Work & Life Pointers

What’s the root cause of happiness (and suffering)?

Samphy Y — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:14:36 PST

THOUGHTS, which our mind produce. Our happiness (and suffering) depends on the quality of our thoughts. When I tell people this, the question I receive is always something like, How can you be happy if you’re starved? Of course not. As a layperson, we would inevitably have low quality thoughts in such a case. With low quality thoughts [...]

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5 foundations of a happy family

Samphy Y — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:37:23 PDT

Family is forever no matter who you are, what you do or have. So we must value it. We need it—a happy family. A father and husband of my loving wife, I have come to learn that there are five foundations of a happy family. 1) Love. Family is like branches of a tree. We all [...]

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How to stop feeling overwhelmed continually

Samphy Y — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:53:32 PST

Feeling overwhelmed makes up part of most (if not all) people’s life. As a person in the corporate world, job stress may be responsible for most of your feeling overwhelmed. This could also lead to relationship stress, which in turn adds to your feeling overwhelmed. Farmers especially those in a developing country may feel overwhelmed [...]

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How to become more decisive immediately in your very next decision

Samphy Y — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:03:17 PST

Decisiveness means making decisions even when it’s so difficult and fearful you have no clue what the outcome will be. It involves taking risk of making mistakes because you know that clarity comes only when you actually decide and do it. Decisive people take responsibility for the outcome of their decision. They don’t regret nor [...]

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Good or bad hard to say, so let’s go with the flow

Samphy Y — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:17:58 PST

A man has a horse to work the fields and the horse runs away one day. The man’s son becomes very anxious and worried that they will not be able to work the fields without the horse. The father says, “Do nothing. This may be a blessing.” A few days later the horse returns with [...]

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“No Blame” game that can change your life

Samphy Y — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:29:57 PST

I was driving to lunch with my wife during lunch break on a Friday when I suddenly said to my wife, “Honey, let’s play a “no blame” game for seven days starting from now.” It came out of my subconscious mind. Perhaps I became tired of blaming and of hearing it. Or for other reasons. [...]

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How to let go and enjoy peace

Samphy Y — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:02:36 PST

We all know that when we let go, we will have peace. The more we can let go, the greater peace we enjoy. You may also agree. (That’s probably why you found this post of mine. ) But why do we hold on (to past mistakes, to broken relationship, to bitter past events, to guilt, [...]

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How to criticize and not be hated for it

Samphy Y — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:23:05 PST

Dale Carnegie wrote in his book How To Win Friends And Influence People that to criticize and not be hated for it, you should “call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.” One striking point for me is his advice on the use of “and” instead of “but” between your positive statement about the person who make [...]

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Social Media Resources for Nonprofits

Samphy Y — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:07:27 PST

I researched and compiled social media resources for my nonprofit organisation and particularly my new communications officer who I expect will start working in a couple of days. Instead of just keeping it for my colleagues, I feel it is a generous act to share with those who need them. I hope you find them [...]

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Why S.M.A.R.T goal setting isn’t SMART

Samphy Y — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:11:48 PST

It’s interesting to observe how S.M.A.R.T goal setting has been a popular approach for individuals and organisations. I myself was one of them. Until I began to synthesize my knowledge and experience in goal setting and personal development did I realise S.M.A.R.T goal setting isn’t so smart. Here’s why. S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based. No doubt you [...]

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