Career guide: Tips to cope with job loss

By,
Suresh Rajagopal 


The slow growth of business over the last few years both globally and in India has meant that job losses in India are now as much a reality as in the West. Despite this, we find many executives are unprepared for such an eventuality in their careers. Many Indians still feel that a job loss is a disaster that could happen to somebody else and when they lose their own jobs, they are in a state of shock. Some take it very personally.

Here are some pointers that could help in coping with a job loss.

>> Reading the warning signals:

You need to be adept at reading the signals which could tell you that a job loss is a probability. The most common signal to watch out for is whether your company is doing badly and bleeding. However, with MNCs one needs to be aware of how the company is doing globally as we have seen that a bad performance globally can adversely impact the Indian arm even when it is doing well here. One should also be able to delink one's own professional growth in a company from that of the company itself, to be able to read the big picture of how the company is faring. We have coached one executive who had to face a job loss and was in a state of shock as he was continuously promoted over the last few years at the company. Though he was doing well individually, the company was not going anywhere. Being ensconced in our own comfort zones can lull us into a false sense of complacency, causing us to miss the signals of impending trouble.

>> Check what can be retrieved from the situation:

Assuming that you have been informed you are about to be laid off, it is important to work out other details with the company in an unemotional manner. Is there a possibility of a severance package? Can you continue to be on the rolls without being paid a salary so that there is no employment break on your CV? Is it possible to continue in some part time capacity till you find another job? If you had a goodrelationship with your employers, you will be surprised to find that some of these may be possible. For example, we know of a financial services conglomerate which had to shut down some branches of its NBFC arm and lay off its people but then tried very hard to accommodate these people in its banking arm.

>> Preparing oneself and family:  

Mental strength counts for a lot in such situations. It is important to take your family into confidence. We know of an executive who could not bear to share the information of his job loss with his wife and made a pretence everyday of getting dressed and going to work and returned in the evening after spending the entire day at a library or a coffee shop!! Needless to say, this is stress inducing behaviour and it is just not possible to keep up appearances for long.  One needs to be prepared for such a situation and know fully well that finding another appropriate job could take months or even more than a year. What will neighbours or relatives think is hardly relevant; after all today a job loss can hit anybody.

>> Preparing financially:

The reason a job loss hits people hard is because of the financial impact it can cause. In current times of large housing loans and EMIs, a job loss can cause havoc to a person's finances. The solution really is to have an emergency fund or kitty ready which can take care of necessary expenses for six months or even a year so that one can calmly focus on finding the next job.

>> Leverage your network:

In most cases, after a job loss, especially in a senior position, your next job is most likely to come from your network of contacts. While you are without a job, the chances of finding your next job through normal search channels are generally low. Reaching out to as many of your contacts as possible is important.

>> Having a plan B is important:

What if you were to not find a job after 12 to 18 months of search? What is your plan B? Would you take an overseas job in a far flung area like Africa? Would your family be able to shift along with you? Do you have any entrepreneurial ambitions? Can these be put into action? Are you the type who can keep busy in the meanwhile by taking lectures or being occupied in some other activity? Depressing as it may sound, we know of many good executives who are on the wrong side of 40 and 50 and have not found jobs for several years. Having an alternative plan is critical.

>> Lastly, enjoy the time away: 
Yes, this sounds strange. How can one enjoy during a phase of life when one has been laid off and is desperately looking for another job? However, being calm is much better than suffering from stress and anxiety, thereby affecting one's health and relationships. Instead, free time can be invested in spending more time with family and kids, reading and working on fitness.
Coping with a job loss is a challenging phase of one's professional career but it need not be a life threatening event if one prepares for the same.

(The author is co-founder and CEO of Mumbai-based Consumerge Wealth Managers which specialises in wealth management, HR consultancy and coaching. He has spent over 25 years in senior management and leadership roles.)

