Sunday, October 26, 2008

Add Aroma

Aroma refers to a fragrance;distinctive and pleasing smell often of food.

How many times did you move to the direction of pleasant aroma?
A good cook knows to cook a tasty food and spread aroma of food.
It is believed that Kumbhakarna, could be awakened from sleep, with the help of aromatic food.

Surrounding with pleasant smells helps, when one needs to rejuvenate the body,mind and spirit.

Here are a few tips:

1.Go for a session of aroma therapy
2.Light a scented candle.
3.Rub oil of orange on hands and feet and take bath.
4.Eat food with aroma preserved.
5.Make a Potpourri or buy one from specialist.

Just in case you need help in selecting a perfume,try a tester before you buy.
Go for the one that suits you.Avoid strong ones.

Add Aroma to life and be happy.

N.Subramani
www.bizplanner.in

Fill ur Fridge

Modern day living makes it impossible to operate without a fridge.(Refrigerator).
Temptation to eat junk food is directly related to availability.
Next time you open the fridge,just check on what your eyes look for?
A fruit or Cola?

Filling the fridge with natural,organic food,vegetables,fruits help.
Look at your buying habits.
Gradually orient to Greens,vegetables,Fruits.
Start cutting down on Chocolates,precooked food,French fries etc.,

Over a period of time,one will migrate to healthy eating habits.
Therefore,fill your fridge with good/natural food items.
Save time and money on hotel spends.
In the long term,be healthy.

N.Subramani
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Lose and Win

Do you wonder how?
Yes,one can lose excessive kgs of weight and win health.
The world obesity day falls on 24-10-2008.
Take this opportunity as a reminder.
Check your Weight.
Get your BMI checked. Ok,what is BMI?
BMI refers to Body Mass Index.

One of the best ways to stay healthy is to maintain your ideal weight.
when in doubt,check with your doctor.

For a quick reference use the online resources available.
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi


After all,you have to take care of yourself,for your own sake and for the sake of your
loved ones.Invest time and energy.

Here are a few tips:
  1. Lead an active Life.
  2. Modify the diet.Avoid junk foods.
  3. Give up smoking.
  4. Avoid snacks and drinks.Lean to say no,when offered.
  5. Do some form of physical exercise.
  6. Take professional help.     
N.Subramani
www.nsbizconsultant.in

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Vocab - Improve it

None of us can dispense with communication.
We have to transact with some one or other for some reason or other.
So,communication has become an integral part of our life.

While at work or in personal life we constanly communicate
1.Ideas,Thoughts.
2.Instructions,
3.Guidance and so on.

Whatever be the form of communication,for one to be effective one should have a good vocabulary.
Take a moment and think.
Have you stopped reading a letter because you did not understand
some words?
Do you find it irritating to fill some form,because you do not understand the terms?
This may be due to insufficient vocabulary.
Improving one`s vocabulary helps in a number of ways.
  1. Increased vocabulary makes reading more enjoyable.
  2. Ideas conveyed by the author can be understood better.
  3. Eliminate or bring down interruptions in reading,understanding,speech.
Here are a few Tips:
1.Be willing to improve.
2.Take the effort and time.
3.Keep a good dictionary ,Thesaures,Co- build.
4.Check with online sources for help.

http://dictionary.reference.com/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
http://www.yourdictionary.com/

5.Knowing synonyms for instance will help reduce the repetition of words when one writes.

N.Subramani.
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Monday, October 20, 2008

Facing the 4 D`s

What is Four Ds?

We have several official and personal Projects /Situations which one has to deal with.

Stop for a moment and look at the tasks /decisions, to be  handled.

Look at the decisions you take about handling an issue.

One may end up with one of the following 4 Ds.

1.Defer it.

2.Dump it.

3.Delegate.

4.Do it.



When job/decision comes up, we have to deal with the situation in one of the above 4 ways.

Best option is to just do it.

Present day professionally run organizations expect one to just do it. It may be because some one else has already done the thinking part or you are expected to do what you are told.

There are other options as indicated above.

If one is unable to cope with the work load one may defer or dump it for a while.

Given the resources,the best option would be to delegate it to someone down the line or out source.It must be remembered that after delegating/out sourcing, one still owns the responsibility for the completion or delivery.

