Top shelf: Cured meats, leftovers, cream cakes
Middle shelf: Milk, eggs, cheese, butter, yoghurt
Bottom shelf: Raw meat, chicken, fish
Drawers: Fruits and vegetables (but not together)
Door rack: Condiments (maple syrup, mayonnaise, pesto, salad cream, tartare sauce)
1. Not living for themselves
The most common regret of all was people wished they had the courage to live the life they wanted; rather than the life others expected of them.
When people realised that their life was almost over, they were able to look back on it clearly and saw how many dreams went unfulfilled.
Most people realised they hadn't accomplished even half of their dreams and died regretting the choices they made (or didn't make).
2. Working too hard
The men in particular often expressed regret that they didn't spend more time with their spouse or children during their lifetime.
Some women also spoke about this regret; however male patients had typically been breadwinners who spent much of their time at work, rather than with their families.
3. Holding things in
Many people revealed they had suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others.
As a result, they settled for a 'mediocre existence' and never reached their full potential.
4. Losing touch with friends
Many would only truly realise the full benefits of old friendships in their final few weeks, however it was not always possible to track them down at that point.
People became so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years.
5. Not allowing themselves to be happy
Most people realised at the end that happiness was a choice.
Fear of change made people to keep pretending to others, and to themselves, that they were content.
When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.'
When you are dying, what others think of you doesn't even enter your mind.
Life is a choice.
It is YOUR life.
Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness.
In the realm of personal development and effectiveness, few books have made as profound an impact as Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”
First published in 1989, this groundbreaking work offers a principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. Covey doesn’t just offer quick fixes; he delves deep into character ethics, presenting a holistic, integrated, and principle-centered approach for living a fulfilling life.
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of the workplace, enhancing your personal relationships, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose, Covey’s seven habits provide a robust framework that encourages not just success, but also integrity and a balanced approach to life.
Summary of the 7 Habits:
Be Proactive:
Embrace your responsibility to shape your own life. Recognize your freedom to choose your response to circumstances and take initiative to make positive changes.
Begin with the End in Mind:
Define clear values and life goals. Envision what you aim to achieve in various roles of your life to ensure that your everyday actions align with your deeper values and long-term objectives.
Put First Things First:
Prioritize tasks based on importance rather than urgency, focusing on what will make the most significant contribution to your goals and values.
Think Win-Win:
Cultivate a mindset of mutual benefit in all interactions. By seeking agreements and solutions that are advantageous for all parties, you foster effective and enduring relationships.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood:
Develop empathic listening to genuinely understand others before seeking to convey your own messages. This builds trust and opens the door for more meaningful and effective communication.
Synergize:
Recognize and value the strengths and contributions of others, combining their strengths with your own to create outcomes that would not be possible individually.
Sharpen the Saw:
Regularly renew yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to maintain and enhance your effectiveness over the long term.
Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” isn’t just a book; it’s a guide to a way of living that fosters personal integrity, effectiveness, and adaptive responsiveness to change. These habits are more than just a set of rules; they are a compass for a fulfilling and successful life, both personally and professionally.
As we integrate these habits into our daily lives, we transform not only our own existence but also influence those around us, contributing to a more effective and empathetic world.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader, a budding entrepreneur, or someone just embarking on your career journey, Covey’s timeless wisdom provides the tools to navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes (excluding soaking time)
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 20 falafels
Ingredients:
1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, avoid canned chickpeas)
½ cup roughly chopped onion
1 cup roughly chopped parsley (about one large bunch)
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro (about one large bunch)
1 small green chile pepper (serrano or jalapeno)
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chickpea flour (or other flour)
½ teaspoon baking soda
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Pro Tips:
Shortbread Cookies
This is a 1000 gram (1kg) iron bar.
Its raw value is around $100.
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If you decide to make horseshoes, its value would increase to $250.
If, instead, you decided to make sewing needles, the value would increase to about $70,000.
If you decided to produce watch springs and gears, the value would increase to about $6 Million.
However still, if you decided to manufacture precision laser components out of it like ones used in lithography, it would be worth around $15 million.
Your value is not just what you are made of, but above all, in whichever way you can make the best of who you are.
This year was tough I said goodbye to my Nani or Ammachi in my mother tounge. I didn’t want to do that. I didn’t go for funeral it has been tough to accept she is not at home when I go next time to home. Missing you 😘
