Stuck In OverDrive? Try one of these simple tricks to slow down and feel less busy in five minutes

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Simple Tricks To Slow Down And Feel Less Busy in Five minutes

Stuck in overdrive? Try one of these simple tricks to slow down.

Zone Out

According to a 2012 article published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, daydreaming can help improve memory, imagination and ability to manage emotions. Turn off distractions that is silent your smartphones) and let your brain shift into neutral- a well rested mind will thank you with a more thoughtful, creative outlook.

Play Hard

In our workaholic culture, play is undervalued and seen as a waste of time,  but it's what opens us up to new experiences and creativity " says Brigid Schulte, author of 2014's Overwhelmed,Work,Love and Play When No one has the Time. Reclaiming a sense of fun doesn't necessarily mean you have to hunker down in a sandbox- simply doing something you like can open up a space for yourself that's not on your to do list, says Schulte.

Get Creative

Making art weather it's colouring,doodling or playing with clay has been shown to significantly lower stress harmonies. Self doubters take heed you don't even have to be good at it. A 2012 study published in the journal Art Therapy showed that making art produced positive physiological changes in people, regardless of their skill level.

Turn On The Tunes

If you're feeling overwhelmed plug in your headphones and turn up the volume. Numerous studies have shown that listening to music before stressful situations positively influences the body's nervous system. To max out the benefits, try a playlist of relaxing sounds, such as rippling water or classical music.

Take A Breathier

"At work we're just discharging our energies, so breaks help recharge" says Nagaswami, Have a snack,take a walk or stretch. "Down time can help energize and give your brain time to connect the dots and provide perspective,"adds Balasundaram.

Shake It Off

Manchanda recommends standing in one place and shaking your body vigorously with your eyes closed. This will help let go all the build-up stress in the body can't find a Corner? "Taking five deep breaths will work," she adds.

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Know The Art of How To Disagree With Your Boss Without Losing Your Job

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 How To Disagree With Your Boss Without Losing Your Job

There are many things you need to take care of while having a difficult conversation with a superior

One of the most stressful situations at work involves a conflict with your boss. Like with any difference of opinion, the satisfactory solution lies in clear communication. When disagreeing with a supervisor, the thought of a difficult conversation shoots up stress levels, impacts your performance and gives you sleepless nights. The way out is to have that challenging conversation quickly. Here’s how. 

1. Preparation time 

Never walk into the conversation until you are ready. If your boss asks you to speak, seek time to prepare. Know the outcome you want, why you want it and how it will help resolve the matter. A logical framework works better than the emotional approach, which can quickly deteriorate into a blame game. Pick your battles wisely and drop the ones not critical to your peace of mind. 

2. Bring evidence 

Are you going to discuss an unfair criticism you received or the lack of support to execute tasks? Your goal is to achieve a satisfactory agreement between you and your manager. This is possible only if the agreement is grounded in facts and not assumptions. Marshall all evidence related to the subject including all internal reports, emails, company policies and discussions from the past. Use the facts to construct the flow of your argument. 

3. Ice it down 

Choose an appropriate positive time for the talk. It should be after tempers have cooled. Though it may feel satisfying to barge into your manager’s office and shout him down, it may cost you your job or credibility. A calmer thought process and discussion will also throw up numerous new options that may lead to a happy solution. 

4. Let him speak 

When the discussion starts, let your manager speak first. Know that your manager may be agitated too. By letting him present first, he calms down faster and gives you a better hearing. Additionally, your boss has access to more data and may be you have missed out on key information that can change the issue completely. Listening first helps you with new facts and a better understanding. 

5. Get to common ground 

Early into the discussion, seek agreement on accepted facts or assumptions. Finding common ground is the best starting point to move forward constructively. Begin by agreeing that you both seek to achieve a great outcome for the client and then you can discuss how lack of resources is preventing you from delivering that outcome. As you progress through the discussion, keep adding to the common agreement in small bites and soon the disagreement becomes manageable and a solution becomes workable. 

6. Focus on problem not person 

A blame game benefits no one. Difficult conversations break down when either party perceives it to be a personal attack. Articulate arguments in a manner that discusses the problem and excludes intentions or people. Instead of saying, “You are unfair and that is evident from your criticism”, say how outcomes delivered by you were better than standards and may be there was a misunderstanding in the perception of results. 

7. Find triple impact solutions 

A good agreement is when both you and your boss gain and your company benefits. For you, your problem reaches a reasonable resolution and you receive a logical response on your inputs. Likewise, your manager preferably does not lose face in case he was in thewrong. At the same time, the outcome should be in line with company policy and business interests. Until you close the discussion, continue doing great work so that your professional credibility remains intact.

8. Create multi-channel options 

Every discussion with your manager is not likely to end in a positive outcome. In case a strong disagreement leaves you disadvantaged, approach alternate channels to solve the problem. If it is inadequate budget to achieve an outcome, figure out if the finance team or the client has the clout to weigh in. If it is acknowledgement for an achievement, does HR have a say? Tap these channels in case of an unfavourable outcome. 

9. Know escalation options 

If all channels fail and yet a positive outcome is critical, know the reporting framework. You may need to escalate to the finance head or your boss’s reporting manager in case the junior person does not have the wherewithal to approve your requirement or is unable/unwilling to analyse the facts rationally. Escalate after your have officially presented facts and discussions were unproductive. Include discussion points in the escalation to help the superior arrive at a good decision. 

