LIFE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT

Life is what we make it

How true is this in our lives?

Life is a circle, a rhythmic oscillation of events repeating over and over. Sometimes we feel as if the course of our life is on a continuously repeating cycle. Constantly, we are reminded of similar events, places or points in our life that we feel as if we have lived before, others call it "déjà vu".

Every few years, we feel the need to settle into a familiar sense of routine. At the end of a series of tremulous events, the horizon becomes flat and unwavering. It is during these periods that we have the clearest vision of the future; we can anticipate what is coming and what we need to do. After some time of collecting our thoughts and riding the smooth current, we can decide that it is time for a change. Once again, with a renewed vigor and resolve we make a staggering trek to the next plateau, and our life come a full circle.

What have we done on that full circle and the next circles of our lives? How is our relationship with our colleagues, friends, family, with spouse, with children? Above all how is our relationship with the CREATOR?

Our relationship with the CREATOR is the most important relationship in the universe. 

It is high time to reflect.

THOUGHTS HAVE POWER

With hope and optimism, let us all welcome the coming year.

Life is not always a bed of roses. Those who look at life with a defeated and cynical mind set will never hope to get out of the negative situation they are in.

This is the psychology of wealth. You and I create the kind of life we like to live in. Choose thoughts carefully because they form your behavior. When you have formed your behavior, out come the consequences; which, not incidentally, includes wealth or poverty.

The bottom-line, therefore is: You create where you want to live – in poverty or in wealth. Don't forget, you create your own wealth or your own poverty. It is your choice to be rich or poor.

DREAM BIG! What kind of thoughts would you like to form in your mind then?

Your thoughts have power. They have power over your body; power over your abilities.

They have power over your life.

WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

How do you cope with your job at the office?

Are you someone who scratches his head often, turn things upside down and feels the work pressure like the mythical Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders?

Don't be. There's a not too secret formula about making your work light. Here's how:

• Practice singing a tune every day. Vocalize your joy as you greet the day;

• Don't let anyone or anything turn your day into something sour or bitter;

True, certain things hurts us or leave us confused but that doesn't mean we should surrender. It is all the more reason for us to overcome it.

It is okay to cry. It is okay to unload the emotional burdens once in a while. But it's never okay not to do anything positive about your circumstance.

Breath, Feel the whip of fresh air, Inhale and exhale.

If you can do this every day, then be thankful because you have just received God's daily shower of life.

SECRETLY

I saw you in a distance

Only then I have that chance

Hoping and praying you would just glance

And my world would have an assurance

I know no one could be criticized

For it is my own desire

But I never intended to publicize

My affection for you to jeopardize

Doing things over and over again

Is like loving you every single step of the way

It is what they call insanity

And every time I think of you

I feel like I'm in a state of scarcity

I will chase after you

Until my heart say's its overdue

Then I'll let you go, and if you'd realize you love me too

I would just say to you

“It's too late for you, I'm over and done with you”

5 W’S AND H OF BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

Develop an action plan wherein to base your goals.

An action plan (what-to-do) contains all the things you need to do to accomplish your objectives (daily schedule, the 5 W's and 1 H).

The 5 W's are: WHAT, WHO, WHEN, WHERE and WHY.

The H is: HOW.

• Do things patiently by always make sure all the 5 W's and the H are connected. When you have identified the WHAT, list down the WHO (persons to see, clients to visit) in the order of their importance;

• Then timing is vital. Always ensure that the WHEN (time/day/date) is adequate free time to enable you and your client to talk business or whatever it is that you want to discuss;

• WHERE is the place wherein you and your client can have a private business talk without distractions – a coffee shop, lunch in a decent restaurant or a visit in his office;

• WHY is the objective or the reason for the business chat, which is when you lay down your cards on the table, explaining in the simplest terms possible the reason for the meet up;

• How refers the mechanics after you have accomplished the 5 W's. This is the finishing touch. Do not delay, do not procrastinate. Be prompt and deliver what you have promised.

If you are able to master the above simple rules of business engagement, you are on your way to a bright success.