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(English) Minimize Mismatches between GSTR-2A and GSTR-3B using Tally.ERP 9
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Mismatch in Input Tax Credit arising due to any difference in values between inwards supply details (furnished by businesses in their GSTR-3B) and outwards supply details uploaded by respective suppliers (available on GST portal as GSTR-2A) may lead to loss in the claimed Input Tax Credit (ITC).
Let's look at how GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A mismatch can happen
Typically, you would have declared the consolidated value of your inward supplies in your monthly GSTR-3B returns. Your suppliers would have uploaded their sales invoices in GSTR-1, based on which your inward supplies get auto populated in GSTR-2A.
Now in case there are any discrepancies in the values of inward supplies available in GSTR-2A and inward supplies declared by you for the month in your GSTR-3B, it may lead to loss of Input Tax Credit.
Now let us understand the probable reasons for such mismatches.
Possible reasons for mismatches
- Your supplier has not uploaded the invoices for which you have already claimed Input Tax Credit.
- Values in the supplier's invoices are not matching with values available in your books.
- You might have missed out recording any Purchases or Debit Notes (Purchase Returns) which resulted in reduced Input Tax Credit.
How to identify GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A mismatch
- Firstly, you must compare the purchases available in your books with GSTR-2A (available on GST Portal) of the respective returns period.
- You can manually match each purchase invoice and identify the differences or identify invoices that are not available on the GST portal or in your books.
- If you identify invoices whose values are either not matching or invoices are not available, connect with the respective supplier and ask him to either upload the related invoice in his latest return which is yet to be filed, or amend the invoice details at the time of filing his returns.
- Alternately, you can check the physical copies of respective purchase invoices and correct your purchase data, and accordingly make corrections in your latest GST returns which are yet to be filed by reversing the Input Tax Credit.
How Tally.ERP 9 eases your efforts
- Download GSTR-2A of the corresponding period
- Open Tally.ERP 9. Go to GSTR-2 Report. Load GSTR-2A into Tally.ERP 9. Within seconds, Tally.ERP 9 will show you the details of invoices which are either –
- Fully Matched
- Partially Matched: This may be due to partial match between invoices available in the books with invoices available on the GST portal.
- Available only in Books: This can happen if your supplier has not uploaded some invoices.
- Available only in Portal: This can happen if you have not recorded the transaction in your books but your supplier has uploaded the same.
- You can take action on the invoices which are mismatched, available only in books and available only in portal by checking with your suppliers or correcting/recording respective purchase invoices in your books.
Click here for detailed step by step guide to identify mismatches in invoices
You can download and compare GSTR-2A of previous periods with your books for all the GST returns filed for the previous periods to ensure that you have claimed the right Input Tax Credit and identify mismatch of GSTR-2A with GSTR-3B. Also, going forward, you can follow this activity for the returns of all upcoming months to reduce chances of mismatches.
Tally. ERP 9 Release 6.2 and higher versions allow you to import and match GSTR-2A. Download the latest release of Tally.ERP 9 and ensure that you get the right Input Tax Credit.
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Author: Rishabh AgrawalWorking as a Product Manager in Tally Solutions, with 8+ years of experience. Played various customer facing roles during his tenure. Responsible for product marketing & communication during key GST releases of Tally.ERP 9.
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7 Comments
- Tabjal Miah May 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Latest GST Return file easyly work ………
Very nice
- Raghvir Atwal May 24, 2018 at 12:11 pm
good article
- Kuldeep raj Aggarwal May 23, 2018 at 10:49 pm
Some of my suppliers are filing GSTR1 on monthly basis and some are filing on quarterly basis. I need to reconcile on quarterly basis. I think I have to download three GSTR2A pertaining to one quarter. And reconcile with tally gstr2. It is not happening. I selected quarter for gstr2. Then attempted to load downloaded file. It is picking only one file where as I have downloaded 9 months files and have placed in one folder. Please advise solution
- Tally Solutions May 24, 2018 at 2:12 pm
In our opinion, you should use month on month report to compare. Your GSTR-2A will be also available on monthly basis.
- Babajan May 23, 2018 at 11:39 am
First of all govt should ask suppliers to file their GSTR-1.Automatically GSTR-2 will be be tally for buyers.And govt asking buyers who paid already GST amount to their suppliers.Govt should take actions on suppliers instead of buyers who do not pay GOVT revenue.
- KUNDAN KUMAR DAS May 22, 2018 at 6:44 pm
Dear Sir,
How can generate E way Bill though Tally please explain us step by step.
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- Tally Solutions May 22, 2018 at 7:21 pm
Please follow below link for details on e-Way Bill generation
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In the summer of 2014, Sam Chacon applied to have his claimed telekinetic abilities tested by the IIG.
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The biggest challenge to developing a testing protocol was eliminating the possibility that a toothpick floating in water might be affected by natural causes. Several possibilities were considered such as imperceptible building movements, water absorption, room air currents, as well as possible cheats such as a magnetically rigged bowl or simply blowing on the toothpick. However, Chacon agreed to a "preliminary demonstration," which means that few controls would be in place, the $100,000 would not be at stake, and we would simply see him in action. We were free to simply observe, and would not have to go through the gruelling work of devising a sound testing protocol. The demo was scheduled for September 20, 2014.
