Tag: Work

World Day Against Child Labour 2019 today: ‘Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams’ is ILO’s theme this year

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The World Day Against Child Labour will be observed today (Wednesday, 12 June) to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers worldwide. Hundreds of children drop out of school every year to help their parents earn a livelihood. The more unfortunate ones are forced into child labour by organised crime rackets, while many others never get to see a school because of extreme poverty. An Afghan child labourer works at a motorcycle mechanic shop in Jalalabad. AFP While eradication of societal evils and alleviation of poverty remains a top…

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Take Out Rest Time!

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By Swami Tejomayananda All beings have been pre-programmed to balance work and rest. Man’s constitution, like most other beings, is made to work during the day and rest at night. Sleep, especially at night, rejuvenates and refreshes us. However, with the discovery of electricity, we play night cricket, indulge in late night TV- watching, study, eat and so on. This artificial life-style has a negative effect on our body and mind. These days, we hear of young CEOs with huge pay packets, jet-setting around the world, working non-stop. Their success…

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International Happiness Day March 20, 2019

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By JoAnna Brandi March 20th is International Happiness Day. It’s a day of recognition begun by United Nations in 2012 which proclaims that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal and to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. Promoting and encouraging happiness in the workplace is also a powerful and profitable business strategy. JoAnna Brandi, Author, Speaker, and Happiness and Positive Leadership Workshop Leader from ReturnOnHappiness.com reveals the 7 ways happiness, when activated, leads directly to profitability for today’s business leaders.  Happy people are…

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A meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words!

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 by Brahma Kumaris A meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words! – By B.K Swathi Here, the word “meaningful” is crucial. It refers to a silence that is experienced when we are connected to the Divine Supreme intellect and not the kind of silence where we sulk and stay silent verbally in order to avoid confrontation. Silence is our true nature and being in silence helps us experience our soul qualities such as truth, love, happiness, peace. It enriches our life with these treasures. To begin with, in meditation, we…

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Constant Karm

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By Meena Om Never stop doing karm. Karm is not about making money. Just continue working. Doing your work is most essential, irrespective of the fact that it brings in money or success. And the most gratifying thing is to be able to work, to be able to do your work using all your faculties. Always be on the move; keep moving ahead. Movement is the greatest satisfying factor. For this you don’t need any assistance, help, money, advises. Just keep on working, doing something. Be on your on your…

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The 8-8-8 Rule – Living Healthy

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Do you know about the 8-8-8 Rule? It is a really simple life concept and maybe you do not know that you follow this rule every living day. It is a really smart principle that has guided man for countless years without man even knowing that such a principle exists. The 8-8-8 rule is simply the rule of life and existence. It is a concept, which if followed, allows man to live in this world with good health, satisfying relationships, and a high level of well-being. Just what is this 8-8-8 rule? I…

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6 tips to avoid spreading the flu at work

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The workplace is a breeding ground for germs.  How to avoid spreading the flu at work. (Photo: Pixabay) When one gets sick, all get sick when it comes to the workplace. Let’s fact it, you don’t want to be on the receiving end of a pesky flu, nor do you want to be the cause of spreading it around, right? That’s why it is important to learn a few tricks to avoid the flu at all cost. Dr Susan Besser of Mercy Medical Center in Maryland shares tips in a Daily Mail report. Get a…

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Doing Daily Household Chores May Increase Longevity of Life: Study

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According to a latest study, completing your daily list of chores and errands could prove to play a significant role in keeping good health and even help you live longer. Do you dread the days when you have to take up household chores? Well, you may want to rethink the way you respond to your household work. According to a latest study, completing your daily list of chores and errands could prove to play a significant role in keeping good health and even help you live longer. The study revealed…

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Mumbai doctors advise families to take regular digital time-offs

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Doctors are asking people to switch off their gadgets for a stipulated amount of time daily to prevent addiction and focus on real-time interactions As the clock strikes seven in the evening, everyone in the Joshi household in Malad, switches off their mobiles, laptops and tablets and places it in a basket on the side table. The family of four, now mandatorily gathers in the living room, and talks to each other for an hour. The exercise is a part of their weekly ‘digital detox’, advised to them by a…

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World Mental Health Day 2017: How Food Therapy May Help Promote Mental Health

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By: Sarika Rana Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, mood swings, and stress have become common issues today, given the fast paced and stressful lives we lead. These mental disorders not only have an impact on our ability to work productively, but also ruin our social and personal lives. According to the World Health organization (WHO), globally more than 300 million people are suffering from depression; more than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders and most live with both these conditions. WHO commemorates World Mental Health on 10th October every year…

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