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Properties of a Focused Mind

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Life will always give you many reasons to remain distracted, and you will over-indulge in those reasons to prevent boredom. However, the longer you let your attention be fragmented between a million activities, the greater the risk of losing sight of what matters the most. Therefore, exploring the advantages and importance of increasing your ability to focus is essential. What is a Focused Mind? Video by Kelly on Pexels. Several religions have conceptualized stillness of mind using everyday objects. Besides, philosophers and psychologists love getting an in-depth explanation for human emotions, motivations, and impulses. All these stakeholders educate the world on the characteristics of a focused mind. Read:  Focus on Breathing - Simple Meditation A focused mind will be committed to the task at hand without letting the regrets of the past or fears of the future interfere with your effectiveness at work. Here, the term "work" also represents y...

Focus on Breathing - Simple Meditation | SMD Akp51v

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Breathing is the simplest thing you can do to help yourself feel better. Also, you do not need special equipment such as a yoga mat. After all, everyone is born with the ability to breathe deeply and easily. But somewhere in the process of growing older and getting busier, we forget how to breathe efficiently. This post will discuss the different techniques you can use to retrain your breathing process. Article image "Breathing for Focus" by Akp51v Basic Principle of a Standard Breathing Meditation Inhale through your nose for 4 counts, hold the inhalation for a count or two, and then exhale. Do this exercise three times in a row; then breathe normally until you are ready to do it again. Try to keep your breathing deep and slow throughout the exercise. Also Read: Getting Satisfaction from Meaningful... Breathe at the Moment and Take It All in. Take a moment to breathe. Focus on the present moment. Breathe in the fresh air and take all of it in, including the smell...

Relaxation Improves Productivity | SMD Akp51v

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In today's fast-paced society, it's more difficult than ever to find the time to relax. But I can tell you from experience that relaxation is an essential part of being productive and achieving your goals. It improves your mental health, which in turn helps you focus better on the tasks at hand. Article image "Relaxation Improves Productivity" by Akp51v Relaxation is like a mini-vacation for your mind. There are many ways to achieve a relaxed state of mind. For example, you can take a short break from your work and go for a walk in the park. Or you could do some yoga, or even meditate for five minutes after lunch. If all else fails (and it shouldn't), just take 10 deep breaths and focus on your breathing for a few moments before going back to work again! Relaxation is about feeling good about what you’re doing at the moment. Don't allow distractions to get in the way of your relaxation time. When you're trying to relax, it's important to limit the...

Crying is Okay, You Know | Post 36

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You will feel pain because you are alive. And guess what, it is completely cool to let your emotions dance on your face. Anyway, if you try to lie about your feelings, that suffering increases. So, do not worry about what others might think of you. Let your tears be free. Crying is not a weakness Photo by Francisco Gonzalez on Unsplash Yes, you need courage and honesty to cry freely. Because of the social norms, you might have heard that your tears represent vulnerability. "Oh, what a great misdeed! You shall not allow the world to see your less likeable side." Something that has the potential to make you feel bad about your sensitivity. Though I agree with the obvious dangers of being oversensitive, I must say that your tears are good for your health. All you need to do is to perform a quick search for the benefits of crying. And you would be shocked to learn the chemistry, biology and well-being aspects of your tears. Again, cry without a doubt and let those ...

Uncertainty in Life is Not Surprising | Post 34

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Knowing your future can make life boring. Because the thrill of not knowing could vanish. So, you should give up on accurate estimates. After all, the word "Estimate" indicates a lack of any definite answer. But directionless life frightens me, you and everyone. As a result, you struggle with all the different possibilities. You wonder and ponder the thoughts of tomorrow. And even if you hit a dead-end, you keep thinking about your future. But the Unknown nourishes Your Curiosity You know how our ancestors sought mysteries and new destinations. From archaeology to mysticism; human creativity, as well as curiosity, kept evolving. Now, your generation knows hints about your genetic makeup. Besides, you can think about colonising Mars or Space Tourism. Why is that so? Why does humanity keep exploring the unknown? Many movies do the same to you, right? They present you with the characters and the story arcs. And you engage with that adventure. At the end of it, you get the ...

Hope, Growth Mindset and Fake Positivity - Balanced Overview | post 27

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Optimism is so gorgeous, as long as it is within the safety limits. Hope is a great source of the limitless energy, stamina and patience; which are the pre-requisites - that which is needed beforehand - for starting any and every long duration journey. Similar to the carbohydrates or the sugar, be it the natural ones or the artificial gifts from the Food Technology advancements... Sweetness  is good in the healthy amounts; beyond which, only the huge medical bills, and a marathon of the appointments, shall await you and me, since we would have invited the troubles, with our very own... tongue. Hope and Logic Illustration 1: Hope, an Abstract Geometric design, by Akp51v. Human is an emotional being; and the greatest joke is on us - we have the potential to be the intelligent species as well. Such a beautiful co-existence, for two strikingly dissimilar forces, is the USP of Moth...

Follow Wisely since every Social Platform has Both Kinds of People | post 26

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As might have been the case with many, I was confused about the nature of the comments sections on the socially engaging platforms, such as the one coloured sky-blue, or the one coloured the usual blue. Each morning, our screens might show the pop-ups about who said what to whom and when... without having any logical solution for answering the 'Why?' ... You can guess exactly how the day starts, with all such noise. Not some rocket science, is it? Photo by  Daniel Gonzalez  on  Unsplash  [compressed] When you start on any social platform, you should take some time to learn its mechanics. The buttons and the related features are definitely important. But there are other norms, such as not using emojis  on any subreddits on Reddit, to the size of pins we put on our boards, on the Pinterest. I had no ideas, that Pinterest could parse the hashtags  the same way like other platforms. Then, there is Fl...

Stop Editing, Posting, or Obsessing Over Views | Akp51v SMD

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I used to dislike it... the act of Editing. And it seemed like a tough task, I remember so. That is why I tried to avoid editing. And to write without any stress, I had stopped worrying about the post view statistics. Why? Because I did not wish to self-regulate my experiments with these words. Back in the year 2020, I wrote many posts about how I was not interested in editing. And now, I am going to add some sensible aspects to this post. In the last section, you will find my original blog post. But right now, let me try to explore why I was lazy about editing. Perhaps, this blog post will provide you with some useful insights. So, if believe that editing is over-rated, keep reading. And even if you love editing, you might wish to take some risks with your content. Now, it is time to see what I am trying to suggest. Part 1. Editing is so boring - or is it? You can enjoy an activity such as editing. But your workflow will affect your moods. And this phenomenon is inevitable. You cannot...

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