EARN EXTRA INCOME AT HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES AND OTHER COUNTRIES

Do you want to earn dollar while staying at home for free?

Everyone can join, anywhere in the world. It will just take 10-15 minutes of your time everyday. You can do it while surfinf the net, opening your facebook, Friendster, twitter account, etc.

You only need the following:

*PC or Laptop

*Internet connection

*Email address

*Alertpay at paypal account. This is where you will get payed for the sites.

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If you don’t have yet an Alertpay at paypal account, just click the banners below to register. It is free to register, no need to have a credit card.Choose personal for paypal (just uncheck link your card) and personal starter for alertpay.

and/or

Read this for your frequently ask questions about paypal and alertpay, click here.

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After having your paypal and alertpay account, you can now join the following sites for free to earn money online. Just click their ads list everyday and you can earn money per clicked ads.

You can withdraw your earned credits if you reached the minimum payout for that site.

So join now to start earning.

See my proofs of payment, click here.

Please note that this is not a get rich quick job. You have to be consistent and patient to earn more!

These are the sites that you can register for free (Don't forget to type: ecinajnna as referrer. Thanks)

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SITE NO. 1



Minimum Payout: $2

Step 1. Register for free at neobux. Click the banner to register. Type ecinajnna at the referrer portion.

Step 2. After verifying your account, you can now login to neobux.

Step 3. Click View Advertisements at the Main menu. Make sure you click ONE AD at a time.

Step 4. Click/View Advertisements for about 20-30 seconds each ad. Wait until the “Advertisement validated!” appear. Close the ad. And back to neobux. Then click the next ad. Usually, there are 3-4 ads per day.

When you have finished clicking all the ads the yellow stars will turn to clock. That’s all for the day and do the same thing the next day.

Keep on clicking ads everyday until you meet the minimum payout.

Once you reached your minimum payout, you can withdraw your credits to your paypal/alertpay account.

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SITE NO. 2



Step 1. Register for free at clixsense. Click the banner to register.

Step 2. After verifying your account, you can now login to clixsense.

Step 3. Click BROWSE ADS at the Main menu. Make sure you click ONE AD at a time.

Step 4. Click/View Advertisements for about 20-30 seconds each ad. Wait until the “Remove frame" appear. Click "remove frame" Then click the next ad.

Step 5: Refresh your browser, if there are no more ads to click, that's all for the day.

Step 6: You can earn more money by referring people to join under you. For every member that signs up using your affiliate link, you can earn more money. Click the affiliate program to invite your friends and other contacts to join.

Keep on clicking and referring daily and you can earn more not only here in the Philippines but around the globe.


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SITE NO. 3



Click the banner above to register for free at Geostring.com.

NOTE: Geostring.com doesn't accept yahoo email addresss. Use other email address other than yahoo.

How it works:



GeoString is an online marketing company. Their sponsors pay them to put their message in front their members. In turn, they pay you for becoming an opt in member of their program. The advertising revenues from our sponsors make it possible to pay their membership base for doing nothing more than creating a free account, referring others, and opening the once weekly email from their company.

They will send you one email every Tuesday. This email will include your affiliate stats, as well as messages from their sponsors. You must click the link provided in the email to confirm you've received and opened the email. That's it!.

When do I cash out?


You'll be simply amazed how fast your free paycheck accumulates with this program. The reason your paycheck accumulates so fast is because it's absolutely free for anyone over the age of 16 to open an account and start earning money today. They even give you $10 instantly credited to your account just for registering with them! Because account balances accumulate so quickly, they pay you everytime your account balance reaches $100. If your account balance is greater than $100 at the end of a month, a check will be mailed to you on or before the 10th of the following month (Example: your balance is $450 at the end of April, your check will be mailed on or before May 10th). Paying at these intervals puts less of a strain on their accounting department and insures more efficient payments to our members.