Escape To Wilderness-Kambamala Eco tourism-Wayanad

Eco tourism -A New Dimension in Tourism

Our team clearly confused for getting the root from mananthavady town to our destination were no sign boards has been sited, The sign boards of Kerala forest development corporation placed alongside the state highways of the Mananthavady –Telechery , apart from doing their regular duty of giving distance information, gives the road traveller an introduction to the names of the tourist spots in the vicinity.

Kambamala eco tourism was introduced to me by the sign boards near to the Thalapuzha in the SH section. I always had many doubts about the theme taken for the eco tourism. Will there be a caged section where flora and fauna will be housed together, or will it be a artificial greenery like tea or silk trees  . Whenever I enquired about this place in my office, they always told me it will be a better place to get leisure. I travelled with my office ATIO Mr.Jabir ,VLE coordinator MR.Ajesh and tourist guide Mr.Sabu Abraham  ,The road leading from main road has no proper alignment and not in good condition ,We have got warm welcome by kfdc field officer Mr.jayaraj,The office sited in fog front valley of tea plantation. We seated in old office in front of him  ,After a lime tea we started our journey to the proposed site ,Jeep  are the main mode of transportation to upside the way brings music of great Indian hornbill as well in humming of blowing wind, we shivered due to the early heavy rain .We visited the accommodation facilities provided by the kfdc for visitors ,it was neat and simple having an average quality for toilets ,But an awkward feels given by the exterior of building ,the walls finished abruptly and roofed by asbestos sheets, No direct electricity and power getting from diesel engine, They are expecting direct electricity soon  ,the floors are tiled with ceramic and false sealing also provided, This rooms situated at the boundary line of dense reserve forest and tea estate ,the main attraction is the visitor can experience forest and tea plantation in single scenario .

           

In meanwhile we moved to the project proposed site by Kfdc with aid of Kerala tourism, fast blowing wind towards valley moved foggy clouds from our way, our team climb down at the site, this site selected for giving full degree view for visitors as well the roomies.Kfdc has proposed ten stay rooms with balconies in either sides of hill. I really wondered about the velocity of wind blowing through the project proposed hilltop

It was a praised experience in Kambamala eco tourism were nature in peace, definitely a must visit place,I assure District tourism will get a fillip  with kambamala Eco-tourism project

Thank You

unforgettable kadalundi

Unforgettable Kadalundi

Kadalundi - Birds, Mangroves and much more !!

The sign boards of Kerala Tourism placed alongside the highways of the state, apart from doing their regular duty of giving distance information, gives the road traveller an introduction to the names of the tourist spots in the vicinity.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary was introduced to me by the sign boards near to the Kozhikkode in the NH 17 section. I always had many doubts about a bird santuary. Will there be a caged section where birds will be housed, or will it be a natural vegetation where birds will flock. Whenever I enquired about this place to some one at Kozhikkode, they always told me not to visit this place as it is not worthwhile and it contains nothing. But then why is it promoted as a tourist spot.

The urge to visit this place was reignited during the fag end of my 6 hour early morning drive from Trivandrum to Kozhikkode, when I again saw this name to appear in the sign boards as I approached Kozhikkode.

I made up mind to visit this place that day evening itself. Luckily it happened and here I present before you the "Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary"

Kadalundi Bird Santuary is around 20 Kilometers from Kozhikkode. From NH17 one has to take an westward turn towards Feroke after 8 km from Kozhikkode. The roads are typical narrow village roads with moderate traffic. As we approached Feroke there is one interesting bridge, which added some optical special effects while travelling, due to the enormous amount of trusses it contain.

Jeeps are the main mode of public transportation in this part of the state and the filled to brim statement is completely justified by the way people are packed into it and sometimes I wonder whether this 5 seater vehicle carries more passengers than an 20 seater minibus, with most of the passengers hanging outside.

feroke bridge

This kind of travel poses great danger to the life of the people travelling in it. The vehicle is travelling completely offbalance, but the attitude of law enforcers to check such irregularities, only after a mishap occurs and that too for just a month or so, helps these kind of highly dangerous practices to continue.