10. Walk away option 

Is the disagreement serious enough to harm your career? You have the choice to walk away. If you foresee a situation where the discussion may leave you with an unsatisfactory solution, either prepare your finances and back-up plans in advance or stick around long enough to generate alternate options. 

ON THE OTHER SIDE..

1. Emotion check 

When the shoe is on the other foot and you are the boss in the relationship, fi rst do an emotion check on yourself and your team member. If either of you is taking the matter personally then defuse that fi rst before it gets out of hand and refl ects poorly on your leadership. 

2. Tip Of The Iceberg 

Know that the power equation is heavily skewed in your favour. This means that your colleague is probably ignoring several other smaller issues to raise the current one. This is only the tip of the iceberg that could sink your ship. To solve the complete problem, relinquish control of the discussion and encourage a broader conversation. 

3. Step Back Options 

Despite best intentions, there will be instances where your decision or understanding will be poor. Give yourself space to reverse in case you discover that you were in the wrong. Seek permission to give feedbackbefore criticising. Do not overstep professional boundaries in the argument, else your career will take a hit. 

4. Fact-first Approach 

Before and during the discussion, examine your assumptions and step away from them. Consider the facts on merit and understand how they can be interpreted differently by either of you. When you can reexamine the situation independent of your emotions or prior understanding, you may solve the problem faster. 

5. Compassion Wins 

Consider that your growth as a leader is the biggest favour you can do for your career. Use this discussion to exercise and grow your compassion muscle. After you have arrived at a reasonable solution, consider how you can improve it further by adding a dose of empathy and compassion to leave your colleague empowered and engaged. 

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Foods And Drinks To Avoid On An Empty Stomach.

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Food And Drinks To Avoid 

On An Empty Stomach

Do you know not all foods can be consumed on an empty stomach? So, it is imperative that you should be aware of such foods and restructure your breakfast menu accordingly.

Foods and Drinks  to avoid on an empty stomach.

Stay away from the following foods when you eat after a considerable gap

    

 Citrus fruits

   Citrus fruits contain fruit acids. When these acids enter an empty stomach, they can lead to heartburn. Hence, if eaten after a prolonged period post meal, a person is at risk of gastritis and stomach ulcers.

     Soda 

  Consuming cold soda drinks on an empty stomach may cause damage to the mucosal membrane while reducing blood flow to the stomach. This may lead to a slow digestive process and difficulty in the abdomen.

   

    Spicy foods 

 Spicy foods are known to cause irritation and damage to the digestive tract, and are especially not recommended for people who suffer from acid reflux issues since very spicy food leads to consequences such as acid reflux in the food pipe.

     Cucumber and other green vegetables

    Green vegetables and cucumber are rich in amino acids. If consumed on an empty stomach it may very well lead to pain and bitterness in the upper abdomen.

   

     Tomato

    Tomato is a fruit containing high levels of tannin. Tannin causes acidity in an empty stomach and leads to consequences and appearance of gastritis if frequently consumed in such a manner.

     Fermented milk products

 Fermented milk products such as yogurt typically come with loads of health benefits being full of probiotics. But if consumed on an empty stomach it can interfere with the balance of healthy bacteria as the hydrochloric acid produced tends to be destructive.

     Sweets

   Items such as candy or sweetmeats contain high levels of sugar and cause a sudden and sharp surge of insulin levels in the blood. Over a long period, this has a bad effect on the pancreas.

     Products Containing Yeast: 

 Edible items such as biscuits, puff pastry, vinegar and beverages such as beer and wine contain yeast which can significantly irritate the stomach and cause bloating.

So, be a little conscious and avoid consuming these items on an empty stomach since a little effort optimizes and goes a long way.

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How To Breathe Easy

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Clear The Air of Indoor Toxics

As the problem of air pollution reaches catastrophic proportions each of us becomes an involuntary stakeholder. According to the latest report by the World Health Organization, over one lakh children believe five years of age died in India due to both ambient and household air pollution in 2016. Here are some ways to keep yourself and your family safe.

THERE'S NO GOOD SMOKE

Limit the use of candles and agarbathis. Even if they are labelled as being herbal,studies have shown that they emit toxic gases and PM2.5. If you must use them, place them  near windows.

VACCUM THOROUGHLY

Firstly, clean your house regularly with a VACCUM cleaner so that you get rid of dust more efficiently. If you suffer from saath me or allergies, invest in a cleaner with a high -efficiency particulate air (HEPA) / filter which will retain particles measuring 0.3 microns and larger, instead of blowing it back into the air.

DON'T TAKE IT TO THE CLEANERS

Perchloroethylene is a liquid solvent used to dry clean clothes. It is a serious air pollutant and long term exposure can even cause cancer. Avoid hanging your dry-cleaned clothes in the closer as soon as you get them home. Instead air them outdoors for a day or two.

AIR PURIFIERS

Though affordable ones may not be as efficient as high end purifiers, they will still help bring down dust, PM levels and other pollutants. Make sure you invest in one that doesn't emit formaldehyde and ozone as by products,which further contribute to air pollution.

VENTILATE

When running your air purifier, keep your windows and doors shut so that you don't overuse the filter. However, an air purifier doesn't produce oxygen or reduce carbon dioxide, whose level increases the longer you stay in a room. Hence, it's important to ventilate your rooms so that you are not constantly breathing in exulted air. Plus, it's the only way to get rid of mould and fungi that thrive in closed, damp spaces.

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