Could banning email make you more productive?
Alice Wignall
When it was suggested that I might forgo the use of email for a day my response went something like this: “Are you actually KIDDING me?” Only “actually” might have sounded more like a popular expletive. I don’t quite recall ...
My alarm was well-founded. Checking my email is the very first thing I do in the morning, and I do it almost constantly until I go to bed. My inbox is a great sorting room of messages coming and going: long letters from Asia, postcards from Europe, displays of goods from near and far, a joke from one friend, despair from another and business dealings shuttling back and forth all day. Why would I give this up?
But businesses both here and in the States have instituted “no-email days” for the supposed benefit of their employees.
The technology company Intel did so last autumn, after chief executive Paul Otellini criticised employees “who sit two cubicles apart sending an email rather than get up and talk.” Other organisations get rid of email for days at a time on the basis that it will improve productivity.
And then there’s the issue of stress: a study by Glasgow and Paisley universities in Scotland found that one third of users felt stressed by the volume of email they received. It’s understandable: your inbox pinging away at you all the live-long day, new demands, questions and queries coming at you like speeding cars on a dark road. You can’t concentrate on what you’re supposed to be doing because every time you look up there are nine new things — but the first thing doesn’t go away either.
Overload potential
“Companies have to recognise that there is an overload potential with email,” says Dr. Penny Johnson, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sunderland, England, who specialises in workplace stress. But she also says that it’s largely up to the individual to monitor their own response to email. “The real problem is the constant checking,” she suggests. “It leads to hyper-vigilance and interferes with the rest of your work. There should be times when you leave it alone.”
With that in mind I opted (all right, was coerced and paid) to leave my email alone for one whole day. I may as well admit right now that I fell at the very first hurdle. A series of disasters on Tuesday meant that Wednesday — aka no-email day — dawned with me urgently needing to contact 200 people to request the same bit of information from all of them. Was it to be a whole day of finding their phone numbers and calling them individually, or five minutes of sending a group email?
Email emerged victorious. Which brings us to lesson one: email is really, really useful. However, the idea that I could just ignore all the various petty replies and out-of-office responses until Thursday was also pretty enjoyable.
Lesson two: there might be something in this, after all.
Paul Otellini of Intel believes that eschewing email makes you more communicative with your colleagues. I hit the phones — and not only was it nice to chat, but everything gets done so much quicker when you can ask someone something straight to their, well, ear and they say yes or no right there and then. There’s no wondering if they’ve got the mail and if they’re ever going to respond; no sending follow-ups. Job done!
Lesson three: I did feel a bit more productive.
But here’s the thing. While checking my email all the time probably does reduce my work rate, it does have its positive sides. I use checking my email as an interstitial moment between blocks of work. Writing a message is a palate cleanser for my brain; it enlivens dull hours.
A no-email day is probably a brilliant way to step outside the madness, but only — and here’s the tricky part — if you can convince everyone you know to do it at the same time. Don’t ask me: I will only ask if you are actually KIDDING me. — © Guardian Newspapers Limited, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
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Monday, February 04, 2008
U Play n V Feed...
Hi All,
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which promises to donate 10 gms of rice towards UN food program for every word meaning you get right(out of 4 possible choices).
Spending 5 min a day on the site, you could improve your vocabulary and also donate several kilos of Rice to UN Food Program, which mainly caters to some of the poorest nations of the world.
Want to improve your English Vocabulary (or) simply want to test your own Vocabulary level? Please check out www.freerice.com website,
which promises to donate 10 gms of rice towards UN food program for every word meaning you get right(out of 4 possible choices).
Spending 5 min a day on the site, you could improve your vocabulary and also donate several kilos of Rice to UN Food Program, which mainly caters to some of the poorest nations of the world.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Some interesting facts about Hackers...
Hacker - The word summons up thoughts of malicious computer users finding new ways to harass people, defraud corporations, steal information and maybe even destroy the economy or start a war by infiltrating military computer systems. The term computer hacker first showed up in the mid-1960s.
While there's no denying that there are hackers out there with bad intentions, they make up only a small percentage of the hacker community. Hackers from around the world gather at camps to practice their hobby and trade tips.
A hacker was a programmer -- someone who hacked out computer code. Hackers were visionaries who could see new ways to use computers, creating programs that no one else could conceive. They were the pioneers of the computer industry, building everything from small applications to operating systems. In this sense, people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were all hackers -- they saw the potential of what computers could do and created ways to achieve that potential.
A unifying trait among these hackers was a strong sense of curiosity, sometimes bordering on obsession. These hackers prided themselves on not only their ability to create new programs, but also to learn how other programs and systems worked. When a program had a bug -- a section of bad code that prevented the program from working properly -- hackers would often create and distribute small sections of code called patches to fix the problem. Some managed to land a job that leveraged their skills, getting paid for what they'd happily do for free.
