The preparation of getting up early starts a day before. First thing is about food. Having a light meal at night helps you have a good nights sleep. It is also important that you have your meals at least a couple of hours before you hit the bed. If you have slept well, you will wake up refreshed and energized. Dinner should be the lightest of all meals of the day.
Get up at the same time every morning, but sleep only when you feel like going to sleep. But ensure that you avoid activities such as watching TV, internet browsing or other things of interest to you, as this interest will make you sit up when you should be going to bed.
Know how much sleep you need and get that much sleep everyday. Sleeping less will make you feel drained, your mind will not be fresh and chances are you will end up having a dull day. Some such people feel very energised at night instead, creating a bad sleep cycle.
Don’t keep the alarm at an arms length where you can shut it immediately and continue, instead ensure that it is at such a distance that you have to get up and shut it. Once on your feet, dont let any thoughts come to your mind, switch of your mind and go wash your face.
Have a early morning routine of things to do. Early morning is a good time to exercise, taking a walk or jogging, something that you want to do. Try and make this schedule interesting and joyful. This should make you look forward to getting up early, something you will miss if you don’t do.
Our body clocks are synchronised with the movement of the sun, if possible look at the sun just for a few seconds when it is rising, NOT when it has already risen, then it may be harmful to your eyes because of the UV rays.
Exercise regularly. There are two more benefits of exercising apart from a well built body. One, you enjoy your meals, two, you have a good nights sleep.
Keep your worries at bay once you are on your bed. Stress and worry are enemies of sleep, deliberately tell yourself that you will not like to think now and will take on things next day. Thank god for everything, do a small prayer if possible, it will help you relieve stress.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Getting Up Early
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Astrological Houses
What are the Astrological Houses?
The houses in the horoscope wheel are like slices of a pie. There are 12 houses/slices in all and each one represents an arena of experience. The planets in houses tell you the energy that is to be expressed in that department of life.
The houses themselves are set up by the exact time of birth, with the 'front door' to the chart being the Ascendant which is the cusp of the first house. The houses are numbered from one to twelve. The First House begins at the Ascendant on the Eastern horizon. The houses are numbered in a counterclockwise movement.
1. The First House of the horoscope represents you, your identity, your essence and your physical body.
2. The Second House of the horoscope describes the values that you hold, including your personal sense of self worth, self esteem, talents, and ability to survive.
3. The Third House represents your mind; it's the natural house of Gemini so it relates to your ideas, thinking, and communications.
4. The Fourth House is representative of your emotional needs. It refers to the past, childhood patterns, family, and physical home.
5. The Fifth House is the house of creativity, love, and children. It shows how you express yourself.
6. The Sixth House shows responsibilities and commitments that you will make. It also rules health issues.
7. The Seventh House is all about significant relationships and marriage.
8. The Eighth House is about intimacy, bonding, trust, and attitudes toward sex and taboos.
9. The Ninth House represents your faith and beliefs on a more philosophical level. It also pertains to higher education, legal, and religious systems.
10. The Tenth House is all about what you want to attain in this life - we often simply call it the career.
11. The Eleventh House is about your goals. It is where you can find more impersonal friends and contacts.
12. The Twelfth House is about your internal link with the cosmic lies within you. It is the house of dreams. It also represents prisons, cloistered places, and hospitals.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
WEB PAGE TIPS
Useful Tips from Marketme.com
One of the things that I come across all too often is a small business website that has been put up just for the sake of having a site up. They probably heard that they must have a “presence on the web” and so they get their nephew, who knows a little html, to design a one page site for them and they throw it up. What the small business is probably not aware of however, is that when someone finds their site and it has no useful information and it appears as if their nephew made it, that visitor will be turned off to the point where they would have been better off not having the site at all.
The importance of having a website for your small business goes beyond just throwing something up so that you can say you have a website. You have to define the purpose of your website and build it accordingly. Defining the purpose of your website will determine the layout and design of your site.
When it comes to a small business website, there could be a number of different things they want to accomplish:
Sell Products: If the purpose of your website is to sell products, then your site layout and design is going to reflect that. The steps that you direct your visitors to take are all going to lead them to the order process. This would include things like Order Now buttons, an emphasis on your promotional messages (ie. money back guarantees, free trials), your main navigation will naturally lead them through the sales process: educating, pricing, ordering.
Generate Leads: If you would like to use your website to generate leads for your business, it will look completely different than a site that is meant to complete the sale. A lead generation site will be more about the educating and less about the ordering. The important line that you have to walk with this is giving enough information away to spark interest, but not so much that they don’t feel a need to follow your call to action. You can generate leads using a straight forward contact form where visitors can ask to be contacted, a free e-book, white paper, or even a forum where users have to register to participate.
Drive Foot Traffic To Your Brick & Mortar: A small business that wants to increase visitors to their brick and mortar will neither lead the visitor through a sales process nor tempt them with more information to generate leads. This kind of site will focus on the small business location, including information about the neighborhood, pictures of the store, an about section that talks about the business and their history in the community, testimonials from regular customers, and a map option that will make it easy for the visitors to find them.
These are just a few goals that you could have for your site and although the influence they will have on your site design will differ, there are also some constants that must be present. In order for your site to be successful it has to accomplish at least these 3 things:
Build trust. If your site does not look professional, your visitors will not trust you. If they do not trust you, they will not follow where you will lead whether it is to the order form, the contact page, or your physical location.
