2015Nov16 - Positive Attitude for Better Living - Training Programme on "Managerial Skills for Effective Performance of Extension Personnel" - organized at SAMETI, Hyderabad, for the officers of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana, by Director, ATMA, Agriculture Technology Management Agency, Telangana. This is a live audio recording of the session, in Telugu, in 2 parts, conducted in an interactive manner. A power point presentation, besides a video clipping, was used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more information. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: viswam.vangapally@gmail.com

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From DarknessFrom Darkness
towardstowards LIGHTLIGHT
TamasomaTamasoma
JyothirgamayaJyothirgamaya
Positive Attitude
Positive AttitudePositive Attitude

2. ?? WelcomeWelcome
Sarve Bhavanthu SukhinahaSarve Bhavanthu Sukhinaha

3. WelcomeWelcome
to this session onto this session on
Positive AttitudePositive Attitude
for Better Livingfor Better Living
Prof. V. ViswanadhamProf. V. Viswanadham

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Undile Manchi kaalamUndile Manchi kaalam
Mundu mundunaaMundu mundunaa

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6. With a positive attitude
you see the bright side of life,
become optimistic, and
expect the best to happen.
It is certainly a state of mind
that is well worth developing.
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7. The greatest discovery
of my generation is that
a human being can alter his life
by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James
Philosopher & Psychologist
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8. We are ourWe are our
THOUGHTSTHOUGHTS

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When you STOP remembering the goodWhen you STOP remembering the good
that you have done to others . . .that you have done to others . . .
When you STOP expecting . . .When you STOP expecting . . .
When you STOP worrying . . .When you STOP worrying . . .
When you STOP comparing . . .When you STOP comparing . . .
When you START forgetting the harmWhen you START forgetting the harm
that others have done you . . .that others have done you . . .
When you START forgiving . . .When you START forgiving . . .
When you START Smiling . . .When you START Smiling . . .
When you START living . . .When you START living . . .

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You start experiencingYou start experiencing
the powerful positive vibrationsthe powerful positive vibrations
that lead to Better Livingthat lead to Better Living

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13. “What is the difference
between an obstacle and an
opportunity?
Our attitude towards it.
Every opportunity has a difficulty, and
every difficulty has an opportunity.”
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14. Don’t just see the OBSTACLEDon’t just see the OBSTACLE
See theSee the OPPORTUNITYOPPORTUNITY
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You can change the DIRECTIONYou can change the DIRECTION
by thinking about it.by thinking about it.

16. 'Every aspect'Every aspect
of our lifeof our life
is determined byis determined by
our habitsour habits,,
including relationshipsincluding relationships
with those we love.with those we love.

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18. IfIf youyou were not born at all,were not born at all,
there would be no problems.there would be no problems.
IfIf othersothers were not born at all,were not born at all,
there would not be so many problems.there would not be so many problems.

19. Make the choice to live a
positive and happy life.
Live by
CHANCE or
CHOICE ?
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20. Two truly effective prescriptionsTwo truly effective prescriptions
to remedy a bad day.to remedy a bad day.
1. Pray; discuss your troubles1. Pray; discuss your troubles
with God.with God.
2. List your Blessings.2. List your Blessings.
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21. Life is like a sandwich!Life is like a sandwich!
Birth as one slice,Birth as one slice,
and death as the other.and death as the other.
What you put in-betweenWhat you put in-between
the slices isthe slices is
up to you.up to you.
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23. YOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENTYOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENT
LIFE MGT.LIFE MGT. L = TL = T
MIND MGT.MIND MGT. T = QT = Q
L = T = T = Q = P = EL = T = T = Q = P = E
DEV. MGT.DEV. MGT. P = EP = E
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24. L = TL = T
TimeTime TimeTime
EntryEntry ExitExit
BirthBirth
DeathDeath
Time between Birth and DeathTime between Birth and Death
LifeLife
TimeTime
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

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LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

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LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

27. LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP ==
EE
the purpose of life isthe purpose of life is
Pursuit ofPursuit of
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1.1. Wake up before SunriseWake up before Sunrise
2.2. S.M.I.L.ES.M.I.L.E
3.3. At least 1 % Time for ReadingAt least 1 % Time for Reading
4.4. Develop taste for Soft MusicDevelop taste for Soft Music
5.5. Friendship only with Good QualitiesFriendship only with Good Qualities
6.6. Dream BIGDream BIG
7.7. Have written GoalsHave written Goals
8.8. Be Self-MotivatedBe Self-Motivated
9.9. Review before RetiringReview before Retiring
10.10. Don’t Sleep without planningDon’t Sleep without planning
for the next dayfor the next day
For making aFor making a BIGBIG DifferenceDifference