As computers evolved, computer engineers began to network individual machines together into a system. Soon, the term hacker had a new meaning -- a person using computers to explore a network to which he or she didn't belong. Usually hackers didn't have any malicious intent. They just wanted to know how computer networks worked and saw any barrier between them and that knowledge as a challenge. In fact, that's still the case today.
While there are plenty of stories about malicious hackers sabotaging computer systems, infiltrating networks and spreading computer viruses, most hackers are just curious -- they want to know all the intricacies of the computer world. Some use their knowledge to help corporations and governments construct better security measures.
Others might use their skills for more unethical endeavors.
Hackers and Crackers
Many computer programmers insist that the word "hacker" applies only to law-abiding enthusiasts who help create programs and applications or improve computer security. Anyone using his or her skills maliciously isn't a hacker at all, but a cracker. Crackers infiltrate systems and cause mischief, or worse. Unfortunately, most people outside the hacker community use the word as a negative term because they don't understand the distinction between hackers and crackers.
The Hacker Toolbox
The main resource hackers rely upon, apart from their own ingenuity, is computer code. While there is a large community of hackers on the Internet, only a relatively small number of hackers actually program code. Many hackers seek out and download code written by other people. There are thousands of different programs hackers use to explore computers and networks. These programs give hackers a lot of power over innocent users and organizations -- once a skilled hacker knows how a system works, he can design programs that exploit it. The ILOVEYOU Computer Virus was a malicious program that plagued computers worldwide and caused millions of dollars in damages.
Malicious hackers use programs to:
Hack passwords:There are many ways to hack someone's password, from educated guesses to simple algorithms that generate combinations of letters, numbers and symbols. The trial and error method of hacking passwords is called a brute force attack,meaning the hacker tries to generate every possible combination to gain access. Another way to hack passwords is to use a dictionary attack, program that inserts common words into password fields.
Infect a computer or system with a virus: Computer viruses are programs designed to duplicate themselves and cause problems ranging from crashing a computer to wiping out everything on a system's hard drive. A hacker might install a virus by infiltrating a system, but it's much more common for hackers to create simple viruses and send them out to potential victims via email, instant messages, Web sites with downloadable content or peer-to-peer networks.
Log keystrokes: Some programs allow hackers to review every keystroke a computer user makes. Once installed on a victim's computer, the programs record each keystroke, giving the hacker everything he needs to infiltrate a system or even steal someone's identity.
Gain backdoor access: Similar to hacking passwords, some hackers create programs that search for unprotected pathways into network systems and computers.
In the early days of the Internet, many computer systems had limited security, making it possible for a hacker to find a pathway into the system without a username or password. Another way a hacker might gain backdoor access to infect a computer or system withTrojanhorse.
*Create zombie computers: A zombie computer, or bot, is a computer that a hacker can use to send spam or commit Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. After a victim executes seemingly innocent code, a connection opens between his computer and the hacker's system. The hacker can secretly control the victim's computer, using it to commit crimes or spreadspam.
*Spy on e-mail: Hackers have created code that lets them intercept and read e-mail messages -- the Internet's equivalent to wiretapping. Today, most e-mail programs use encryption formulas so complex that even if a hacker intercepts the message, he won't be able to read it.
Hacker Hierarchy Psychologist Marc Rogers says there are several
subgroups of hackers -- Newbies, cyberpunks, coders and cyber terrorists.
Newbies are hackers who have access to hacking tools but aren't really aware of how computers and programs work. Cyberpunks are savvier and are less likely to get caught than a newbie while hacking a system, but they have a tendency to boast about their accomplishments.
Coders write the programs other hackers use to infiltrate and navigate computer systems.
A cyber terrorist is a professional hacker who infiltrates systems for profit -- he might sabotage a company or raid a corporation's databases for proprietary information
Hackers Culture Individually, many hackers are antisocial. Their intense interest in computers and programming can become a communication barrier. Left to his or her own devices, a hacker can spend hours working on a computer program while neglecting everything else.
Computer networks gave hackers a way to associate with other people with their same interests. Before the Internet became easily accessible, hackers would set up and visit bulletin board systems (BBS). A hacker could host a bulletin board system on his or her computer and let people dial into the system to send messages, share information, play games and download programs. As hackers found one another, information exchanges increased dramatically.
Some hackers posted their accomplishments on a BBS, boasting about infiltrating secure systems. Often they would upload a document from their victims' databases to prove their claims.
