In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate

 

"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

 

Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah

                       As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh

    

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1) Are You Satisfied With Your Life
 

No one seems to be fully satisfied with his or her life. Everyone wants to live a stress-free, tension-free and trouble-free life, full of joy and excitement. However, in spite of their best efforts most people remain unsatisfied with their lives. Even money or fortune is not of much help to them. There remains some kind of hollowness, vacuum or emptiness in their lives which keeps them unsatisfied.

A perfectly satisfied life is a beautiful triangle of love; love your job, love your family and love yourself. If the factor of love is missing from your life then there remains emptiness in your life, no matter whatever you do to satisfy yourself.

Your Job

Give top priority to your job because it not only provides you with a reasonable source of income but also gives you the kind of satisfaction which you cannot find anywhere else. A job well done is a great source of inner satisfaction and joy. It boosts your self-confidence and makes you feel as an important and useful member of the society. Love your job and devote as much time and effort to your job as possible. Your success at job is also very much related to your success in life. Give your employers a little more output than you are supposed to do. Getting the appreciation of your boss should be a matter of pride for you.

If you hate what you are doing then it's better to leave your job as early as possible otherwise you will remain a failed, unsatisfied and unsuccessful person throughout your life. There is nothing more stressful and painful than doing what you hate to do.

Your Family

You cannot ignore the importance of your family. Your family is your most valuable asset in life because without the help and support of your family you will remain vulnerable to all kind of emotional threats, internal or external. Family plays a big role in making your life meaningful and successful. A loving and caring family is a great blessing. Your family always stands by you at the most difficult times of your life, particularly at times when you feel helpless and need someone to help you. Keep a good relationship with your family and share with them all aspects of your life.

Give respect to your parents and love to your spouse and children. Parents always love their children no matter how disrespectful they may be with them. Treat your spouse as your best friend and lover. Discuss all stressful matters with your spouse in a loving atmosphere. You can relieve stress and overcome all your problems with mutual consultation.

Make your home a paradise of love and peace. Enjoy your life by sharing jokes, listening to music, playing with children or reading books. Become the true friend of your spouse and children.

You

You are the most important person in this world. Please do justice to yourself and don't neglect your needs. Take care of yourself more then anybody else. Take care of your body, mind and soul. Take care of your health. Take enough sleep and rest when you feel tired. Take care of your dress and looks. Take care of your behavior and habits. Spend some time alone daily in hobbies and activities that you like most. Also spend some early morning time in meditation and prayers to seek divine guidance.

The above mentioned triangle of love work wonders. It fills the vacuum of your life with joy, happiness, pleasure, adventure, success, satisfaction, prosperity and peace. You will, no doubt, be living such a wonderful life which is not known to many people of the world.

About the Author: Hifzur Rehman is the Editor and Founder of: http://www.selfimprovement.ch
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2) Things That Motivate Employee More Than Money

 The ability to motivate employees is one of the greatest skills an entrepreneur can possess. Two years ago, I realized I didn't have this skill. So I hired a CEO who did.

Josh had 12 years in the corporate world, which included running a major department at Comcast. I knew he was seasoned, but I was still skeptical at first. We were going through some tough growing pains, and I thought that a lack of cash would make it extremely difficult to improve the company morale.

I was wrong.

With his help and the help of the great team leaders he put in place, Josh not only rebuilt the culture, but also created a passionate, hard-working team that is as committed to growing and improving the company as I am. 

Here are nine things I learned from him:

1. Be generous with praise. Everyone wants it and it's one of the easiest things to give. Plus, praise from the CEO goes a lot farther than you might think. Praise every improvement that you see your team members make. Once you're comfortable delivering praise one-on-one to an employee, try praising them in front of others.  
2. Get rid of the managers. Projects without project managers? That doesn't seem right! Try it. Removing the project lead or supervisor and empowering your staff to work together as a team rather then everyone reporting to one individual can do wonders. Think about it. What's worse than letting your supervisor down? Letting your team down! Allowing people to work together as a team, on an equal level with their co-workers, will often produce better projects faster. People will come in early, stay late, and devote more of their energy to solving problems.  
3. Make your ideas theirs. People hate being told what to do. Instead of telling people what you want done; ask them in a way that will make them feel like they came up with the idea. "I'd like you to do it this way" turns into "Do you think it's a good idea if we do it this way?"  
4. Never criticize or correct. No one, and I mean no one, wants to hear that they did something wrong. If you're looking for a de-motivator, this is it. Try an indirect approach to get people to improve, learn from their mistakes, and fix them. Ask, "Was that the best way to approach the problem? Why not? Have any ideas on what you could have done differently?" Then you're having a conversation and talking through solutions, not pointing a finger.  
5. Make everyone a leader. Highlight your top performers' strengths and let them know that because of their excellence, you want them to be the example for others. You'll set the bar high and they'll be motivated to live up to their reputation as a leader.  
6. Take an employee to lunch once a week. Surprise them. Don't make an announcement that you're establishing a new policy. Literally walk up to one of your employees, and invite them to lunch with you. It's an easy way to remind them that you notice and appreciate their work.  
7. Give recognition and small rewards. These two things come in many forms: Give a shout out to someone in a company meeting for what she has accomplished. Run contests or internal games and keep track of the results on a whiteboard that everyone can see. Tangible awards that don't break the bank can work too. Try things like dinner, trophies, spa services, and plaques. 
8. Throw company parties. Doing things as a group can go a long way. Have a company picnic. Organize birthday parties. Hold a happy hour. Don't just wait until the holidays to do a company activity; organize events throughout the year to remind your staff that you're all in it together. 
9. Share the rewards—and the pain. When your company does well, celebrate. This is the best time to let everyone know that you're thankful for their hard work. Go out of your way to show how far you will go when people help your company succeed. If there are disappointments, share those too. If you expect high performance, your team deserves to know where the company stands. Be honest and transparent. 

Courtesy: http://www.inc.com/ilya-pozin/9-things-that-motivate-employees-more-than-money.html

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