After passing Feroke amidst the mad honking of those dangerously driven private buses, and Chaliyam, a quiet town, we reached Kadalundi. As no sign boards were seen, we asked the local people for the route and surprisingly before telling us the route they were asking whether we came to see the bird santuary or to visit a home. If it is the bird sanctuary then there is nothing to see was the advice. Is it a case of local people not finding there own place interesting. I got this answer all the three times I asked the route. But all of them explained the route in detail and in a very polite manner too, typical of the people in this part.

We had to travel through the side of the Kadalundi Railway Station through a narrow but beautiful road, which gives an impression of travelling through a forest.

Again there were no sign boards. Doubts lingered on whether we are inside the bird santuary and this is all that we can see. Got out and asked a person who was passing by. He also gave us an amused look as if we did a serious mistake. Based on his instruction we stopped the vehicle nearby a huge bunch of vegetation which were actually propped up from the Kadalundi river.

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These were nothing but the Mangroves. Mangroves are medium sized trees that grown in saline conditions and are mostly in the news because of hue and cry raised by the environmentalists for their protection because of their ability to protect against soil erosion.

The density of these mangroves were blocking the view of the Kadalundi river on the other side. We walked through narrow path way and reached a wide open space, the sprawling kadalundi river was on view. On one side there was a railway bridge and on eastern side there was another bridge under which we could see the lashing sea waves. Yes it was an estuary and a beautiful one too. The mangrove population on the banks of the river has given the required mix of greenery to the already glorified ambience.

Watch the wonderful panoramic view here.

kadalundi river

Bird sanctuary or no sanctuary this location is really wonderful, the calmness is so soothing, just sit here and mix with nature, feel dwarfed by the hugeness of the river.

The railway bridge itself looked really beautiful in these environmental settings.

kadalundi railway bridge

The road bridge on top of the estuary also needs to be visited soon for I was sure that the view to both sides will be really wonderful. But for the time being, we decided to relax and look out what is happening around.

kadalundi kadavu bridge

If one makes a quick visit here, then he is sure to be disappointed since, on a quick look you are sure not to spot any birds. Slowly but steadily we began to spot some of the birds.

Looking up we could see a lot of majestic Eagles (Sreekrishna Parunthu) circling around.

Their white upper part is contrasting to their darkbrown body color and the way they just spread their wings and glide through the air with minimal movement of their wings reminds us of the graceful way one must approach in doing things.

A lean tall white crane with black beaks was seen landing on a rock on the river.

Once it perched on top of the rock, it stood their still as if it is a statue. His legs were also black in color and are so lean that at times it was felt as if this guy is suspended in air.

On scanning the entire area, found out another crane near to the opposite bank. This was different from the one earlier spotted coz it was having a different color for its beak and seemed a little bit more bulky like a pelican.

My knowledge about the names of these birds is really great, hence I am not specifying the names. Soon the diversity of the bird population was on view. We got to see single birds calmly sitting on the tree trunks protruding from the river as well as a flock of birds who came from nowhere and quickly occupied their position on the other side of the river.

We were in for a visual treat soon as the flock of birds began to move around in unison creating a lot of different patterns. Their underbody color was contrasting to the upper body color. This resulted in creation of a different coloured patterns when they turned, twisted, hovered around just above the water. It was as if we watching a laser show. Only the music was absent. But sometimes calmness itself is music as the even the lightest of breeze can be heard.

I could not capture the patterns created by the birds, thanks to my ability in clicking moving objects in low light conditions, but the image of that pattern dancing still lingers on my mind.

Meanwhile a short beautiful object came and perched on top of another wooden trunk very close to us. His sitting posture was really majestic, no wonder he is christened as "King"fisher.

When we were analysing the kingfisher, in a quick swift action, this guy nosedived to water and came back up as if nothing had happened. But on a closer look I could see that he had something in his long beak.