Chacon arrived at noon. His first words to everyone were, "today, your life will change." He also brought printouts from internet articles on metaphysics and Kirlian photography. Chacon said he discovered his ability approximately a year ago when he learned about telekinesis on the internet and that he took a class in metaphysics. We politely pushed him to do the actual demonstration, as listening to "theories" about how psychic powers work are a waste of time if no such power can be produced.
Prior to the demo, Sam said he needed to analyze the area of the demonstration–a typical request from a claimant. We provided a solid piano bench for his bowl of water to rest on, and it met his approval. Sam then took a few photos of the bench. The IIG shot video and still photographs of the demonstration.
Chacon's testing apparatus consisted of:
- A piece of paper, with "N, S, E, W" representing the corresponding compass points written on it, placed on the bench.
- A compass, used to align the sheet. A red translucent plastic bowl, placed on the center of the sheet of paper.
- A 32 ounce bottle with the words "love" written on it several times. He poured the water from this bottle into the bowl, nearly filling it to the top.
The issue of water stillness occupied the next couple of minutes. We had turned off the air conditioning, but this was insufficient. We waited for the water to settle, but it never completely settled, possibly due to Brownian motion,–the erratic movement of microscopic particles in a fluid due to collisions with surrounding molecules–or our location on busy Hollywood Blvd. Chacon agreed that the minor perturbations were insignificant, but this was not the end of the waiting game. Chacon produced the key item to be tested – a piece of a toothpick with one tip painted black and the other white. After Chacon placed it gently in the water, we waited once again for the water to settle. Now the demonstration would begin.
Chacon sat next to the bench and meditated for a few more minutes. An important control in this kind of test is to make certain that simple mouth exhalation is not producing the "telekinesis." Chacon's solution was to wear a scarf over his mouth. He leaned over the bowl from his sitting position, and placed his hands over the water nearly touching the edges of the bowl. After a few more minutes, Chacon told the people that were recording him to get close and focus on the toothpick in the bowl. We recorded the toothpick moving toward the northern edge of the bowl at a very slow rate.
Despite the scarf on Chacon's mouth, it seemed very likely that he was breathing out with enough force to move the toothpick. Chacon insisted that the motion was due to "the gravitational force."
One IIG member quickly figured out how to control for breathing, and proposed this scenario to Chacon: if he were to place two toothpicks in the bowl could he make one move while the other stood still. Sam started to answer, stating, "No, because-" and then he interrupted himself saying, "see it move?" and then he never finished answering.
As a haphazard control on natural motion, Chacon agreed to leave the bowl alone for a few minutes and not to use his telekinetic powers on it. Over the course of two minutes, the toothpick turned ninety degrees. In other words, the testing apparatus was invalid, since the agreed result of telekinesis occurs when both parties agree that no telekinesis is being applied.
Even though the demo was over, there was some more contact with Chacon, none of it fruitful. Chacon began the testing process again but he was politely stopped and we thanked him for his time. Still trying to be polite, we watched footage he provided, even though it showed the same thing we had witnessed live. Chacon wanted to read some information on auras and metaphysics but we finally cut him off, and declared the demonstration over. As he left the CFI-Los Angeles building, Chacon made one last profound revelation: that talking to water can change the water. For now, neither the water nor the toothpick answered.


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There are buckets more to come. I'm not calling this a tease; it's a super-tease.
As Rohde added, there's "so much more that I want to super tease you guys about," and he hopes to be back in the very near future to further discuss the collection, control refinements, and more.
Recalling a conversation with a PlayStation intern, Rohde confirmed that the jet ski scene in Drake's Fortune won't be changed at all, saying, "It's not too hard – you can pass it – it's a challenge. It's fun." In fact, it's one of his favorite challenges in the game.
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The varieties that transformed the world of chrysanthemums
All varieties of Dekker Chrysanten are special. But certain varieties are truly unique, as they have incredibly rare characteristics. So, which varieties do you simply have to meet?
The varieties that transformed the world of chrysanthemums
All varieties of Dekker Chrysanten are special. But certain varieties are truly unique, as they have incredibly rare characteristics. So, which varieties do you simply have to meet?
One Kennedy – John F. – was in the White House for only two years, half a century ago. But the name Kennedy is still famous all over the world, perhaps also because of the reputation of his wife, Jackie. A wife who wasn't exactly your run-of-the-mill First Lady. Jackie wasn't one to stay behind the scenes. Quite the contrary, she had glamour, allure, and a vibrant style. Is it a coincidence that these are also the characteristics of a chrysanthemum variety with that name?
Dekker Chrysanten's 'Kennedy' is a very special, white, single-flowered chrysanthemum. But it's amazingly easy to colour and can even sport a 'two-tone' look. It's a variety that has everything it takes to be a resounding success and more. You could call it the First Lady of Chrysanthemums.
For centuries, tulip growers tried to create a black tulip, the symbol of exclusivity. This passion was shared by chrysanthemum breeders, but they were looking to breed the elusive green chrysanthemum. In the end, they succeeded in their mission.
