Kya Aap Bhi Sapne Dekhte Hai

Do you “Dream”? What a stupid question. We all do dream of becoming like our role models or achieving something big and different. But I dream every night a new dream sometimes a G8 star, or a musician, or a Businessman, or a Farmer (living peacefully – hopefully) or an Investor and list will go on and on. Stupid na “kya karu vo to mai hu hi” ..wait wait ...I mean S.T.U.P.I.D (Smart Talented Unique Person In Demand) ;) 

I gave a deep thought why do we want to be always great and not do something very common like be a teacher, or a farmer, or a social worker or a small trader and get a descent living and find happiness in little  things. Why always my mind continuously think of doing something which will make me all of a sudden a “big man” (so called), who has all the power and money in the world. I always thought of becoming a big tycoon so that I could sleep well without any worries. But this is practically difficult, the more you climb up the ladder of the system the more responsible you are for guiding others. It is more stressful and need more alertness even to perform small activities, there are more sleepless night thinking of next steps that you should consider. This reminds me of the 80-20 rule. What is 80-20 rule ? According to Pareto's Principle 80% of income in world went to 20% of the population which slowly got applied to all the things, and in world of dream I would say that 80% of the people keep dreaming of becoming big while those 20% who become big, don't keep dreaming they work hard with full passion without any fear for what they believe in and thus they are successful in achieving their dream. So why can't every body do that, I want to become big I am ready to put time to hard work, smart work, full dedication, passion, compassion, out of box thinking, Self-actualization (assume all sort of words which are written in book of motivation) ….haaan now one more quote comes to my mind ….

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." – Anonymous 

There you go “Habit” that’s the key, Habit is what keeps you going. Because once we get motivated we also start working on our dream but then we are not persistent and we give it up at some point or the other. Why don't we survive? There are ups and downs in every activity. When we face hurdles on our way we should strive hard to overcome them. Now you will say ... “What rubbish” … we all know that. Don't we? Yes we all know but I was going through one of the blog article and I read that it states that it takes 10000 hours to master in any particular thing... be it trading....or singing… or playing guitar...that’s what it takes to be an expert in any field. To become a master or expert of any subject it needs practice of 10000 hrs. So lets say you are working on your dream and spend on an average of 5 hrs a day. So it will take you approximately 2000 days or 6-8 years to become a professional/expert/master. Assuming you are fully dedicated and do spend 5 hrs a day. 

Now you see the 80 - 20 reality... most of us would give up on our dreams may be after 2-3 years because most of us either get frustrated or disillusioned or the hurdles are dominant. So here comes the role of “Habit”, yes we all should have a habit of not leaving our goal and develop a countdown of 10000 hrs. Habit is what turns into the action of those 20% great people which makes them Master in their work. We should have the habit which should keep us driving till the completion of 10000 hrs. “Habit is Fuel to dreams on the journey of success.”

I do realize that I need to put an effort and need to be persistent and develop many Habits. I have also realized that there is no free lunch and we need to work for it and now more than ever. In simple words NO PAIN...NO GAIN... 

So, start your countdown towards the 10000 hrs.

Regards,

Vipin Rathi

Comments / Critics / thoughts welcome this will motivate me to write more.

 

 

 

Eye Sight

Eyesight Weakness is a common problem of the day. Even tender aged school going children may also be seen using spectacles due to weak eyes. Few Days back I got my Eye Test Done and as was worried got the Number (Negative Effects of Modern Technology).Then I started searching the cause for Eyesight Weakness, though I knew that I spend lot of time in front of computer and this is the cause for it but i didn't knew what is called Computer Vision Syndrome until I was surfing about causes for eye weakness. Do you know about it? If not then Read on. 

First let’s know about the general causes of Eye Weakness- Heat and Weakness of brain is a main cause of weak eyesight. The morbid matter eliminating by means of Common Cold if suppressed by wrong treatment may also adversely effects the eyes. Beside this, long over and closely watching of TV, continuous reading in a powerful light, digestive disorder, unbalanced eating and living habits and deficiency of vitamin A in food are also responsible for weak eyesight. In maturity, excessive worry and consumption of alcohol also produce weakness of eyes. 

So now we know general causes of eyesight weakness so let’s see what is this Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is a direct consequence of spending too much time in front of a computer screen. 

What Causes Computer Vision Syndrome?