By the early 1990s, law enforcement officials considered hackers an enormous security threat. There seemed to be hundreds of people who could hack into the world's most secure systems at will. There are many Web sites dedicated to hacking. The hacker journal "2600: The Hacker Quarterly" has its own site, complete with a live broadcast section dedicated to hacker topics. The print version is still available on newsstands. Web sites like Hacker.org promote learning and include puzzles and competitions for hackers to test their skills.
Super Phreak Before computer hackers, curious and clever individuals found ways to manipulate the phone system in a phenomenon called phreaking. Through phreaking, these individuals found ways to make long distance calls for free or sometimes just played pranks on other telephone users.
When caught -- either by law enforcement or corporations -- some hackers admit that they could have caused massive problems. Most hackers don't want to cause trouble; instead, they hack into systems just because they wanted to know how the systems work. To a hacker, a secure system is like Mt. Everest -- he or she infiltrates it for the sheer challenge. In the United States, a hacker can get into trouble for just entering a system. Not all hackers try to explore forbidden computer systems. Some use their talents and knowledge to create better software and security measures.
In fact, many hackers who once used their skills to break into systems now put that knowledge and ingenuity to use by creating more comprehensive security measures. In a way, the Internet is a battleground between different kinds of hackers -- the bad guys, or black hats, who try to infiltrate systems or spread viruses, and the good guys, or white hats, who bolster security systems and develop powerful virus protection software. Hackers work together to create "mashups" of Yahoo applications at Yahoo Hack Day 2006.
Hackers on both sides overwhelmingly support open source software, programs in which the source code is available for anyone to study, copy, distribute and modify. With open source software, hackers can learn from other hackers' experiences and help make programs work better than they did before. Programs might range from simple applications to complex operating systems like Linux. There are several annual hacker events, most of which promote responsible behavior. A yearly convention in Las Vegas called DEFCON sees thousands of attendees gather to exchange programs, compete in contests, participate in panel discussions about hacking and computer development and generally promote the pursuit of satisfying curiosity. A similar event called the Chaos Communication Camp combines low-tech living arrangements -- most attendees stay in tents -- and high-tech conversation and activities. Hackers and the Law In general, most governments aren't too crazy about hackers. Hackers' ability to slip in and out of computers undetected, stealing classified information when it amuses them, is enough to give a government official a nightmare. Secret information, or intelligence, is incredibly important. Many government agents won't take the time to differentiate between a curious hacker who wants to test his skills on an advanced security system and a spy. Laws reflect this attitude. In the United States, there are several laws forbidding the practice of hacking. Some, like 18 U.S.C. § 1029, concentrate on the creation, distribution and use of codes and devices that give hackers unauthorized access to computer systems. The language of the law only specifies using or creating such a device with the intent to defraud, so an accused hacker could argue he just used the devices to learn how security systems worked. Concern about hackers reaches up to the highest levels of government. Hacking a Living Hackers who obey the law can make a good living. Several companies hire hackers to test their security systems for flaws. Hackers can also make their fortunes by creating useful programs and applications, like Stanford University students Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Page and Brin worked together to create a search engine they eventually named Google. Today, they are tied for 26th place on Forbes' list of the world's most wealthy billionaires
Famous Hackers Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, founders of Apple Computers, are both hackers. Some of their early exploits even resemble the questionable activities of some malicious hackers. However, both Jobs and Wozniak outgrew their malicious behavior and began concentrating on creating computer hardware and software. Their efforts helped usher in the age of the personal computer -- before Apple, computer systems remained the property of large corporations, too expensive and cumbersome for average consumers. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and pioneer hacker Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, is another famous honest hacker. His open source operating system is very popular with other hackers. He has helped promote the concept of open source software, showing that when you open information up to everyone, you can reap amazing benefits. Richard Stallman, also known as "rms," founded the GNU Project, a free operating system. He promotes the concept of free software and computer access. He works with organizations like the Free Software Foundation and opposes policies like Digital Rights Management.
Kevin Poulsen, or Dark Dante, specialized in hacking phone systems. He's famous for hacking the phones of a radio station called KIIS-FM. Poulsen's hack allowed only calls originating from his house to make it through to the station, allowing him to win in various radio contests. Since then, he has turned over a new leaf, and now he's famous for being a senior editor at Wired magazine. It's likely that there are thousands of hackers active online today, but an accurate count is impossible. Many hackers don't really know what they are doing -- they're just using dangerous tools they don't completely understand. Others know what they're doing so well that they can slip in and out of systems without anyone ever knowing.
While there's no denying that there are hackers out there with bad intentions, they make up only a small percentage of the hacker community. Hackers from around the world gather at camps to practice their hobby and trade tips.
