Three Timeless Skills

Some skills usually tend to run out off trend but then there are some which stays and on some you keep building upon.

I find a TEDx talk, The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman really insightful where he shares the power to develop a skill in mere 20 hours. I highly recommend all of you to give it a shot.

It begins with small steps and through making deliberate attempts. You see, a lot of famous personalities such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Oprah did not gain success in just one day but through their consistency. You can watch the documentary – Inside Bill’s brain, understand how his routine looks like.

All of the personalities who went u in the ladder today achieved it because of what they know and what they have learnt. They dedicate themselves more of their time on learning most valuable skills.

Here are some skills for you-

Learning
Writing
Speaking

Learning
Most of us do not recognise learning as a skill, but the fact is that it is the most valuable skill. Learning is one of our most important processes involved in our functioning on a daily basis.
Learning equips you to grow in manifolds, whether it is about learning to play an instrument/ vehicle or anything.
Learning will increase your motivation, make you more adaptable, relatable and help you to do your job better. You can make use of resources such as Learning to Learn on Coursera, or through techniques such as 30-Second Habit or a book – How We Learn.
Writing
Writing is a great way to express our deepest emotions. It opens our flood gates of expression and acts as a powerful method of communication.
Write publicly, it gives you a chance to write better get feedback from others and improve constantly.
You may create blogs and publish it on WordPress or other other blogs.
You need not write lengthy ones but spend 30-40 minutes on it. It will help you to arrange your thoughts better, gain clarity on who you are and what you want.
Speaking
Most of us are often hesitant to speak for ourselves because of shyness or less confidence. Once you open yourself up ad put yourself out there, you will feel better with every attempt. Stop taking criticism too seriously. Picture yourself as a personality whose speeches or talk you love.
Seek opportunities to speak publicly. You can begin with people with you are comfortable with. Talk about something you are passionate about. kick off the nervousness slowly. Loosen your grip there. You may attend Toastmasters events, or talk at your workplace.

“Find your way, become a learner again.”

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Posted on December 17, 2019December 19, 2019 by Onpathtogrowth 4

Overcoming Winter Blues

Most of are most likely to visit our doctors during winters for anything such as regular check-ups for ourselves and our family members to see if we are actually winter ready.

But how many of us really go for a mental health check-up to keep our ourselves from the mental health struggles?

According to National Institute of Mental Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year.

In most cases, seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during late fall or early winter and go away during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Less commonly, people with the opposite pattern have symptoms that begin in spring or summer.

It is suggestible to visit your doctor and speak about this than of suffering in silence. Your doctor will be helping you to make a plan about what are the things you need to get in place.

For some people Vitamin D supplements may also be suggested to help you balance your mood, based on your blood test.

Some physicians may also suggest you to take Light Therapy that is a use of bright light which mimics as light from the sun. You would require to follow certain instructions, based on your needs for specific time intervals.

Increasing activity level so that you are moving around in general. Exercising into your regimen will help you to boost your hormones and improve your mood naturally. Additionally, improves blood flow. Strive for ten minute walk, jumping, stretching or integrating all of these.

Try to stay social as hibernating almost all the time will make you feel gloomy. Try to maintain healthy interaction, add it as a part of your daily routine with your friends, family, co-workers, or strangers around a common interest topic.

Eating well is another most important way to ward off the winter blues. Comfort food can help you to feel better and fill you with warmth and love. Try to make homemade comfort foods, indulge in it. Such as stews, soups. Choosing healthy foods is always a good option.

Indulging in indoor hobbies while you are at home can be a great way to begin with. Get all your books that you bought this year off your shelf and give them a read. Or watch your favourite series or play the instrument that you have put on rest for a while.

I hope this winters go well for all of you. 🙂

Posted on December 15, 2019December 16, 2019 by Onpathtogrowth 3

Mindfulness – A way of life

**Yes, one last time. Take a deep breath filled with love, gratitude and positiveness.**

**Release all your stress and the things that no more serves you.**

**Relax your body and resume normal breathing.**

Stay here. Check your body. Experience the difference. I hope it made you feel better.

Posted on December 14, 2019April 10, 2020 by Onpathtogrowth 6

Burnout – Subtle Signs

Burnout is one of the leading causes of both physiological and psychological concerns. Here is a blog by one of my favourite blogger and GP Garima. She shares on how burnout can be identified at an early stage through signs it shows and how you can look for help.

https://wp.me/p6hql3-Oi

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Onpathtogrowth 0

Create Space

You, at some point of time would have felt that you require space.

Space could mean differently for different people. My concept of space can be totally different from your idea, considering individual differences.

Space can be utilised for emotion management, space in a relationship, or space in life, in general.

How often do you give yourself space?

Space to be where you are. Letting yourself be. The point begins when you indulge in it by creating one for yourself.

You are often preoccupied with an event from past or what is the next thing coming up….How will you react on this situation or that situation.

Creating space is not a bourgeois concept. It is in the simple act of being. In flaws, on grass and looking at the night sky. It all happens when you allow yourself to be.

If you feel that you can’t do it; begin with writing your emotions on a piece of paper, let your system express it out and then sit back. Let that calm be with you. Let those tears be with you. Let you feel what you are.

It is all worth it.

Sharing one of my favourite quote here,

“You shall be together, always. But let there be space in your togetherness, for letting you feel who you are.”

Posted on December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 by Onpathtogrowth