He had an aim in his mind while sitting calm and was completely focussed at the movements of targed under water and waited for the right moment. When the moment came he acted quickly and emerged victorious. Surely a lesson for all.

Another little golden colored fellow was walking through the shallow waters occassionally dipping its beak under water. The setting sun had created a golden color pattern on the smallish waves on the river and this elegant little creature seemed to be a part of the color scheme.

This fellow was a workhorse as it was walking all the time constantly dipping its beak in search of food, unlike the kingfisher thingy which waited for the right moment and grabbed the opportunity.

All this time we could see some small white structures at a distance in between the tree trunks on the river. We had thought of them as some construction. I zoomed my camera and took a shot of those white structures, only to realize that they were another flock of birds sitting there with minimal movement.

As we were sitting there watching these little wonders amidst the colorful settings we noticed that there were lot of thin stick like objects protruding out of the wetlands close to the dense mangrove population.

Those were roots of the mangroves and the discussion was shifted on how these roots help mangroves breathe air in low oxygen conditions due to the salinity of water. Wonder how nature devices mechanisms for adapting life in varying environments.

The calm atmosphere was suddenly broke by the sound of an approaching train. Even though trains in this part of the world are not the most beautiful ones around, the ambience around made it look beautiful when it passed through the rail overbridge.

It was not long ago when a train got derailed over this very bridge and fell into the Kadalundi river.

Time just flew past as we kept on observing the life at this bird sanctuary and we found that Sun has already gone down the horizon. The sky color was getting really beautiful and with it the total look of the surroundings too changed.

We decided to move out of this place and get on top of the bridge on top of the estuary to have a view of the sea and the river. While walking back got to see two boards detailing the birds found in this area. The boards were already in a very unclean condition and it seems like the concerned department has lost interest in promoting this as a tourism spot.

Neverthless it is a beautiful spot and if there was a boating facility we could have explored a lot more. As we walked through the dense mangroves we noted some jelly like substance on the river banks near these mangroves. Could not make out what it is. But the shape being that of a fish, my son began telling that it is a fish.

By the time we started our journey back through the road near to the railway station dusk had already set in, but the road and the beautiful trees still had not lost its glory and it was a pleasure to glide through this narrow lane.

Again asked for directions and reached near the bridge on top of the estuary which was named as Kadalundi Kadavu bridge. This seems to be a recently constructed bridge.

Our vehicle got on top of the bridge. When we rolled the windows down, we got hit by a gush of fresh air. Instinctively all of us got out of the vehicle and as expected the scenery was fantastic to add to the refreshing and energizing wind blowing across from the sea.

Watch the color of the sky and the sea. We all seem to be part of a live painting. A painting which was changing its colors in every passing second.

A look towards the sea yielded this scene.

Had we got more time, we could have ventured into those rocks and just sit there for a long time. The view towards the river was equally interesting and we could see the place where we sat a little while ago and also could get a complete picture of the lengthy railway overbridge over the river. Watch this image closely and you can see a complete train in this single frame.

It was full moon day and I was tempted to take a close shot of the beautiful white thingy which seemed to be present just entertain us.

It was getting dark very fast, but the color of sea just above horizon was getting more and more intense with each passing moment and I was not able to go, even though my spouse was asking me to make a return.

I have seen this umpteen times, but the color of sky at dusk is something which turns me on and I cannot stop gazing at the colors and normally takes a lot of shots just to see how the color pattern was changing.

On the other side the full moon seemed to light up the entire area and the reflection it created on the river was superb.

All my co travelers got inside the vehicle barring me. I was busy capturing all the things around even though the light condition was not good, the color scheme was good. Tried to capture my carriage in the backdrop of this exemplerary settings.

Soon I got inside the vehicle, but we stayed there some more time just enjoying the sea breeze and discussing about this beautiful place. Another superb destination in God's own country, which is not a popular tourist destination and devoid of any tourist activity resulting it remaining a virgin without any commercialisation at all. Before I cranked the engine I took one more photo of the colorful sky in the back drop of the protective railing of the bridge which seemed to say Goodbye and see you again.

