6. Listen to Heart - Alertness can be improved by being Alert ……

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6. Listen to Heart - Alertness can be improved by being Alert ……

 

 

Alertness is viewed in different ways by different persons depending upon his / her requirement in concerned field of work and interest. In a simple way we can say that alertness is quick to notice any unusual. To be alert we need to be attentive, watchful, observant, responsive, etc. Alertness is required by an IPS officer, an IAS officer, a Doctor, an Engineer, a Teacher, a Lawyer, a Soldier, a Judge, Parents, a Brahmin, a Yogi, by everyone. To achieve this we need to be disciplined. We need to nurture ourselves. We need to be Positive. We should be in Positive atmosphere surrounded by Positive Vibration. Everyone has its own way to make it happen.

 

 

I was going through an article - How to Increase Alertness (Edited by DifuWu, Lily A, Girly99, Mummymunt) which I would like to share.

 

 

·         Get enough sleep at night. We all know it's important, but many of us don't know just how important. Sleep is the most important factor in increasing alertness, according to University of Florida psychology professor Ira Fischler. Although the amount each person requires varies, The National Sleep Foundation suggests 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 hours for teenagers and 7 to 9 hours for adults.

·         Stimulate your mind by crossword puzzles, creative writing, word jumbles, etc. If an activity stimulates your brain activity, you can increase your alertness to perform any task better.

·         Avoid heavy meals, increase protein and vitamin intake and decrease carbohydrate intake, etc.

·         Take a power nap to recharge (15-30 min).

·         Coffee (or other sources of caffeine)- do not exceed 8 oz. a day

·         Smell strong oils (Cinnamon), it really helps to open up the mind.

·         Wash your face with cold water every 1-2 hours.

·         Walk a bit every half an hour for about 1-2 min... Avoid staying stationary for too long.

 

There could be other means also e.g.;

 

·         Perform physical exercise in Gymnasium

·         Practice Yoga

·         Practice concentration

·         Take fresh Oxygen

·         Do chanting

·         Avoid negative people company

·         Think Positive about yourself & about others

·         Keep on practicing good practices to improve.

·         Attitude to do

·         Do your duty (Karma) honestly

·         Practice detachment

·         Believe in & respect your Guide or Master

And many more…….

 

 

 

We need to improve Alertness for performing any activity. We mean improving alertness in all ways. We need to control our sense organs. We need to practice detachment. Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle. He wanted to see all against whom he had to fight. This would help him to be more alert as this is one of the characteristic of any soldier. In this verse, Arjuna is referred as Gudakesa which means a person who conquers sleep. Here sleep does not mean only physical sleep. It even means darkness of life and ignorance. As Krishna was his friend and he was a great devotee of Krishna (his Master / Guide) he always remembered Krishna. Arjuna remembered him even in his sleep, while walking and during his all activities. He thought of his qualities which he tried to practice and remembered his pastimes. By doing this any Krishna devotee can conquer sleep and ignorance. One of simplest way is to practice Chanting.

 

 

 

Courtesy : Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ) ,  Srimad Bhagavad-Gita ( by A. Parthasarathy  & www.gitadaily.com ) Chapter 1 : Text 24