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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...

Recruitment Bias - Human Resource Management

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The human resource manager's priority is selecting a candidate who will assist the company in realizing its long-term business objectives. However, recruitment bias in HRM remains a significant challenge even today. So, deserving job applicants might miss career enhancement opportunities because a recruiter perceives their competency using highly subjective and unrelated metrics like physical appearance, clothing, gender, nationality, or cultural background. Types of Recruitment Bias in Human Resources Confirmation bias in employee selection is the human tendency to ignore or filter out the information that conflicts with our deeply held beliefs and values, creating the "blind manager" problem. Ingroup bias in human resource management is defined as underestimating individuals who belong to a different discipline and department due to a superiority complex that embraces an "Us vs. Them" perspective. Besides, you might recognize this category of ...

Multitasking - Its Nature and Prevention | SMD Akp51v

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Do you like to multitask? Isn't it beautiful to apply for one job description and become an entire department? How gorgeous! In its nascent phase, the concept of multitasking worked well for computers and machines. But humans are complex. Yes, you might have this human body that seems like a machine. Still, you know better. We have emotions, thoughts, opinions, and perspectives. And nobody is a fan of boredom. So, we struggle. I struggle too; with the shallow repetitions devoid of any soul or humane sensitivity. Now, you could use the co-called multitasking for preventing boredom. Then, you get the "thrill" out of your life. It is as fun as unpaid overtime. Wonderful, right? Productivity or Hidden Hyperactivity? Exactly what are you achieving by multitasking? At least in its theory, you do more tasks in the same timeframe. And these tasks might differ from each other drastically. Thus, you could get a lot of excitement and energy drain when you end your multitasker mo...

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 ...

Please Get Enough Sleep and Drink Enough Water | Akp5v SMD

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Mother Nature is clever. Because she provided us with three revitalizing superpowers: Drink water regularly. Eat your food as if you are meditating . Sleep to erase all your ailments. So, you can lead a pleasant and fulfilling life. But in this age of competition and hyperactivity, you are more likely to become sleep deprived. Thus, you must maintain sight of these three virtues. Rehydrate yourself and eat with patience. Above all else, kindly do not compromise on getting a night of excellent sleep quality. Now, WebMD has an article about the ten dangerous effects of sleep deprivation . But in a nutshell, you are putting your heart and metabolism at risk. Also, your daytime productivity at work decreases with irregular slumber. Your Sleep is the Ultimate Healing Magic Photo by Kate Stone Matheson on Unsplash When you are sleeping, your body repairs itself. Be it your immune system or internal glands, your body is trying to use this relaxing state to its fullest ex...

Studying Toxic Behaviors - Identification and Management

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You know that humans are social animals. But when you interact with others, you build bittersweet memories. So, how can you recognise and handle a toxic situation? By learning about the potentially toxic interactions, you safeguard your moods and psychological wellbeing. In fact, preserving your brain health is vital. Only then, you can realise your long-term financial goals. Remember that your mental stability correlates to your productivity. Thus, you must not allow other individuals and external factors to disturb your inner calm. Why? Because your productivity plays a vital role in your income sources. E.g., monthly cash inflows, quarterly revenue streams or your annual salaries. Of course, you will find some insights about the topics mentioned above in this blog post. Before You Start - Important Disclosure This is neither a clinical nor a professional consultation / advice. Also, Akp51v holds a bachelor's degree in regular Civil ...

Success Looks Different to Everyone

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Yes, the concept of Success or "being successful in your life" is sweet. And your satisfaction levels matter a lot. But these words do not have the same meaning for each person. So, everyone tries to define them. As such, the definitions vary. In fact, this post explores the different methods of understanding how and why success looks different to everyone.  As you shall see, we all have many options for making our own theories. And the list of the main indicators related to this sense of achievement is available below. Remember that you are free to form your stance on this subject matter. Thus, this article should handle this discussion using the most relatable examples. Let's begin this article with an image that might be interesting to you. Of course, the following picture is confusing. But it is a funny way of summarising the points you will encounter here. Picture 1. Diffe...

Blogging and Laptops Are Immortal - Says the Year 2020 | Akp51v

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You know that speculations attract human beings. And many dystopian forecasts tend to trend well. Oh, the almighty noise pollution of mainstream media. So, you might have heard about blogging becoming irrelevant. Also, your laptops were going to be a memory, they said. Then, you might wonder if blogging is decreasing in reality. And yes, some smartphones are way superior to a big chunk of the laptop models. This is why you get to hear the ominous statements. In this article, you will learn about the decline in traditional blogging . Along with this experience, you will find some compelling reasons for laptop usage . By the end of this article, you should know the following ideas. The Concepts about Blogging and Laptop Demand. Traditional Blogs evolved into Modern Content Marketing. Textual Format is no longer sufficient for sharing your thoughts. Some unique experiences are possible only via your blog posts. Laptops have certain usability advantages over other devices. You need a...

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