29. L = EL = E  L – E = 0L – E = 0
LEARN TO EXCEL IN LIFELEARN TO EXCEL IN LIFE
THE SECRET OF EXCELLENCE LIES INTHE SECRET OF EXCELLENCE LIES IN
LEARNINGLEARNING
SS == SELFSELF
MM == MOTIVATEDMOTIVATED
II == INITIATIVEINITIATIVE [ TO ][ TO ]
LL == LEARNLEARN [ AND ][ AND ]
EE == EXCELEXCEL
S. M. I. L. E.

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StartStart the day withthe day with LoveLove
SpendSpend the day withthe day with LoveLove
FillFill the day withthe day with LoveLove
EndEnd the day withthe day with LoveLove
~ that is the way~ that is the way
to developto develop
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39. AVASYA MANUBHOKTHAVYAMAVASYA MANUBHOKTHAVYAM
SUBHASUBHA KARMAPHALAMSUBHASUBHA KARMAPHALAM

40. What do YouWhat do You
thinkthink
You can doYou can do
with thesewith these
waterfalls ?waterfalls ?

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ALTITUDE
ALTITUDE
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42. AttitudeAttitude .. OthersOthers
• WorkWork
• WealthWealth
• WorldWorld
• WorshipWorship
• WinningWinning
• WisdomWisdom
• WorryWorry
• ServiceService
• LearningLearning
• LoveLove
• SelfSelf
towards
Mother
Motherland
Women / Men
Attitude towardsAttitude towards
??

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Conscious and continuousConscious and continuous
efforts are required toefforts are required to
IINNCCRREEAASSEE
DDEECCRREEAASSEE
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what iswhat is
the power ofthe power of
positive thinking ?positive thinking ?
willwill cleanclean the cobwebs ofthe cobwebs of
bad habitsbad habits
willwill clearclear the entrenchedthe entrenched
negative emotionsnegative emotions
willwill correctcorrect the demotivatingthe demotivating
wrong attitudeswrong attitudesPositive Attitude

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introduceintroduce
just ajust a littlelittle bit ofbit of
u n s e l f i s h n e s su n s e l f i s h n e s s
&&
t h o u g h t f u l n e s st h o u g h t f u l n e s s
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DiscoverDiscover
yourselfyourself
Positive Attitude helps youPositive Attitude helps youPositive Attitude helps youPositive Attitude helps you
Positive Attitude

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64. Positive Thinking is a mental attitude thatPositive Thinking is a mental attitude that
 admits into the mindadmits into the mind
thoughts, words and imagesthoughts, words and images
that are conducive tothat are conducive to
growth, expansion and successgrowth, expansion and success
 anticipates happiness, joy, healthanticipates happiness, joy, health
andand a successful outcome ofa successful outcome of
every situation and actionevery situation and action
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65. Have you ever analysedHave you ever analysed
what your HABITS are,what your HABITS are,
when did you acquire those habits,when did you acquire those habits,
how deeply committed you are,how deeply committed you are,
can you honestly and objectivelycan you honestly and objectively
classify your habits as those that areclassify your habits as those that are
good and helpful to you,good and helpful to you,
both in the short run and in the longboth in the short run and in the long
run, besides being helpful to others.run, besides being helpful to others.
your habitsyour habits
determine 95% of your thoughts,determine 95% of your thoughts,
feelings, behaviour and actions.feelings, behaviour and actions.

66. Positive attitude manifestsPositive attitude manifests
in the following ways:in the following ways:
 Positive thinking.Positive thinking.
 Constructive thinking.Constructive thinking.
 Creative thinking.Creative thinking.
 Optimism.Optimism.
 Motivation to accomplish your goals.Motivation to accomplish your goals.
 Choosing happiness.Choosing happiness.

67. Positive attitudePositive attitude alsoalso expresses itself as:expresses itself as:
 Expectation of success.Expectation of success.
 Being inspired.Being inspired.
 Not giving up.Not giving up.
 Looking at failure and problems asLooking at failure and problems as
blessings in disguise.blessings in disguise.
 Believing in yourself and in your abilities.Believing in yourself and in your abilities.
 Displaying self-esteem and confidence.Displaying self-esteem and confidence.
 Looking for solutions.Looking for solutions.
 Seeing opportunities.Seeing opportunities.

