Show Empathy

Empathy is a very important characteristic of a positive personality. The wrong we do to others and what we suffer are weighed differently. But people with empathy ask themselves this question:"How would i feel if someone treated me that way?"


When we share sorrow,it divides;when we share happiness,it multiplies. Sympathy is, "I understand how you feel." Empathy is, "I feel how you feel". When we empathize with our customers, employers, employees, and families - it improves our relationships. It generates understanding, loyalty, peace of mind and higher productivity.

To be a better person resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because some time in our lives we would have been all of these ourselves.

Simple Tests To Judge Our Value System

As human beings we all must have a value system, doing the right thing for the right reason. But at times we get confused of our own values and find it difficult to decide our own actions. But a famous writer has made it simple by two tests.

The ultimate test is called the Mama test. Whenever you are doing, whatever you are doing, wherever and with whomever, at home or at work, alone or with someone, if values are in question, ask yourself, "If my mama were to see me doing what i am doing right now, would she be proud of me and say "Well done Boy!" or would she hang her head in shame?" Your values would be clarified rather quickly. If you passed the Mama test and failed all other tests, you have passed. If you failed the Mama test and passed all other tests, you have failed.


If the Mama test doesn't do it, there is another test called the Baba test. Whenever you are doing, whatever you are doing, wherever and with whomever, at home or at work, alone or with someone, if values are in question, ask yourself, "If my children were to see me doing what i am doing right now, would i want them to see it, or would i be embarrassed?" Again the clouds will clear rather quickly and you will get your answers.

If these two tests don't clarify a person's values, then that person is no longer a human being and has no conscience left.

We ought to remember that values are not hereditary, they are learnt. We need to get our priorities right.

What Money Can't Buy

In our Life system Money has a lot of value. It is good to have money and the things it can buy, but in the process of acquiring money, we don't want to lose the things that money can't buy. Some think everything can be bought and sold. Money can buy only what money can buy. And in fact, the most precious things are those that money just can't buy. Money will buy:

1. Amusements but not happiness.


2. A bed but not sleep.


3. Books but not wisdom.


4. A clock but not more time.


5. Companions but not friends.


6. Finery but not beauty.


7. Food but not appetite.


8. A house but not a home.


9. Medicine but not health.


10. A ring but not a marriage.

Money is vital to lead life but it can't be everything in life. Many people have lots of money but they are very poor. Our objective ought to be both to have money and be rich.

Greatest Wealth - Health

The Greatest wealth in life is health which money can't buy. He who has health has hope and so everything. So its a vital thing to maintain our health throughout our life. Let's discuss some useful Healthy Living Tips to maintain our health...

1. We can lead a healthy life by choosing our food. Add 3 types of vegetables and 2 variety of fruits daily in your meal.


2. Cut fried foods, excess oily foods.


3. Move more - Climb the stairs, Walk to a nearby place, play with your kids.


4. Exercise regularly. Spend at least 10 minutes daily in exercising.


5. Quit smoking.


6. Drink plenty of water daily - drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of your body.


7. Reduce stress. Have at least an hour for yourselves - listen to music, go out in fresh air, give your partner a big hug everyday before work or do something that you like.


8. Sleep well. Seven to eight hours of sleep is a must everyday.


9. Be positive and hope for the best always.

Assess Yourself

Some characteristics of people with:

High Self-Esteem --------------Low Self-Esteem

Talk about ideas -------------------Talk about people
Caring attitude ------------------- Critical attitude
Humility ------------------------ Arrogance
Confidence --------------------- Confusion
Concerned about character ------ Concerned about reputation
Accepts responsibility ----------- Blames the whole world
Self-interest -------------------- Selfish
Optimistic ----------------------Fatalistic
Understanding -----------------Greedy
Willing to learn ---------------- Know it all
Sensitive ----------------------Touchy
Solitude -----------------------Lonely
Discuss ----------------------- Argue
Respect others ----------------Looks down on others
Enjoys decency ----------------Enjoys vulgarity
Knows Limit ------------------ Everything goes
Giver ------------------------- Taker

The objective of this list is to provide a basis for self-evaluation rather than produce guilt.Some characteristics may be present to a greater or lesser degree. So long as we are able to recognize them, we can make an effort to correct themselves. It is better late than never.