How friends help us feel confident

Everyone has self-doubts and insecurities from time to time. It's common to worry about how we look, our performance at college or at work, or how others perceive us. Sometimes we may question whether we said or did the right thing in a specific situation -- or worry about something as minor as whether we picked the right pair of shoes to complement a little black dress.  
Like most people, whenever I'm unsure about myself, I tend to ask a friend or close family member for a second opinion. A healthy dose of skepticism and uncertainty about ourselves is a good thing because it helps us make better decisions. No one knows everything or has perfect instincts, and having good friends on whom we can rely for advice helps improve our sense of self-confidence and make better decisions.
 
Here are five ways friends can help us gain self-confidence:
1) Friends cheer our successes
Whether it's acing an exam or getting a promotion at work, our friends take pride in our achievements. "Way to go! I knew you would do it! "
2) Friends model new ways of being
Every friend has some strengths or skills that help us strive to do things a better way. We see a friend give a talk before a large group and win the favor of the audience, and wonder whether we might be able to do the very same thing.
3) Friends support our efforts to grow
Sometimes the biggest deterrent to accomplishing our goals is thinking that we can't. Friends sometimes see strengths in us that we aren't able to recognize ourselves and give us the encouragement to try something new or do something better.
4) Friends wipe away our tears
Everyone has failures or bumps along the road, whether it's being dumped by a guy or losing a soccer tournament in a shootout. Friends help us deal with our mistakes - even big ones-helping us keep things in perspective. "He wasn't good enough for you anyway." "You were lucky to make it to the finals!" After a few laughs with a good friend, you may even forget what it was that was getting you down.
5) Friends teach us the value of teamwork

Alone we may be too timid or insecure to introduce our selves to new people or places, or too frightened to try something new or differently. But when we are working or playing alongside a friend, we suddenly see our energy and creativity blossom, enabling us to soar higher than we ever imagined.
 
The best part of close friendships is that the feelings are reciprocal: They share our dreams and we are able to do the very same thing for our friends as they do for us!
 

Good Communication Skills - Key to Any Success

Good Communication Skills -

Key to Any Success

 

Good communication skills are key to success in life, work and relationships. Without effective communication, a message can turn into error, misunderstanding, frustration, or even disaster by being misinterpreted or poorly delivered.

Communication is the process by which we exchange information between individuals or groups of people. It is a process where we try as clearly and accurately as we can, to convey our thoughts, intentions and objectives.
Communication is successful only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information.
In today's highly informational and technological environment it has become increasingly important to have good communication skills.
While many individuals still continue to struggle, the inability to communicate effectively will hold them back not only in their careers, but in social and personal relationships.

Important steps for acquiring good communication skills:  

1. Know what you want to say and why.
Understand clearly the purpose and intent of your message. Know to whom you are communicating and why. Consider any barriers you may encounter such as cultural differences or situational circumstances (gender, age, or economic biases). Ask yourself what outcome you want to achieve and the impression you want to leave. 

2. How will you say it?
We're all aware by now, that it's not always what you say, but how you say it that counts. Begin by making eye contact. You inspire trust and confidence when you look a person in the eyes when you speak. Second, be aware of your body language since it can say as much, or more, than your words. By standing with arms easily at your side you tell others that you are approachable and open to hearing what they have to say. If instead, your arms are crossed and shoulders hunched, it suggests disinterest or unwillingness to communicate. Good posture and an approachable stance help make even difficult communication flow more smoothly. Make sure you speak in a cooperative, non-adversarial tone. Be nonjudgmental.

3. Listen.
Communication is a two way street. After you've said what you have to say, stop, listen, and look for feedback and clues of comprehension. While the person is responding avoid any impulses to cut them off or listen only for the end of the sentence so that you can blurt out more ideas or thoughts that come to your mind. Respectfully give them your full attention. When they are finished, to ensure that your message has been clearly and correctly understood, ask open questions and encourage discussion. Fine-tune your message if necessary.

