
It was on 19th.
Thank u God.

Tuesday, October 18

Minimalist Life Hacks! : Brittany Vasseur



1. give away section

2. make a (gift) wish list

3. experience gift (that we can do together) (dinner, show, class, movie etc.)

4. the pause button (pause before buying)

(valentine's day, 3rd august, birthday, teej, karwachauth, rakshabandhan, bhai-dooj, diwali, anniversary.)

Friday, October 14

We should all be feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED Talks

Evan Williams on what's behind Twitter's explosive growth : TED Talks

Mark Zuckerberg's Top 10 Rules For Success : Evan Carmichael



Very inspiring!!! Thank u Evan!!!

1. You get what you spend your time doing.

2. Get feedback.

3. Make mistakes.

4. Only hire people who you would work for.

5. Make a change in the world.

6. Learn from the people around you.

7. Build a really good team.

8. Give the very best experience.

9. Care the most about it.

10. Social bonds are critical.

Wednesday, October 12

Acceptance Speech by Mother Teresa Media Player at Nobelprize org

Sundar Pichai's Top 10 Rules For Success : Evan Carmichael

Satya Nadella's Top 10 Rules For Success : Evan Carmichael



Very inspiring!!! Very important!!! Thank u Evan!!!

1. Be a lifelong learner

2. Find the soul of your company

3. Have confidence (in yourself)
Believe in yourself.

4. Fall in love with what you do

5. Build a great company culture

6. Be a source of energy.

7. Seek Work-Life harmony
How do I integrate my life and my work because to think of these things as separate is not possible.

8. Have a clear vision

9. Partner broadly

10. Build your capabilities

Arianna Huffington's Top 10 Rules For Success : Evan Carmichael



Very Inspiring!!! Thank u Evan!!!

1. Embrace Failure
Failure is not the opposite of success. Its a stepping stone to success.
There is nobody who has not failed along the way.

2. Bring Joy To Your Life
Bringing joy back to our everyday lives.
Hey this great. I'm blessed. I am doing something I love. I'm grateful.
When I don't have that feeling, I know I'm off. I need to course-correct.

3. Do The Right Thing
zeitgeist

4. Unplug and Recharge
What is missing is not IQ but wisdom. Tap into your own wisdom.
What I am telling you is to regularly disconnect from technology, to regularly unplug and recharge in order to reconnect with ourselves and our own deepest wisdom.

5. Dare To Live Your Life
My favourite thing is speaking.

6. Practice Death Daily

7. Don't Hold Grudges
The evil of today is enough.
Let the dead bury the dead.
Move on.

8. Prioritize Sleep

9. Nurture Your Creativity

10. Redefine Success
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https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/bible-questions-and-answers/what-does-matthew-8-22-mean-by-let-the-dead-bury-their

Saturday, October 8

Declutter with Me! Easy Ways to Organize Your Space : Brittany Vasseur

Eckhart Tolle Reveals How to Silence Voices in Your Head

Dr. Brené Brown on Joy: It's Terrifying

Barack Obama's Top 10 Rules For Success : Evan Carmichael



So inspiring!!! He is an amazing speaker!!! Thank u Evan for making this video!!!

I like all points... The 10th (last) one is fabulous though...

1. Move The Ball Forward
Where can we advance the ball down the field each and every time across the board?
We don't score a goal every time but we move the ball forward.

2. Have Hope
That's what hope is. Imagining, and then fighting for, and then working for what did not seem possible before.

3. Don't Get Complacent
In this new hyper competitive age none of us can afford to be complacent. That's true whatever profession you choose.

4. Stay Focused
Stuff gets better, if we work at it and we stay focused on where we're going. It doesn't immediately get all solved. 
Over time, is it better?

5. You Can't Do It Alone
You just don't succeed unless you've got a team that's supporting you.
We've got to make sure we're investing in the next generation just like somebody invested in us.

6. Commit To Something Bigger
In contrast, the leaders we revere, the businesses and institutions that last, they are not generally the result of a narrow pursuit of popularity or personal advancement but of  devotion to some bigger purpose.

7. Stop Making Excuses
There's no longer any room for excuses.
We've got no time for excuses.
Nobody cares how tough your upbringing was.
If they overcame them, you can overcome them too.

8. Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
Part of the way you survive the stress of the White House is being able to laugh with your team about some of the crazy stuff that happens.

9. Stick To Your Plan
You have to have a plan. You have to have a strategy. And then you have to have stick to it ness, because you know that the strategy is not going to immediately bear fruit. Our vision extends decades, extends generations.
There's got to be an understanding of how time can actually help us move mountains, if, we are working with time. We are not waiting for time, we're working with it.

10. Follow Your Passion
You may have setbacks and you may have failures but you're not done, you're not even getting started, not by a long shot. And if you ever forget that, just look to history.
Your body of work is never done.
But they had passion, a commitment to following that passion wherever it would lead, and working hard every step along the way.

Sunday, October 2

5 Ways To De-stress, Relax & Reduce Anxiety | Rachelleea



1. Exercise (Dance/Yoga/Walk)

2. Colouring & Drawing

3. Relaxing Bath

4. Cup Of Tea/Soup(Sweet corn or Tomato)/Lemonade

5. Reading A Book

How To Beat the Winter Blues! | Kalyn Nicholson



1. Daylight is your best friend
(Open up your curtains.)
2. Exercise
3. What am I listening to?
4. Plan a vacation / plan a staycation
5. Go outside
6. Surround yourself with brighter colours
7. Pick yourself a winter project
8. Get cozy

Happy Gandhi Jayanti!


5 Myths about Creativity: Dr. Julie Hanks



5 Myths about Creativity

It's not just the arts, it's not just singing, dancing, painting, drawing, and doing crafts, it can be an approach to life.

Myth # 1: I'm not creative.
Truth: It's impossible to be human and to not be creative.
Everyday you are creating something new.
Everyone is creative.

Myth # 2: Creativity is an individual activity.

Myth # 3: Creative ideas come out of the blue.
There are actually four stages:
Preparation
Incubation
Illumination
Verification

Myth # 4: Creativity equals artistic.

Myth # 5: Creativity always results in a product.
So much of the creativity that we do everyday is a process.