Taming the Storm: Comprehensive Anger Control

1) What is Anger?

Anger is an emotional state characterized by feelings of intense displeasure, frustration, or hostility. It can vary in intensity from mild irritation to intense rage. Anger is a natural response to perceived threats, injustice, or unmet needs and can be triggered by various external and internal factors.

Key aspects of anger include:

Emotional Response: Anger is primarily an emotional reaction that arises in response to a perceived wrong or injustice. This can be due to external events (e.g., being insulted or treated unfairly) or internal factors (e.g., frustration from unmet expectations).
Physiological Changes: When a person experiences anger, their body undergoes physiological changes. This includes an increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and a surge of adrenaline. These changes prepare the body for a “fight or flight” response.
Behavioral Expressions: Anger can manifest in various behaviors, such as shouting, physical aggression, or passive-aggressive actions. The way individuals express anger can be influenced by their personality, cultural background, and coping mechanisms.
Cognitive Component: Anger is often accompanied by specific thoughts and beliefs. For example, a person might think, “This is unfair” or “I can’t stand this.” These cognitive processes can fuel the emotional intensity of anger.
Potential Consequences: While anger can be a motivating force for addressing problems and injustices, it can also lead to negative outcomes if not managed properly. Chronic anger can harm relationships, impair judgment, and negatively impact physical and mental health.
Management and Regulation: Learning to manage and regulate anger is crucial. This can involve strategies such as deep breathing, physical exercise, seeking social support, and developing problem-solving skills. In some cases, professional help from a therapist or counselor may be necessary.

2) Why we get angry?

Anger is a natural and complex emotion that arises for various reasons. Here are some key factors that contribute to why we get angry:

Biological Factors:

Fight-or-Flight Response: Anger can be part of the body’s natural response to threats. When we perceive a threat, our body releases hormones like adrenaline, preparing us to either confront or flee from the danger.
Brain Structure and Function: Certain areas of the brain, such as the amygdala, play a significant role in processing emotions like anger. Neurotransmitters and hormonal imbalances can also influence how easily we become angry.

Psychological Factors:

Perceived Injustice: Feeling wronged or unfairly treated can trigger anger. This sense of injustice can be personal (e.g., someone insults you) or societal (e.g., seeing social inequality).
Frustration: When our goals are blocked or we experience repeated failures, frustration can lead to anger.
Stress: High levels of stress can reduce our ability to cope with situations calmly, making us more prone to anger.

Social and Environmental Factors:

Learned Behavior: Observing and mimicking the behavior of others, especially during childhood, can influence how we express anger. If we see family members or peers reacting angrily, we may adopt similar responses.
Cultural Norms: Different cultures have varying norms about expressing anger. Some cultures may condone open expressions of anger, while others might encourage suppression of the emotion.

Cognitive Factors:

Interpretation and Perception: How we interpret events and situations can affect our emotional responses. Misunderstandings or negative assumptions about others’ intentions can lead to anger.
Expectations: When reality doesn’t match our expectations, we may feel disappointed and angry. For example, expecting others to behave in a certain way and experiencing the opposite can be frustrating.

Situational Factors:

Provocation: Direct provocation, such as insults, threats, or physical aggression, can trigger anger.

3) What Happens when we get angry?

When we get angry, our bodies and minds undergo a series of changes, driven primarily by the “fight or flight” response. Here’s a breakdown of what happens:

Physiological Responses
Adrenaline Release:
The adrenal glands release adrenaline and other stress hormones like cortisol.
This leads to an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies.

Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure:
Blood flow increases to major muscle groups, preparing the body for physical exertion.
Respiratory Changes:
Breathing rate increases to provide more oxygen to the muscles.
Muscle Tension:
Muscles tighten up, preparing for a potential physical reaction.
Skin Reactions:
Sweating may increase to cool the body down in preparation for physical activity.
Skin may flush due to increased blood flow.
Psychological and Cognitive Changes
Emotional Intensity:
Emotions become more intense, and there is a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
Cognitive Changes:
Thoughts may become focused on the source of anger.
Judgement may become impaired, leading to impulsive or aggressive behavior.

