Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Simple Tips to Achieving Happiness

Simple Tips to Achieving Happiness


Happiness is hard to define but most people are unaware of whether they are happy or not. Many people believe that happiness is a form of luck and that some people are destined to be happy while others are destined never to be happy.
The good news is we can all be happy if we want to!

If you want to be happy you can be and it does not take much effort, just a change of attitude.

The tips in this article are small and significant so use them, to lead you on a path to true happiness.


Understand what it is that will make you Happy.

Everyone is different and different things make different people happy.

What makes one person happy, may be very different from what makes someone else happy.

You have individuality don’t ever forget that. Don’t worry about whether or not your desires are comparable with others, its all about you!



Make a Plan that you believe will make you Happy.


Your mood will become happier as your pursue your destiny if you feel better about yourself for going after something that can give you happiness.

You are taking positive action and that very important and liberating and makes most people happy.


Mix with Happy People.


It is easy to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who are sad and negative however, if you are surrounded by people who are happy this will make you feel happier to.

Don’t get involved in Self Pity

When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution rather than getting involved in feeling sorry for yourself.

Happy people don’t allow knock backs to hurt them, they actually make them stronger.

Knock backs are part of life, its how we bounce back and learn from them that’s important.

Always try and see a positive rather than a negative in any event that knocks you back.


Think about You!


This will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and help you focus on what is important to you, so you can develop in your pursuit of happiness.

Love Yourself!

If you don’t no one else will - Spoil yourself a bit.

Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a relaxing bath, have a massage, a meal or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be focusing on you and making yourself feel better.

You deserve it, never forget that! Happiness is all about Loving Yourself.


Laugh in the face of Adversity

We all have setbacks, but make light of them, there never normally as bad as we first think, make light of a situation which would otherwise make you unhappy.

Be Happy be Healthy!

Being unhealthy can have a negative effect on your moods.

Eat well, exercise and you will feel better.

Quite simply, these are the best mood enhancers of all.

You will have more energy, better health and see things in a more positive way.


You Deserve Happiness.


Those who believe that they cannot achieve happiness never will, they simply don’t think they deserve it.

Fact is we all do - never forget this!

If necessary, tell yourself each day that you deserve to be happy and remind yourself what steps you will take to achieve the happiness you desire.


Do Something Different!

Perhaps the quickest way to kick start your road to happiness is doing anything you ever wanted to do – ANYTHING!

It could be something like getting fit, climbing mount Everest, or swimming with dolphins – Whatever it is do it and understand that life is a gift were all blessed with, its precious.

There is always someone worse off than you, never forget this! WE all deserve to be happy seek your destiny and don't be afraid, you deserve it!

Final word - Be true to Yourself and above all be Happy!

Monday, August 13, 2007

AIRLINES WILL PAY FOR DELAYS - PATEL

AIRLINES WILL PAY FOR DELAYS - PATEL

New Delhi: Outraged passengers grounded for hours due to delays and cancellations of flights at airports across the country can now expect some relief.

The Centre will soon draft new guidelines to deal with a whole lot of passenger issues, which many airlines – especially the low-cost, no-frills ones – are ignoring frequently.

“We're going to take very strict action against those airlines which are callous towards passengers,” UNI quoted Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel as saying.

“I'm completely disgusted with such reports,” Patel added.

Within a month, he said, the guidelines will be in place and airlines will be made more accountable.

Also, airlines will have to compensate passengers if they are delayed for several hours for no fault of their own.

Patel said he is also examining legal issues involved. “Unusual circumstances are different but I'll ensure that air passengers are properly treated by airlines,” he said.

In recent weeks and month, travellers at major airports have expressed frustration, in some cases even smashed airline counters, due to sudden cancellations or unexplained delays of flights.

Importance of having Breakfast

Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death.
Advice on not to skip breakfast!

Healthy living for those who always skip breakfast, you should stop
that habit now! You've heard many times that "Breakfast is the
most important meal of the day." Now, recent research confirms that
one of the worst practices you can develop may be avoiding breakfast.

Why?

Because the frequency of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke peaks between
6: 00a.m. and noon, with the highest incidence being between 8: 00a.m. and
10:00a.m.What mechanism within the body could account for this significant jump
in sudden death in the early morning hours?

We may have an Answer.


Platelet, tiny elements in the blood that keep us from bleeding to Death
if we get a cut, can clump together inside our arteries due to
cholesterol or laque buildup in the artery lining. It is in the morning hours
that platelets become the most activated and tend to form these internal
blood clots at the greatest frequency.