4. Reach understanding, agreement or consensus.
Once you have had to opportunity to discuss your message and the feedback to it, re-visit the purpose of the interchange. Have you reached common ground, solved a problem, or clarified your position? If the purpose was to teach or instruct, have you accomplished your goal?  To communicate well is to understand and be understood. Make sure that your message has been received as intended and that any questions or concerns have been alleviated. You can even agree to disagree. There are no guarantees that your communication efforts will be meet with total compliance and agreement. As long as you understand each other, are cordial and respectful, you can still have a successful exchange. 

More Tips for Developing Good Communication Skills

To obtain a better command of the English language (or any other language), expand your vocabulary by reading and writing more. Look up words you're not familiar with. The better you are able to express yourself, the better your ability to communicate. Practice your listening skills. Be considerate of other speakers by waiting until they are done before stating your views. Process what has being said before responding. Learn to understand and appreciate opposing points of view by being open-minded and making an effort to see things from another's perspective. It will in turn, gain you more cooperation and understanding. Avoid trying to communicate when in an emotional state. You lose objectivity and may say something inappropriate or regrettable. Take time to think your position through before speaking. Join an organization such as Toastmasters that encourages you to develop a variety of communication skills as well as allowing you the opportunity to meet new and interesting people.

When you take the time to acquire and hone good communication skills you open yourself up to better relationships, more career opportunities, and increased self-confidence. Moreover, you reach higher levels of mutual understanding and cooperation while successfully attaining your goals.
All new skills take time to refine, however, with effort and practice you can develop good, even exceptional, communication skills.

How To Get Stronger in 30 Days! Follow My Easy Steps

How To Get Stronger in 30 Days! Follow My Easy Steps.

My name is Mark and I’m a 28 year old financial analyst who lives in New York City. Ever since I graduated college, I’ve been packing on the pounds.  I’m sure many of you can relate.  Sitting on a swivel chair in the office, sitting on the couch playing Call of Duty 4 at home, drinking beer with the buds.  Though I’ve always been on the chubby side, I realized that for the first time in my life, I had become FAT.
Ever stare at yourself in the mirror and wonder how you let it get this far?  Not only had I gotten huge around my waistline, all those video games and all those hours logged at the office had reduced my average muscles into dust.  I couldn’t bust out a push-up anymore, let alone a pull-up.  I looked like Mr. Potato Head, a torso as large as any other fat guy, but puny stick arms that couldn’t lift anything heavier than a remote.
But I didn’t become fat and weak overnight.  No—nobody does!  Becoming fat and weak, like becoming fit and strong, happens over time.  It’s a process.  We get sucked into a lifestyle, whether you work 40 hours a week, love to play video games, sit at the computer clicking link after link.  Time passes by almost without you knowing it.  But when you finally look in the mirror, it seems like you’ve gotten fat and weak overnight.
I had finally come to the realization, I had finally admitted to myself that I was fat.  This is the FIRST STEP TO LOSING WEIGHT.
But first, take a look at yourself.  If you haven’t done so yet, look at yourself in the mirror.  How do you feel?  Angry?  Ashamed?  Do you feel fat?  Are you unhappy with the condition your body is in?
It’s time to admit to yourself that your body needs a change for the better.  If you’re fat, you need to admit to yourself that you’re fat.  If you’re weak, you need to admit to yourself that you’re weak.  Deluding yourself will get you absolutely nowhere.