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SITE NO.4




Minimum Payout: $5.5

Step 1. Register for free at trekpay. Click the banner to register.
Step 2. After verifying your account, you can now login to trekpay.
Step 3. Click “Browse/Search” at the Main menu.
Step 4. Click the links. No time limit for browsing ads.
When you have finished clicking the links, that’s all for the day and do the same thing the next day.
Keep on clicking ads everyday until you meet the minimum payout.
Once you reached your minimum payout, you can withdraw your credits to your paypal account.

NOTE: ONE ACCOUNT PER HOUSEHOLD ONLY

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SITE NO. 5


Minimum Payout: $2

Step 1. Register for free at palmbux. Click the banner to register. Type ecinajnna at the referral portion.
Step 2. After verifying your account, you can now login to palmbux.

Step 3. Click View Ads at the Main menu. Make sure you click ONE AD at a time.

Step 4. Click/View Advertisements for about 20-30 seconds each ad. Click the correct letter. Close the ad. And back to palmbux. Then click the next ad. Usually, there are 3-4 ads per day.

When you have finished clicking all the ads the yellow stars will change. That’s all for the day and do the same thing the next day.

Keep on clicking ads everyday until you meet the minimum payout.

Once you reached your minimum payout, you can withdraw your credits to your paypal/alertpay account.

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FOR SOME HELPFUL TIPS AT THE PTC SITES(for my referrals).

Just post a message here. Include the site where you have joined, your username and registration date in your message

From The Desk of GOD

Effective Immediately:

Please be aware that there are changes you need to make in your life.
These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill my
promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I
apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this
seems very little to ask of you. I know, I already gave you the 10
Commandments. Keep them. But follow these guidelines as well...

1. QUIT WORRYING

Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you
forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for
you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes
your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST

Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR
list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the
problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to me. And, although my
to-do-list is long, I am, after all, God. I can take care of anything
you put into my hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I
take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME

Once you've given your burdens to me, quit trying to take them back.
Trust in me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs,
your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on my
list. Problem with finances? Put it on my list. Problems with your
emotional roller coaster? For my sake, put it on my list. I want to help
you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE

Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now,
I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling
stronger now? It's simple. You gave me your burdens and I'm taking care
of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back
where you started? Leave them with me and forget about them. Just let me
do my job.

5. TALK TO ME

I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But
there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please don't forget to talk
to me - OFTEN! I love you. I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you
talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a
conversation with me. I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH

I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you
are. Have faith in me that I know what I'm doing. Trust me, you wouldn't
want the view from my eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over
you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust me. Although I have a
much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE

You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you
forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate
than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share
your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT

I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many
diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places,
meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be so
impatient then when it takes me a little longer than you expect to
handle something on my to-do-list? Trust in my timing, for my timing is
perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days,
everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND

Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may
not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I
still love you all. Please try to get along, for my sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all
identical. Please know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF

As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created
by me for one reason only - to be loved, and to love in return. I am a
God of Love. Love me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It
makes my heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me. Don't ever forget that!

With all my heart, I love you,

GOD

SPIRITUAL VITAMINS FROM A TO Z

Remember to take your vitamins every day!

Anxious? Take Vitamin A. "All things work together for good for
those who love God, who are called according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28)

Blue? Take Vitamin B. "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is
within me, bless his holy name." (Psalm 103:1)

Crushed? Take Vitamin C. "Cast all your anxiety on him, because
he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

Depressed? Take Vitamin D. "Draw near to God, and he will draw
near to you." (James 4:8)

Empty? Take Vitamin E. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and
his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name."
(Psalm 100:4)

Fearful? Take Vitamin F. "Fear not, for I am with you, do not be
afraid, for I am your God." (Isaiah 41:10)

Greedy? Take Vitamin G. "Give, and it will be given to you. A
good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be
put unto your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you
get back." (Luke 6:38)

Hesitant? Take Vitamin H. "How beautiful upon the mountains are
the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news,
who announces salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns.'"
(Isaiah 52:7)

Insecure? Take Vitamin I. "I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)

Jittery? Take Vitamin J. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and
today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

Know nothing? Take Vitamin K. "Know this that the Lord is God, it
is He that made us and not we ourselves. (Psalm 100:3)