When choosing to dump, one is in fact making a decision based on some assessment and the responsibility for the consequences will vest in the person choosing to dump.
Deferral will give a breather. This option is to be chosen when the issue is not really urgent and the consequence of deferring will not cost  anything.

Sometimes one may need to juggle.
Attitudes may with individuals and with passing of time and position he

Any way, use the opportunity to reflect upon the  pattern you follow.

Review the results.

If necessary alter it for better.


N.Subramani

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Water 4 health

Adequate hydration is an essential aspect of human and animal life.

How much water should you drink every day? Views differ.

Generally it is better to have 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.

Water helps flush out impurities and prevent dehydration.

Lack of adequate water can affect the functioning of the bodily systems,may lead to

health related problems like dry skin, headache, Constipation to name a few.

Listen to the body and hear the cry for water.Water intake requirements would differ from person to person.


Some of the factors that might influence water requirement are:


1.Body weight,

2.Exercise pattern,

3.Climate,

4.Specific health condition of the individual like dehydration, kidney health etc.,

Here are a few tips:

    * Have water empty stomach  in the morning.
    * Drink water,half an  hour before your meal.
    * Cut down on Tea, Coffee, Hot Drinks.
    * Avoid Colas and Carbonated drinks.
    * Carry your water bottle.
    * Do not drink water as if you are in a competition. Drink water gradually.
    * Look at your health condition – are you dehydrated?
    * Do not overload your kidneys.


You may also check this online calculator for your water requirement.

 http://www.csgnetwork.com/humanh2owater.html

Use common sense and stay healthy!

Check with  your doctor for your water consumption requirement.


N.Subramani

www.bizplanner.in

Friday, October 17, 2008

Farida Group

Madras Management Association,Chennai holds every month a meeting on the topic Success stories. How it was done?

This is usually a presentation cum talk lasting about 2 hours, by the CEO/founder CEO.

On 17-10-2008 at the meeting held in GRT Convention Centre,Chennai,Mr.Rafeeque Ahmed Chairman of Chennai based Farida Group shared the secret of their success.

Some of the highlights :

1.Farida Group- a family owned business,founded in 1957 by his father late

Haji Mecca Abdul Majid at Ambur for finished leather to be sold in the domestic market.

2.Mr Rafeeque joined the family business in 1964 with his father .

3.Farida, today, has expanded to 12 plants. Reached self sufficiency in sourcing of raw materials like finished leather and other shoe components and sub-assemblies from own sources.

4.Employs about 6,000 people directly. Some plants are run by women.

5.Facilitated the seasoned and skilled work men in setting up small units and become vendors to the Farida Group.

6.Farida group has grown steadily and the turnover stands at Rs.650 Crores.

For all the success and achievements the credit goes to the 5 principles the Farida Group follows.

They are:

1.Be Pro active.

2.Aim for excellence

3.Be fair

4.Be humble

5.Socail and legal compliance.

In addition to the 5 principles, personal quality of his father Hajee Mecca Abdul Majid has helped all through, i.e., be the first to greet and keep smiling.

Future plans of Farida Group:


1.Esatblih own premium brand in Europe.

2.Establish 160 stores in Germany.

3.Enter domestic retail market.


N.Subramani

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Balance Transfer

Free Credit.Yes,Credit card issuing banks do offer a period of free credit on the balance transferred from one card issuer to another.
One can avail this benefit by resorting to what is called as Balance Transfer facility.
This is a boon,in a situation where the interest rates are high as 3.5% p.m.It is advisable
to avail BT as a cost cutting measure.

Assuming one has carried over a balance of Rs.50,000/- in card A,then he can bring down interest card
by availing a BT offered by bank C.
Usually the this transfer will be done at Zero % interest.But the interest free period will be only 3 months.There are BT offers which carry interest,when one opts for a longer period.
Of course,a transaction fee is levied on the BT amount as a %.

It is a good way of saving interest cost.

Here are a few tips:

1.Maintain card account in good status.
2.Avail a BT
3.Pay off the BT value within the Zero % interest period.
4.Ensure to avoid late fee,penalty levy in your card account(s)

Try it.One can make sizable savings in interest cost.


N.Subramani
www.gradtophd.com

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

3 Secrets

The Secret to becoming successful and getting things done is Time Management.
If you do not handle time properly,one will lose time.
3 secrets to time management are:

1.To do list
2.Prioritising
3.Doing the First things First.