You will need to follow THREE steps to getting stronger fast.  They are:
1. Rethinking your diet
2. Working out HARD
3. Taking the right supplements
Here’s a quick sample workout that will help you get stronger in no time!
How To Get Strong With Only 3 Body Weight Exercises
The two common misconceptions about body weight exercises are that:
1) You can’t get ripped using only your body weight and
2) You need to do ab exercises to get 6-pack abs
The truth is that for years I also had these misconceptions, until I met a guy name Alberto who taught me what it means to be strong and fit. Not only was Alberto physically ripped, but unlike a lot of weight lifters, he could also sprint like a cheetah and do over a hundred and fifty push ups at a time. He was also extremely toned, and yet never did sit ups since he didn’t enjoy them. Alberto taught me all I know about getting strong with only body weight.
The Secret To Six Pack Abs
There’s nothing wrong with doing exercises that target the abs, and I even encourage doing exercises like planks. But ab exercises aren’t what will show off your six pack. What will give you a six pack is a combination of exercises that get your abs going (which is almost all bodyweight exercises) and having low body fat. How do you get low body fat? Count your calories, work out, and make sure that you’re taking less calories in than you expend. Sound simple? That’s because it is. Now that we have that out of the way, here are the 3 body weight exercises to get you strong.
The Push Up
The most basic of all the body weight exercises, the push up is an awesome exercise for overall strength that gets the pecs, arms, and shoulders going. You can target different muscles by switching how close your hands are together and by doing diamond pushups, where you put your fingers in a diamond. If you want to target your chest more on this one, you can also do push ups on your fists (I recommend a mat for this one.) They key is to switch up the different push up styles to work different muscle groups.
The Pull Up
The Pull Up is the most feared and yet the most beloved of all the body weight exercises. The Pull Up targets your arms, shoulders, and upper back. Face your palms away from you and grib a pull up bar, and lift yourself up until your chin is over the bar. That’s one repetition. The further out your hands are spread on the bar, the more it works your upper back exclusively and the harder it is. Start out with a narrow-grip, and as you get better, progress to a wider-grip.
The Parallel Bar Dip
The parallel bar dip is the answer to people who think you can’t get a well developed chest without weights. The exercise targets the lower and inner chest, places that are usually hard to target without weights. To do them, place your hands on the parallel bars, and lift yourself straight into the air. Lower yourself until your elbows are bent, then lift yourself, and you’ve completed one repetition.
Sample Workout Plan
Monday – 3 sets of 15 normal push ups. 3 sets of 3 medium grip pull lups, and 3 sets of 6 parallel bar dips.
Tuesday – Aerobic exercise.
Wednesday – 3 sets of 10 close grip push ups, 3 sets of 3 medium grip pull ups, and 3 sets of 6 parallel bar dips.
Thursday – Aerobic exercise.
Friday – 3 sets of 10 diamond push ups, 3 sets of 3 medium grip pull ups, and 3 sets of 6 parallel bar dips.
Saturday – Aerobic Exercise
Sunday – Rest
There you have it. Those are the 3 core body weight exercises that will get you strong. Do those and eat right, and you’ll be on your way to getting fit and strong without having to use weights!

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.” - Maya Angelou, is an American autobiographer and poet. “If you want a loving relationship in your life and can’t figure out why one is eluding you, remember this: you can either choose Love or choose fear. When you choose Love your options narrow because you have chosen to walk a narrower path of trusting your intuition and feelings over the five senses. You cannot seek for Love, since you can only have what already are. And if you have Love this means you must give it away with no expectation of return. Any expectation of return is not love, but the fear of not having love creeping back in. Choosing fear outsources your happiness and makes someone else responsible for the way you feel. You seek for Love because you believe you lack it. Trust that you are perfect Love in this moment and only allow in a person that resonates on this vibration. Do not try to change someone, when you do this you deny the Love inside you by choosing to deny what is Now. Love can only exist now, when you try to change someone into an idea of what you want them to be you have decided to be in a relationship with your projection of a possible potential of someone else. You are fooling yourself if you think trying to change someone will make you happy. Instead, change in yourself the things you think the other person should change. This is why you are not happy and fulfilled now. The Truth is that finding True Love is effortless for those who sit in Trust that they already have everything that could ever be sought after. This Trust will attract a person who is equally fulfilled; this is the only type of person capable of Love, one who has Love to give away.”