Growth Rituals

Every new year, new month, and a new week,  you pledge and set yourself a goal: "Read more books." But: You struggle to achieve your goals.  You easily get bored and distracted.  Reading feels like a chore to you and you would rather do something else. So, if you are keenly interested to answer your questions like,  "How can I make reading, not a chore, and instead enjoy the book?  "How to make reading a regular habit?" then, this post is for you.  Okay, let's dive in! "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim Ryun Firstly, As the quote suggests, if you want to develop a reading habit then the first thing that you wanna do is to motivate yourself to read. And, to motivate yourself, you have to know the factors that motivate you.  Confused? Okay, let me simplify it for you. Just stay still, think through, and answer this question.  "Why is it tha...

"Does reading ever feel like a chore to you?" "Do you always feel sleepy and distracted while reading?" "Would you rather spend your time doing something else like unnecessarily scrolling through your phone ?" Well, If you said YES, then, you might wanna reconsider.   Because: You are really missing out on a lot of incredible benefits that might help you to succeed in life. Now, I know that there are hundreds and thousands of posts and articles on the web claiming that reading will make you successful and that it will change your life. I also know that you are thinking, this is again one of those vague articles on reading. But, No. The benefits that I am about to list down are something that I experienced myself ever since I started reading.  So, if you are ready, Shall we get into the talking? 1. Improves Vocabulary I have a lot of friends who read books. When I used to text them or even just chat with...

One fine Saturday afternoon, I was just scrolling over my social media feed, and then suddenly a thought occurred to me. It was definitely a thought but it felt more like a challenge. The inner me was telling me, actually challenging me, "Okay Nams, How about you delete all your social media accounts for some days?" And then it went on to say, "I bet you cannot do it. You cannot live without Social media after all." And, I know this may sound really vague and you may be thinking, "Oh, c'mon! There must be something, at least some reasons that could have triggered you to think or challenge yourself like that." Now, I won't lie. Of course, there was. Firstly, I came across many blogs and YouTube videos where people used to say that, living without social media completely changed their life and now they feel happier and that all of us should try it. So, I really wanted to try it myself and just see if it would make me happy. Second...

"If you win the first hour of the day, you win the day."  They said. But, Why? How? Now, the first hour refers to literally the first few hours of the 24 hours day timeline. The reason behind winning the first hour of the day varies according to people. But, generally, it is associated with psychological reasons. Our brain is believed to be the most productive, sharpest, and energetic in the morning. That is why what you do and how you spend the first hour of the day really determines your entire day. Ohh! sounds interesting. But, how can I win the first hour of the day? What are the ways? I searched up the web. A lot of articles popped up. I went through most of it. I won't say that they were not or are not helpful because they are to some extent. But, I wasn't really satisfied, and to be honest, I anticipated that.  You know, the problem with most of us is that we try to search for solutions without really understanding the actual cause ...

Before we do any talking, I want you to watch this video and just grasp the lyrics in your heart and in your mind. "Always look on the bright side of life, Always look on the light side of life." Oh, c'mon! What good can we possibly comprehend during this devastating time? You might think. I admit it. If I weigh the negative and the positive side effects of coronavirus on our economy, on our environment, and in our daily life, I'm sure that the negative outweighs the positive.  But, Michael Lewis, an American author, once said: "There's something bad in everything good and something good in everything bad" So, the matter is pretty much clear. It's up to you to figure out that something good.  Do you choose to look at the negatives and live with heartbreak and devastation or look at the positives and live with glory? It might definitely not be as easy as it sounds. When this whole coronavirus thing started, I was terrified myself. I have my fa...

My phone is the dearest thing to me. It's like a secret diary of mine. I'm pretty sure, it's the same for you. Well, If not the same, then, at least, its something that you use every day for basic networking and entertainment purpose. One way or another,   It's something that we can't live without.  Given that, today's world is extensively technology-driven, we have numerous software and apps available in the market. But, it's up to us to decide whether we wanna use this technology and screentime for good or for worse.  I personally am very particular when it comes to the apps that I store and use on my phone. I believe in constant learning and exploring the unexplored.  Hence, I make sure to get rid of every app that unnecessarily consumes my screentime and doesn't even contribute to my learning and well-being. Well then, here's a list of the apps on my phone that I absolutely love, use it every day and can't live without. 1. Sadhguru ...

You will have to agree with me when I say, Public Speaking or Communication Skill, in general, is one of the most valuable skills to learn. It is essential both in your personal and professional life. But, you will also agree when I say, Public Speaking is also one of the most dreaded skills. The moment you present yourself in front of the audience: "You feel a chill down your spine, your mind turns completely blank, your heart starts racing, your blood pressure increases, you feel intense anxiety, you fear if you will mess up, your hands and legs start to shake, and your voice starts to quiver." But, you're not alone. In fact, 75% of the population is estimated to be affected by public-speaking anxiety or simply put Stage Fright.  Woah! That's a lot.  Honestly, lucky are those, who are born speakers.  But, Don't worry.  Overcoming the fear of public speaking can be challenging but definitely not impossible....