However, eating even a very light breakfast prevents the morning
platelet activation that is associated with heart attacks and strokes.
Studies performed at Memorial University in St. Johns, Newfoundland
found that eating a light, very low-fat breakfast was critical in modifying
the morning platelet activation. Subjects in the study consumed either
low-fat or fat-free yogurt, orange juice, fruit, and a source of protein
coming from yogurt or fat-free milk. So if you skip breakfast, it's important
that you change this practice immediately in light of this research. Develop
a simple plan to eat cereal, such as oatmeal or Bran Flakes, along with six
ounces of grape juice or orange juice, and perhaps a piece of fruit. This
simple plan will keep your platelets from sticking together, keep blood clots
from forming, and perhaps head off a potential Heart Attack or stroke.
So never ever skip breakfast

2007 Tata Indiva

2007 Tata Indiva









Year : 2007

Make : Tata

Model : Indiva

Engine Location : Front

Drive Type : Front Wheel

Weight : 2161 lbs | 980.2 kg













Engine

Engine Configuration : S

Cylinders : 4

Aspiration/Induction : Normal

Displacement : 1405.00 cc | 85.7 cu in. | 1.4 L.

Horsepower : 53.00 BHP (39 KW) @ 5000.00 RPM

Torque : 63.00 Ft-Lbs (85.4 NM) @ 2500.00 RPM

HP to Weight Ratio : 40.8 LB / HP

HP / Liter : 37.9 BHP / Liter


Transmission Information

Gears : 5

Transmission : Manual


Dimensions

Seating Capacity : 4


Exterior

Length : 144.101 in | 3660.2 mm.

Width : 64.001 in | 1625.6 mm.

Height : 58.501 in | 1485.9 mm.

Wheelbase : 94.501 in | 2400.3 mm.

Ground Clearance : 6.701 in | 170.2 mm.

Ways to Work Life Balance: The Key to an Individual's Fulfillment !!

Ways to Work Life Balance: The Key to an Individual's Fulfillment !!

Striking the right balance is the key to a fulfilling life. Whether you are spiritually inclined or not, the truth is that, balance is central to our very universe. The earth revolves around the sun and as long as that happens, the human race will continue to exist.

From the Upanishads to The Bible, from The Talmud to The Koran, numerous passages call upon individuals to lead balanced lives. Yet, in the rat race of our present-day existence, especially in the long-working-hours ethos of our industry, we forget to maintain a balance between work and family. The result is devastating; High levels of stress, trauma and even nervous breakdowns.

An individual's life can be divided into four basic quadrants - self, workplace, family and friends and community. All of us face the 'Why' factor from the time we take our first breath. And as we grow, the 'Why' follows us like a shadow. The manner in which we tackle the question determines the manner in which we function.

Why does one seek a higher salary? Why does one long for a better house? Why does one go to work? Why does one want to do well?

Why? Why? Why?

Two simple concepts determine the answer: the sense of achievement and the resultant joy.

Happier employees are more productive and more loyal. More productivity adds to a healthier bottom line. Work-Life Balance (WLB) enables a company to retain the best candidates for their open positions, increasing productivity even further. In short, there's everything to gain for both the employer and the employee.

Here are Nine Tips to a Better life:

1) SIMPLIFY

Learn to say `No' if it affects your schedules. You don't have to be busy all the time.
Remember nobody is indispensable. Choose your best time to do the toughest work. Look for tools to improve productivity. Stay home once in a while. Don't carry the frenetic madness of the workplace home - rushing from cinema to restaurant to club. Chill out. Don't commit yourself to anything, especially avoidable social engagements while at home and don't feel guilty.

2) DE-STRESS

Sure, it's easier said than done. A degree of stress enables creative people scale new heights. But one must manage stress so it can enrich and motivate, not result in high blood pressure.

The best relief from the debilitating affects of stress is to 'take it easy' at times. Get your second breath and then tackle the problem.

Learning yoga or doing a course in breathing at the Art of Living Foundation has helped many a stressed-out individual.

3) BE A CHILD

Read with your child. There is nothing to beat a fairy tale to bond with your child, as well as improve your voice modulation. Get down on the floor and cuddle your little one.

Take a walk to the nearby park with your child and point out the flowers and trees. If you have a teenager, have regular conversations; talk to him or her about the birds and the bees.

Go for a movie impulsively with the family. Become a little child yourself. Buy that popcorn, cotton candy or ice cream cone. Nobody is looking.

Go on a holiday at least once a year. It doesn't have to be a long one. You can have a number of short holidays.

Get yourself a pet. There's nothing to beat the welcome you get from your pet dog when you return home.

4) SHARE THE LOAD

A clean, orderly home reduces so much unnecessary tension. Everything in the right place makes existence so much simpler. Sit down as a family and assign each other tasks. Dusting books and CDs can have a calming affect on your nerves.

At the workplace, learn to share your burden. Don't take all the load on your shoulder. Learn to say `No' if it affects your schedules.

Trust your colleagues and delegate. Don't do their fishing for them, teach them how to fish

5) SLOW-DOWN

Sure that's a contradiction in terms. At the workplace we want the assignment done yesterday not tomorrow! If only we could bend e = mc2 to our will!

Yet, one mustn't get pulled in different directions. One step at a time, that's the key. Sometimes one must let go to see the light, to discover a new way of doing the same thing.

6) TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH

It's the most neglected aspect of existence. 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.'