Narrowed Attention:
The mind focuses on the perceived threat or cause of anger, often to the exclusion of other thoughts or considerations.
Behavioral Responses
Facial Expressions:
Facial expressions change, often showing a furrowed brow, clenched jaw, or flared nostrils.
Body Language:
Body language becomes more aggressive, such as clenched fists, tense posture, or pacing.
Verbal Reactions:
Speech may become louder, faster, and more intense. There may be an urge to shout or use aggressive language.
Biological Mechanisms
Hypothalamus Activation:
The hypothalamus activates the pituitary gland, which in turn signals the adrenal glands.
Sympathetic Nervous System Activation:
This part of the nervous system prepares the body for the ‘fight or flight’ response.
Amygdala Activation:
The amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotional processing, signals the hypothalamus when it perceives a threat.
Consequences and Health Implications
Short-Term Effects:
Increased alertness and readiness to respond to threats.
Potential for immediate physical action.
Long-Term Effects:
Chronic anger can lead to long-term health issues such as hypertension, heart disease, and weakened immune response.
It can also affect mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.

4) How to manage stress & control anger?

Managing stress and controlling anger can significantly improve your mental and physical well-being. Here are some strategies to help you handle both effectively:

Stress Management
Identify Stressors:
Keep a journal to note down situations that cause stress and how you react to them. Understanding your triggers can help you develop strategies to manage them.

Practice Mindfulness and Meditation:
Engage in mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga, or deep-breathing exercises. These techniques can help you stay present and calm.

Exercise Regularly:
Physical activity releases endorphins, which are natural stress relievers. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.

Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle:
Eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and avoid excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol. A healthy body can handle stress better.

Time Management:
Prioritize your tasks and break them into manageable chunks. Use tools like to-do lists and calendars to stay organized.

Social Support:

Stay connected with friends and family. Sharing your feelings with trusted people can provide comfort and support.

Take Breaks:
Regular breaks during work or stressful activities can help you recharge. Engage in activities you enjoy during these breaks.

Seek Professional Help:
If stress becomes overwhelming, consider talking to a counselor or therapist who can offer guidance and support.

Anger Control
Recognize Early Signs:
Notice physical signs of anger, such as a racing heart or clenched fists, and take steps to calm down before the anger escalates.

Pause Before Reacting:
Take a few deep breaths, count to ten, or step away from the situation to give yourself time to think before responding.

Use Relaxation Techniques:
Practice deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or visualization techniques to calm your mind and body.

Communicate Effectively:
Express your feelings calmly and assertively without becoming confrontational. Use “I” statements to describe how you feel and what you need.

Exercise Regularly:
Physical activity can help reduce stress and anger. Engage in activities like walking, jogging, or team sports to release pent-up energy.

Problem-Solving:
Identify solutions to the issues that are causing your anger. Focus on what you can control and take steps to address the problem.

Change Your Thinking:
Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more rational, positive ones. Avoid words like “never” or “always” that can exaggerate the situation.
Practice Forgiveness: Holding onto grudges can fuel anger. Practice forgiveness and let go of resentment to free yourself from negative emotions.


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Fear: The Ultimate Challenge

1) What are the seven universal emotions?

The seven universal emotions, according to many theories in psychology and anthropology, are:

1) Joy: Happiness, pleasure, contentment.

2) Sadness: Unhappiness, sorrow, grief.
3) Anger: Hostility, frustration, irritation.
4) Fear: Anxiety, apprehension, terror.
5) Surprise: Amazement, astonishment, disbelief.
6) Disgust: Revulsion, distaste, aversion.
7) Contempt: Disdain, scorn, disrespect.
These emotions are considered universal because they are observed across cultures and are associated with specific facial expressions that are recognized universally, regardless of cultural background.