A hacker was a programmer -- someone who hacked out computer code. Hackers were visionaries who could see new ways to use computers, creating programs that no one else could conceive. They were the pioneers of the computer industry, building everything from small applications to operating systems. In this sense, people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were all hackers -- they saw the potential of what computers could do and created ways to achieve that potential.
A unifying trait among these hackers was a strong sense of curiosity, sometimes bordering on obsession. These hackers prided themselves on not only their ability to create new programs, but also to learn how other programs and systems worked. When a program had a bug -- a section of bad code that prevented the program from working properly -- hackers would often create and distribute small sections of code called patches to fix the problem. Some managed to land a job that leveraged their skills, getting paid for what they'd happily do for free.
As computers evolved, computer engineers began to network individual machines together into a system. Soon, the term hacker had a new meaning -- a person using computers to explore a network to which he or she didn't belong. Usually hackers didn't have any malicious intent. They just wanted to know how computer networks worked and saw any barrier between them and that knowledge as a challenge. In fact, that's still the case today.
While there are plenty of stories about malicious hackers sabotaging computer systems, infiltrating networks and spreading computer viruses, most hackers are just curious -- they want to know all the intricacies of the computer world. Some use their knowledge to help corporations and governments construct better security measures.
Others might use their skills for more unethical endeavors.
Hackers and Crackers
Many computer programmers insist that the word "hacker" applies only to law-abiding enthusiasts who help create programs and applications or improve computer security. Anyone using his or her skills maliciously isn't a hacker at all, but a cracker. Crackers infiltrate systems and cause mischief, or worse. Unfortunately, most people outside the hacker community use the word as a negative term because they don't understand the distinction between hackers and crackers.
The Hacker Toolbox
The main resource hackers rely upon, apart from their own ingenuity, is computer code. While there is a large community of hackers on the Internet, only a relatively small number of hackers actually program code. Many hackers seek out and download code written by other people. There are thousands of different programs hackers use to explore computers and networks. These programs give hackers a lot of power over innocent users and organizations -- once a skilled hacker knows how a system works, he can design programs that exploit it. The ILOVEYOU Computer Virus was a malicious program that plagued computers worldwide and caused millions of dollars in damages.
Malicious hackers use programs to:
Hack passwords:There are many ways to hack someone's password, from educated guesses to simple algorithms that generate combinations of letters, numbers and symbols. The trial and error method of hacking passwords is called a brute force attack,meaning the hacker tries to generate every possible combination to gain access. Another way to hack passwords is to use a dictionary attack, program that inserts common words into password fields.
Infect a computer or system with a virus: Computer viruses are programs designed to duplicate themselves and cause problems ranging from crashing a computer to wiping out everything on a system's hard drive. A hacker might install a virus by infiltrating a system, but it's much more common for hackers to create simple viruses and send them out to potential victims via email, instant messages, Web sites with downloadable content or peer-to-peer networks.
Log keystrokes: Some programs allow hackers to review every keystroke a computer user makes. Once installed on a victim's computer, the programs record each keystroke, giving the hacker everything he needs to infiltrate a system or even steal someone's identity.
Gain backdoor access: Similar to hacking passwords, some hackers create programs that search for unprotected pathways into network systems and computers.
In the early days of the Internet, many computer systems had limited security, making it possible for a hacker to find a pathway into the system without a username or password. Another way a hacker might gain backdoor access to infect a computer or system withTrojanhorse.
*Create zombie computers: A zombie computer, or bot, is a computer that a hacker can use to send spam or commit Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. After a victim executes seemingly innocent code, a connection opens between his computer and the hacker's system. The hacker can secretly control the victim's computer, using it to commit crimes or spreadspam.
*Spy on e-mail: Hackers have created code that lets them intercept and read e-mail messages -- the Internet's equivalent to wiretapping. Today, most e-mail programs use encryption formulas so complex that even if a hacker intercepts the message, he won't be able to read it.
Hacker Hierarchy Psychologist Marc Rogers says there are several
subgroups of hackers -- Newbies, cyberpunks, coders and cyber terrorists.
Newbies are hackers who have access to hacking tools but aren't really aware of how computers and programs work. Cyberpunks are savvier and are less likely to get caught than a newbie while hacking a system, but they have a tendency to boast about their accomplishments.
Coders write the programs other hackers use to infiltrate and navigate computer systems.
A cyber terrorist is a professional hacker who infiltrates systems for profit -- he might sabotage a company or raid a corporation's databases for proprietary information
Hackers Culture Individually, many hackers are antisocial. Their intense interest in computers and programming can become a communication barrier. Left to his or her own devices, a hacker can spend hours working on a computer program while neglecting everything else.
