Filed under: Indian Culture & Traditions | Tags: chronic stress, don't trust a doctor, drinking too much, habits of workaholics, Indian culture, Indian IT Industry, Indian traditions, no medical check-ups, no time to eat, no time to exercise, responsibilities in family, smoking grass, Suman Das, working when sick
It has been around 3 years since I joined the IT industry. For the first 10 months, I was really bored as I didn’t have much of work. Then, I started to get frustrated coz I felt I wasn’t given the amount and quality of work for which I was getting paid.
But, it was only since April this year that I got some real responsibilities. Then, I got power and I was satisfied. Slowly, I got more power and more responsibilities, and I was happy. Gradually, I became a workaholic.
It was only since the last 1 month that I started getting sick. I was bed-ridden for about 5 days. Then, I made this research to find what went wrong. The following are the 7 worst habits of workaholics:
1. Forgetting to relax
While some stress can be good because it keeps you alert and motivated, too much stress or chronic stress will take its toll on your body.
2. Eating on the go
Between meetings, conference calls and deadlines, workaholics forget to take out time to sit down for a healthy lunch. But a good meal is exactly what a person needs to stay mentally sharp throughout the day.
3. Putting off sleep for work
Even busy professionals need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Missing out on sleep can lead to irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory problems and poor judgment. It has also been linked to obesity.
4. Not making time for exercise
Getting at least 30 minutes of exercise most days is very important to immediate and future health.
5. Working even when sick
Many people come to work despite being ill. But there are three common sense reasons to stay home — nobody wants your germs, you’ll be less productive and you need your rest to get better.
6. Drinking (too much)
Excessive drinking can lead to alcoholism, liver disease and some forms of cancer.
7. Skipping annual medical check-ups
In order to detect problems early, prevent others from developing and get the best treatment if you have a condition, you need to know what’s going on in your body.
Although, I had taken care of the last 3 points; I am yet to take care of the first 4. Once I take care of all 7 of these, I guess, I can call myself a healthy workaholic.
What about you???
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Filed under: Indian Culture & Traditions | Tags: anubha, Culture and traditions, Delhi, Delhi fashion, Fashion Show, gift for your wife, HellBoy, indian, Indian designers, marriage anniversary, sulakshana, Suman Das, wedding
Wedding exhibition Bride & Groom was held in Delhi last year. The event showcased everything from this year’s decorating trends to mehendi to clothes and jewellery. Here’s a sneak peek at what trendy couples will be wearing for their nuptials. Fancy looking like a mermaid at your sangeet? This beautiful aqua-silver ghagra choli is from the ‘Manthan of Moods’ collection by designer Sulakshna Monga. Sagar Mehra’s collection sported plenty of colour and jewelled embroidery. Seen here is a heavy but tasteful bridal ensemble in traditional hue, matched with a champagne sherwani for the groom.
Metal glam continues to be a hot favourite this season — a sari by Megha Hasija shows off Mughal inspiration with rich embellishment and shimmery tone.
If you want to make a statement at a cocktail function, this rich dress by Sulakshna Monga is just right — note the encrusted bodice.
This beige ‘n’ gold sari with heavily worked choli, also by Sulakshna, is suited to the bride who doesn’t like too many embellishments.
Designer Anubha’s collection, Le Divas, boasted of several such outfits with becoming touches and light pastel colours.
Designer Radhika poses with a model wearing one of her creations, an Indo-Western fusion in electric colour.
Lovely, huh! Go for a design that suits you the most. Cheers!!!
Filed under: Indian Culture & Traditions | Tags: blood, bury, chill, cry, expose, fear, HellBoy, Oblivion, sarcasm, smile, Suman, tears, whisper
Endless sarcasms with infinite tears
Murky shadows over the night sky
I walk alone, giving company to my fears
The rain beats down, as I start to cry
I just wanted to help others in pain
Now I stand here, forsaken by all
I hear the trembling voices whispering again
Telling the unfinished stories of my fall
I do not know if the world loved me or not
All I know is that it didn’t matter
Throughout my life, I only battled
Life lay before me now, lifeless and bare
A frosty chill wakes me up from my muse
A plethora of memories pass by
I was just another soul, a soul without the psyche
Perhaps best suited to be removed from all lies
The lights of the police car blind me once more
As they bend down over the body in the ground
I clutch the corpse with my both hands
In an attempt not to let it be turned around
I watch in vain as the men turn it over
Shaking silent heads, making way for others to see
I look down at my now exposed cover
To see my own blood spattered body, smiling at me…
