The Ladies Junction (English)

The title of this blog might seem a bit strange. You must be thinking, "What kind of struggles does a person have to face after becoming successful?"  It is a common misconception people have in their minds about successful people. They think that after the achievement of success, one lives in total happiness and joy.  Well, for the most part, this is not true. Especially not for those who want to stay successful.  We all know that fame and fortune don't stay linear. Every person faces lows and highs in his lifetime.  Still, people who want their glory to stay stable are always doing some struggle.  This is because they not only create a specific image in the minds of people close to them but also in people with whom they have not acquainted themselves.  Among these well-wishers, some envious people also exist, hiding behind the mask of a friend, acquaintance, or relative.  They are those who keep waiting for successful people to make a wrong move in t...

On her first day at her in-law's place, Shobha sees her mother-in-law's unexpected appearance, which is unforgettable to her. On the day of Shobha's arrival at her in-laws, Shobha's mother-in-law got furious over something at her Devrani. The matter seemed very small to Shobha but not to her mother-in-law. Due to this, Shobha started keeping ill feelings toward her mother-in-law and became afraid of her. But, Shobha never faces her mother-in-law's anger. She was usually very nice to Shobha. Still, seeing her mother-in-law in that state of rage on her first day at her Sasural has put a deep impression on Shobha. This impression of her mother-in-law has made Shobha a person who keeps his feelings to himself. Similarly, a woman named Kalpana has got appointed as a teacher in a school. When she went to her class on her first day, she made kids terrified of her by yelling and scolding them throughout their study period. Now, even when children have doubts in class, they ...

There’s a general perception around quiet people that they are either unconfident people or extra cunning. There are very few who think of them as smart.  Through this article, I will tell you the positive aspects and benefits of being quiet.  If people respond to insult quietly, then they are labeled as weak and unconfident. However, many times these people are quiet on purpose; they are selective on when to talk, with whom to talk and how much to talk. They don’t want to waste time and energy on quarrels, so they prefer not to say. Psychologists say that quiet people are generally confident and have better concentration power. Being quiet sometimes will also help you get some time to talk to yourself in peace. You will be able to meditate on your thoughts and think clearly.  Nowadays people are so busy in life. This has made them irritated, and even trivial things trigger anger in them. Being quiet for some time can help bring down stress levels and calm down anger. Eve...

You have been advised to stay away from people who take advantage of the fight between two people. However many people fail to save themselves from them. Recently there was the same situation with my friend Aruna. She lives in a joint family of two brothers. They all live with love and cooperation.  One day, her mother-in-law got ill and was admitted to the hospital. The treatment was long and so the hospital bill was high. The four brothers decided to split the bill among themselves. However, her husband contributed little extra as he had more money in his bank account. One day, when all the family members were sitting together in the living room when in some conversation Aruna said that if it was not for her husband then it would have been difficult to save mother-in-law. Her husband got furious at her remark and scolded her. Slowly everyone got into a quarrel. On the same day, her elder sister visited her. On seeing her sad face she asked the matter. Listening to her she advised...

Leadership means leading people. It is one of the most necessary skills to have in life. Leadership has led to the progress of human civilization. It is one of the most crucial things to have for running such a big world.  However, not everyone has this quality.  To develop the qualities of a good leader, let us look at their most cherished characteristics - Self-confidence– It is one of the essential qualities of a leader. You can’t be a good leader if you lack self-confidence. You must have confidence in your decisions. If you show this, then only others will follow you.  Good Communication- It is a must skill for a good leader. Poor communication leads to disconnection. People might take things you said in the wrong way. Good communication will clear misunderstandings, convey the right message, and also help in making good relations. Honesty- It is another chief quality of a leader. Honesty and integrity are crucial to win the love and trust of followers. If you are im...

We speak and listen to many words daily. However insignificant they may appear, they are actually very important and therefore we should speak carefully. Words like ‘yes’ or ‘no’ seem very small but carry much significance. It has the power to hurt or mend hearts. Many times people say yes to others without thinking much, and if they fail to do what they said then they face criticism. It is good to help others but it doesn’t mean that we say yes to their inappropriate things and leave our work and help them.  If you are not comfortable saying ‘yes’ then you need to learn to say ‘no’ sometimes, it doesn’t matter if the person is close to us. Because if you keep saying ‘yes’ despite being uncomfortable it will cause stress to you and affect your mental health. You have the right to say ‘no’ and also don’t always need to make excuses for your ‘no’. You should always set your boundaries. First, evaluate yourself whether you can do that work or not and if you can’t then there isn’t any ...

We all know that feeling, after a horrible fight, how we feel guilty for being so angry with the other person.  Thoughts like - 'It was not all his fault or, I shouldn't have gone on like that' - come to us after we get mad at someone and react in a manner that doesn't please anyone.  It's okay to feel angry sometimes. After all, it's a feeling just like happiness and sadness that comes naturally to us.  But it can be considered unnatural too. Let's discuss when it can be a problem and how we can know if our anger is getting problematic for us. To find out if you have anger issues, see if you tend to get irritated by even the smallest of mistakes and wrongdoings of others or even yourself. If you do, then it is a problem. Now let's see what we can do to fix this issue.  Try to see if there is something that is bothering you for some time. That something could be the reason for your intolerant behaviour that results in frustration and anger.  Whenever you...