Green varieties have been on the market for many years, and breeders are still delivering improvement after improvement. Just have a look at Code Green from Dekker Chrysanten's collection. The distinctive 'pom-pom' shape of the flower means consumers can't get enough of the plant. The colour gives an extra dimension to bouquets and flower arrangements. And exporters and traders are happy with a green chrysanthemum that holds its own in transit thanks to a bud that sits firmly on the stem. This one's got the green light – and a long career ahead of it!
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The most famous resident of Memphis, Elvis Presley, would have taken one look at the Memphis Dark and said, 'That's All Right Mama!' But Dekker Chrysanten was not satisfied with just a purple version of this unique flower and went in search of a pink version with exactly the same exceptional qualities. This search resulted in the discovery of the Memphis Pink. With one single glance at this colour, you will immediately succumb to Elvis' sultry voice: 'Love me tender'...
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Similarly, the Whatsapp variety has become the standard for the use of Santinis in bouquets and flower arrangements. The Whatsapp, with its stunning dark-green flower, effortlessly combines with any colour bouquet while the volume adds a solid basis and full look. And the result is something to write home about... using a chat app.
While the name Antonov does not have the same grandiosity as that of the American Boeing or McDonnell Douglas, builder of the DC aircraft, Russian aircraft manufacturer Antonov did develop the world's largest aeroplane, the Antonov An-225. Intended to be an aircraft for the transport of space shuttles, it was also suitable for other cargo. And just like this Antonov was famous for its sheer size, size is what sets this chrysanthemum variety, which bears the same name, apart.
The flowers of the white disbud chrysanthemum Antonov can grow up to 20 centimetres. This creates a monumental impression, which gives the Antonov an exclusive and luxury appeal that no American can equal.
Jackie Kennedy was undoubtedly one of the most colourful first ladies of the USA. Half a century after her term as first lady, she is honoured with a chrysanthemum bearing her name that pays tribute to her flamboyant character: the Kennedy Bubblegum. Dyed in two colours by G. de Koning, Dekker Chrysanten has created a truly unique variety: one that even Jackie would love.


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Summer is just around the corner and the warmer temperatures have us feeling berry, berry good about the weekends. So good that we're already planning our first big picnic to welcome the season of outdoor grilling and drinking. It's no surprise that plump and juicy strawberries always make a well-received appearance in our favorite summer dishes, so we've rounded up 11 ways to incorporate the sweet fruit into your own cooking and baking routines. Click through to check them out, including this stunning strawberry tart with citrus pastry cream.
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The art of Scottish drawing is celebrated in Lines from Scotland a new exhibition on now at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
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Through a combination of art, literature, advertising and movies, this exhibition highlights smoking as a social practice, focusing on the period from the 1800s onwards.
Using the labyrinth, earthship, yurt and lochside gardens to mindfully connect with nature, be with others in a like minded community and get creative in a simple and easy way!
Join the search for Wally with your family this October half term at the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther!
GFT is a Venue Partner for this year's BFI London Film Festival, giving audiences the first chance to see a selection of exciting new titles from LFF on the big screen, at the home of film in Glasgow!
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets car boot sale in Blochairn!
Inveraray Castle, located in Argyll, will host a colourful exhibition of brick models this October half-term!
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Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
This is a 2.5-3 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's west end twice a month!
Glasgow Science Festival are back with a digital programme of hands-on activities, talks, shows and more, to entertain and inspire!
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's Annual Open Weekend returns for 2020 on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October!
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second Saturday of each month in Colquhoun Square!
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic creation, Holmwood House, will reopen on Saturdays from 12th September until the end of October!
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Tenement Through Time is a new, innovative and interactive exhibition which explores tenement life in New Lanark between 1881-1971!
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At the monthly Stirling Farmers' Market you'll find up to 25 stalls offering an outstanding range of superb produce!
Under The Trees is offering the chance for families to undertake the John Muir Award with them. It's a fantastic outdoor learning award, and is easy to achieve - even under our current situation!


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So, the holidays are fastly approaching. And if you are a traditional person and have lots of family to deal with it can be pretty stressful. It is such a shame that holidays in any religion has for many become a synonym for stress, mental health breakdowns and discomfort in all areas.
What is it that makes us so stressed when it comes to holidays?
Surely we are happy to see family and friends we might only see once a year? And it is nice to celebrate and have a wonderful meal together? I could, of course, go into many reasons why family gatherings can bring up conflicts that have been swept under the carpet for many years or why in today's social media society it is so important to have the biggest turkey and the most luxurious looking festive dessert to show off in your pictures. But I am not sure if these are the most pressing reasons for the stress created when it comes to the holidays.
To find out I like you to do an experiment:
Get yourself a piece of paper and a pen. Write on top of the paper "Holidays" (any holiday will do no matter the religion). Then sit back, relax and write down any word or expression that comes to mind without thinking about it. Please write fast and write until nothing comes up anymore. When you look at your paper what sort of expressions and words do you see? Do they have positive connotations or do they create an atmosphere of dread?
This exercise helps you to figure out what you think and feel subconsciously about the holidays.
You might create a conflicting image about the holidays where you have positive and negative ideas at the same measure but there might also be more positive or more negative expressions. Either way, this exercise tells you what that other part of you, of which you are not always aware of, makes of the holidays. It shows you what attitude you have towards THAT time of the year.
