Ep. 206: Work From Home - Scheduling

Did you know that employees who work from home feel that they're less distracted at home than at work? In a survey, it was revealed that a majority of workers believed that they could focus better at home because they weren't interrupted by colleagues. Also, a large majority felt less distracted at home as they weren't called into unnecessary meetings.
But how do you do it right and not let household distractions get the better of you?
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the first and most important step for working from home - the schedule. Tune in to find out how to schedule in the right way and plan your day at home.

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Ep. 205: Home Office

Did you know that, before the industrial revolution, most jobs were in fact, 'Work From Home' jobs. Think about it - agriculture, craftsmanship, etc, are typically work-from-home kind of jobs.
Today, when we are having to work from home, we are finding it difficult to cope. We do not have the skills required to work from home, as they are a very different set of skills.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can make 'Working From Home' a success, and it all starts with creating a ceremony around working. Tune in to find out how you can do that.

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Ep. 204: Social Habits During Quarantine

Did you know that the longest solitary confinement sentence was 44 years!
Solitary confinement has been one of the worst ways to punish someone. This is because we are social animals, and we need social interaction to feel happy and to feel alive. As soon as that is taken away, we are left with our thoughts.

Right now, the entire world is in some form of confinement. We've lost our abilities to be free and venture out. We've lost the ability to be social, among other things that we used to take for granted.
Especially if you live by yourself, times like these may be exceptionally tough.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the social habits we can keep during this quarantined time to make it the most social times of our lives. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 198: Don't Panic - Coronavirus

Did you know that the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster was printed in 1939. It was originally planned as a tool by the British Government to keep up the morale of the citizens.
The world seems to be going through a panic. Many people are reaching a stage of fear paralysis with the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about three key learnings from the way the British in 1940 dealt with the horrors of the bombing. It was to keep up their morale, find the courage and stop panicking. We could all use those learnings right now. So tune in to find out what they are.

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Ep. 194: Minimalism - Give Things Away

Did you know that at the height of the Cold War, it was estimated that the United States had about 32,000 nuclear weapons and the Soviet Union had another 33,000 nuclear weapons?
Today, having reduced the number of weapons, the US still spends about 50 billion dollars a year to maintain and service them.
This is where we can draw parallels to our lives. Our lives are filled with things and belongings that we have around for 'just in case' situations. From the clothes we keep, to the shoes we wear, to the washing machine that stopped working 2 years back and is now used as a shelf to put things on.
We keep them because...well, how can we throw them away?
On this episode, Ashdin tells us tips to decluttering our lives and surroundings by cleaning up all the closed up spaces at home. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 186: Mystic And Spiritual

Did you know that the whirling dance or meditation of the Sufi has a very fun origin? It involves a 13th-Century mystic, a clanking hammer, whirling, dizziness and a trance-like state of complete peace and ecstacy.
Ashdin just had his first experience of this yesterday. He went to a Sufi workshop, half expecting to fall flat on his face with all the spinning. Feel dizzy and disoriented. However, he encountered a great feeling of peace.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about being open to exploring spirituality and mysticism. These are often touchy subjects because of our logical mind, our thinking mind and our scientific mind do not accept it. We only believe in things we understand or can explain.

However, there is a big difference between the things we can feel and the things we can understand. Tune in to the episode to understand this better.

Whirling Mandala™ Sacred Dance | Zia Nath | TEDxExeter YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9BAoyNL8kk

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Ep. 175: Rituals

Did you know it takes about two months to form a habit from a behaviour?

When we start doing something new, or when forming a new habit, there is always a struggle. It is something that we have to force our selves to do. It doesn’t come easily to us.
Most of us stop at this stage as we start thinking if this struggle is going to be worth it in the long run.
Ashdin talks about one of the most powerful aspects of creating a habit - the ritualisation of a habit. There are ways to incorporate habits in your life in a very smooth manner. Tune in to find out how.

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