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  Ikigai And Diet Ikigai means finding, purpose, mindfulness, wholesomeness and joy in life and everything we are doing including our food and eating habits. So if we associate Ikigai with diet it means nourish the body(purpose of food),nutrient rich food(wholesomeness),mindful eating (mindfulness)and embrace the taste, season, social and happy aspects of meals (joy). So Ikigai with diet provides us better physical health, beauty, greater sense of purpose, fulfillment and overall well-being.  Purpose of Food: Ultimate purpose of food is to give us energy, health, taste  and beauty. Our regular diet should serve  us happiness and health and it should help us in staying focused and active. Ultimately, “we are what we eat. ”As per ikigai, throughout the day we must eat 15-20 food items in moderation ,adequate quantity and  on  proper timing supported with an active lifestyle. It will help us in getting good calories and healthy weight management. Wholesomeness: Wholesomeness in diet com

  Afternoon Tea Etiquette Where there is a  day, there is  tea.  Tea is always a good idea whatever event  and time of the day is happening. Tea can be a picnic indoors or a party on table and best mingling and small talk time. A lot can happen on tea. Even before globalization, afternoon tea has made its way around the world. It is adopted in many countries to suit their local culture and now it is a popular event. Afternoon tea is a happy time around the world. British in origin, the mid-day meal after lunch consists of tea, light sandwiches, scones, bite-sized desserts and varieties of finger food. Lets discuss some  etiquette do’s and don’ts  so that  you enjoy your best in this dainty social event. The number one priority is to relax, unwind and enjoy this experience of luxury . And the next most important point is don't call it High tea. High tea isn’t the same thing as afternoon tea. Afternoon tea would often take place between 3 and 5 p.m. around a low table setting with e

  Closet Organization: By Sarita Maheshwari Sharda (certified Image consultant) With ownership of any resource comes responsibility. Same in the case of clothes. To maintain an attractive, appropriate and affordable appearance, one must maintain closet.   Closet organization means allowing time and space for clothing care. Closet storage and organization is a unique challenge as it requires continuing attention, planning and organization, It demands a routine for clothing related tasks, such as hemming up a dress, hand-washing a silk dress, sewing on button, pressing a skirt or rearranging closet. Some tasks are daily, others are weekly and some may be seasonal or annual. Clothes come in different colors, seasons, sleeve lengths, hemlines, etc. Organizing your closet is actually less work and more fun. Here you will find my best tips and how-to compiled into one neat and organized closet: Keep your closet in shape by treating it like a small room. Like any room it should be clea

  Calories Care   A healthy diet is not only important for weight loss and weight management r ather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – Eating healthy can also reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies and calories count  every time, achieving size zero, or depriving yourself of the foods you love but it is all about consuming  food in right manner , right time and in right quantity. Healthy eating tip 1: Set yourself up for success To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the changes as per your lifestyle, activity level and with commitment, gradually you will be able to follow healthy diet sooner than you think. Healthy eating tip 2: balancing portion    Balancing portion means eating far l

  Business Etiquette  Want to set you and your business apart from the competition? An important factor is your business relationship and your people skills. The best way to improve your people skills is to practice business etiquette. Business etiquette is not meant to be strictly formal. It is really about being kind, considerate, empathetic and respectful . Practicing of right business etiquette at any networking event   can be one of the most effective ways to increase awareness of who you are and what you do, meet potential clients, and develop new business opportunities. The key to follow business etiquette   is to remember that it is not about how many cards you give out or what you are selling - but, more importantly, who is doing the selling. It is the person behind the product or service that people trust, admire, respect, and with whom they enjoy dealing. It is this rapport, this established relationship that truly makes a product or service interesting, desirable, re

                                          Body Shape And Smart Fit  Your genetics have a lot to do with the changing of your body; Most of us don't have a "IDEAL" body shape. Your genetics are set and there is nothing anyone can do about it. “BUT” I am telling you, you can make it look better by proper diet n exercise plan and wearing right clothes as per body shape. Save yourself  from time and frustration. Learn to recognize the garment style or silhouette that matches most nearly your general figure type. Whatever the body shape once can still have a terrific time with fashion style, colors, fabric and accessories by following these golden rules: • The garment silhouette should be dominant and body silhouette subordinate.  • Highlight positive variation of body and hiding the variations. • There should not be any distraction, try to achieve attraction. • Attention should be upwards towards face.   What is Your Body Shape? See Below! Get an idea of your body sha

                                      Fragrance and skin Chemistry  Smelling good is as important as looking good. Even the best of clothes and makeup cannot mask body odor, which may become a cause of embarrassment. Today, fragrances are available in many different forms such as deodorant, body mist, perfumes, colognes, etc.   It is the long-term impression that a fragrance gives you that really counts, not what you think of it at first. Everyone’s skin is different and that is why some fragrances last longer on some people’s skin than others. You have noticed that a particular perfume is smelling good on someone else but not on you or nice at nine and nasty at ten. That’s because everybody has different body chemistry and a natural body Adour. The same fragrance may be expected to smell different on different people . Every individual has their own unique skin chemistry. In fact, your skin chemistry can even change now and again and the changes are not always apparent. Whe

                                    जल ही जीवन है जल  पृथ्वी की आत्मा, जल देता है प्राण । बड़ा ही शक्तिवान जल, करे सृष्टि निर्माण ।। जल हमारे जीवन का आधार  है। यह केवल एक प्राकृतिक संसाधन ही नहीं है बल्कि, ऊर्जा, प्रकृति, प्रेरणा,  दुनिया को ताजगी और सौंदर्य देने वाला  पदार्थ है। जल समस्त प्रकृति के लिए प्रेरक शक्ति है। इतिहास साक्षी है कि जल लाखों लोगों को स्थानांतरित करने की शक्ति रखता है। सिर्फ मनुष्य को  ही नहीं ,सजीव और निर्जीव सभी चीजों को प्रत्यक्ष अथवा अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से  जल की आवश्यकता होती है।यह हमारी व्यक्तिगत जिम्मेदारी है कि हम  जल का प्रयोग बुद्धिमानी से करें, बहुत सारे पेड़ लगाऐं ,स्वच्छता बनाए रखें और जल को प्रदूषित होने से बचाएं । हाइड्रोलॉजिस्ट द्वारा दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करके हम पर्यावरण और जल चक्र दोनों का सरंक्षण कर, जल प्रबंधन में अपना  महत्वपूर्ण सहयोग दे सकते हैं। जल की सेवा, पृथ्वी की सेवा!  जैसा कि हमारे ग्रंथों में भी लिखा है प्रकृति  में पाँच तत्व हैं जो पूरे भौतिक संसार को नींव प्रदान करते हैं - आकाश, वायु, अग्नि, जल और पृथ्वी । उस में से मानव शरीर में ही