2) What is fear?

Fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. It is a basic survival mechanism that triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, preparing an individual to either confront or flee from the threat. Fear can be caused by both real and imagined dangers and can vary in intensity from mild apprehension to overwhelming terror.

Key aspects of fear include:

Physiological Response: When a person experiences fear, their body undergoes several physiological changes, such as increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and a surge of adrenaline. These changes are part of the body’s preparation to deal with the perceived threat.
Emotional Experience: Fear is a powerful emotion that can affect a person’s mood and mental state. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, dread, and panic.
Cognitive Aspects: Fear involves cognitive processes, including the assessment of the threat and the decision-making process regarding how to respond. This includes interpreting the situation, recalling past experiences, and anticipating possible outcomes.
Behavioral Response: Fear often leads to specific behaviors aimed at protecting oneself from harm. These can include escaping the threat, avoiding situations that could be dangerous, or taking defensive actions.
Evolutionary Perspective: Fear has evolved as a survival mechanism. It helps individuals and animals avoid dangerous situations, thus increasing their chances of survival. Evolutionarily, those who responded to threats with appropriate fear responses were more likely to survive and reproduce.
Social and Cultural Factors: Fear can be influenced by social and cultural factors. Different cultures may have varying fears and ways of coping with them. Social learning, such as observing others’ fearful reactions, can also shape an individual’s fears.

3) What are indications of fear?

Indications of fear can be observed through various physical, emotional, and behavioral responses. Here are some common signs:

Physical Indications

Increased Heart Rate: The heart beats faster in response to fear.
Sweating: Sweating can increase, especially on the palms, forehead, and underarms.
Pale or Flushed Skin: Blood may drain from the face, making it appear pale, or conversely, one may become flushed.
Dilated Pupils: Pupils may dilate to take in more light and improve vision.
Shaking or Trembling: Involuntary muscle movements or trembling can occur.
Shortness of Breath: Breathing may become rapid and shallow.

Tense Muscles: Muscles may become tight or rigid.
Nausea or Upset Stomach: The digestive system may react, causing a sensation of nausea or an upset stomach.
Dry Mouth: Fear can reduce saliva production, leading to a dry mouth.

Emotional Indications
Anxiety: An intense feeling of worry or unease.
Panic: An overwhelming feeling of fear that can lead to a loss of control.
Helplessness: A feeling of being unable to escape or deal with the situation.
Dread: A sense of impending doom or disaster.

Behavioral Indications

Avoidance: Avoiding places, people, or situations that induce fear.
Freezing: An inability to move or act.
Fleeing: An immediate desire to escape the situation.
Fidgeting: Nervous movements such as tapping, pacing, or shifting from foot to foot.
Heightened Startle Response: Being easily startled by sudden noises or movements.

4) Does procrastination breed fear?

Procrastination and fear can be closely intertwined, with each potentially influencing the other. Here’s how procrastination can breed fear and vice versa:

How Procrastination Breeds Fear:

Increased Pressure: When you delay tasks, the remaining time to complete them diminishes. This increases the pressure to perform well within a shorter time frame, which can lead to anxiety and fear of failure.
Lowered Confidence: Procrastination often results in subpar preparation or incomplete work. This can lead to a loss of self-confidence and increased fear about one’s ability to perform well or meet expectations.
Accumulation of Tasks: As tasks pile up, they can seem overwhelming. The sheer volume of unfinished tasks can create a sense of dread and fear about how to manage them all effectively.
Negative Feedback Loop: Procrastination can lead to poor performance, which may result in negative feedback or consequences. This negative experience can create a fear of repeating the same mistakes, further fueling procrastination in the future.