Lonely? Take Vitamin L. "Lo, I am with you always, even to the
end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M. "My grace is sufficient for you, for
power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Nervous? Take Vitamin N. "Never, no never will I leave you nor
forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5)

Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O. "Overcome evil with good." (Romans
12:21)

Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P. "Peace I leave with you; my
peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do
not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."
(John 14:27)

Quitting? Take Vitamin Q. "Quit you like men and women, be
strong." (1 Corinthians 16:13)

Restless? Take Vitamin R. "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently
for him." (Psalm 37:7)

Scared? Take Vitamin S. "Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for
the one who seeks my life seeks your life; you will be safe with
me." (1 Samuel 22:23)

Tired? Take Vitamin T. "Those who wait for the Lord shall renew
their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they
shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah
40:31)

Uncertain? Take Vitamin U. "Understand that I am (the Lord).
Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me."
(Isaiah 43:10)

Vain? Take Vitamin V. "Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were
healed every one. (Acts 5:16)

Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W. "What does the Lord require
of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly
with your God?" (Micah 6:8)

eXhausted? Take Vitamin X. "Exercise thyself rather unto
godliness." (1 Timothy 4:7)

Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y. "Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you art
with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)

Zapped? Take Vitamin Z. "Zealous for good deeds." (Titus 2:14)

-- Author Unknown

Complete List of Philippine Bank Codes in Paypal

UPDATE: The official Bank Code list of Major Banks in the Philippines are now available:

BANK NAME
Bank Code


ALLIED BANKING CORP
010320013

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
010700015

ASIA UNITED BANK
011020011

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
010030015

BANGKOK BANK
010670019

BANK OF AMERICA
010120019

BANK OF CHINA
011140014

BANK OF TOKYO
010460012

BANCO DE ORO (& EPCIB)
010530667

BANK OF COMMERCE
010440016

BANK OF THE PHIL ISLANDS
010040018

CHINA BANKING CORP
010100013

CHINA TRUST COMML BANK
010690015

CITIBANK N.A.
010070017

DEVT BANK OF THE PHILS
010590018

DEUTSCHE BANK
010650013

EAST WEST BANK
010620014

EXPORT & INDUSTRY BANK
010860010

FUJI BANK
010640010

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK
010060014

INTL COMML BANK OF CHINA
010560019

INTL EXCHANGE BANK
010680012

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
010720011

KOREA EXCHANGE BANK
010710018

INTL NEDERLAND BANK
010660016

LAND BANK OF THE PHILS
010350025

MAYBANK OF THE PHILS
010220016

METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO
010269996

PHIL BANK OF COMMUNICATION
010110016

PHIL TRUST COMPANY
010090039

PHIL NATIONAL BANK
010080010

PRUDENTIAL BANK
010150018

PHIL VETERANS BANK
010330016

RIZAL COMML BANKING CORP
010280014

SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO
010140015

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
010050011

UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK
010299995

UNION BANK OF THE PHILS
010419995

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK
010270189

MY SON - A VERY WONDERFUL STORY

This is great, take a moment to read it, it will make your day!

The ending will surprise you



Take my Son







A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.







When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.








About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.









He said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'









The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'








The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.









The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.









On the platform sat the painting of the son The auctioneer pounded his gavel. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?'









There was silence.









Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.'









But the auctioneer persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'









Another voice angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh's, the Rembrandt's. Get on with the real bids!'









But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'









Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting.' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.









'We have $10, who will bid $20?'









'Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters.'









'$10 is the bid, won't someone bid $20?'









The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.









They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.









The auctioneer pounded the gavel. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'









A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'









The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'









'What about the paintings?'









'I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.









The man who took the son gets everything!'









God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the son?'









Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.









FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE...THAT'S LOVE

Why You’re Not Happy

Six common barriers to personal happiness and fulfillment and how to overcome them.

By Annie Stuart

WebMD FeatureReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MDHappiness can be a paradox: The more you reach for it, the more it seems to slip through your fingers. “Ask yourself if you’re happy, and you cease to be so,” says Darrin McMahon, PhD, author of Happiness: A History.