To do list is nothing but writing down what you need to do on a daily,weekly,monthly basis.
I remember the time i called the printer to print my own format of ``To Do List`` this can also be called as Things to do.

On a personal level, a sample would look like

1.Pay Phone bill
2.Visit Bank
3.Visit Dentist.
and so on.

To Do List on an official level would look like:
1.Finalise Board Meeting Date
2.Write,chairman`s speech.
3.Talk to Bank for executing  Loan Agreement
One can make this list into a calender by just adding time.

Having written the list,it should be prioritised.
Third secret is to do the First things first.

Every day review the list.Check what has been finished.
Carry forward the items not completed.

Try it.You will reap benefit.

N.Subramani
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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Hobby

The term Hobby is defined as an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.

Hobbies are a source of learning,fun and relaxation.

Hobbies include:

1.Stamp collection - Philately.

2.Coin collection   - Numismatics.

3.Bird watching     - Ornithology

4.Fishing

5.Reading

6.Collection of various items,curios,

7.Mountaineering.

8.Music

9.Gardening

The list will grow bigger.

Encourage your children in pursuing their hobby.

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Stay healthy

Remote controls,Computers,Washing Machines,Vacum cleaners,Motor cycle and Car have made it possible for us to have almost everything, without much physical efforts .Day by day,physical activity is getting reduced and becoming insignificant to stay healthy.
Present day work environment demands that employees stay healthy and fit on the job.
Staying healthy is a part of our resource requirement.Therefore,it is worth the time,effort and money spent on staying healthy.
It is not possible for any one to be 100% healthy and that too all the time.But one can always attempt to stay healthy by taking some simple steps.

Here are a few tips:
   1. Climb steps. As far as possible avoid lift/escalator.
   2. Bring down couch time.
   3. Do your personal work yourself.
   4. Do some physical exercise, like walking, Yoga, Tai chi etc. Check with your
       Doctor /Physical fitness trainer for an exercise plan that suits your body condition.
   5. Cut down Junk foods.
   6. Avoid Snacks and drinks.
   7. Eat healthy, nutritious food. Eat in small quantity, increase the number of times intake.
   8. Cut down on Oil,Fat,sugar and salt.
   9. Avoid hot drinks.
  10.Quit smoking.
  11.Eat plenty of vegetables, greens, fibrous food.
  12 Have periodical medical check up and follow medical advice.
  13. Take time to relax. Spend.about 20 minutes a day relaxing.

Improving health,staying healthy requires dedication and non stop practice.
Make the most of it.Enjoy good health.
Be more productive and happy.

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Stress in Children

Present day competitiveness drives children to higher levels of stress.

Before we move any further Let us look at what is stress?

The term stress is defined as a demand on Physical or mental energy.
Stress is  an inherent part and a fact of life .Stress cannot be avoided completely.
It is fight or flight response that keeps us active and alive. What is important is how we respond to it. Prolonged or excessive may over tap the resources of an individual and render one vulnerable to illness. Symptoms of stress include muscle tension, high blood pressure, psychological problems, digestive disorders, a weakened immune system, cancer, and heart disease.


Stress has to be managed by using proper coping mechanism together modification/adjustments..

Here are some tips to cope with stress.

Avoid :

   1. Driving children too much.
   2. Hyper parenting.
   3. Discussing  office/personal issues in front of children.
   4. Excessive watching of Television.
   5. Wasting precious time on SMS, Chats etc.,
   6. Ignoring home work.
   7. Responding lately to study requirements like revision, preparation for test/exam etc.
   8. Criticising  Children in front of strangers and in public.
   9. Driving children to be too perfect.

 Encourage children to:

   1. Have a realistic approach to study and life.
   2. Relax. One can practice Mudras, Breathing techniques, shavasan for relaxation.
   3. Cultivate a hobby.
   4. Teach them value of time.
   5. Have adequate sleep, Exercise, Eat a nutritious food.
   6. Avoid junk foods.
   7. Study well and smart.
   8. Read materials allied with studies.

In addition to above, Parents should also

   1. Provide a comfortable, disturbance free environment for study.
   2. Spend quality time with your children.Make it a point to do this at regular intervals.
   3. Read the report card carefully and look for clues. Check for areas requiring parental attention.
   4. Keep a watch on your child` s internet habits. Install child protection software.This will help protect against Cyber threats, which is becoming a serious issue affecting children.