How Fear Breeds Procrastination:

Fear of Failure: Fear of not meeting expectations or failing can lead individuals to put off tasks as a way to avoid facing potential failure.
Perfectionism: The desire to complete tasks perfectly can create a fear of starting them. If the conditions aren’t ideal or if the person doubts their ability to achieve perfection, they might delay starting the task.
Fear of the Unknown: Tasks that are unfamiliar or complex can generate fear due to uncertainty. This fear can lead to avoidance and procrastination as a way to evade the discomfort of facing something new or challenging.
Fear of Success: Interestingly, the fear of the consequences of success (e.g., increased responsibilities, higher expectations) can also lead to procrastination. Individuals might delay tasks to avoid the changes that success could bring.

Breaking the Cycle:

Understanding the relationship between procrastination and fear is the first step in breaking the cycle. Strategies to address this include:

Setting Small Goals: Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts can make them seem less daunting and reduce fear.


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Two Short poem

Poems for Peak Personality!

Concentration

Concentration is a way of life;
affects every action and your strife.
Sane habits that show,
distractions don’t grow.
Energizing your mind making calm and clear,
empowers you to work without fear.
When you think of only objective,
mental processes become active.
Nothing else you think or see,
Your mind moves in glee and you’re free.

Razor’s Edge

One doesn’t have
to be scared
to walk on the razor’s edge.
Instead, develop a skill
and confidence that will instill,
To cope up with dangers of life
Empowering you for the constant strife.
That life is made of not in vain,
you conquer complexities without any pain
And if for unexpected eventualities
You couldn’t care less
Sooner or later
You will land in a
Deep, deep mess!

2 Faces of the same coin – Jealousy

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A soap opera telecasted on a South Korean TV channel called “Jealous Incarnate” depicts that jealousy is a part and parcel of human personality. Yes, jealousy is interconnected with the human emotions, thoughts and feelings and it occurs due to insecurity, fear, concern, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of status or something of great personal value, particularly in reference to a human connection. In short, the resentment against rival success is called jealousy.
Many people fall prey to this negative emotion. A recent study shows that insecurity and inferiority complex is the main aspect behind jealousy. And person who suffers with these feelings tends to have jealousy.
Jealousy has two faces. The first face is that you are jealous of somebody and the second face is that you are getting disturbed just because someone else is jealous of you. In both the cases, analysis of the problem is required. Let’s now witness the opinions stated by certain individuals regarding jealousy.
Quotes on jealousy  
As expressed by some individuals “ Jealousy indicates the lack of self-confidence in oneself”. As it is already stated above “It is a kind of hatred built upon insecurity”. “When you develop a hatred for a person, then they possess something which you are in need of. If a person hates you then you possess something which they are in need of” is a definition given by another set of individuals for jealousy.
There’s another saying which goes like this “Never hate a person who is jealous of you instead respect their jealousy towards you because they are the ones who consider you better than themselves”. But it isn’t quite agreeable that one should respect the jealousy shown on them because out of jealousy the person can execute something that is harmful. Therefore you need to have an eye on your interest.
There was a movie last back in 70’s titled “Blow Hot Blow Cold”. The story isn’t important but the climax matters. The climax was set in an idyllic natural background in which there were 2 couples. One couple was young and the other one was middle aged. The young couple were passionately making love and at that point of time the middle aged man is shown to be extremely jealous. And in the climax the middle aged man kills the young man due to jealousy. Hence, jealousy can go to the extent of committing a crime. Therefore, we cannot afford to forgive or forget the people who are jealous and it is advisable to be cautious about them.
Some people say “I don’t give people a reason to hate me, but they create their own drama out of jealousy”. This is absolutely true. Even though you aren’t in a need to attract the jealousy of the people around you, still there are people jealous of you. There is a low-key comment given by individuals on jealousy “Never flaunt anything. You are giving a reason for others to get jealousy.”
As it is explained above we cannot respect the person who is jealous and we have to be watchful over them. Likewise, it isn’t logical how a person can be unhappy and unsatisfied in their life that they have to illustrate a drama just to get noticed among the crowd. Yes, it’s very true that many people are unhappy in their life and it’s due to various reasons. Consequently, they find out an exhaust. They vent out there bottled-up feelings and suffer from jealousy.
The next set of individuals, are those who were close to you once upon a time have now become just invert strangers. For example, there are two friends. Whereas one becomes rich and feels below his dignity to approach his poor friend and acts like he doesn’t recognize him. And even if they pass on the same ground and face each other, they will pose as though they haven’t met each other in their
lifetime. This is so true and everybody would have come across this situation atlaest once in a lifetime.
Another group of people are the people who are intimidated by you. Hence they start badmouthing about you with an expectation that others don’t find you appealing. Yes, they don’t wish the other people or the common friends, associates or relatives to like you. So, therefore they badmouth you in whatever way possible.
Conclusion
Jealousy is indeed the worst characteristic in any person but the fact is that every human at one point of time experience jealousy. Jealousy may create problems or conflicts for the people on whom they are jealous with. You may not be jealous of others but on the other side you shouldn’t show magnanimity simply to please others so that they don’t create any harm to you. Instead you need to
find your own ways to guard yourself and be cautious.
Jealousy is a disease. If it has infected you, then get well soon!!
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5 habits which don’t allow you gain financial freedom