You probably know the good old half empty or half full glass. People have the same amount of beverage in their glass but some think about it in a negative way (half empty) and some think of it positively (half full). It is surmised that those who think the glass is half full have a more positive outlook on life and will succeed more than those with a half empty outlook.
An example of how attitude affects the outcome of a situation
And in my experience that is true. I give you an example. I used to work in a supermarket and for a long time, I had trouble to get all the work done on a late shift even though it was possible to do it in time. I had done it before and I did it afterwards. So what was different in those times? Was I more distracted? Was it, in fact, more work and I did not realise? Or did I just not work enough?
When I was pondering shifts with similar workload, one of which worked out nicely and the other where I could not finish my workload, there was one thing different: It was my attitude and subconscious expectations that made the difference: on days that I did not manage my workload my mind worked like this: This is too much. I can't manage this shift. There will be customers who want extra stuff and I can't get everything done. On shifts that worked out nicely I was thinking like this: yes, it is a lot of work but I'll manage. I have a good system and I will get it done. There will be someone who will help me if I need it.
How working with your attitude can change stressful situations
Once I figured that difference out I could work with my attitude: When I realised I was entering the land of negative thinking I could stop myself and change the track of my thoughts simply by changing the negative sentence into a positive one. And it might sound like hocus pocus but it worked. There is even a therapy form that works exactly with this mechanism: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy makes you realise the way you think in situations that stress you out. Then they help you to challenge the way you think about this situation: they use examples of a similar experience with a positive outcome and connect it with the stressful situation. This enables you to think in a different way in that stressful situation. And more often than not it works really well and the stress lessens a lot.
But what does all that have to do with our ability to survive the holidays in a calm and relaxed manner?
Well, I believe one of the most effective ways of dealing with the holidays is allowing yourself to change your attitude and to challenge your negative ideas about THAT time of the year. And it works for other situations too. And how do we do that?
Well, I wish I could tell you the secret that helps you to change everything pronto. However, changes do not work like that. To change one's attitude is a process and needs a little bit of dedication to get there. However, the process does not need to be difficult. I believe three little habits can change your outlook on life (and the holidays) enormously.
I know, it sounds a little too simple and I might have lost half of you already but bear with me.
Video Resource: Kris Carr via YouTube
1. Talk to yourself nicely
Remember the exercise at the beginning of this post? The expressions and words you connected with the holidays have a lot to do with how you talk to yourself. We all do. Not loudly like old people but inside our lovely heads. We continuously tell ourselves what we think and feel about a situation.
Take a little time and try to concentrate what is going on in your mind.
What do you think about at any given moment? You will soon see that there is a commentary going on in your mind that explains life to you and also shows you how you feel about everything. I suspect there are many reasons why this is. My first guess? It is the messages we were getting when we were children. Did you love to dance around the tree at Christmas? I bet you got told not to because it is dangerous and you should not be silly. I also bet if you would decide to dance around the tree this year exactly these messages would come up in your inner commentary. I also bet if you have children you do the same to them to teach them to stay safe and fit in in society. After all, that's your job, isn't it?
You can change your inner negative talk
But if it worked from your parents to you why shouldn't it work when you use it on yourself? Tell yourself the things you want to do not what you do not want to do. Because in a way you are your own parent now and need to make sure you stay safe and fit in society. But you also need to tell yourself how to be happy. And you are certainly not happy when you tell yourself that Christmas is terrible, the turkey will burn and you got all the wrong Christmas presents.
You do not need to believe me but chose one of the negative messages you connect with the holidays and change it into a positive message. Let's say your message to yourself is: I freak if mum criticises my turkey again! Change it into " I stay calm if mum criticises my turkey again" Tell yourself that every day in the morning until Christmas and if need be the whole year around and then see what happens.
Just try it out and see what happens
I believe you are like me and like my work shift in the supermarket went a lot better when I changed my thoughts about it your holidays or whatever you want to work on will change too. And you don't even need to believe in it. Just do it and see what happens. Because that is exactly what I did in the beginning. I thought: "I have nothing to lose. If it doesn't work I try something else" It's not like it costs any money or you need to tell anyone. Do it in the morning when you get up. Or while you are in the bathroom. Do it at any time of the day just do it.
And yes, you could say to me: " So why did you give up your job if you could change your attitude so easily?" "Good Question!" I would answer and then say "Dealing with a change of attitude towards your work doesn't always change how you are treated and that you have the wrong job". Sometimes there are different reasons why we can't cope with a situation and then we have to change that situation. And in fact, it might turn out that saying to yourself "I stay calm when mum criticises my turkey" might lead you to not invite your mum ever again because there are more reasons than just your attitude why you reacted aggressively. But if that is the case I would suggest to see a counsellor or therapist and find out what the underlying problem is.
2. Appreciate yourself
When reading the above have you by any chance wondered why it doesn't seem that easy to change your attitude? I so often think: "Why can't I just change this behaviour or that?" I know why I react in a certain way and what I feel about it but I don't seem to be able to keep talking to myself in a positive way or do other habits I know are good for me.