Give a try. I am sure you would stand to benefit and make your child better fit.



N.Subramani

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http://knowchennai.blog.co.in

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Quit Smoking

October 2nd,2008.Ministry of Health& Family welfare bans smoking in public places.
Right move towards staying healthy.
This would bring down
1.Pollution in public places
2.Risk of passive smoking
3.External stimulation to smoke.This new environment will
  definitely encourage a person otherwise willing to quit smoking..

Having known that smoking tobacco is a health hazard for self and others,
let the new regulation facilitate in intensifying the education and awareness.

Let this be an encouragement to quit smoking at the earliest.

Quit smoking.Breathe easy and return to pink of health.

All the best.

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Is it time?


Gone are the days of one sticking to a single employer, serving for 35 years and receiving a wrist watch for longest years in service.
For the present generation this model is less appealing.
Equally, more opportunities open up,enabling one to job hop.
What is job hopping?
Job hopping refers to changing jobs.
Why does some one hop?
Reason can be anything.
Answer these questions
  1. Are you denied the promotion due to you?
  2. Are you frustrated in your existing job.
  3. Are you not recognized in your present job?
  4. Are you not being invited for official meetings?
  5. Is your increment not in trend (in spite of a good appraisal report)?
  6. Are you not informed about major decisions ( that affects your working)?
Have you answered yes to one or more of the above questions?
Take clue and start acting. Start looking for openings elsewhere.
Be ready to hop. As you can always find something to learn and grow from every situation.
One can hop jobs so long as:-

  1. He or she has the years in age
  2. You think it is worth a risk
  3. You think it is better to quit your current job
  4. It is not worth holding on to your current job
  5. Get a better title
  6. An increase of 35-40% on the current pay.
  7. Better Perks.
  8. Close to home town or family.
  9. Best ever or once in a life time opportunity to move to a better company.
Bottom line of the message is make the best of the experiences you're having now.
You should keep your options open and  convert to cash at the right time.
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Turn off TV,Turn on Life


`` Boy scolded for watching TV, sets himself ablaze`` - a news item in The Hindu today.
It is shocking to read.
Television an invention of this century occupies our mind, time too much.
It is really too much that children have become uncontrollable.
Keep a watch on this silent time robber.
Stop and think.
Do you rush for the remote the moment you enter your home ?
On the negative side,TV watching spoils your health.
Be responsible. Take care of your time and health.
Here are a few Tips:
  1. Do not turn the TV on,just because it is there.

  2. Turn off the TV,especially when there is not something  that you want to watch.

  3. Keep a watch on what you watch.

  4. Watch what programmes your children watch during your absence from home and also late night.

  5. Parents/elders should exercise self control on the time spent before TV.

  6. Avoid watching TV just before retiring to bed

  7. Avoid eating while watching TV. You lose the taste of food.

  8. Chances  of eating junk food will be high.

  9. Do not engage your  visitors by turning on the TV.Spend time with people


Turn off Television.Turn on Life.

N.Subramani

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

20 Tips - New office

Whenever one joins a new office,the first week will be spent on meeting people,intrioduction,induction etc.,

Here are a few points that can help.

1.Arrive early to the office.

2.Get introduced to as many persons in the office.
    Remember their Name, Title, Job responsibilities.

3.Go through the protocol,do not skip or overlook.

4.Read through office Manual,Hand book,Power of Expenditure,Employee Hand book. 

5.Know fire safety and usage guidelines, exit route.

6.Intimate bank account details for credit of salary through bank transfer.

7.Collect cell Phone,SIM, etc.Intercom nos,Cell phone nos of head of departments and key persons.

8.Ascertain about relocation expenses and claim it.

9.Speak less, listen more.

10.Do not give on the spot comments.

11.Carry note and pen and jot down discussion points.

12.Do not try to change things over night.

13.Settle down quickly.

14.Avoid talking about personal matters.

15.Make a list of points for improvement if any.Wait for your turn.

16.Be available in the office.

17.Keep personal calls minimum.

18.Get separate e mail id,Business card,stationery etc.,

19.Avoid usig the following statements:

      in my old office,
      i am used to….
      in my experience………….

20.Visit Factory,Project site office to gain first hand knowledge about the activities.

N.Subramani
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