Computer networks gave hackers a way to associate with other people with their same interests. Before the Internet became easily accessible, hackers would set up and visit bulletin board systems (BBS). A hacker could host a bulletin board system on his or her computer and let people dial into the system to send messages, share information, play games and download programs. As hackers found one another, information exchanges increased dramatically.
Some hackers posted their accomplishments on a BBS, boasting about infiltrating secure systems. Often they would upload a document from their victims' databases to prove their claims.
By the early 1990s, law enforcement officials considered hackers an enormous security threat. There seemed to be hundreds of people who could hack into the world's most secure systems at will. There are many Web sites dedicated to hacking. The hacker journal "2600: The Hacker Quarterly" has its own site, complete with a live broadcast section dedicated to hacker topics. The print version is still available on newsstands. Web sites like Hacker.org promote learning and include puzzles and competitions for hackers to test their skills.
Super Phreak Before computer hackers, curious and clever individuals found ways to manipulate the phone system in a phenomenon called phreaking. Through phreaking, these individuals found ways to make long distance calls for free or sometimes just played pranks on other telephone users.
When caught -- either by law enforcement or corporations -- some hackers admit that they could have caused massive problems. Most hackers don't want to cause trouble; instead, they hack into systems just because they wanted to know how the systems work. To a hacker, a secure system is like Mt. Everest -- he or she infiltrates it for the sheer challenge. In the United States, a hacker can get into trouble for just entering a system. Not all hackers try to explore forbidden computer systems. Some use their talents and knowledge to create better software and security measures.
In fact, many hackers who once used their skills to break into systems now put that knowledge and ingenuity to use by creating more comprehensive security measures. In a way, the Internet is a battleground between different kinds of hackers -- the bad guys, or black hats, who try to infiltrate systems or spread viruses, and the good guys, or white hats, who bolster security systems and develop powerful virus protection software. Hackers work together to create "mashups" of Yahoo applications at Yahoo Hack Day 2006.
Hackers on both sides overwhelmingly support open source software, programs in which the source code is available for anyone to study, copy, distribute and modify. With open source software, hackers can learn from other hackers' experiences and help make programs work better than they did before. Programs might range from simple applications to complex operating systems like Linux. There are several annual hacker events, most of which promote responsible behavior. A yearly convention in Las Vegas called DEFCON sees thousands of attendees gather to exchange programs, compete in contests, participate in panel discussions about hacking and computer development and generally promote the pursuit of satisfying curiosity. A similar event called the Chaos Communication Camp combines low-tech living arrangements -- most attendees stay in tents -- and high-tech conversation and activities. Hackers and the Law In general, most governments aren't too crazy about hackers. Hackers' ability to slip in and out of computers undetected, stealing classified information when it amuses them, is enough to give a government official a nightmare. Secret information, or intelligence, is incredibly important. Many government agents won't take the time to differentiate between a curious hacker who wants to test his skills on an advanced security system and a spy. Laws reflect this attitude. In the United States, there are several laws forbidding the practice of hacking. Some, like 18 U.S.C. § 1029, concentrate on the creation, distribution and use of codes and devices that give hackers unauthorized access to computer systems. The language of the law only specifies using or creating such a device with the intent to defraud, so an accused hacker could argue he just used the devices to learn how security systems worked. Concern about hackers reaches up to the highest levels of government. Hacking a Living Hackers who obey the law can make a good living. Several companies hire hackers to test their security systems for flaws. Hackers can also make their fortunes by creating useful programs and applications, like Stanford University students Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Page and Brin worked together to create a search engine they eventually named Google. Today, they are tied for 26th place on Forbes' list of the world's most wealthy billionaires
Famous Hackers Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, founders of Apple Computers, are both hackers. Some of their early exploits even resemble the questionable activities of some malicious hackers. However, both Jobs and Wozniak outgrew their malicious behavior and began concentrating on creating computer hardware and software. Their efforts helped usher in the age of the personal computer -- before Apple, computer systems remained the property of large corporations, too expensive and cumbersome for average consumers. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and pioneer hacker Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, is another famous honest hacker. His open source operating system is very popular with other hackers. He has helped promote the concept of open source software, showing that when you open information up to everyone, you can reap amazing benefits. Richard Stallman, also known as "rms," founded the GNU Project, a free operating system. He promotes the concept of free software and computer access. He works with organizations like the Free Software Foundation and opposes policies like Digital Rights Management.
Kevin Poulsen, or Dark Dante, specialized in hacking phone systems. He's famous for hacking the phones of a radio station called KIIS-FM. Poulsen's hack allowed only calls originating from his house to make it through to the station, allowing him to win in various radio contests. Since then, he has turned over a new leaf, and now he's famous for being a senior editor at Wired magazine. It's likely that there are thousands of hackers active online today, but an accurate count is impossible. Many hackers don't really know what they are doing -- they're just using dangerous tools they don't completely understand. Others know what they're doing so well that they can slip in and out of systems without anyone ever knowing.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Frustration
Hey don't y today I'm little irritated with things around me , cant really zero down to what.. getting frustrated on how careless some individual people handle certain things..