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Everyone wants to gain financial freedom- free from worry of providing finance resource when you stop earning. This is particularly so if you are a working professional. Today, we have examples of financial wizards who have grown to riches starting at the bottom of the ladder. But here we talk about much lesser achievement- just to gain financial freedom. So what is holding you back? There are five major reasons. These are:

  1. Fear
  2. Cynicism
  3. Laziness
  4. Poor habits
  5. Arrogance

1. Fear: What is fear? Why does it come? What are the problems that it may create? These are a few of many questions one may ask to understand the affliction and its implications. These may differ from person to person. But the ultimate problem the fear causes is the same. Fear doesn’t allow you to grow. In fact, it makes your life miserable.
2. The second in my list is Cynicism. A cynic is always skeptical of things other than mathematics. The doubtful nature of the cynic doesn’t allow to trust anyone. What if is the perennial problem the cynic faces? With negative, jaundiced view, a cynic becomes a pessimist. She/he is unable to see the brighter side of things. They become color blind and cannot differentiate the various colors of human life. They say that there is light at the end of the tunnel. But for the cynic the tunnel becomes endless. In these circumstances who can progress in any field. They hold back and blame everyone around for this failure.
3. The third the list is When you don’t feel like working, when your indolence doesn’t allow you to get out of the bed, you are too lazy to think solution of even a minor problem. You know what is to be done. You know how it is to be done. But your sluggishness holds you back. You tend to procrastinate. It is often observed that if you delay action, the significance of the action is lost. Who lose out? You. And why? Only because of laziness. The remedy is discipline. Discipline beats laziness. Simple definition of discipline is doing something which needs to be done even when you don’t like.
4. Next point on my list of reasons of failure is “Poor habits”. Good habits are hard to cultivate, but poor habits come uninvited. And then, like the undesirable guests, they occupy the most of your mind. What are these poor habits? You don’t live up to the need of the situation; when you remain deficient in any action that you take. You do nothing about your inadequacies. You get to know that your performance is below average, yet you do nothing about it. You accept below par action as enough. These don’t provoke you to do any better in spite of the rebuff of your superiors; lack of respect of your time and that of others is another unpardonable habit.
5. And finally, it is Arrogance. Arrogance is equal to Ego plus Ignorance. When you think you know all, you feel, that to know what you don’t know is not important, therefore, can be ignored. Arrogance doesn’t allow you to listen. God has endowed every human with two ears, but only one mouth. I would say that we should listen twice as much as we speak. But arrogance will not allow you to listen and understand others. Therefore, you don’t allow others to speak. Your high headedness breeds more enemies than friends. And you stand to lose everywhere. The aforesaid five problems need to be addressed by everyone who wants to progress.
Your success depends on the following three activities:

