do it today for tomorrow

TODAY FOR “MY” BETTER TOMORROW

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Sri Suprabatha Sabha, Chennai -33

Self awareness improvement Workshop for ‘Leaders’ of tomorrow

Title : Today for “MY” better tomorrow •Venue : SSS , Baroda street , Chennai -33 •Time : 6.30 pm – 9 pm – 3 days ( 14 /15/16th May 2012)•Recommended age group : > 12 years •All should participate with open mind •English , Tamil – both language acceptable for discussion•Interested parents are also invited for witnessing the workshop •40 page note book , pen , pencil and eraser should be carried •Chart paper (big sheet ) + sketch pens ( all colors ) to be brought •LCD projector is required •Laptop would be brought by Mr.Anand •If some extra time is taken , children /parents to be patient •Children should be fed sufficiently by 6 pm •There will be two 5 min brake in between for children to relax•Home work shall be given

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare !

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Day 1

Self awareness

•Values •Character •Behavior•Attitudes •Perception •Personality •Communication •Purpose of Life

Day 2

Self Leadership

•Faith •Self Motivation •Balance of life •Success and Failures •6 Enemies •Need for change •Ownership •Responsibility • Self contentment

Day 3

Goal setting

•Time management •Theory of Karma •How to shape future•SWOT analysis •Goal setting exercise• Peace and Happiness

Agenda for 3 days workshop

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare !

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare !

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1. Values 2. Character & Behavior 3. Attitude and Perception 4. Personality 5. Communication 6. Goal(s )for our life 7. Self leadership 8. Goal setting 9. Time management 10. Faith and self motivation 11. Theory of KARMA 12. Success and Failures 13. 6 Enemies of our life 14. Change ! 15. Accept Life ‘as it comes “ 16. Future 17. Duty 18. Which is True happiness for our life ?

VANDE MAHA PURUSHATE CHARANARAVINDAM!

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What is ‘VALUE s“ in life ?

Strong belief , principle of life

It really drives our every activity

If we do not have values … our life is waste !

List some great men and the values they stood for ? –Discussions for 10 minutes !

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VALUE BASED LIFE

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Value Based Life

Can we make a Values Chart for ourselves ?

Ramayana gives us the ‘Collective Values for a Society”

Values have no caste , creed , nation , language , religion , race –no barriers at all

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Value System

•WHO IS THE ‘ MAN “ WITH BEST CHARACTER IN THIS WORLD

VALUE BASED CONSISTENT BEHAVIOR FORMS A CHARACTER

A CHARACTER SHAPES A LIFE

1. Truthfulness 2. God Loving 3. Kindness 4. Unconditional love 5. Balanced mind 6. Treat all same ( equanimity) 7. Courage and Fortitude of Mind 8. Health both body and mind 9. Never quit friendship 10. Never mind others mistakes 11. Treat a small help ‘ great “ 12. Gratitude 13. Forgiving nature 14. Empathy 15. Self Confidence 16. Humility 17. Responsibility and ownership18. Proactive

Add on if you think right

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For Discussions with Children

- treat others the same way as u expect to be treated

- be aware that we are constantly watched

Some thoughts ….

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"SOW THINKING REAP ACTION, SOW ACTION REAP HABIT, SOW HABIT REAP CHARACTER,SOW CHARACTER REAP DESTINY"

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Do you know U have a magical tree in U ?

How to motivate own self ?

Positive attitude ! Key to

happiness ! Super power !

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ATTITUDE

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Discussions on

1. Perception 2. Perception barriers

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Miracles happen in someone’s life occasionally …

If you chant ‘ MAHAMANTRA “ i.e RAMA’s divine name

Life itself is a Miracle …..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pl experience

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Discussion on attitudes / PERCEPTION of 1. Sugriva2. Duriyodhana3. Devas4. Asuras5. Prahladha6. Bhisma7. Vibhisana

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BHISMA’S STRORY

•Knowledge •Valor •Attitude •Perception •His end

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Social Environment

• Demography• Race

Family/Culture

• Values • Wealth • Religion

Job /Friends

• Status • Training • Education

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How a person reacts to a

situation in life is called

personality

Values

Behavior

Character

•Thoughts •Actions •Words

PERSONALITYATTITUDE Perception

Communication

COMMUNICATION – THE PROCESS

Sender Receiver Coding Barriers

•Visual medium – maximum reach •Listening process •Asking questions Ex: Saying Yes

by Nodding !

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COMMUNICATION –BARRIERS

Voice modulations

Ugly gestures

Culture /language

Attitude

Perceptions

Prior experience

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COMMUNICATION – LIFE LINE !

Verbal /Oral

• Language /Sounds /AV• Voice modulation / Softness• Choice of Words

Non verbalAudio Video aids • Written • Body language • Gestures • Video

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Listening is communication

FAITHFULNESS !!!!

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Sincerity Patience

FAITHFULNESS !!!!

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Prayer can Make Impossible Possible

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

•Chanting Lord’s Holy name with Sincerity & Patience

•Mahamantra is God’s Cell Phone No.

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Purpose of Human Life

1. What is Self Awareness ? 2. Who Am I ? 3. Why did I get this human body ?4. From where do I come from ? 5. Where do I go to ? 6. Why people suffer or be happy ? 7. Why I was not born as an animal or else? 8. In which way I am different ? 9. Can I enjoy permanent happiness ? 10. Can I see God ?

To ask this questions

& Find answers also

Purpose of Life ?