In summer I have read Louise Hay's book about "Mirror Work" in which she suggests that most of our problems come from the fact that we do not love ourselves. She also mentions the fact, that we so often talk to ourselves rather nastily. We say and think things about ourselves that we would never say to someone else because it is rude and nasty. But for us, it seems to be ok. Why? Don't we ourselves deserve as much love and respect than others? And if we talk like this to ourselves can we really successfully be gentle and caring with others? I suspect we can but it comes at a cost: The cost is that we feel depleted because we often do not get the same amount of gentleness and respect back that we do give. If we cannot give that love to ourselves and others can't give it either what is left to us?
Is no self-love one of the problems with holidays?
And guess what? That seems to be one big problem when the holidays come around because we have to be nice to everybody. It's Christmas (or any other applicable holiday) after all with peace and love for everybody, remember? Doesn't that alone put a lot of stress on you?
But what is the way out?
Well, I suspect it applies what many motivational speakers say: If it's not there ~ create it. Create love for yourself so you can give and not be depleted. Sounds impossible? If it's not there surely we can't create it out of thin air? Well, if you listen to Anil Seth a neuroscientist from the University of Sussex then how we experience ourselves and how we experience reality is in fact just a hallucination. He explains in this video that how we perceive ourselves and the world has a lot to do with how our brain works. In his opinion, our brain makes predictions about everything as it only reacts to electrical impulses that the senses give it. Which I think means that if we expect ourselves to be worthless we will experience ourselves as worthless. But if we expect to love ourselves our brain will develop a prediction of being loved. Louise Hay's "Mirror Work" works with exactly that idea. She suggests to tell yourself in the mirror every day that you love yourself and you will over time develop self-love as your brain is going to predict love for yourself.
The Self-Appreciation Cup
My idea of a self-appreciation cup of your favourite beverage works with the same system. Give yourself some time every day with a cup of your favourite beverage and appreciate everything you have achieved. If you change your concentration from what goes wrong to what goes right you will develop more self-esteem because your brain does expect things to go right instead of wrong. Now, I would love to tell you that works instantly. It doesn't. But I feel it is worth working on it. And again it is worth a try. What do you have to lose? You don't need to tell anyone and can just say "I love you" in the mirror every morning and spare a thought for your achievements once a day when you drink something nice. Then see what happens. You even have enough time before the holidays to try it out and find out how you deal with the family stress this time. Go on. I know you want it ;-).
Video Resource: TED via YouTube
You might get the gist from what I have written so far that the secret to dealing with stressful situations, in my opinion, is changing your attitude to the situation as well as to yourself in that situation. The habits described help you to change your attitude. I believe we entirely underestimate the power of our brains and our thoughts. Any advertiser, motivational speaker, trainer and populist knows about that power and uses it. So why shouldn't you?
The third and for now last habit I want to introduce might be known quite well
Many write about gratefulness lately. Gratefulness is the habit to appreciate what is given to us. You do not need to believe in a god or even be a spiritual person. I think it is a logical conclusion that if you have a roof over your head, have a job, have food, friends and family that you are a lucky person. We forget that so easily. We start to take for granted what is given to us but I suspect the latest wildfires or terrorist attacks show how in the blink of an eye we can lose everything.
My parents and my paternal grandparents were not particularly religious or spiritual people. But my parents always gave thanks for the meal we had and my grandparents never threw away any food that was still able to be used. They had experienced what it means not to know if you have something to eat the next day when they grew up and were young adults in the war. That made them grateful for every morsel they had to eat. I have wondered a lot if our problem with overeating and other bad food habits have something to do with the fact that many do not give thanks anymore. They take food for granted, something that you can waste because it is easily available. But this year's droughts and storms certainly taught us how fast our resources dry up (literally).
We do not like people who take us or things for granted
We also do not like people who take us or anything for granted. It is good manners to say thank you so why not make it a daily habit too? There are many ideas out there from Gratitude journals to prayers but I would suggest you start small. Add to your self-appreciation cup of your favourite beverage one thing that you are grateful for. Say thank you to the thing itself if you are not a religious/spiritual person or thank any higher being you feel close to. I found it amazing how my perception of me being a lucky person has changed since I started to write down at least three things that I am grateful for every day. I suddenly realised how many things I have achieved in my life and how much I have. We might struggle with paying the bills and get food on the table but we have something to eat and in the end, we get the bills paid. We are creative people we get there. I consider myself very lucky.
I believe this works for our holiday stresses too. If we can concentrate on the good things that come with the holidays we feel better and in turn will be able to deal with the more difficult things too. But as I said before: Don't believe me. Try it out and find out if there is any truth in it :-)
An Advice
I hope I could give you some motivation to change three little things in the upcoming Christmas time for a happier and more relaxed Holiday time. However, I said it earlier in this post: Using these three habits create gentle changes. You need to stay observant of your perception and how you deal with situations to see the changes. They do not come overnight and they do not come with trumpets and fanfares. They come quietly and gently and hug your experience of reality if you allow yourself to explore these ideas.