  1. Your eye on cash flow
  2. How you manage people
  3. And, how you manage your time

But the above 5 snares will not allow you to perform anyone of above three activities even satisfactorily, much less effectively.
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Enemies of Happiness- Hesitation

The main cause of hesitation is uncertainty. Often we are not sure of the result of our decision or action. Fear of making a mistake is the root cause of hesitation. How can we overcome this fear of making a mistake?
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Ask yourself “have I met anybody how does not make mistakes”. Is there any leader in the world ever who never made any mistakes? Everybody does. If that be so then why one should be afraid of making a mistake. It gives you enough reason not to hesitate. But, reason is not the only thing when we talk of hesitation and or fear of making a mistake. The associated problems like how others will feel or perceive about decision/action bothers our mind.
What happens if you don’t take a decision? What happens if you don’t take action where it is required? Consequences of inaction or indecision are far more severe than the fear of making a mistake.
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The best thing is to think and act. When it something serious you can note down crystallize your thoughts and then act. But act you must. And that to must happen well in time. Delayed action often leads to further problems. Where ever you hesitate you must fix a time limit which could be from a few seconds or minutes or hours as the situation remains. Stick to the time limit. Don’t worry about the consequences of actions that you have taken after due consideration.
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You must imbibe in yourself a desire for doing new things. Habit of doing new things also builds your self confidence. Self confidence in turn makes you a decisive person who does not hesitate. Hesitation is a serious development need which you must address.
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Enemies of Happiness 5

In my last post I had talked about Anger. The next most dangerous enemy of happiness is Fear. It is an emotion induced by a threat among the living beings. Among humans fear may occur in response to perceived risk to health or life, security, power, status or risk of losing any valuable. We keep on harboring fear by thinking that it is something natural to human being. Yes it is. But it can be conquered. How?
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1. First of all accept it. Accept that you are afraid of certain things until we maintain our brave face we cannot device remedial measures. It’s preferable to write it down what you are afraid of and if possible defines the reasons there off.
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2. Decide to face your fear. Ask yourself whether fear helps you to come out victorious in a particular situation or fear has any kind of advantage. Answer is always ‘No’. Some situations you can’t even escape.
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3. Don’t allow anyone to frighten you for anything. We must also understand that caution is not fear. To be cautious is wise while to be fearful is foolish.
 
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4. Don’t be afraid of taking calculated risks. Not taking any risk is the biggest risk in life.
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5. I read somewhere that fear of speaking in public is next only to fear of death. Therefore find opportunities and face the audience as frequently as possible.
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6. If you allow fear to overpower, you can never be assertive. People will always take you for granted. You will always be in a disadvantageous position.
7. Living in fear is no good. Therefore be bold. Face your challenges courageously explain your opinions comfortably. Your tone and expression should be such that it doesn’t hurt anybody’s feelings.
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Your comments, perceptions and experiences will help in our discussion. Look forward.
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Enemies of Happiness

In my last posting I had mention that as a 1st step we must identify enemies of our Happiness. These are broadly speaking of two types.

  1. Enemies of happiness residing within ourselves.
  2. Enemies outside. These could be people; this could be a tasks which you don’t like or environment.

In today’s posting I like to tell you about enemies of Happiness which are within are our own selves. I have listed eight. There could be more. Based on these 8 you can prepare your own list. Because Happiness is of prime importance to all of us, we must apply our mind deeply to correct the situation. Following is the list of enemies of Happiness residing in our own Body and Soul.
 

