The Big Question- What makes us HAPPY?

 The Big Question- What makes us HAPPY?

The end objective of all our endeavors is to attain a “Sense and Feeling” of Joy, Happiness, Peace and fulfillment.

Though at the first instance the question looks simple but once you start deliberating on your answer, more likely, it would seem an elusive quest. There is nothing wrong or surprising about the experience, why so...because

THE ANSWER TO THIS FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION DEFINES THE QUALITY OF LIFE WE LEAD.

So How do we find - what really is our motivation, what really inspires us or bothers and what we really want in life, finally what makes us HAPPY.

What clicks or what is that unique Cue or Act that literally creates a thunder - a storm -a magic in an individual’s mind-heart, that changes the person’s thought process and fills up with positive energy and passion to act / work and achieve what one really desires in heart.

If we translate the ask here then broadly it can be put under three heads:

1. Stress Busters

2. Motivators

3. Inspirations

An Activity, A Person, An Event, A Thought, each of these can fall in any or some or all the three categories listed above.

The Science and Psychology behind the “Act of getting Inspired” and “feeling motivated” do not confine to any one formula or phenomena. The cause / source and subject / object combinations which compliment optimally are the one where seamless emotional cord is synthesized, attributed to subject’s inherent need(S), desire(S) or dream(S) matching with the exuberance (influence) of source testaments or articulations or achievements.

There is no definite answer(S), no straight theorems or x-y like equation to derive the eluding answers. But there are some sure signs which can guide us to find our “JOY SYNTHESIZERS”.

Let us try below acts religiously

1. Give 10 minutes exclusively to Self every day for a one to one intimate conversation. Do it religiously every day with no other work or disturbance.

2. Recall and review the day to find out the feelings, reaction mood etc with respect to an Event, an Activity, a Person, a Place, a Topic etc.

3. Repeat the steps religiously everyday till you make it routine aspect of your daily life.

Though the above activities may seem trivial, but always remember, all the good results normally come from doing simple meaningful acts than falling for false illusion of accomplishment by attempting the complex routine.

Just be honest and consistent in your conversation, one day You will surely discover your own Happiness Catalyst{s} and Joy Boosters.

Have a Peaceful Happy...Life

-Key Attributes of a Successful Professional-

-Key Attributes of a Successful Professional-

Have you ever analysed why some people in your organization and professional circle achieve big and make a mark while many do not get same level of success? What set of personality traits and behavioral attributes these individuals had which made them more relevant in the organizations.

So, which are these personal attributes that contribute to a great professional success. Here I share my list of attributes and traits based on experience and observations during 2 decades of my professional life.

The first common trait I found was COURAGE, surely it does not mean irrational heroism. Courage as I think is the ability to go against the tide, not always taking the least resistance path and also stand unnerved in the most trying times. The courage factor is also reflected in the behavior like - Speaking Your Mind and Taking the Decisions that had elements of Risks, obviously with trade off analysis.

The 2nd most important attribute is the Strong Communication Skills. I always found that the honesty of purpose and genuine emotions were the integral ingredients of the pitch and the dictum. The other very important aspect was related to mannerism that sincerely cares for the Listener. Finally, the unique feature in many cases was a good understanding of “Language of Silence” and “Power of Listening”.

 

Perseverance and Can-do Mindset- These qualities, probably, were the most common among the successful lot. There is kind of never-ending infectious energy which drives the actions and thoughts towards the goal. Always Working to Win and Succeed, not just register the attendance. Many times, the success is achieved just by staying in the field and holding the fort with all your energy and hope. Even if they fail, it was a graceful loss, but the important part was to restart the journey with the same Winner mindset.

Love My Job - As the very famous quote say “If You Love Your Job, you will never need to Work”. Absolutely the golden truth of our life, truer in the professional world. The lot in our analysis demonstrated in abundance this particular attribute.  In-fact there is definite contribution of this personality trait towards their perseverance and professional efficiency.

Last but not the least these were the most Authentic and Genuine individuals. These traits help in building and winning trust among colleagues and customers which is a key to any successful relationship. Their words and actions were valued and seen without any suspicion. Infact this attribute opens more avenues and business prospects as there is a definite comfort working with such Genuine and Authentic people.

There can not be an absolute list of attributes which make a person successful in professional life. I am sure you all have your own list based on your experience, may be some commonalities with my analysis. Would love to hear your comments and feedback. 

Have A happy Day...

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