How could this be true? Could it be you’re looking for happiness in all the wrong places? Do you think happiness is what you get when you get what you want? Some say happiness is a little like falling in love, that you can’t make it happen. If that’s the case, then how can you become happier?

At the 2008 Happiness & Its Causes Conference in San Francisco , a wide range of people -- from scientists, doctors, and psychologists to artists, philosophers, and Tibetan Buddhists -- offered their thoughts on the topic. Here are a few of their tips for overcoming six common barriers to happiness.



Happiness Barrier No. 1: Complexity

Solution: Simplify

Schooled in Buddhist monasteries since childhood, Thupten Jinpa, PhD, knows a thing or two about the benefits of simplicity. Why do you think monks and nuns shave their heads, he asks? For one, it simplifies their lives.

A principal English translator to the Dalai Lama, Jinpa is no longer a monk. But he still holds on to some of the lifestyle's spartan values. “My family has a one-car policy,” he says, pointing out the hassles of owning more than one -- the costs, the maintenance, and the time managing the details. Multiple credit cards? They don’t create freedom or happiness, he argues -- although, these days, he might get less of an argument about that.

Modern life has elevated individual choice to the highest level, he says, but these choices come at a big price. “We often conflate quality of life with standard of life,” Jinpa says, “but after a point, the connection [between the two] disappears.”

If you simplify your life, you create more space in your day, making it possible to reflect on your life.

Happiness Barrier No. 2: A Breakneck Pace

Solution: Take a Pause

The same culture that entangles you in a web of complexity may also have you on the constant chase, Jinpa says. “That kind of tension takes a toll on your soul and your psyche.” Whether you call it meditation, silence, or prayer, taking a “pause” just a few minutes a day can help you “recharge your batteries” and make you feel happier. A good time to do this is in the morning. Without it, your life may feel out of control.

Venerable Robina Courtin, a Buddhist nun and organizer of the Happiness & Its Causes Conference, recommends spending these minutes practicing mindful meditation. “During the day, we’re completely absorbed by our senses,” she says, “so we don’t pay attention to our minds.” Sit in a quiet place and simply anchor your mind on your breathing. When your mind wanders, bring it back to your breath. Through this process, you learn to observe what your mind is saying.

Happiness Barrier No. 3: Negativity

Solution: Let go

“Your prison is nothing in comparison with the inner prison of ordinary people: the prison of attachment, the prison of anger, the prison of depression, the prison of pride.” wrote Lama Zopa Rinpoche to a California prisoner, a student of the Liberation Prison Project, which offers Buddhist teachings to people in prison.

Some might view this statement as a bit of an exaggeration. But negative, compulsive thoughts do have a quality of stickiness to them, Jinpa says. How you see things and the way you experience the world are strongly linked, making it critical to adopt a positive outlook. “You interact with the world through your senses and mind,” he says. “If you can find a way to stand at the doorway of your senses, you can have a say in how you experience the world.”

In our culture, though, we take it as natural that people are angry, depressed, or dejected, Courtin says. “No wonder we get depressed -- it’s a depressing world view. It says you can’t do anything about it.” If you believe your abusive boss, father, or partner is the main cause of your suffering, for example, then you’ve tied your own hands and risk becoming imprisoned by toxic thoughts.

The Buddhist view, by contrast, is that happiness is what you get when you give up a neurotic state of mind, Courtin says. It’s empowering, she says, because knowing you can change it gives you the courage to look inside, pay attention, and take responsibility for your thoughts. Rather than judging negative thoughts, Courtin advises observing them with compassion. Then ask yourself, “What can I do about this?”

Techniques like mindful meditation can help with this, but may not be for everyone, especially those experiencing severe depression, says Philippe R. Goldin, PhD, research associate in the department of psychology at Stanford University .

But there are other simple steps you can take to counteract negativity and enhance your happiness. Practicing gratitude is one. People appear to have a certain set point for happiness, a range that’s influenced by genetics. But those who regularly practice gratitude can enhance this set point by as much as 25%, reports Robert Emmons, PhD in his book, Thanks!: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Through his research, Emmons found that people who kept gratitude journals felt better about their lives, exercised more, and were more optimistic.