There will be times when you are frustrated because of course, you freaked out when your mother started her critical look over the turkey. There will be setbacks and that is normal because we have learned to see ourselves, the Holidays and our lives in a certain way for many many years. It's small habits that change this view over time. I feel though it is worth to stick with it. Because those things which are build up slowly usually have a much bigger impact and last much longer than things that are build in a hurry. You are worth to give yourself time, love and happiness. There is a reason why I call myself a self-care explorer. Because expeditions and explorations need time. You experience obstacles and setbacks on your path. And we are all individuals with individual needs.
The idea of exploring self-care takes all this into consideration and allows you to take responsibility for your wellbeing and find your own personal way of self-care that is tailored to you and you alone.
What Are YOUR Experiences?
I am so curious :-) ! (Sorry for that :-) ). But please let me know which of these habits you have tried out and what you have experienced. Also if you want to get more ideas of easy habits of self-care sign up for the "The Bee Creates Newsletter" here. You get the "Free Mini-Guide To Self-Care" with two recipes and a journaling template that will help you develop happy and healthy self-care. I am looking forward to hearing from you!
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Resources/Further Reading
TED Talks Anil Seth Your Brain hallucinates your conscious reality
Louise Hay Mirror Work
YouTube: Louise Hay | Guided "Mirror Work" for Self Love | Heal your Life
Happify daily: The science behind Gratitude
Positive Psychology: What is gratitude and what is its role in positive psychology
ReachOut.com Challenging negative thinking
MindWell: Challenging Negative Thoughts
Psychology today: 3 Ways your Believes can Shape your Reality
Fellow Bloggers Writing about How to survive the holidays:
Nicoles Journey: A Healthier Christmas
Paper beats World: Your Holiday Survival Guide
I am not a health professional. My posts describe my thoughts, my experiences and my conclusions about life, mental health and self-improvement. My described actions always go alongside therapy and do not substitute professional advice by a health professional be it a doctor, therapist or counsellor.
I invite you to try out self-care tools, however, if any of these make you feel uncomfortable please stop and do not go further ahead. Also, if any of the tools suggested bring up issues that need dealing with do not hesitate to reach out for professional help. To recognise when you need to stop and when to reach out for professional or any other help is one important part to learn when it comes to self-care.
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Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime
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This 9/11 film focuses on prior knowledge and smoking gun facts. People need to be held accountable, or we don't have democracy. Another well-made video documenting the facts and evidence of 9/11 that contradict the facts of the official 9/11 story. Just like it says, everybody's gotta learn sometime.
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This is a photo of a very famous Mugho Pine from Switzerland, originally owned by one of Europe's pioneers of Bonsai and Yamadori material, Pius Notter. The pine was christened the "Swiss Dragon" by the late John Yoshio Naka, who first styled this tree while visiting the home of Pius Notter in Switzerland.
This is a photo of the tree, many years later after it had been restyled for the new Millennium. It was this photo and several other photo's of the pine that I sent, to a friend and customer of mine who was looking for a large Yamadori pine to add to his collection. With Pius' blessing, the tree came to England.
This is the "Swiss Dragon" after I had worked on it for several days to prepare it for Ginkgo 5 in Belgium, Europe's premiere bonsai event.
This tree has a special place in my heart. It has great history, it has great presence. This tree has witnessed so much in its life.
It was one of the first Mugho Pines collected by Pius Notter for his own incredible collection. It was styled and then worked on by the great John Naka over several years. Then it was completely re-styled for the new Millennium, and I was fortunate to assist and witness the transformation of this grand old pine. I have been more fortunate to have been given the task of looking after this wonderful tree at its new home in the UK.
Preparing this tree for the Ginkgo was an honour and labour of love.
Photograph courtesy of Bonsai Europe Magazine


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Worship (corporate) (10/04/07)
TITLE: God's Candy Store | Previous Challenge Entry
By Jack Taylor
She was sweet in any language. Deep chocolate eyes set in a licorice face told you so. Her tapestry of tangerine, spearmint, strawberry and lemon accentuated the sparkle flowing from her heart. Desperate hands stretching skyward reached for life. The call of the drums awakened her soul. In this place there was plenty of room for a refugee from the Congo.
A blueberry swirl of fabric wrapped itself around the aging form of the woman with the pumpkin pie complexion. Her caramel arms folded like toffee around her body. She swayed gently in rhythm with the subtle sounds of the violins. In this place there was plenty of room for a former Buddhist from Burma.
The hazel irises focused intensely on the words flashing freely on the screen. Ruby lips wrestled to find the words that prompted the depths of emotion found in freedom. Salty tears trickled down as shattered fingers twitched instinctively with the piano. The weathering of time and abuse marred the original scotch mint visage. In this place there was plenty of room for a long lost survivor from Siberia.
Latte was on his outside but espresso was in his bones. The bass guitar drove him to move in praise of the Amazing Grace that had freed him from his shackles. His candy cane covering and his numerous amber trinkets distracted no one. In this place there was plenty of room for a recovering addict from Columbia.
She was simplicity in cinnamon. Honeyed hair flowing forward as she bowed. Silence swallowing up her mind as images and impressions come her way. The pretzels imprisoned inside release. Her hands unfold. In this place there was plenty of room for a young model who had walked the streets and the catwalks of Paris.
