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MAA VAISHNO DEVI YATRA

February 14, 2021 No Comments

JAIPUR TO KATRA AND BACK IN 48 HRS

JAI MATA DI –this is how we start our journey OR any discussion about KATRA –as the place belongs to famous deity temple of Goddess VAISHNO DEVI. It was important to cover as people are curious to find out time taken to complete the shri Vaishno Devi yatra

Now let us know a bit more about the pilgrimage before we go on detailing of the journey from jaipur to Katra .As per the legend, during the period when the Goddess was busy in annihilating the Asuras, Her three main manifestations viz. Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati got together one day and pooled their collective Tejas or spiritual strength. A stunningly bright light emanated from the place where the Tejas of the three manifestations coalesced and a beautiful young girl emerged out of this Tejas. The young girl asked them, “Why have I been created?” The Devi’s explained to her that they had created her so that she would live on earth and spend her time in upholding righteousness. As predicted by Lord Rama, her glory spread far and wide, and people began to flock to her Ashram to seek her blessings. As time passed, MahaYogi Guru Goraksh Nath ji who had a vision of the episode between Lord Rama and Vaishnavi in the retrospective time frame, became curious to find out whether Vaishnavi has been able to attain a high level of spirituality or not. He, therefore, sent his most able disciple ‘Bhairon Nath’ to find out the truth. Bhairon Nath on locating the ashram started observing Vaishnavi secretly, and realised that though a ‘Sadhvi’ she always carried bow and arrows with her, and was always surrounded by langoors (apes) and a ferocious looking lion. Bhairon Nath was enamored by Vaishnavi’s extraordinary beauty, and losing all good sense he began to pester Vaishnavi to marry him. Meanwhile a staunch devotee of Vaiashnavi, Mata Sridhar organised a Bhandara (Community meal) in which the whole village and MahaYogi Guru Goraksh Nath ji along with all his followers including Bhairon were invited. During the course of Bhandara Bhairon Nath attempted to grab Vaishnavi but she tried her best to daunt him. On failing to do so, Vaishnavi decided to flee away into the mountains to continue her Tapasaya undisturbed. Bhairon Nath however chased her to her destination.

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BRAIN STORMING TO CULTIVATE TEAMWORK

February 12, 2021 12 Comments

How often do you forget the importance of teamwork in your organization , No company or brand was built by one man or woman. It takes a team of hardworking and actionable individuals to create a path to success. The degree of commitment above the responsibility level forms a great team.

we must ensure to cultivate the feeling of ownership in every team member to achieve greater goals, this cannot be done with one or two sessions of training , it’s the culture embedded in the company and the importance given to every member inputs, knowledge, thoughts, in policy forums , the management has to ensure two way process of upward –suggestions and feedback and downwards –policies and goals. These voices when heard and given importance cultivate the sense of ownership and belonging to the members and create REAL TEAMS

Here are few Brainstorming quotes to cultivate Team spirit in any organization

QUALITY LIVING

HAPPINESS

February 11, 2021 9 Comments

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.”……..ARISTOTLE

By the dictionary definition -feelings of joy and pleasure mingled together”. A feeling of happiness is more than just an experience of joy or pleasure. It is a state of mind where the individual feels that “life is good”.

Most of us have been taught to believe that happiness is linked to our accomplishments. We think, “I’ll be happy when I get married” or “I’ll be more satisfied at work when I get a promotion.” We are convinced we’ll find joy buy that luxury car. The truth is that we can create a feeling of happiness right now, regardless of our circumstances.

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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

February 10, 2021 4 Comments

PERSONAL development is a lifelong process. Realising the personal potential is up to the individual; remember one can define the capacity of himself at his own. It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realise and maximise their potential. Personal development consists of activities that develop a person’s capabilities and potential, build human capital, facilitate employability, and enhance quality of life and the realization of dreams and aspirations. Personal development may take place over the course of an individual’s entire lifespan

Understanding the personal development traits, we need to break this entire subject in three aspects

Physical | Mental-Spiritual |Professional |

PHYSICAL Development in simpler terms is development of the physical personality, the way you physically present yourself to the world, language command, social etiquettes, mannerism, your outfits, grooming and dressing style. All these things do matter when you are presenting yourself to the world , the trust someone gathers over you is from the first impression of the physical personality, once this is taken care of the transaction or the responsibility would then come over next. It is easy to work on the physical development, some basics things taken care can make wonders. Self-confidence is the belief in your abilities, actions and decisions. If you have confidence in yourself, you might be more likely to pursue ambitious goals, try new things and believe you can succeed

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BRAND IT RIGHT

February 8, 2021 1 Comment

ESSENTIAL APPROACH TO ESTABLISH A BRAND

Brand is not just a business identity but itself is a business, it the most important asset a business possesses. Brand provides key communiqué of the business, it not only critically differentiate with the market competition but also shapes the internal work culture of the business. It’s one of the most important and valuable virtual asset of the company.

Lets first understand the BRAND DNA ,where did this idea came in from ,in this era of globalization the individualism was born ,in simplified words this individualism gave birth to fragmentation of our personal and social identities and this encouraged self identity as it is truly said you are what you buy and use. Symbolic experiences are increasing in demand thus increasing the demand of the commodities they represent. The brand is primary connection of communication between manufacturer and the consumer and has changed the focus of sales directed to the consumer.

