Keeping Cool in Angry Times

It seems nearly impossible. I am absolutely with you when you say this… because it is really tough or even impossible. At the same time, you do not want to say something and regret later.

Anger is an emotion that is characterized by antagonism or a strong feeling of being upset or being annoyed because of something wrong or bad.

Anger can be used as a way to express negative feelings or help in focusing and finding solutions. However, excessive anger can be problematic not only physically but psychologically too.

While some of you can manage anger, others who are “hotheaded” experience anger at a higher intensity than average. It could be due to numerous factors such as — low tolerance toward frustration, genetic or sociocultural.

So here are 3 ways to help you cool your head when angry:

• Relaxation : simple breathing from your diaphragm. Take a deep breath in – hold – release lungs 🫁, you can pair it with visualization of a calming picture. 🖼️ Here is one for you.

• Restructure your Thoughts : when we are feeling something too intense, logic goes out of the window. But if we think logically it sometimes defeats anger. Try reminding yourself that it could be a rough spot here and shift your perspective. 💭

• Use Humour : as a child you would sometimes burst in laughter when angry. Rage diffuses in a number of ways and one among is silly humor. You can of course find a way to diffuse your own anger. 😸🤭🐶

Now that you know how to do it here is a Pro Tip: Give yourself a break! ☕ A study suggest that taking a break for 5-60 minutes refreshes your brain.

Inside out is an amazing movie to understand about your emotions.

Posted on March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Onpathtogrowth 0

5 Quotes by Madam Curie

Madam Curie née Maria Sklodowska, was born in Warsaw on November 7, 1867. She received numerous honorary science, medicine and law degrees and honorary memberships of learned societies throughout the world. She and her husband together were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903. Furthermore, in 1911 she received a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, in recognition of her work in radioactivity.

Here are some of my favorite quotes-

1. A scientist in his laboratory is not a mere technician: he is also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they were fairy tales.

2. Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.

3. All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.

4. Science believe in things, not persons.

5. We must all have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.

There a movie – Radioactive available on Amazon Prime which beautifully captures her story. 👩‍🔬

Posted on March 28, 2022March 29, 2022 by Onpathtogrowth 0

Lessons to Learn from Indigenous Peoples

More than 370 million indigenous people spread across 70 countries worldwide. Indigenous defined as – any group of people native to a specific region.

Indigenous Peoples own, occupy, or use a quarter of the world’s surface area. They safeguard 80 percent of the world’s remaining biodiversity.

Here are 5 lessons we should learn from Indigenous Peoples –

🌳 Grow strong relationships with not just community but nature.

🌳 Money does not define a quality life.

🌳 Embrace and be content with what you have.

🌳 Express gratitude and conserve the nature.

🌳 Make peace a priority and dance to the music of nature.

Here is a ted talk by an indigenous person from Amazon, Brazil and a beautiful movie Te Ata , a true story of a Chickasaw storyteller available on Netflix to understand about indigenous peoples.

Be loving and kind toward the gatekeepers of nature. 💚

Posted on March 27, 2022March 28, 2022 by Onpathtogrowth 0

Quotes on Happiness by Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond is a renowned contemporary Indian writer of British descent. Famously known for his children’s books. The little green book of happiness is nothing short of a treasure. It’s a keeper and one book which makes you feel better just when you need it. Happiness is as exclusive as your coffee. If you stay and keep at it, it may get easier. Savour those moments, for there is no reverse in the reality.

Here are 5 quotes from the book that I absolutely love-

💚 Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. – Thich Nhat Hanh

💚 Sometimes there is greater joy in gazing at a mountain than in climbing it.

💚 Don’t let one cloud obliterate the whole sky. – Anais Nin

💚Money often costs too much.—Ralph Waldo Emerson

💚 Happiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often.

You can find books by Ruskin Bond here.

Happy weekend readers! 📚

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by Onpathtogrowth 0

5 C’s of Communication

Nearly everyday whether you are at corporations or at school or at home, communication is like salt to every dish. Imagine a day with zero communication – merely the thought of it is panicking.

Pick any job description and read it – one of the points or requirements will be excellent communication skills.

So, here are essential 5 C’s of Communication to help you improve or keep in mind –

1. Clarity – it should be simple in explanation and objective.

2. Coherent – the flow of content should be appropriate.

3. Concise – keep it short, begin with short sentences.

4. Credible – it is a good idea to add facts.

5. Creative – just like a beautiful architectural design attracts attention and interest. Try an element that’s unique of you.

There is more than these C’s but just for you to remember I attempted at making short and perhaps write more on it in my next blogs! Here is one interesting paper that you can use to develop effective communication skills.

You can use these C’s while communicating face to face or in emails.

Calling off!

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Onpathtogrowth 1