The flavor of his smile matched the cranberry-mocha fudge tones of his skin. His people had long settled these lands. He understood the secrets of the forests and the complex remedies hidden in the herbs. His ears knew the voice of the bear, the eagle and the wind. Only now was he discovering the voice of his Maker as the Word came to life. In this place there was plenty of room for a descendant of Sitting Bull.
They nestled in tandems and in trios. Some settled alone. Away from this place, swallowed by busyness, parenting, learning, spending, tensions of life. Here surrounded by the tanginess of grace, compassion, forgiveness, hope, trust and peace.
They were skittles scattered across the floor of the Maker's home. They were M&Ms left out on display to salivate the observer. They were gourmet jelly beans and sweet tarts calling for passers by to taste and see that the Lord is good.
Together they spilled out of God's candy store to bring their joy to the world.
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Happy almost weekend everyone!
Ok, I kinda have a confession/some explaining to do. These days, none of my clothes seem to fit properly because I've lost 15 pounds throughout the past year. It was with a lot healthy lifestyle changes, consistent exercise and sacrifice, of course. I'm not trying to brag, but I worked hard to get here. I'm actually very proud of my weight loss, but there is a dilemma because my clothes no longer fit properly and I'm all about the fit if you know me!
This outfit is a great example of that. These skinny jeans are too loose at the bottom and I'm not sure if you can tell, but the waist is too big now. I knot most of my shirts because they're too big as well. This blazer has now turned into an oversized blazer. Why am I telling you this? Two reasons. You can always fake it til you make it. And you don't have to throw out all your clothes that don't fit you properly. How many of you would have known all this if I hadn't told you? You might have thought the pants looked weird or a little baggie… And, why is she knotting her top? This blog isn't about fronting "beautiful" outfits and photos. I wanted to share this because some of you might be going through similar things and it's ok to fake it til you make it and be a hoarder because you can't part with your old clothes.
Blazer: H&M, similar here
Top: H&M, similar here
Jeans: Nordstrom, similar here


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Two motorcycle-riding men gun down Quiapo barangay chairman inside his house
- Written by Pat C. Santos
- Saturday, 30 June 2012
Police identified the victim as Sainal Shariff Pararanam, 56, a native of Masin, Lanao del Sur and a resident of 817 Globo de Oro corner Bautista Street in Quiapo. He was hit in the head when one of the two suspects fired at him while he was watching television with his wife.
Senior Insp. Joey de Ocampo, chief of the Manila Police District (MPD) homicide section, said the suspects fled the scene on board a motorcycle after the shooting that took place at around 8:30 p.m. He was pronounced dead from two bullet wounds in the head and two in the body at 9:36 p.m.
Initial investigation showed the victim was quietly watching television when the suspects arrived and parked their motorcycle in front of the chairman's house..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/metro-section/item/891-two-motorcycle-riding-men-gun-down-quiapo-barangay-chairman-inside-his-house


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Jennifer Aniston has already shown her love for hair care through her partnership with brand Living Proof, and now the actress is moving further into the beauty biz. "We can confirm that Jennifer Aniston will be partnering with Aveeno for skin care," the actress's rep, Stephen Huvane, told E! News. "You can expect to see the results of this collaboration later this year." This announcement comes some time after rumors of the deal leaked last Summer. She also previously dabbled in hair color with L'Oréal and fragrance. But this Aveeno deal proves that from her enviable hair to her glowing skin, Jennifer Aniston takes her beauty seriously.


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Concerned Champaign-Urbana residents are invited to publicly demonstrate against the Republican National Convention this weekend.
These demonstrations will draw specific attention to the last four years of US government policies that have caused destruction and division in our community and around the world.
In response, we reject the violence of our current government and embrace the tradition of civil disobedience protected by our constitution.
--On Friday August 27:
5:15 at the Alma Mater (Green and Wright)
Join Critical Mass for their monthly bike ride, this time against authoritarian environmental devastation of our ruling party.
Make a sign, banner, or T-shirt to bring to Saturday's demonstrations.
--On Saturday August 28:
11am @ Scott Park (Third and Springfield, Champaign)
Join Critical Mass again for a pep ride to gather support for the following rally against the ruling elites.
1pm @ Scott Park
Rally for non-republicans and national convention-less peoples. Bring a battery powered boom-box with a radio. Let the folks in washington hear you yell.
2pm @ Scott Park
March from the rally point across CU to Scott Park. Demonstrate to our community how seriously this affects all of us.
4pm @ Scott Park
Bazaar and "really really really free market." Books to Prisoners, the U-C Independent Media Center, Food not Bombs, A.W.A.R.E., Radical Cheerleaders, the Women?s Booking Collective, the Teen Awareness Group of Planned Parenthood, the Poppycock Collective, Critical Mass, the Anarchist Study Group and other local organizations will highlight their efforts for democratic reform. All interested parties are invited to attend a table. These local organizations and individuals share their conversation and skills in exchange for more sharing. Exchange wisdom for your favorite Bush-ism, or just give away
something special. Food will be cooked and served by Food not Bombs in exchange for anything or nothing.
Remember, direct action is protected by the constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
This weekend Champaign-Urbana residents will voice their petition in the streets. For more information about how to participate, how to help out, or press, contact Sarah: email@example.com


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Milo (104×5')
Format: 104x5' + TV Special - HD
Genre: Edutainment
Target: Preschool
Milo is a curious little bunny rabbit whose adventures illustrate a typical child in his everyday life with games and new experiences. He gradually learns to know himself and the world around which is for him an endless source of novelty, surprises and encounters.