Computer eye strain and computer vision syndrome are caused by our eyes and brain reacting differently to characters on a computer screen than they do to printed characters. Our eyes have little problem focusing on printed material that has dense black characters with well-defined edges. But characters on a computer screen don't have the same degree of contrast and definition.

Words on a computer screen are created by combinations of tiny points of light (pixels), which are brightest at the center and diminish in intensity toward their edges. This makes it more difficult for our eyes to maintain focus on these images. Instead, our eyes want to drift to a reduced level of focusing called the "resting point of accommodation" or RPA.

Our eyes involuntarily move to the RPA and then strain to regain focus on the screen. This continuous flexing of the eyes' focusing muscles creates the fatigue and eye strain that commonly occur during and after computer use. 

What Are the Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome?

If you or your child spend more than two hours per day in front of a computer screen, it's likely you will experience some degree of computer vision syndrome. Symptoms of CVS include:

Headaches

Loss of focus

Burning eyes

Tired eyes

Double vision

Blurred vision

Neck and shoulder pain  

Will Glare Screens Prevent CVS?

Anti-glare filters for computer screens may increase comfort somewhat, but they will not solve all your computer vision problems. These filters only reduce glare from reflections on the computer screen and do not reduce the visual problems related to the constant refocusing of your eyes when you work at a computer. 

Will Wearing Computer Eyeglasses Make My Eyes Worse?

This is not true. In fact, wearing specially prescribed computer glasses when working at your computer may keep your eyes from getting worse by reducing excessive focusing demands on your eyes. This is particularly true for teenagers, whose eyes may be more susceptible to progressive nearsightedness from focusing fatigue. 

Will My Reading Glasses Work at the Computer?

Reading glasses are usually not the best solution for computer use. Eyeglasses prescribed for reading typically will optimize your vision at a distance of 14 to 16 inches from your eyes, which is considered the standard reading distance. But for the greatest comfort, your computer screen should be positioned farther away — at a distance of 20 to 24 inches from your eyes. For the best vision at this distance, a different eyeglass prescription is usually required. 

Some general home remedies which might be helpful to some (Dadi maa ke nuskeJ)

-Mix equal quantities of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) powder along with Shikakai powder for washing hair. Wash frequently. 
-Mix seeds of cardamom along with 1 tablespoon honey. Eat every day. 
-Drink carrot juice twice daily. 
-Boil 2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves along with ½ cup moong dal and 10 small onions and eat regularly. 
-Using drops of eyebright herb are also beneficial for the eye conditions. 
-Eating spinach will help in preventing various eye problems as it contains carotenoid. 
-Washing the eyes with cold water will give relief from strain and will soothe the eyes. 

  Some Eye Exercise

1. Palming:- To rest and relax your eyes, sit comfortably in front of a table, resting your elbows on a stack of cushions high enough to bring your palms easily to your eyes without stooping forward or looking up. Close your eyes and cover them with your cupped palms to exclude light, avoiding pressure on the sockets. Breathe slowly and evenly, relaxing and imagining deep blackness. Begin by doing this for 10 minutes, two or three times a day.  
 
2. Swinging: - Relax and keep the eyes mobile. Stand up and focus on a distant point, swaying gently from side to side, repeat 100 times daily, blink your eyes as you sway. Blinking cleans and lubricates the eyes, which is especially important if you spend a lot of time in front of a computer.  
 
3. Color day: - You may be asked to have a 'color day.' Choose a color and look out for it throughout the day. When you see it, be aware of the color rather than the form. For example, if it's a red truck, experience the shade of red, not the truck.  
 
4. Sunning: - Try to do this once a day. It requires a sunny day, or a good desk lamp with an incandescent bulb. The exercise is simple. Close your eyes. Look directly at the sun through your closed eyes. While facing the sun, slowly rotate your head from side to side as far as you can. This gets the sunlight on the peripheral vision, and it helps bring more blood circulation to your neck. Do this for 3 to 5 minutes. It's amazing, even on a cold day, how warm the sun feels on your eyes. 
 
Exercise tips 
 
General tips when doing eye exercises Please take off your glasses or contact lenses; you will then feel more comfortable and relaxed. When doing the exercises, intensely concentrate on your eyes. Feel them working and coming to life again!  
Do them on a regular basis, e.g. ideally 3 times a day. The results will be better. 

If you Know more about eyes which you think would be worth adding here please let me know, Please leave your thoughts in comments section below.

Sources used: - www.articledashboard.com  and www.allaboutvision.com