The Splash of Wisdom

D o you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines steadily creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people afflicted by the bad habit of procrastination. Procrastination is the biggest reason for loss of productivity and reduced output. Though many would not admit it, they would benefit greatly if they start their work on time. For many people, putting off their work for later is more habit than desire. It can be so hard to get into a groove where starting your tasks in a timely fashion is a priority, especially if the consequences for being late are things that one can probably bear. If you are one of these people, yet you desire to shake off your propensity for procrastination, then this advice is for you. Here are a few tips to help you overcome this dilemma and become a more productive and reliable person. 1. Set Schedules. It is very important that you have a list of activities to accomplish per day. This will help you realistically budget y...

T he festival of lights, Diwali, brings fun, joy and togetherness. Children and youth look eagerly forward for the arrival of the festival. In fact, they begin bursting of crackers and playing with fireworks well before the festival. Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil and dispels darkness. Unfortunately, improper handling and playing with fireworks, mar the celebrations every year. Every year a number of people across the country, lose their eyesight and sustain burns during the festival. Property is also damaged in mishaps. Mohsin Eye Bank has suggested a number of do's and don'ts to prevent loss of eyesight and other mishaps during the ensuing Diwali festival. Do's: * An adult should always supervise the use of fireworks by children. * Check the area before igniting fireworks to ensure that all inflammable and combustible materials are removed. * Follow all safety precautions issued with the fireworks. * Use a candle or an agarbathi to ignite fireworks. They b...

RDI - December 2007 Stuck late in the office? Bypass the biscuit tin and choose a snack that will satisfy your stomach rumbles for longer. If you're starving because you didn't eat lunch. Make something small to tide you over until dinner. Try peanut butter on wholewheat crackers or a handful of nuts. If you still have a long night ahead of you. Eat a light meal that won't slow you down. Try a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread or cheese on toasted brown bread. If you've had a coffee and are now past the point of being hungry. Try eating a piece of fruit, some yoghurt, a boiled egg or a slice of ham. That way you won't wake up in the middle of the night famished. If the vending machine is your only option. "The occasional packet of chips is fine," says Ursula Arens from the British Dietetic Association. "But don't reach for them every time you work late."