Happiness Barrier No. 4: Despair

Solution: Stay hopeful

Did a parent attempt to protect you as a child by saying, “Don’t get your hopes up”? There’s no evidence that hope is hurtful, says David B. Feldman, PhD, assistant professor of counseling psychology at Santa Clara University in California . Instead, hope can greatly enhance happiness in people.

But genuine hope isn’t a yellow smiley face or the denial of death at the bedside of a loved one in hospice, says Feldman, who’s pursued research and clinical work addressing the question: “How do people maintain hope and meaning in the face of adversity?

Three components are essential for hope to thrive, Feldman says. They are having goals, as well as a plan and the motivation to achieve them. “Those who succeed don’t internalize the blame game, either internally or externally,” he says, “They ask, ‘what now?’”

In addition to reaching goals, these people perform better in sports and school, Feldman says. They have a greater tolerance for pain. They use health-promoting behaviors. They also have a lower risk for depression, anxiety, and heart disease.

Feldman advises setting personally meaningful goals and checking to see where your hope falters -- is it with the plan or the motivation? Allow yourself to daydream, he says. It’s a wonderful source of hope and, therefore, happiness.

Happiness Barrier No. 5: Suppressing sadness

Solution: Feel the real

Having a positive outlook doesn’t mean you never allow yourself to feel sadness. The parents who try to protect their children from dashed hopes -- or any kind of sadness -- may actually produce the opposite effect than is intended, says James R. Doty, MD, director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University . Some suffering, he says, makes you a whole person and allows you to acclimate and move forward in your life. Doty speaks from experience. He had an alcoholic father and invalid mother. He lived on public assistance for much of his youth.

“Happiness is not the absence of sadness,” says David Spiegel, MD, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. It is not a stiff upper lip or the pop psychology mantra, intoning “always stay upbeat” in the face of cancer. “Phony happiness is not good.” By suppressing sadness, you suppress other, more positive emotions, as well, he says, so people who try to suppress emotions actually become more anxious and depressed.

By finding outlets for sadness and frustration, you gain some measure of control, Spiegel says. Using others as a sounding board -- not as a toxic dumping ground -- can help convert generalized anxiety and depression into targeted feelings you can address with specific solutions.

Happiness Barrier No. 6: Navel-gazing

Solution: Connect with others

How important are social networks to your happiness? Perhaps even more important than you realized. A recent 20-year study of more than 4,000 people showed that happiness is influenced not just by your immediate friends and family. The happiness of a friend of a friend of a friend -- someone you’ve never even met -- can also influence your happiness. It turns out that happiness can spread through social networks, like a virus.

Unfortunately, many people spend so much time by themselves navel gazing, they don’t benefit from this positive “contagion.”

The more self-absorbed you are, the more your world closes in, and the less realistic you become, all of which produces a vicious circle. “You become oblivious to the needs of others, and the world shrinks still more, making you less able to see outside yourself.” If asked, ‘Why are your problems so special?” says Jinpa, you might respond, “Because they’re mine!”

“If you have such a huge ego, you’re setting yourself up as a huge target, which can easily get hit,” Jinpa says. But using a “wide-angle lens” instead helps you see connections you wouldn’t otherwise see, such as the universality of suffering. All it may take is having a loved one diagnosed with a serious disease to realize how many people are grappling with similar challenges. Feeling joined by others on this journey provides some comfort and happiness.

The straightest path to making connections like these? Compassion and caring for others.

Even primates seem to understand this, says Robert M. Sapolsky, PhD, author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers and research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. Primates that groom each other after a stressful event experience a reduction in blood pressure. The clincher? Grooming others has a greater impact than getting groomed, says Sapolsky.

Compassion engages us with others, removes isolation, builds resilience, and leads to deep fulfillment, says Doty. “Without compassion, happiness is simply short-lived pleasure.”

