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"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs Work-life balance is a delicate equilibrium that individuals strive to maintain for overall well-being. The challenges in achieving this balance are multifaceted, with demands from both professional and personal spheres often pulling in opposite directions. Understanding Work-Life Balance: Work and life are two interconnected components that define an individual's existence. Achieving balance involves allocating time and energy to both spheres, recognizing that neglecting one can negatively impact the other. Balance, in this context, is a dynamic state that contributes to overall well-being. What is Work-Life Balance? Work-life balance refers to the equilibrium an individual maintains between their professional and personal life. It involves managing time, setting boundaries, and prioritizing activities to prevent one aspect from overwhelming the other. Why is work-life balance so impo...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, maintaining a clean and organized home can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. However, with a strategic approach to housekeeping, you can turn your living space into a haven of comfort and order. This blog will guide you through various aspects of housekeeping, offering practical tips and tricks to make the process more manageable. 1. The Foundation: Cleaning Basics - Understanding the importance of regular cleaning routines. - Essential cleaning supplies every household should have. - Efficient techniques for dusting, vacuuming and mopping. 2. Organizing for Harmony - The art of decluttering: Letting go of what you don't need. - Smart storage solutions to maximize space. - Creating designated areas for different activities. 3. Laundry Made Simple - Tips for tackling the laundry pile effectively. - Choosing the right detergents and fabric softeners. - Folding techniques for a neat and tidy wardrobe. 4. Kitchen Mastery - Daily kitchen maint...

"Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond." ~ Charaka What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a natural holistic healing system of medicine which had been originated in India more than 3000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words; “Ayur” means “Life” and “Veda” means “Science or Knowledge” , hence Ayurveda translates to “Knowledge of Life” or “The Science of Life” . The ayurvedic system is focused on the belief that the health and wellness depend upon the harmony and balance between the mind, body, spirit, environment and cosmos. "Charaka"  is known as the  "Father of Ayurveda" .  Ayurveda focuses on good heath practice, prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices such as meditation, yoga, dietary changes, massage and use of herbal remedies. Ayurvedic approach is pure h...

As Turkish Proverb says: “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love.” The introduction of the Turkish coffee dates back to the sixteenth century; introduced by the then Ottoman Governor of Yemen – Ozdemir Pasha to the Sultan Suleiman The Magnificent . The new beverage drink impressed the Sultan so much that he gave the Royal Seal of approval. Also, there is another story behind the introduction of the Turkish coffee. It says that two Syrian traders; “Hakam” and “Shams” wish to trade the coffee between Turkey and Syria. So, the two traders opened a shop to introduce their coffee brand in Turkey. However, the beverage entered the Ottoman Palace and was entitled as “Black Drink”. Thus, the Turkish coffee spread all around Turkey as Royal Drink and became famous from then on. Preparation of Turkish Coffee: Turkish Coffee is prepared in “CEZVE” , a copper bowl which is long and narrow in shape connected with a long handle made of wood or copper. Usually, two tabl...

  Today it has become the order of the day that everyone wants to be highly productive. Increased productivity is used for increasing the output of every individual, firm, company, country and world. Thus increased productivity results in more profit, better living and thus more achievement. WHY INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY ? Globalization  is the cry we hear from every country including India. It is of great debate whether it is a boon or a curse. The answer to this question is beyond this paper, but it is a fact that globalization  is inevitable. Thus if one has to survive in this competitive market, he has to be highly productive. Also recession in the country necessitates increased productivity. Liberalization and privatization adds oil to this fire. Thus increasing productivity has become the matter of survival rather than betterment. The effect of LPG and recession has not only affected the business segments but also every segment like the employment and agriculture...

All of us has seen a lark or a spider. What are they capable of doing? The lark sings and the spider weaves webs. From time immemorial, larks have been singing and spiders have been weaving webs. Have you ever seen a lark weaving a web or heard a spider singing? But the beauty is that man can sing and weaves a web and do all those things that the animals and birds do. The crucial difference is that man can learn. Man also has the ability to think and act. Yes! Man can think. However, man's thought and actions are influenced by past experiences, prejudices, fear, threats etc. The complex nature of such factors makes it all the more difficult to understand as to why the human mind behaves the way it does. The truth is human beings are inhibited. Inhibition is blocking of thought or action by emotional resistance. Negative inhibitions can create blocks on one's path to progress. Inhibitions cannot be totally avoided, but certainly can be overpowered by...

The Hardest man in the world to beat is the one who can laugh in the face of defeat. One man with courage can make a majority and create history. Continuous efforts of itself implies the power to rise. Seeming setbacks make the wise so simpler and give confidence to reach goal very confidently. It is not the size of the dog in a fight, it is the size of the fight in a dog that counts. Failure is not fatal, it can verily be the stepping stone to success if you can put failure to work for you.