Was actually thinking wht is frustration???....
how can one deal with it.. read on to knw more...
In its raw form, frustration can be painful, negative and even destructive. However, frustration also has a positive side. There is an enormous amount of energy in frustration.
There is the potential for powerful and meaningful motivation in your frustration.
The key to successfully dealing with frustration is not to avoid it
or to fight it or to let it overwhelm you. The best thing to do with frustration is to turn it into positive motivation. The more intensely you feel frustration, the more motivated you can be to make positive changes to the situation.
When you feel frustrated, stop for a moment and calmly consider your circumstances. Instead of thinking of a thousand different ways to complain or to feel sorry for yourself, think of one way in which you can take a step forward. Then do it, and suddenly the frustration is transformed into something beneficial.
Frustration is powerful, but it doesn't have to get you down.
Aim that power in a positive direction and it can take you far.
Wish i could be a little more postive in life...
Was actually thinking wht is frustration???....
how can one deal with it.. read on to knw more...
In its raw form, frustration can be painful, negative and even destructive. However, frustration also has a positive side. There is an enormous amount of energy in frustration.
There is the potential for powerful and meaningful motivation in your frustration.
The key to successfully dealing with frustration is not to avoid it
or to fight it or to let it overwhelm you. The best thing to do with frustration is to turn it into positive motivation. The more intensely you feel frustration, the more motivated you can be to make positive changes to the situation.
When you feel frustrated, stop for a moment and calmly consider your circumstances. Instead of thinking of a thousand different ways to complain or to feel sorry for yourself, think of one way in which you can take a step forward. Then do it, and suddenly the frustration is transformed into something beneficial.
Frustration is powerful, but it doesn't have to get you down.
Aim that power in a positive direction and it can take you far.
Wish i could be a little more postive in life...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Hey something i always wanted to learn...
Sitran sirgale vanduniya sevitha
Unna potramariya adiye potrum porlkelai
Petram maythnum kulathil pirandha
Unna kutreval thangalai kollalmal pogadha
Atrai pare kollvan andrakan govinda
Etraikum yell yell peravikum
Undhanodh utrume avom
Unike namakshisaidhum
Matreinam kamangal matrelu rembhavai
Vanga kadal kadaindha
Madhavanai keshavanai
Tingal thirumogatha
Chelelyar chanderange
Anga parai konda
Vtrai anee podhuvai
Paingkamalath than theriyal patar peran
Khodhai sona
Chang tamil malai mopadhum thapame
ennge parisuraipar errerando malavaraithol
Changan thirumugath selva thirumalal
Engum thiruvarul
Petrinburuvar rembhavai
Kodhai perandha orr
Govindan valum orr
Jyothi manimadan thundrum orr
Neethiyal naal patar valum orr
Naan maraigal odhum orr
Veelepathorr vedakonur
Padankal thirkum
Paraman adikatum
Vedamanithukum Vethagum Kodhai Tamil
Yaiyaidhum aariyadha manedharai vaiyam
Sompadhum Vamba
Unna potramariya adiye potrum porlkelai
Petram maythnum kulathil pirandha
Unna kutreval thangalai kollalmal pogadha
Atrai pare kollvan andrakan govinda
Etraikum yell yell peravikum
Undhanodh utrume avom
Unike namakshisaidhum
Matreinam kamangal matrelu rembhavai
Vanga kadal kadaindha
Madhavanai keshavanai
Tingal thirumogatha
Chelelyar chanderange
Anga parai konda
Vtrai anee podhuvai
Paingkamalath than theriyal patar peran
Khodhai sona
Chang tamil malai mopadhum thapame
ennge parisuraipar errerando malavaraithol
Changan thirumugath selva thirumalal
Engum thiruvarul
Petrinburuvar rembhavai
Kodhai perandha orr
Govindan valum orr
Jyothi manimadan thundrum orr
Neethiyal naal patar valum orr
Naan maraigal odhum orr
Veelepathorr vedakonur
Padankal thirkum
Paraman adikatum
Vedamanithukum Vethagum Kodhai Tamil
Yaiyaidhum aariyadha manedharai vaiyam
Sompadhum Vamba
Hey for all those people who did not understand a word of wht i wrote.. this s an ancient Tamil shlokas.. wanted to learn this ever since i was a small girl.. would see my grand mom n many others at home say this with such expertise.. at tht time it was very difficult for me to pronounce the words.. they all would tease me that i didn't knw how to recite it..wntd to out smart all those people.. so finally learnt it...My mom was the most happiest hearing me say these...