Highlight a benefit for your visitor. The visitor needs to see the benefit of doing business with you so make that a priority. The benefit your small business brings to your customers could be found in your product line, your customer service, your thought leadership, your convenience, or in their wallet.
Be easy to use. It is so important that you make your site easy to use and understand. You only have a limited amount of time to capture your visitor and keep them browsing your site. If they cannot find what they are looking for easily they will be gone. Aim for a site that is self service, not self serving.
By defining your goal or purpose for your website you can avoid a common pitfall of small businesses… having a website just for the sake of having a ”prescence on the web”. You can do yourself more harm than good with those kinds of sites. So figure out what you want your site to do for you and design it accordingly.
One of the things that I come across all too often is a small business website that has been put up just for the sake of having a site up. They probably heard that they must have a “presence on the web” and so they get their nephew, who knows a little html, to design a one page site for them and they throw it up. What the small business is probably not aware of however, is that when someone finds their site and it has no useful information and it appears as if their nephew made it, that visitor will be turned off to the point where they would have been better off not having the site at all.
The importance of having a website for your small business goes beyond just throwing something up so that you can say you have a website. You have to define the purpose of your website and build it accordingly. Defining the purpose of your website will determine the layout and design of your site.
When it comes to a small business website, there could be a number of different things they want to accomplish:
Sell Products: If the purpose of your website is to sell products, then your site layout and design is going to reflect that. The steps that you direct your visitors to take are all going to lead them to the order process. This would include things like Order Now buttons, an emphasis on your promotional messages (ie. money back guarantees, free trials), your main navigation will naturally lead them through the sales process: educating, pricing, ordering.
Generate Leads: If you would like to use your website to generate leads for your business, it will look completely different than a site that is meant to complete the sale. A lead generation site will be more about the educating and less about the ordering. The important line that you have to walk with this is giving enough information away to spark interest, but not so much that they don’t feel a need to follow your call to action. You can generate leads using a straight forward contact form where visitors can ask to be contacted, a free e-book, white paper, or even a forum where users have to register to participate.
Drive Foot Traffic To Your Brick & Mortar: A small business that wants to increase visitors to their brick and mortar will neither lead the visitor through a sales process nor tempt them with more information to generate leads. This kind of site will focus on the small business location, including information about the neighborhood, pictures of the store, an about section that talks about the business and their history in the community, testimonials from regular customers, and a map option that will make it easy for the visitors to find them.
These are just a few goals that you could have for your site and although the influence they will have on your site design will differ, there are also some constants that must be present. In order for your site to be successful it has to accomplish at least these 3 things:
Build trust. If your site does not look professional, your visitors will not trust you. If they do not trust you, they will not follow where you will lead whether it is to the order form, the contact page, or your physical location.
Highlight a benefit for your visitor. The visitor needs to see the benefit of doing business with you so make that a priority. The benefit your small business brings to your customers could be found in your product line, your customer service, your thought leadership, your convenience, or in their wallet.
Be easy to use. It is so important that you make your site easy to use and understand. You only have a limited amount of time to capture your visitor and keep them browsing your site. If they cannot find what they are looking for easily they will be gone. Aim for a site that is self service, not self serving.
By defining your goal or purpose for your website you can avoid a common pitfall of small businesses… having a website just for the sake of having a ”prescence on the web”. You can do yourself more harm than good with those kinds of sites. So figure out what you want your site to do for you and design it accordingly.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
THREE SUCCESS FACTORS
Dear Friends !!!
When you first set a goal it's pretty easy to stay on track, right?
You've got a plan...you're working the plan and your motivation is strong
As time goes on however, suddenly you lose steam and get off-track
***If you don't want to be like most people - check this out to develop the momentum & stamina required to achieve your goals.
...There are 3 Critical Success Factors to ALL success in business and life.
When you use these 3 Critical Success Factors as your "base" with anything you strive for-- then "success" comes knocking...Here's ALL 3...
1) Belief. It is absolutely crucial that you believe in what you're doing. Now... This is easy at the beginning because you're focused on what you stand to gain from achieving your goal. As time goes on, you may gradually forget how excited you were and start to lose that inner fire.To avoid this possibility -- keep your "vision" strong and clear in your mind. Even write it out in full detail, or create a visual reminder of images that represent your goals. Revisit these reminders frequently - Every day if you can.
2) Self Confidence. Your confidence may be strong at the start but it can quickly fade when you encounter obstacles or setbacks. If this happens -- remember that you once believed you had the ability to achieve your goal. So, REMIND yourself 'why' you felt that way.In fact, you may find it helpful to write these reasons down when you first set a goal, and then keep reading them back to yourself when you feel your confidence start to wane... Remind yourself that obstacles and setbacks are temporary, but a solid belief in yourself is enough to propel you through them.
3) Motivation. Staying motivated can be a HUGE challenge, especially once the newness and excitement of your goals have worn off and it's beginning to feel like "work." Here's the thing:Nine times out of Ten, motivation requires a simple 'decision' to stay optimistic and inspired. If your goal is truly important to you - then you'll find ways to keep your motivation high.Talk to other successful people who have demonstrated tenacity and gone on to achieve much. The more you pump yourself up, the stronger your motivation will stay. Self Belief - Confidence - Motivation - *all* can be reinforced . It worked for me, and it changed my life, Friends , and it can work for you as well!
Why not put the latest technology to work for you? You could achieve in weeks, what would normally take months or even years...
S.Rajasekaran
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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