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, may have said it best: “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

Why we should go home on time…

Mr. Narayana Murthy is undoubtedly one of the most famous persons
from Karnataka. He is known not just for building the biggest IT
empire in India but also for his simplicity. Almost every important
dignitary visits Infosys campus. He delivered an interesting speech
during an employee session with another IT company in India . He is
incidentally, one of the top 50 Influential people of Asia according
to an Asiaweek publication and also the new IT Advisor to the
Thailand Prime Minister.



Extract of Mr. Narayana Murthy's Speech during Mentor Session : I
know people who work 12 hours a day, six days a week, or more. Some
people do so because of a work emergency where the long hours are
only temporary. Other people I know have put in these hours for
years. I don't know if they are working all these hours, but I do
know they are in the office this long. Others put in long office
hours because they are addicted to the workplace.



Whatever the reason for putting in overtime, working long hours over
the long term is harmful to the person and to the organization. There
are things managers can do to change this for everyone's benefit.
Being in the office long hours, over long periods of time, makes way
for potential errors. My colleagues who are in the office long hours
frequently make mistakes caused by fatigue.



Correcting these mistakes requires their time as well as the time and
energy of others. I have seen people work Tuesday through Friday to
correct mistakes made after 5 PM on Monday. Another problem is that
people who are in the office long hours are not pleasant company.
They often complain about other people (who aren't working as hard);
they are irritable, or cranky, or even angry. Other people avoid
them. Such behavior poses problems, where work goes much better when
people work together instead of avoiding one another.



As Managers, there are things we can do to help people leave the
office. First and foremost is to set the example and go home
ourselves. I work with a manager who chides people for working long
hours. His words quickly lose their meaning when he sends these
chiding group e-mails with a time-stamp of 2 AM, Sunday.



Second is to encourage people to put some balance in their
lives.

For instance, here is a guideline I find helpful:

1) Wake up, eat a good breakfast, and go to work.

2) Work hard and smart for eight or nine hours.

3) Go home.

4) Read the books/comics, watch a funny movie, dig in the dirt, play
with your kids, etc.

5) Eat well and sleep well.



This is called recreating. Doing steps 1, 3, 4, and 5 enable step 2.
Working regular hours and recreating daily are simple concepts. They
are hard for some of us because that requires 'personal change'. They
are possible since we all have the power to choose to do them.



In considering the issue of overtime, I am reminded of my oldest son.
When he was a toddler, if people were visiting the apartment, he
would not fall asleep no matter how long the visit, and no matter
what time of day it was. He would fight off sleep until the visitors
left.It was as if he was afraid that he would miss something. Once
our visitors' left, he would go to sleep. By this time, however, he
was over tired and would scream through half the night with
nightmares. He, my wife, and I, all paid the price for his fear of
missing out. Perhaps some people put in such long hours because they
don't want to miss anything when they leave the office. The trouble
with this is that events will never stop happening. That is life !!
Things happen 24 hours a day. Allowing for little rest is not
ultimately practical. So, take a nap. Things will happen while you're
asleep, but you will have the energy to catch up when you wake.

Hence...



"LOVE YOUR JOB, BUT NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COMPANY BECAUSE YOU

NEVER KNOW WHEN THE COMPANY STOPS LOVING YOU" -- Narayana Murthy

What does the first letter of your name mean?

Does your name begin with: A
U are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action.You
mean business. With you, what you see is what you get.You have no
patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying
to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up-front
person. You often don't get hints & you ever pass any. Brains turn you
on. You must feel that your partner is! intellectually stimulating,
otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You
require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being
appreciated. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important for you.
You tend to be very Practical, & not very emotional Your choices are
very good & can only lead to trouble. You are very self satisfied &
egoistic.


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Does your name begin with: B
You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. You enjoy being romanced, wined,
and dined.

You are very happy to receive gifts as an ___expression of the affection
of your lover. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate.
You are private in your ___expression of endearments, and particular
when it comes to love. You will hold off until everything meets with
your approval. You can control your appetite & feelings. You require new
sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment.