  1. Anger                                 5. Attachment
  2. Fear                                    6. Hesitation  
  3. Jealousy                          7. Procrastination
  4. Indecision                      8. Greed

 
Today I will talk about 1st four i.e. Anger, Fear, Jealousy and Indecision.
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jealousy  hesitation2
My personal experience and those of my students who have shared with me reaffirm that these four enemies are big Happiness Spoilers in our lives. In order to have appropriate benefit of our discussion, I suggest that you may mentally go through the pages of the book of your life. Then identify which were the moments when these four villains have spoiled your happy moments.
I received a mail from one of my readers to shorten my blog. I ‘ll talk to you further on this tomorrow.
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Fear- a Bane or a Boon?

fear3Most people suffer fear in certain situations or at some point of life. But some people may say that they never experience fear. They are the ones who don’t speak the truth. Fear is a normal human response to very challenging tasks. However, it becomes a bane if a person suffers fear without any reason. If they suffer from unfounded fears. The funny thing is, we meet such people in abundance. This is funny as well as unfortunate.
According to Bertrand Russell, many a time the source of fear is superstition. Cruelty of one kind or the other also causes fear. The management professionals are often attacked by this malady if they are perfectionists. There is nothing perfect in life. One may say only nature is perfect. All human beings have only to work towards achieving perfection which happens to be mirage.
One American once said that his life had been full of misfortunes which never took place. Fear of death is worse than the death itself. Left to itself, fear grows from bad to worse. Fear follows the most important of the Murphy’s laws – ‘left to themselves things go from bad to worse’
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If this is the case and what should one do? Fear is a question. First of all you have to answer it yourself. What are you afraid of, and why? Just as the doctor goes in to the history of the disease to find a cure, you have to bring to light all the reasons which had been the cause of your fears. And then you have to use fear as your friend. Tell yourself, ‘fear is here with its gift of energy and heightened awareness’. In this situation you can learn the best lessons of your life and act most efficiently. In fact heightened feelings enhance your productivity. You achieve greater heights. Since we know that fear robs our mind of power of reason and action, we should fight it out by doing things we fear the most. You must try to start or take action in a project which you have been procrastinating for a long time. That you can do by invoking your courage. And what is courage? ‘Courage is fear that has said its prayers’, as wittily explained by Dorothy Bertrand.
Remember fear is a dark room where negatives are developed. So don’t get in to this dark room. Fortune helps the brave!
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Fear- a Bane or a Boon?

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Most people suffer fear in certain situations or at some point of life. But some people may say that they never experience fear. They are the ones who don’t speak the truth. Fear is a normal human response to very challenging tasks. However, it becomes a bane if a person suffers fear without any reason. If they suffer from unfounded fears. The funny thing is, we meet such people in abundance. This is funny as well as unfortunate.
According to Bertrand Russell, many a time the source of fear is superstition. Cruelty of one kind or the other also causes fear. The management professionals are often attacked by this malady if they are perfectionists. There is nothing perfect in life. One may say only nature is perfect. All human beings have only to work towards achieving perfection which happens to be mirage.
One American once said that his life had been full of misfortunes which never took place. Fear of death is worse than the death itself. Left to itself, fear grows from bad to worse. Fear follows the most important of the Murphy’s laws – ‘left to themselves things go from bad to worse’
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If this is the case and what should one do? Fear is a question. First of all you have to answer it yourself. What are you afraid of, and why? Just as the doctor goes in to the history of the disease to find a cure, you have to bring to light all the reasons which had been the cause of your fears. And then you have to use fear as your friend. Tell yourself, ‘fear is here with its gift of energy and heightened awareness’. In this situation you can learn the best lessons of your life and act most efficiently. In fact heightened feelings enhance your productivity. You achieve greater heights. Since we know that fear robs our mind of power of reason and action, we should fight it out by doing things we fear the most. You must try to start or take action in a project which you have been procrastinating for a long time. That you can do by invoking your courage. And what is courage? ‘Courage is fear that has said its prayers’, as wittily explained by Dorothy Bertrand.
Remember fear is a dark room where negatives are developed. So don’t get in to this dark room. Fortune helps the brave!
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