68. The benefits of a positive attitude:The benefits of a positive attitude:
 It helps you achieve goals and attain success.It helps you achieve goals and attain success.
 More happiness.More happiness.
 More energy.More energy.
 Greater inner power and strength.Greater inner power and strength.
 The ability to inspire yourself and others.The ability to inspire yourself and others.
 Fewer difficulties encountered along the way.Fewer difficulties encountered along the way.
 The ability to overcome difficulty more easily.The ability to overcome difficulty more easily.
 Life smiles at you.Life smiles at you.
 More respect from other people.More respect from other people.
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69. Simple tips for developingSimple tips for developing
a positive attitude:a positive attitude:
01. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a01. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a
matter of choice.matter of choice.
02. Look at the bright side of life.02. Look at the bright side of life.
03. Choose to be and stay optimistic.03. Choose to be and stay optimistic.
04. Find reasons to smile more often.04. Find reasons to smile more often.
05. Have faith in yourself and in the05. Have faith in yourself and in the
Power of the Universe.Power of the Universe.
06. Associate yourself with happy06. Associate yourself with happy
people.people. Contd…Contd…
Simple tips for developingSimple tips for developing
a positive attitude:a positive attitude:
01. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a01. Choose to be happy. Yes, it is a
matter of choice.matter of choice.
02. Look at the bright side of life.02. Look at the bright side of life.
03. Choose to be and stay optimistic.03. Choose to be and stay optimistic.
04. Find reasons to smile more often.04. Find reasons to smile more often.
05. Have faith in yourself and in the05. Have faith in yourself and in the
Power of the Universe.Power of the Universe.
06. Associate yourself with happy06. Associate yourself with happy
people.people. Contd…Contd…

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Simple tips for developing a positive attitude:
07. Read inspiring stories.07. Read inspiring stories.
08. Read inspiring quotes.08. Read inspiring quotes.
09. Repeat09. Repeat affirmationsaffirmations that inspire andthat inspire and
motivate you.motivate you.
10. Visualize only what you want to10. Visualize only what you want to
happen.happen.
11. Learn to master your thoughts.11. Learn to master your thoughts.
12. Learn12. Learn concentrationconcentration andand
meditation.meditation.
[ Contd… ][ Contd… ]
Simple tips for developing a positive attitude:
07. Read inspiring stories.07. Read inspiring stories.
08. Read inspiring quotes.08. Read inspiring quotes.
09. Repeat09. Repeat affirmationsaffirmations that inspire andthat inspire and
motivate you.motivate you.
10. Visualize only what you want to10. Visualize only what you want to
happen.happen.
11. Learn to master your thoughts.11. Learn to master your thoughts.
12. Learn12. Learn concentrationconcentration andand
meditation.meditation.

71. How should we turn the mind
towards positive thinking ?
 Conscious, Committed, Constant and Conscious, Committed, Constant and
Continuous work and training Continuous work and training
[ attitude and thoughts [ attitude and thoughts
do not change overnight ]do not change overnight ]
 Get MotivatedGet Motivated
[ inspires you to take the initiative,[ inspires you to take the initiative,
sustains and helpssustains and helps
in actual accomplishment ]in actual accomplishment ]
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72. Learn to deal with Negative AttitudesLearn to deal with Negative Attitudes
Do not be hopeless, purposeless and aimlessDo not be hopeless, purposeless and aimless
Do not pursue false goalsDo not pursue false goals
Develop enoughDevelop enough
 ConfidenceConfidence
 EnergyEnergy
 MindfulnessMindfulness
 Concentration, andConcentration, and
 WisdomWisdom
to drive away the negative attitudesto drive away the negative attitudes
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Thank youThank you
for yourfor your
patient listeningpatient listening
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74. Deshamunu
Preminchumanna
Manchiannadi
Penchumanna
Vottimatalu
Kattipettoy
Gattimel
Talapettavoy
Love your Motherland
Do your bit to increase the Good
Stop the habit of merely talking
Contemplate on doing real Good
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What do you want toWhat do you want to
remember ?remember ?
So . . .So . . .
What do you want toWhat do you want to
implement ?implement ?
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