Monday, January 21, 2008
Fun Filled Weekend
hey my weekend was good.. i happen to visit dharmastala n udupi.. although it was very cold, it was a nice change..thnks to the sleeper coach Bus.. n i also went to the Jumbo Circus with my swty boy.. he enjoyed it a lot..it was fun..Finnally got to watch Tare Zameen Par...
The one thing tht flashed me after seeing this movie was that Amir has produced this
movie keeping in mind the Oscars 4 sure... Wow wht a beautiful movie..
Nothing more to pen...
Asusual monday mornings too many mails - All in Bold - FYA..
thinking of going home a little early
cya 2mrw..
The one thing tht flashed me after seeing this movie was that Amir has produced this
movie keeping in mind the Oscars 4 sure... Wow wht a beautiful movie..
Nothing more to pen...
Asusual monday mornings too many mails - All in Bold - FYA..
thinking of going home a little early
cya 2mrw..
Friday, January 18, 2008
Weekend s finally come
Finally the weekend has come.. this week has been so so busy... There was no holiday 4 pongal.. n i didnot have time to visit mom's place.. Got to meet teddy n vinu after a long long time...ws not very surprised to knw that teddy has started a rock band.. he was very happy about tht..He was wearing a skelton t - shirt n was unshaven.. aahh i hate people who are unshaven,they look so shabby..he ws looking like a perfect rock music fan well lets see how his songs are once his Cd gets launched will keep u posted on tht..
Yesterday was a fun day..against my wishes these insane people made me judge a dance competition.. well my boss was unhappy about it..there were so many rate contracts i had to finish , he didn't like me waste time on this.. such a poor soul !!
he is so much involved in this supply chain tht
he has stoped appreciating wht a superub art a dance is..
The dance competition had only 2 entry's n the girls team topped the list... n a great award i got in the end was tht i was informed to stay back n finish my work n then leave home... so reached home late.. swty boy ws desperately waiting for me... felt really soorryy tht i made him wait.. On seeing me his twinkling eyes gave me a huge smile n he hugged me tight.. i madly started crying.. i missed him too..
On the other front reading a book on aliens.. very interesting book in this website -
http://rael.org ..
Planning to go out of station this weekend..let see.. have a nice weekend
cya people...
Yesterday was a fun day..against my wishes these insane people made me judge a dance competition.. well my boss was unhappy about it..there were so many rate contracts i had to finish , he didn't like me waste time on this.. such a poor soul !!
he is so much involved in this supply chain tht
he has stoped appreciating wht a superub art a dance is..
The dance competition had only 2 entry's n the girls team topped the list... n a great award i got in the end was tht i was informed to stay back n finish my work n then leave home... so reached home late.. swty boy ws desperately waiting for me... felt really soorryy tht i made him wait.. On seeing me his twinkling eyes gave me a huge smile n he hugged me tight.. i madly started crying.. i missed him too..
On the other front reading a book on aliens.. very interesting book in this website -
http://rael.org ..
Planning to go out of station this weekend..let see.. have a nice weekend
cya people...
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Beautiful Flowers...
Diamond on the red one....
See this yellow one it looks as if it s smileing at me :)....Tuesday, January 15, 2008
A little Info on why we celebrate Sankranti / Pongal
Makara Sankranti (It is a sanskrit word) is the harvest festival of India. Sankranti means transmigration of Sun from one Rashi to the other.
The transition of Sun from Dhanur Rasi to Makara Rasi marks
the starting of Uttarayana which means northern movement of Sun.
Since Uttarayana is Considered as auspicious time,
Makara Sankranti is celebrated as the beginning of that period
The word Uttarayan came from joining two different Sanskrit words
"Uttar" (North) and "ayan" (movement towards)
Uttarayanis the day when the sun starts
to travel towards north as a sign of coming summer.
Uttarāyana (is the six month period between
Makar Sankranti around (January 14) and
Karka Sankranti around (July 14),
when the Sun travels towards north on the celestial sphere.
The period from July 14 to January 14 is known
is Dakshināyana
Sun is the one who transcends time and also the one who rotates
the proverbial wheel of time
The co-relation of cosmic events with individual life is one of
the most astounding traits of Hindu Masters. Once this co-relation
is brought about these cosmic events become instrumental
in reminding us of the best which we cherish and value.