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Does your name begin with: C
You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a
relationship. You require closeness and togetherness
.
You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and
good-looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very
sensual, Needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this
cannot be achieved, you have the ability to hold out on affection until
you receive this.. You are an expert at controlling your desires and
doing without.

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Does your name begin with: D
Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full
Steam ahead in your suit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are
nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on

You are highly passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement's,
sometimes possessive and jealous. You are very sharp & talented often
with sense of humour. When people bother to look deep inside they cannot
resist what they see. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual,
having a free and open attitude. You get jealous of other people and
lose your temper .


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Does your name begin with: E
Your greatest need is to talk

If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A
person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested
sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion You hate
disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument
once in a while-it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the
challenge is more important. But once you give your heart away, you are
uncompromisingly loyal. You will fall asleep with a good book.
sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book to a lover)

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Does your name begin with: F
You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You
look for the very best mate you can find

You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are
sensuous and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy,
extravagant, and gallant. You are a born romantic. Dramatic love scenes
are a favourite fantasy past time. You can be a very generous lover.

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Does your name begin with: G

You are fastidious, seeking perfection

within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is
yourintellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status.
You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of stimulation, because
you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active-never tiring
out. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything
else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to people.

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Does your name begin with: H

You seek a mate who can enhance your zest for life ,fun
&
everything You seek for. You will be very generous

to your lover once you have Attained a commitment. You are very
affectionate & very strong. Your gifts
are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment,
though, you tend to be very careful with your every move and equally
cautious in your involvement's often as you believe that you have to
look out for yourself. You are a sensual and patient lover. You will
hold off
till everything meets your full approval. You are a perfectionist

, hard to satisfy and strong in your beliefs. Not influential, you
always stand your ground. People can always count on you to stand by
them in a crisis. You are a dreamer with/ a passion for life.


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Does your name begin with: I
You have a great need to be loved, appreciated... even worshiped

You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You like
necking spend hours just touching feeling & exploring. You look for
lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an
amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy

and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to
experiment and try new modes of ___expression
. You bore easily and thus require adventure

and change. Your commitments don't last very long & you often tend to
stray. Loyalty is not one of your strong points. You are more sensual
than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful.

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Does your name begin with: J
You are blessed
with a great deal of physical energy. When used for a good cause there
is nothing to stop you, except maybe that they aren't always used for
the good. (you could dance all night.) You respond to the thrill of the
chase and the challenge of the mating game.You can carry on great
romances in your head. At heart you are a roamer and need to set out on
your own every so often. You will carry on long- distance relationships
with ease. You are idealistic and need to believe in love. You have a
need to be nurtured deep within.



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Does your name begin with: K
You are secretive
, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate,
but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part
of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you
are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any
role or any game

, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You
have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. You are
very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind-natured & sweet,
which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.


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Does your name begin with: L
You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a
partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your
___expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual
experiences and partners, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn
you on

You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating,
otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You
require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being
appreciated. "You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know
that you're being appreciated ".

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Does your name begin with: M
You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know that
Appearances can lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but
something of a skilled technician. You can easily go to extremes,
though, running the gamut from insatiability to boredom with the whole
idea of love. You can be highly critical of you mate, seeking perfection
in both of you. It is not easy to find someone who can meet your
standards. You have difficulty expressing emotions and drawing close to
lovers. You are often selfish, thinking you are always right no matter
what. You never give in.

Winning is your prime desire- at any cost. You often forget friends and
family and you live for the moment.


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Does your name begin with: N
You are emotional and intense
. When involved in a relationship, you Throw your entire being
into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are
all-consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense.
You believe in total freedom

You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of energy
is inexhaustible. You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your
mate. You also enjoy mothering your mate. You often have the greatest
love affairs all by yourself, in your head. You are very imaginative.



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Does your name begin with: O
You are very interested in fun activities

yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of
your energy into making money and/or seeking we. You can easily have
extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate lover,
requiring the same qualities From your mate. Love is serious business;
thus you demand intensity, diversity and is willing to try anything or
anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness

, which must be kept in check.