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MEDITATION …BETTER LIFE AHEAD.

February 5, 2021 5 Comments

Well let’s discuss today about Meditation, the term given by ancient Indian practice to balance the SOUL, MIND, and BODY and align all of them to inner circle thus improving our personal AURA

Meditation is generally mistaken as practicing YOGA, though YOGA cannot be practiced to its fullest advantage without Meditation, and YOGA itself is a tool to Meditate. Both the terms are so interconnected and hard to differentiate as they comprehend each other. We shall discuss in later Blog on the difference between both, but for now let us stick on elaborating Meditation

I define meditation in simple words as a process, resulting from a successful turning inwards of the mind with a conviction that there is a truth higher and more satisfying than what the mind and our intelligence can come up with, it is a final stage of a purified life. Best is to let go of all expectations and to keep oneself open and steady in the meditation practice. Meditation is not ungrounded imagination, seeing things, flying up in the air, astral travelling, or reading people‘s thoughts. The only goal of meditation is to achieve mental peace and balance.

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POSITIONING OF YOUR HOTEL

February 5, 2021 No Comments

POSITIONING OF YOUR HOTEL IN COMPETITIVE SET is the most important exercise which has to be implemented with caution ,market intelligence and operating environment of the city. In order to maintain an important position rather respective position it is must to analyze the market economic conditions , travel trends , operating segments and market penetration thresholds.

THINK LONG TERM- it is often seen the hoteliers making mistakes by establishing short term gains or opportunity benefits rather than long term , the situation demands the focus should be on long term plans , may be establishing five year strategic plan which is reviewed every six months. The current or short term marketing exercises, brand building is undertaken according to the reviews of the long term planning.

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REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN HOTELS

February 5, 2021 No Comments

MANMOHAN SINGH –FOUNDER & CEO –EDUGRADEONLINE.COM

Let’s talk about Revenue Management, what is it and its importance in the present scenario, increase in the increase of competition, increase of special offers and promotions, increase of distribution channels, increase of price transparency and decrease in time to react. These factors have a direct effect on business revenues and its resultant profits; we have all be searching for strategies to maximize the revenues of our business. This has given rise to Revenue Management

“Revenue Management is interesting subject to be studied and more important to be implemented, my experience says once you establish it as a habit in your organization it’s more of a fun and sense of achievement as not only the business revenues grow at pace but the employees are also satisfied toward the price fetched for the quality services delivered to every guest. It’s highly motivating tool to be established in every organization.”

MANMOHAN SINGH

FOUNDER CEO –EDUGRADEONLINE.COM |MANAGING PARTNER –GOLDEN TULIP UDAIPUR | MANAGING DIRECTOR –WGHIL..COM

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DALAI LAMA’S GOLDEN RULES FOR HAPPY LIVING

February 4, 2021 1 Comment

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle. Dalai Lama

Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

Follow the three R’s:

Respect for self
Respect for others
Responsibility for all your actions.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

Spend some time alone every day.

Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.

A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.

Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.

Be gentle with the earth.

Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

HAPPINESS

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PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

February 3, 2021 6 Comments

PEOPLE here are referred to a broad term of our peers , colleagues who work around with us in any organization .They eventually form inner circle and define the behavior of the organization and off course we are also one of them. Knowing how to manage people around you with their ambitions is a key to success.

There are a lot of courses and literature available on this topic but what is important is its application as there is no defined process but it’s a trait every individual has to develop in his/her routine behavior, it’s a habit to be formed. Small soft skills and good habits such as wearing a smile and nod of acknowledgement also help to win confidence of people around you. Irrespective of the position you are labeled as, your peoples management plays an important role. Here we list some techniques which would assist you in sharpening your people’s management skills

Be a good LISTNER – that’s absolutely a first basic principle, reminding you of the basic listening skills of paying attention, do not interrupt; maintaining eye contact, acknowledgement nods etc. The key to listening well include keeping an open mind and not jumping to conclusions before or during conversations .This means you can’t assume what the speaker is thinking, what their problem is, or what the solution to their problem is – you have to let go of your preconceived notions, and you need to ask them. Even if they think the cause of a problem is obvious, a great manager listens with the intent of understanding as much about the situation as possible; don’t just barge in with a possible solution assuming you know all the answers well.

GET ENGAGED in conversation and communicate well

Effective people management involves understanding the people who make up the organization – their personalities, motivations as well as their personal and career goals. Empathy, active listening, and a people-first approach lead to a deeper mutual understanding of individuals and collectives. It is important to understand that people are different and have different traits and skill predispositions. Communicate well enough to maintain the dialogue , there are hidden surprises in each communiqué enabling for better solutions

BUILD TRUST AND KEEP APPRECIATING

Our engagement in the conversation and empathy shown towards the speaker builds levels of trust which later converts to loyalty towards a person or organization as the scenario may be. Appreciating the work and giving public acknowledgement is the highest motivator for the person ,so ensure you are up to it.

CONFRONT but BEING POSITIVE

People who work around with us are from diversity of culture ,generation thought and the way they perceive things, the difference of opinion could be active , covert or passive so confront what is wrong but in a positive manner, making them understand shows the maturity levels of the person handling them. We do not need a temporary solution but a lasting one. Remember such conflict when emerged the solutions can lead to resentment or negativity or strengthen the team.

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