We all have had the desire to become educated and noble human beings. To fulfill this desire, we enrolled ourselves in schools, colleges, and other institutions. Why? Because we think education can make us better at various things. It enriches our intellectual abilities.  Being educated or learned doesn't only mean you have the ability to read, write and understand stuff. It means you can also apply your acquired knowledge when needed. If you don't have this ability, you cannot consider yourself to be an individual who can lead others and himself for a better future in this fast-paced world.  Remember, your imagination and creativity are two things that make a difference in your life and others. We are humans, not robots, who don't have their own intelligence and only do what they're programmed to do.  Now, if you want to become more skilled at a task you already do, or if your wish is to learn something that's very new to you, you'll have to practice!  For exam...

Teenage is the age of mistakes. But that does not mean that you should not strive to correct them. You unknowingly start repeating these mistakes over and over and make them a habit. After some time, you find yourself wondering why people do not seem to like you anymore.  Well, this article is here for your help. These are the few reasons why you are facing a decline in your popularity - Talking about yourself a lot in a conversation. Speaking loudly. Staring at strangers. Eating with an open mouth. Untidy eating habits. Picking your nose often. Laughing loudly. Sipping tea or coffee loudly. Not thanking when someone helps you. Littering around. Not returning things you have borrowed. Touching objects at someone else’s house. Bragging about your richness. Listening to someone with an open mouth and wide eyes. Fighting with friends’ parents due to a fight with friends. Giving more attention to wealthy friends. Using English words and sentences on purpose while talking with someone w...

Mrs. Mehra has a very kind and caring heart. She is a social worker and even takes care of the servants at her house. If anyone in the neighborhood gets sick, she is always ready to help. If someone has to go out and can't take their children along with them, Mrs. Mehra is always there to take care of their children. Everyone likes Mrs. Mehra for her helping nature.  However, there's one thing about her that people don't seem to like. That thing is her nature of speaking rough when angry. She even gets abusive when in a bad mood. Now, let me tell you about an officer. People call him Mr. Verma. He works in a big firm. Until he gives his introduction and tells about his profession, people think he works on a small post in a small company.  Why so? It is because of his shabby appearance. Mr. Jain is a doctor who got his degree from a prestigious university in England. He does his job well but, people don't trust him.  What's the reason? He smokes cigarettes a lot. His...

The adolescent class is the effigy of mistakes, but this does not mean that people from this class should not correct their mistakes. Sometimes inadvertently and sometimes carelessly, teenagers make their mistakes a part of their nature. Later, they wonder why their popularity is decreasing day by day. Here are some reasons why your popularity may be decreasing day by day: You may have the habit of talking about yourself a lot during a conversation. Sitting at a neighbour when other guests are already in their house. Talking loudly. Staring at a stranger. Chewing with your mouth open. Using all the fingers of your hand to feed yourself. Repeatedly putting a finger in the nose. Even when one does not ask for any advice, you go on plastering your advice on them. Laugh out loud at small things. Drink tea or coffee with a slurping sound. Not understanding the need for saying 'thank you' when someone does a favor. Throwing garbage and spitting anywhere, etc. Not returning borrowed t...

  Yesterday Mrs Sharma bought a five meter cloth from shop. When she returned home and checked the cloth,it was not five meters but four meter and seventy centimeter. She was angry and thought of confronting the shopkeeper. But later she decided to not do so as she thought that the shopkeeper would not behave nice and in return would say something. Due to her hesitating nature Mrs. Sharma did not confront the shopkeeper on the cheating. Like Mrs. Sharma a lot of people due to their hesitating nature makes loses. Some people are so hesitating that they do not even open up to doctor about their problems and some want to start business but does not do it out of various hesitations like whether or not the idea is good or what will people say. The nature of hesitation can lead to laid backs in life. Reema sings well but due to hesitation would never take part in her college fests. It's often seen that confident people know how to manage a situation and they don't shy away from makin...

As we all know, we live in this era of computers and mobile phones, where we all just type, type, type. Picking up a pen and writing with it is just so troublesome is what most of us think. But, for all those people who still write with a pen or pencil regularly, we'd like to tell them that this article is written mainly for them (although, you can also read it if you're a typing person!). So, let me ask you a question. Did you ever think that your handwriting might be something that reflects your lifestyle as well as your personality? According to research, the science of handwriting is called graphology. Analyzing your handwriting is considered to be quite crucial to understand both your health and your nature. What is handwriting graphology? Handwriting graphology is a way to read and understand your handwriting. Not everyone can do this but graphology experts. They can give you the detailed and correct information about your health and lifestyle. It is interesting to know t...

Mindfulness means living in the present. The more precise definition as per the Wikipedia is – “Mindfulness is the psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment, which one develops through the practice of meditation and training.” Mindfulness can be mixed with meditation or it can also be practised in itself. To do it as meditation: 1. Sit straight 2. Close your eyes 3. Focus on your breath 4. Try to eliminate thoughts, stress and anxiety. 5. As per the habit your mind will wander and you will create thoughts. 6. To eliminate these thoughts don't try to fight with it. All you have to do is not to think on that thought and then slowly and the thought will go away. If thoughts come to you as questions, simply don't answer them. 7. Don't think of the past and future. Stay in the present. 8. If self-blaming thoughts come to you, then try to be gentle on yourself and know that you were not born wit...