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Production: Les Films de la Perrine, Gertie, Toocan
Directed by: Bruno Desraisses
Based on: Gabriella Giandelli's books


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2020 is upon us and CAPS hopes everyone stays safe and well!
About CAPS
Thanks for your interest in CAPS. We are just average people who love to investigate the paranormal and have been doing so for more than five years now. We do not consider ourselves experts, and sometimes question those who say they are! We are skeptical going into any investigation, preferring to let the experience and evidence convince us rather than just the stories and history.
We do seem to get an inordinate number of EVPs, perhaps because of the painstaking manner in which we review evidence. We use the basic equipment, meters and recorders, but despite that we try not to get too bogged down for fear we may miss out on that rare personal experience.
It is a hobby for us and love to share everything we have. Feel free to send us any evidence you have, we would be glad to look at it and post it if desired. Contact us
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Welcome to CAPS!!!
Recent Investigations
We made our way to New Orleans in the middle of a pandemic and tropical storm. If that sounds scary to you, check out our report, Haunted Louisiana 2020.
In 2019 CAPS got an opportunity to go back to school! Check our our report on the Farrar School in Iowa!
2018 was an interesting year for CAPS with limited opportunities to update all our investigations. Thanks to the hospitality of our good friends, we are able to let you know about the Haunted R Theater in Auburn Illinois!.
Our Summer 2017 schedule ended with another "Double Header" in the state of Indiana. Back to back investigations can be a challenge, but it's always worth the effort. Check out our visits to the Monroe House in Hartford City, and the Roads Hotel in Atlanta.
No Midwest Paranormal Team could resist the opportunity to visit Waverly Hills Sanitarium. CAPS got the chance this summer and we were not disappointed. WaverlyHills2017
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What is an EPD
Why an EPD?
Many countries around Europe are developing there own systems for declaring the environmental impacts of construction products. Most of these are ask for data in a way that is specific to that country and local manufacturers are asked to contribute data. This has lead to discrepancies between the data being used under different system. ERFMI therefore took the lead by drawing together all its members to provide data for an EU wide Life Cycle Assessment of a broad range of flooring types and specifications. From this study, carried out by PE International in cooperation with ERFMI and its individual members, a series of Environmental Product Declarations have been produced.
What is the methodology?
9 general flooring types were selected and those companies within ERFMI who manufactured each type were able to supply details of raw material and energy type and consumption as well as outputs, emissions and wastage rates. All information was sent in confidence to an independent 3rd party who was able to process the data and provide to PE International weighted average input data for each family of products. An individual LCA was produced for each of the average products. The results calculated for each impact category provides the data behind the remainder of this website.
The impacts a floorcovering has over its service life fall into 2 main categories. The first is from the manufacture and installation of the flooring itself. The second is from the maintenance of the product during its lifetime in the building. The choices made by the specifier and building owner as they relate to the frequency at which the flooring is changed and the methods of maintenance that is adopted have far greater effect on the overall impacts than the choice of different flooring types.
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Specific data on weights, formulations, construction and energy usage for the manufacturing stage has been supplied by the individual manufacturers. Background data has in the main been obtained from the GaBi database.


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Connecticut mom charged with being drunk while picking up child
NEW CANAAN >> A Connecticut woman has been charged with driving under the influence after police say she showed up drunk up at a middle school to pick up her child.
Police responded to Saxe Middle School last week for reports of an intoxicated person.
Authorities say 52-year-old Carol Sung, of New Canaan, was arrested after failing field sobriety tests. Police say she refused a Breathalyzer test.
Sung was released on $250 bond and is scheduled to appear on court on Tuesday.
The Connecticut Post reports that Sung also faces charges in connection with a 2014 crash that injured a teenager. She has pleaded not guilty.
Her attorney said it would be "inappropriate" to comment on either case.


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Custodian REIT aims to be the Real Estate Investment Trust of choice for private and institutional investors seeking high and stable dividends from well-diversified UK real estate.
Custodian REIT plc was launched as a main-market-listed, property investment company on the London Stock Exchange on 26 March 2014. The company was established with a seed portfolio of £95m and successful IPO, raising further 55m. Subsequent placings and considerable investment into UK regional real estate has seen the company grow to its current market capitalisation.
The £95m seed portfolio was sourced from an existing portfolio of 48 properties, held by clients of Mattioli Woods and managed by Custodian Capital for the previous 12 years.
Custodian Capital Limited is a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods plc. Custodian Capital is a property investment and management business, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Their core business is acting as fund manager to Custodian REIT plc.


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We slept until 6:30am — very successful, no jet lag today.
We're getting ready to head to the port. But, I thought I'd give you a couple of quick glimpses of Dubai–at least the area around our hotel in Dubai Marina–until we return here in a week for more in depth explorations. I took this photos while out for our morning stroll… complete with Starbucks. 😉
My next post will be from aboard Brilliance of the Seas… tonight we're sailing through the Strait of Homuz!


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