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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...

Steve Jobs’ Speech at Stanford University - Most Inspiring Quotes

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Yes. I will always remember Steve Jobs' commencement speech at Stanford in 2005. Let me paraphrase a part of his speech in the following few lines. Death is the best reminder of the value of life. Stand in front of the mirror, and ask yourself, "If I were to die today, what would I want to do/change as my last act?" And if the answer is no in a row, I know that I need to change something . A broken hourglass illustrates how fragile our life is. By Twitter/ akp51v . All the best, everyone, with Financial Planning. Will our generation be able to retire? Thus, I would rather avoid the words like 'Retirement Planning.' Stay safe, and be grateful that you can breathe, eat, sleep and smile. Thanks to Stanford University, the video featuring Jobs' speech on YouTube is available at https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc . [Akp51v have last rewatched and verified this video on 25 January 2023] The opening of this written piece is my comment on a LinkedIn...

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...

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...

It Is Alright to Progress Step by Step, Day by Day | Akp51v SMD

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It is easy to be focused on an activity or goal with a single-minded approach. While there is an assured sense of quality that correlates with how much time, energy, effort and editing is put in the project, the risk of suffering from a burnout is not small either. Commitment, Dedication and Discipline are beautiful, wonderful and admirable; but neither you nor I can keep at it without any rest, relaxation and recharging. Refreshment definitely matters. Our holidays, vacation and weekends empower as well as heal our brain. Those tiny power naps might take some minutes, but the fresh mind we both can achieve will be much more productive. Once in a while, take some juice, have some biscuits, drink some tea or coffee, or just look outside the window... breathe deeply. Such actions have helped me a gazillions of times... Days can be tiring, meetings can be draining, social gatherings are my nightmares! Maybe you have been in these situations, and maybe it was a simple action which re-ener...

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