Don't make grandiose plans: take a walk, go to yoga class, join a gym if you are so inclined, and take a swim. Take up a sport, any sport.

Eat a well-balanced diet; reduce junk foods and pesticide-contaminated soft drinks.

And don't forget adequate rest, meaning 'Please Sleep'

7) DON'T POSTPONE

When something needs to be done. Do it. Never procrastinate.

Avoidance uses up more energy than actually doing it.

8) HAVE A POSITIVE APPROACH

Look around you. There is so much to be grateful about.

Take time to list things that you are thankful for it will be a good reminder of how much is going right for you. Remember it could have been worse.

9) FINALLY, TAKE CHARGE


It's your life and as far as we know the only one we have.

Plan ahead: short term, medium term, long term and then work towards them.

Check out the sunscreen song by Baz Luhrmann, director of the Academy Awardwinning Moulin Rouge.

Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds know still don't.

Diet - Tips

The Eight Point Plan

i. Eat plenty of fiber, pulses, whole grains, foods made with wholegrain flour
(such as wholegrain bread), and fruit and vegetables give you the benefit of
fiber as well as its associated essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins.
Grains are better only coarsely ground.

ii. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially green leafy ones. These give you
the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and fiber you need. Peel the fruit as little
as possible (peel and pith are nutrient rich). Cook vegetables lightly by steaming or
stir frying, and eat some raw everyday to benefit from their hormones and enzymes.

iii. Cut down your fat intake (especially saturated fat). Choose fish, offal (organ meat),
game, poultry, whole grains, pulses, nuts and seeds, or sprouted seeds, rather than
red meat and cheese.

iv. Cut down your sugar intake. Use sugar as flavoring rather than as a food.
Avoid cakes, sweets, chocolates, biscuits, puddings, ice-creams, jam,
fruits canned in syrup, soft drinks, sugar in tea and coffee, and milk shakes.

v. Cut down your salt intake. Instead of adding salt to your food use herbs,
spices, fresh ginger, horseradish, lemon juice, tomato puree, vinegar,
soy sauce, vegetable stock, yeast extract, chutney, and other flavorings.

vi. Cut down your consumption of processed food to avoid the " empty calories"
of saturated fats, added sugar, refined cereal grains, and additives.

vii. Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol.

viii. If you are overweight, exercise more and consume the amount of food
and drink that will enable you to reach and keep to your optimal body weight.

Dandruff

Dandruff is common problem for both dry and oily hair. During summer, the oil glands of our hair
produce extra oil which keeps the skin of our scalp soft. At the time of dandruff, these glands produce
extra oils. It also brings about change which unbalances the structure of this oil.

There are two kinds of dandruff:

1. Dry Dandruff: Dry dandruff is identified with small white patches of rusting on our scalp which results
in itching sensation. While itching or combing this rusting sheds off. We can get rid of it merely by oil massage.

Remedies

Add one spoon of caster oil to coconut oil and apply this mixture on the skin of your scalp gently and leave it
for half an hour. Thereafter shampoo your hair.

Take half cup of curd and put fenugreek into it. Upon fenugreek becoming wet, prepare a paste after grinding
and apply this paste to hair roots carefully and leave it for two hours. Then shampoo your hair.

Add lemon juice to the juice of Neem leaves and apply it to hair roots. Leave it for 30 minutes and then
wash your hair.

To avoid dandruff, we should apply a spoonful of almond oil alongwith the juice of Amla to the hair.
It also prevents premature graying of hair.

Massage your Hair with coconut oil. Wrap a wet towel wrung out of hot water around hair and shampoo hair
the next day. This must be done twice a week.


2. Oily Dandruff: This problem is faced mostly by those who have oily skin. This is identified with white minute
particles in our hair. While combing or itching, these white particles spread in hair which results into itching
sensation. Sometimes this dandruff is of light yellow colour and sticky as well. It also causes foul smell.
The continued persistence of this kind of Dandruff may cause falling of hair.

Remedies

Wash your hair with a branded anti-dandruff Shampoo regularly.

After shampoo, rinse your hair with lemon juice or Vinegar. This will remove grease out of the hair.

Do not use Conditioner on oily hair.

Avoid excessive combing and massaging, it makes oil glands overactive.

Avoid mental tension, it aggravates dandruff.

Put two spoons of fenugreek in water and leave the mixture overnight. Prepare a paste and apply it to roots
of hair. Shampoo hair after half an hour. Repeat the process twice a week.

Apply fuller’s earth paste to hair and rinse them after they become dry. Fuller's earth paste opens up the
blocked pores, makes skin clean and thus assists in removing oily dandruff.

A Shampoo containing Lemon, Mint, Neem, Tulsi and Henna is the best option for oily dandruff.

Avoid excessive use of Hair Dryer.

Put Neem leaves in hot water, let it cool little bit and rinse your hair with it as Neem contains antiseptic
properties. Otherwise you can make paste of Neem and curry leaves & leave for 15 minutes & rinse.