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ONE ness !!!! ONE

(GOD) World

Living

Non LIVING

Artificial Natural 5 basic elements1. Sky /space 2. Air 3. Water 4. Fire 5. Earth

Human beings

1. Sound/Ears 2. Sense /Skin 3. Vision /eyes 4. Taste / tongue 5. Smell /Nose

Mind

Intelligence Emotional Feelings 5 senses

Wisdom

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SELF DEVELOPMENT / LEADERSHIP

Personality Values /

Awareness / will to achieve

goals

Social Menta

l

Economy

Profession

al

Spiritual

Physical

GOALS

GOALS

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Desire

Anger

Pride

Discrimination

Possessiveness

Miserliness

A tree with 2 seeds and 6 big fruits ?

I , My

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6 Enemies I fight every day !

“ ACCEPT LIFE AS IT IS “

‘Constant’ for all in this world and universe

Inevitable /unavoidable

Accept it / don’t resist as it is natural

Painful If we do not accept it , will be forced to ----------

Story of well frogs !!!!! And snakes

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Thoughts

Words

Action

Excellence in Thoughts , Words and Action

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Desire

Anger

Pride

Discretion

Possessiveness

Miserliness

A tree with 2 seeds and 6 big fruits ?

I , My

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6 Enemies I fight every day !

THREE WISE MONKEYS Purpose of mouth is say only good things , eyes are see only good , hear only good …

• Speak NO Evil

• See NO Evil

• Hear NO Evil

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Theory of Karma

GarbageINGarbage

Remember ‘GIGO’ always

GoodINGood

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TIME MANAGEMENT

•Life is short …. •Can I waste Time ? Noooooo! •I think I can fix my priority•I can carry a list – things to do ? •I make lot of plans but never follow it?? No ??!! • What is an ‘early bird” ?

50 to60% of your life spent in sleeping20% life goes in childhood 10% is only available for growth 20% illness , old age , family

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Hey … I want to manage my time

effectively from this sofa … in front

of TV

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Time management

TIME MANAGEMENT - ART DECISION MAKING

• Decide quickly • Take plunge • All decisions have + and –• Good or bad decision depends on result • Hindsight , all are intelligent

Hey ! I have decided to jump !

•Success has lot of fathers ! But failure is an orphan !

•Experience is a comb given when I am bald !

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Give your comments ?

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Time management

U want to do or don’t want to do …?

24 hours is too short ! Can I get more hours / day ?!!!! Napoleon

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Time management

Time lost cannot be regained All of us walk towards ‘death “ only “

Never say tomorrow … do it right now

Don’t worry about past .. As u do not live there anymore ….

Giving excuses is an habit ….

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Time is circular for European

Time is linear for Asians

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Time management

•Casual approach to time•TV •Chats •Extended play hours •Being aware of waste of time •Time sense is a habit •Be careful of time wasters •Excellent time is morning •Physical exercise •Eating time •Observe the world •Walking or cycling •Time to Talk to parents ( 10 mins) •Temple time •Prayer time

• Plan •Prioritize • Schedule • Follow up • Write down your time schedule

Balance of time

Some thoughts for

time management

•Exercise : Own time chart•Prepare •Follow •Monitor utilization  

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Time management

Nothing is sweeter than success !NOTHING FAILS LIKE SUCCESS !

Longest and shortest journey starts with the ‘FIRST “ little step

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1. Success and Failure – two sides of the same coin 2. No failure …. No success 3. A success cal always be succeeded by a failure 4. Success without failure has no taste 5. One’s success is another’s failure 6. Being always No.1 is a tough situation 7. We can do our best … but we cannot stop others doing better !8. Always ask , did I give my 100%

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Past is only an

experience

Present is in your hand and is real ..ACT

Future is hidden

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Short term Medium term

Long term Dream Goals

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SWOT analysis .. Let us do for ourselves

Let’s do our individual SWOT

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THE PURPOSE OF LIFE IS LIFE OF PURPOSE!!!

REMEMBER … ALWAYS DUTY

1. Always have FAITH in GOD2. Develop a positive attitude 3. Do not appreciate others mistakes4. Learn to forgive 5. Neither live in past /nor fear future/ Live NOW6. If you commit a mistake , apologize 7. Appreciate others lavishly for their good 8. Carry a ‘smile’ always !9. Do not worry about failure !10. Ensure that you give your best always11. Remember we will become ‘Old “ one day 12. Remember GOD is always watching 13. Be assured that GOD is impartial 14. Be patient and never stop praying and working hard 15. Say to yourself ‘I make my life”

Duty is the Motivator• Kick start • Smooth start

Duty is our energizer• Gives energy • Refills

Duty is happiness & peace • God likes those who is dutiful • Ultimate reward

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WE HAVE DUTY TOWARDS

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1. Our ancestors who are no more

2. Living parents

3. Teacher /Saints

4. Mother earth /Nature

5. Animals , birds , poor and needy

6. A supreme power which shapes our life (GOD)

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7 HABITS OF EFFECTIVE PEOPLE -SUMMARY

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FIVE SECRETS BEFORE U DIE !

HANUMAN STORY – MESSAGE

Self Confidence

Knowledge

Power

Team player

Obedience

Self motivation

Selflessness

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Self Realization

Self Leadership

Becoming a ROLE MODEL

•Values •Discipline •Character •Attitude & Perception •Education •Purpose of Life

•Faith •Self Motivation •Value of our life •Control over 6 enemies /senses •Goal orientation •Effective communicator

•Self Realized soul•Peaceful and contented •Unconditional Love •Motivate others by deeds •Create leaders •No one can repay to him

THANK U MY DEAR FRIENDS ….

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