What makes you happy, might not necessarily have the same effect on me. You may be content with a nice walk along the beach, while your friend’s definition of happiness is an afternoon tea at a five-star resort. It is hard to identify what makes others happy, unless they tell us of course. Unhappiness on the other hand, is easier to identify. You can see it in people’s faces, and their attitudes at work.
Your mood, and well-being can have a major effect on your business. Personally, when I am in a great mood, I am more productive, creative, and do not procrastinate. When I am feeling a little off though, I do not want to be involved in anything.
This matters because your mood not only affects your work, but your business, your office environment and ultimately your income at the end of the year. Unhappy business owners can, unwittingly, pass their negativity onto their team and in return they too feel frustrated and uninspired at work.
A study by Gallup found that employees who rate themselves as happy are 36 per cent more motivated, energised and productive versus those who are not feeling so content.
When it comes to creating your happiness, there is no one size fits all. You need to find out what works for you, then incorporate those elements into your daily routine. However, there are some simple daily habits that will enhance anyone’s mood and general well-being:
Get enough sleep
A rested body and mind detoxes the mind and lifts your mood, leading to a more productive day. Your concentration is instantly reduced when you do not get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can also contribute towards stress and fatigue and, if left unresolved, can lead to long-term health and psychological issues.
Exercise daily
Exercise releases endorphins, lifting your spirits in the process. Start with a 10-minute daily walk and work up from there. If, like me, you do not like being confined to a gym then take up an activity such as rowing, running, cycling or swimming at your local health club.
Don’t stress over things you cannot control
In my mind control is an illusion. Some things are simply out of your hands, so do not waste your time and energy trying to change things if changing them is something you cannot possibly do.
Clear your space
Clutter automatically makes you feel as though everything is out of control. This is something you can control. If you don’t need those papers lying around on your desk, then recycle them or file them away, but do not let them accumulate dust. Make it a habit at the end of every day, to clear your space, and get rid of things that are not useful anymore. It’ll only take a couple of minutes – much better than letting clutter build up over weeks or months.
Always maintain a positive outlook on life
You must believe that the best is yet to come. If you don’t, this will transfer to your work, your office environment, and ultimately the service or product you offer. If you don’t think there is a bright future ahead for you or for your business, then your office and team members will also absorb that. And when your customers come in, they will sense that too. Energy is contagious and is easily felt, whether it’s negative or positive. We tend to look at past experiences or failures, and focus on those, giving them magnitude. This type of focus will prevent you from concentrating on what the present day brings. Learn from your past, but use those lessons to enhance your present and ultimately your future.
Manar Al Hinai is an award-winning Emirati writer and communications consultant based in Abu Dhabi. Twitter: @manar_alhinai.
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T10 Cricket League
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
December 14- 17
6pm, Opening ceremony, followed by:
Bengal Tigers v Kerala Kings
Maratha Arabians v Pakhtoons
Tickets available online at q-tickets.com/t10
RACE SCHEDULE
All times UAE ( 4 GMT)
Friday, September 29
First practice: 7am - 8.30am
Second practice: 11am - 12.30pm
Saturday, September 30
Qualifying: 1pm - 2pm
Sunday, October 1
Race: 11am - 1pm
Cinco in numbers
Dh3.7 million
The estimated cost of Victoria Swarovski’s gem-encrusted Michael Cinco wedding gown
46
The number, in kilograms, that Swarovski’s wedding gown weighed.
1,000
The hours it took to create Cinco’s vermillion petal gown, as seen in his atelier [note, is the one he’s playing with in the corner of a room]
50
How many looks Cinco has created in a new collection to celebrate Ballet Philippines’ 50th birthday
3,000
The hours needed to create the butterfly gown worn by Aishwarya Rai to the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
1.1 million
The number of followers that Michael Cinco’s Instagram account has garnered.
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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Dates for the diary
To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:
- September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
- October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
- October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
- November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
- December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
- February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
UAE WARRIORS RESULTS
Featherweight
Azouz Anwar (EGY) beat Marcelo Pontes (BRA)
TKO round 2
Catchweight 90kg
Moustafa Rashid Nada (KSA) beat Imad Al Howayeck (LEB)
Split points decision
Welterweight
Gimbat Ismailov (RUS) beat Mohammed Al Khatib (JOR)
TKO round 1
Flyweight (women)
Lucie Bertaud (FRA) beat Kelig Pinson (BEL)
Unanimous points decision
Lightweight
Alexandru Chitoran (ROU) beat Regelo Enumerables Jr (PHI)
TKO round 1
Catchweight 100kg
Marc Vleiger (NED) beat Mohamed Ali (EGY)
Rear neck choke round 1
Featherweight
James Bishop (NZ) beat Mark Valerio (PHI)
TKO round 2
Welterweight
Abdelghani Saber (EGY) beat Gerson Carvalho (BRA)
TKO round 1
Middleweight
Bakhtiyar Abbasov (AZE) beat Igor Litoshik (BLR)
Unanimous points decision
Bantamweight
Fabio Mello (BRA) beat Mark Alcoba (PHI)
Unanimous points decision
Welterweight
Ahmed Labban (LEB) v Magomedsultan Magomedsultanov (RUS)
TKO round 1
Bantamweight
Trent Girdham (AUS) beat Jayson Margallo (PHI)
TKO round 3
Lightweight
Usman Nurmagomedov (RUS) beat Roman Golovinov (UKR)
TKO round 1
Middleweight
Tarek Suleiman (SYR) beat Steve Kennedy (AUS)
Submission round 2
Lightweight
Dan Moret (USA) v Anton Kuivanen (FIN)
TKO round 2
Company Profile
Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
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Results
5pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: Nadhra, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)
5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: AF Dars, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: AF Musannef, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Taghzel, Malin Holmberg, Ernst Oertel
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: M’Y Yaromoon, Khalifa Al Neyadi, Jesus Rosales
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (PA) 1,400m; Winner: Hakeem, Jim Crowley, Ali Rashid Al Raihe
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