(Main tips based on "Pelman system for
training of Mind, Memory and Personality" taught and practiced seventy
years ago)
Compiled by N.R. Jayaraman
The basic need in every
one of us who are working in industries and other establishments is to control
our thoughts. If we conquer our
thoughts, there will be little need to worry over our actions as every one of
our action face reactions in one way or the other, be it result in good or bad.
Remember every one of us
has inborn will power of our own. Every hour one way or the other we elect to
exercise our will over some decision or others and their consequent actions. The
will in us some time turn into
stubbornness when our actions may go wrong. Stubbornness in every issue is not
a good sign to continue. It needs edit. To apply the will to edit thinking is
not one of the easiest things to do, but it can be done if one keep emotions under
control. How can it be achieved?
Relax.....Relax now and
then in many ways which need not be sleep alone. No matter how fit in mind and body one may
be, consider little relaxation while working. Relaxation is diversion from routine
thoughts. Just a cup of tea enjoying its flavor, a few yards walk -may be till
rest room (Toilet),get up from the chair and stand alone for few seconds etc. From
the point of efficient working, relaxing could be an wise investment. You can
see even machineries, engines, animals, and even soils have periods of rest
which regenerate their efficiency.
What is relaxation?
Letting all muscular tension fade away so that the limbs and organs are allowed
to sag while the mind becomes light thereby curbing anxiety which brings in
fatigue. The anxiety and fatigue can
attack anyone who enjoy working outstandingly with brilliant brain unless they
relax and relieve the intensity greatly. Resolve the following while relaxing:
-I am resolved to shape
my tomorrow through my thoughts of today
- Everyday from now
on I shall do something to consolidate
my future success.
- I intent to translate
purposeful thinking into progressive action through my will (power)
-I shall develop the
power to concentrate so that no endeavor may fall midway for want of well plan
-My mind will work for
me, I shall ensure that it does not work against me.
- Will discover the source of negative feelings and ensure that
they are erased from my mind.
-I shall ensure that my
personality (act) command favorable opinions
- For good judgment,
mind control is essential. I shall control my thoughts meaningfully by
concentration in action
- I shall practice
forethought for every act
- Let me adjust my power
of seeing, feeling, thinking and will to act to meet the needs of tomorrow's
world.