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Does your name begin with: P
You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of
Doing anything that might harm your image or Reputation. Appearances
count
. Therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an
intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your
enemy...a good fight stimulates those vibes
. You are relatively free of hang- ups.You are willing to experiment
and try new ways of doing things.You are very social and sensual; you
enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification.

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Does your name begin with: Q
You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous
physical energy

It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you. You are an
enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people because of their
ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts
and flowers, and conversation to turn you on and keep you
going.

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Does your name begin with: R
You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual
. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your
intellectual equal-the smarter the better. You are turned on more
quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical
attractiveness is not very important to you. You have to be proved to be
worthy for a partner. You have a need to prove yourself the best

You want feedback on your performance. You are open, stimulating &
romantic.

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Does your name begin with: S
For you, it is pleasure before business. You can be romantically
idealistic to a fault and is capable of much sensuality. But you never
loose control of your emotions. Once you make the commitment you stick
like glue
.
You could get jealous and possessive. You tend to be very selfish often
regarding yourself as the only human being on the planet.. You like
being the centre of attention. You are very caring sensitive, private &
sometimes very passive. Turned on by soft lights, romantic thoughts.
When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert
.
You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role, or any
game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You
have the patience to wait for the rightperson to come along. You are
very generous & giving, often selfless. You are kind nature & sweet
which is found to be attractive by many. You are a good friend.

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Does your name begin with: T
You are very sensitive, private & sometimes very passive. You like
someone who takes the lead. You get turned on by music
, soft lights & romantic thoughts. You fantasize & tend to fall in &
out of love soon. When in love you are romantic, idealistic, mushy &
extremely. You enjoy having your senses & your feelings stimulated,
titillated & teased. You are a great flirt
. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, all in your own
head. Once you put your mind to something you manage to stand by it and
see your dreams through. You aren't very good at expressing your
feelings. You like things your own way. You do not like change, you like
to hold on to things. This may not always be good because if given an
opportunity things may develop into great things. You work your way to
the top. Attention must be given to what others say because even though
you don't want to hear it their advice may turn out to save your life. !

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Does your name begin with: U
You are enthusiastic & at your happiest when in love

When not in love you're in love with love and always looking for
someone to adore. You see romance as challenge. You are a roamer & needs
adventure, excitement freedom. You enjoy giving gifts & looking good.
You are willing to put others feelings above yours.


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Does your name begin with: V
You are individualistic & you need freedom, space & excitement. You wait
till you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone
means psyching her/him out. You feel a need to get into his/her head to
see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. You
believe that age is no barrier. You are good at responding to danger,
fear & suspense.


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Does your name begin with: W
You are very proud
, determined & refuses to take no for an answer when it come to love.
Your ego is at stake all the time. You are romantic, idealistic, often
in love with love itself, not seeing your partner for who she or he
really is. You feel deeply about love & tends to throw all of your self
into a relationship. Nothing is too good for your lover. You like
playing love games.


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Does your name begin with: X
You need constant stimulation because you get bored quickly
. You can handle more than 1 relationship at a time with ease. You
can't shut off your mind. You can do 2 things at once. You are very
talented.


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Does your name begin with: Y
You are sensual & very independent. If you can't have it your way, you
will forget the whole thing
. You want to control your relationships which doesn't work out too
well. You respond to physical stimulation. However if you can make money

you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You have a
need to prove yourself the best. You want feedback on your performance.
You are open, stimulating & romantic.


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Does your name begin with: Z
You are very romantic but show feels that to love means to suffer
.
You wind up serving your mate & attracting people who have unusual
trouble. You see yourself as a lover's saviour.

TOP 10 BIGGEST BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. No Breakfast.

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood
sugar level.This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain
causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating.

It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease
in mental power.

3. Smoking.

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer
disease.

4. High Sugar consumption.

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and
nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution.

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling
polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a
decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation.

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep
will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping.

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of
carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain
damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness.

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in
effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts.

Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain
stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely.

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the
brain.