Sun is the most glorious and important cosmic body,
thus every sun-centric event becomes an important spiritual,
religious & cultural event in India
Well it's celebrated diffrently in diffrenent parts of India:
In North India,
Punjab - Lohri
In East India,
Bihar - Sankranti
West Bengal and Assam - Bhogali Bihu
Gujarat and Rajasthan - Uttarayan (Kite flying festival)
In South India,
In Tamilnadu - Pongal
In Karnataka - Sankranti
It is a three day festival in Andhra Pradesh:
Day 1 - Bhogi Panduga (Bhogi Pongal)
Day 2 - Peddala Panduga,SANKRANTI (Surya Pongal)
Day 3 - Kanuma Panduga (Kanuma Pongal)
Sankranti brings with it an abundance of crop and wealth.
This season experiences cool breeze, bright sun,
golden fields and trees which echo the songs of birds.
The earth glows with the glory of nature.
During Sankaranthi , men, women and children, attired in traditional, colorful clothes visit friends and relatives and exchange pieces of sugarcane, a mixture of fried til,
molasses, pieces of dry coconut, peanuts and fried gram.
So have a blast this Sankranti....
Monday, January 14, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Me n myself
9th happend to be dad's D day.. This is one day i always spend time in tranquility , i happened to go to my krishna temple...this is one place where you can find time for urself..there is complete silence around, there was a brush stroke of chillness in the air..the clouds were weathering away for the morning sun..Sprouts of grass were portraying diamond crystals at their edges as the sun came up , the surrounding was echoing with vibrant bird calls... there was a sense of serenity that prevailed both within me n in the atmosphere around.. .Perhaps it was an escape on my part to find the space to rediscover coz my business calendar was running my life. i was lost trying to prove myself...It was then I found the need to step out of myself the need to have a private communion with myself had become essential.
I lost myself for a while. In its losing, I found the real me.
I just needed to simplify my life. There were so many glorious things around me that I had paid no attention to, I had just been too busy elbowing myself onto a crowded bus the destination of which was unclear. In the process I had lost track of my own journey.
Best of all, I have realized that solitude is sometimes the s best society.
I happen to pen down this..
Silence was in the air
i could see there was
something wrong..
But they spoke
nothing to me...
I was indicated to go forward
and take the leap,
But little did i know
there was a limpid pool of
pain where ripples never die..
but those eyes proclaimed
the cause of pain...
It hindered my heart
as i stood there thinking hard
what went wrong?...
as i had seen him only yesterday
full of life , cuddling me up in the
hospital bed
as of now he lay down there
cold hearted,sleeping calmly as if
nothing went wrong..
Tear's rolled down my cheeks
and the gentle heart's of my
loved one's cuddled me up
yet again...
I lost myself for a while. In its losing, I found the real me.
I just needed to simplify my life. There were so many glorious things around me that I had paid no attention to, I had just been too busy elbowing myself onto a crowded bus the destination of which was unclear. In the process I had lost track of my own journey.
Best of all, I have realized that solitude is sometimes the s best society.
I happen to pen down this..
Silence was in the air
i could see there was
something wrong..
But they spoke
nothing to me...
I was indicated to go forward
and take the leap,
But little did i know
there was a limpid pool of
pain where ripples never die..
but those eyes proclaimed
the cause of pain...
It hindered my heart
as i stood there thinking hard
what went wrong?...
as i had seen him only yesterday
full of life , cuddling me up in the
hospital bed
as of now he lay down there
cold hearted,sleeping calmly as if
nothing went wrong..
Tear's rolled down my cheeks
and the gentle heart's of my
loved one's cuddled me up
yet again...
Miss u papa..Bless me from where ever you are..
Well on the other side this week has been too tiring , too many things to do.. too less time..Hoping to have a peaceful weekend.. wish the same to u all..
Cya take care...
Monday, January 07, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Beautiful B'lore is back with my fav climate
Hey people my city is back with my fav climate.. i love this chill chill weather.. i love going on long walks.. this reminds me of my coll days which would start by 7.30 AM.. we used to bunk morning class mostly the first period n just go on long walks in a park near by which had plenty of trees or we would just go sit near the railway track n keep the coin on the track vn train passes by...i still have a flattened five re coin embedded the date vn we did this...aha wht fun it used to be..there were so many trees on tht road tht it used to be really nice to sit n enjoy the breeze.. i hope they don't cut down the trees in the city just to construct some multistoryed building... the city has almost lost its old charm.. i wish people are more serious about the ill effects of chopping the beautiful trees...well spoke to Jasmine today as it ws her b'day n ws very happy to knw tht she would be mother soon..have planned to attend her function on ths sunday.. lets see expecting to see atleast a few of my coll mates..
well on the work front got lots lots of things to finish so bye for now, will have to go back to work...
Have a nice n peaceful weekend people...
well on the work front got lots lots of things to finish so bye for now, will have to go back to work...
Have a nice n peaceful weekend people...
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