NOTE: 

I feel strongly that these are good habits that everyone should adopt to be more successful.

Students go to school to get an education for a better life.  However, many of the habits needed to truly be successful
are learned outside the classroom.  Developing good habits that will help students of all ages succeed can never start
too early.  These routines will help students in school and for the rest of their lives.  It will give them the tools they
need to live life to the fullest!

Good habits everyone needs for success!

This list of good habits will serve you well whether you are a parent with children or a college student getting ready to
go back to school.  Learning these habits now will help everyone get ahead in life.

1.  Get on a good schedule.

We need structure and routine in our lives.  Our bodies expect it.  They perform best when we operate on a regular
schedule.  We especially need to eat and sleep about the same time each day.  If you are the parent of a young child,
it is your job to teach this habit early.  This routine stays with a person their whole life and helps them to develop good
work habits.  Find a schedule that works for you and stick to it!

2.  Eat a healthy diet.

Our brains need the right food to perform at their peak.  Don’t go to school on an empty stomach.  Students need to
train themselves early to eat a balanced and healthy diet.  We tend to carry the habits we learn when we are young
forward with us for most of our lives.  Learning to eat right now can avoid many health issues down the road.

3.  Learn to exercise.

We need physical activity to stay healthy.  The benefits of regular exercise are well documented.  We need to find
exercise routines that are fun and match our individual tastes.  Developing a good exercise routine is a habit that will
increase both the quantity and quality of your life.

4.  Practice gratitude.

It is so easy to get in the bad habit of envying what others have.  The grass often seems greener on the other side of
the fence.  It is vitally important to learn gratitude.  Practice thinking about the things you have to be thankful about.  I
do this with my daughter each evening when I put her to bed.  I ask her to recall the good things that happened that
day.  We then take a few minutes and give thanks for those things.  This helps us both to train ourselves to be
grateful.

5.  Develop good study habits.

Studying effectively is a skill.  People that live life to the fullest are lifelong learners.  They never stop trying new
things.  One needs to study and gather new knowledge in an effective and efficient manner.  Learning how to study
and acquire the knowledge to succeed doesn’t just occur naturally.  It needs to be taught.  Take a study skills course
or ask others for tips on improving your study habits.

6.  Never give up!

I remember being told in school that, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.”  I think this is a Vince Lombardi
quote and it is certainly true.  It takes perseverance in life to enjoy any kind of success.  I also remember hearing,
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”  These sayings come back to me time and again when I feel like
giving up.  Perseverance is a habit.  It is one that can be developed just like any other.
7.  Manage money wisely.
Why don’t they teach a good personal finance class in school?  Students need to learn to earn, save, budget, track,
and wisely spend money to be successful in life.  Good money habits can never start too early.  There are a lot of
good resources out there to help.  I recommend taking a look at what Dave Ramsey has to offer for various ages.  Of
course, you can also find a lot of fantastic money tips reading blogs!

8.  Respect the environment.

It seems to be hip to be “green”, but being a good steward of our environment is really not that new.  Wise parents
have been teaching these principles to their children for ages.  We only have this one world and we depend on it for
our survival.  Every person needs to do their part to protect what we have.  Develop habits now that will help you to
be a good environmental citizen for a lifetime!

9.  Strive for excellence!

Why do a job if you aren’t going to do it right?  We need to develop the habit of giving every task our best effort. 
Excellence should be the standard we strive for in all we do.  We can’t start letting ourselves or our children do the
least possible to get by.  If we do, then they are going to receive less than the best results from their work.  Teaching
excellence now will ensure habits for success will carry forward.

10.  Live the Golden Rule.

“Do unto others…” is a guideline we should all follow.  Think of the conflict and tragedy that could have been avoided
if people simply applied the Golden Rule in all their relationships.  If we make this a habit, then we will find a lot more
success in life.  Respecting people of all races and beliefs is a hallmark of living life to the fullest.

11.  Practice good hygiene.

You really can dress for success!  Habits like brushing your teeth twice a day and washing your hands regularly not
only contribute to health, but also lead to routines that give one a sharper appearance.  First impressions are
powerful and are mostly derived from the way a person looks.  Like it or not this is true.  Start today to ensure you do
what it takes to leave a lasting good impression.

12.  Always tell the truth!

The truth often comes out whether we want it to or not.  Lying generally just complicates the situation and makes us
look bad.  Look at the scandals many of our politicians fall into because they fail to admit the truth.  It is much better
to just develop the habit of telling the truth even when it is difficult.  This will save you a lot of heartache and misery in
life.

13.  Ask for what you want.

Develop the habit of asking for what you want.  How else are you going to get it?  It is really that simple.  Often, when
I ask, I am amazed at how quickly I get exactly what I wanted.  Just give this one a try.  If you are a parent, teach
your children to ask others for what they want.  This is truly a behavior you want to come naturally.  It will build
confidence and self-esteem that will serve your kids forever!

14.  Be a regular reader.

Being a good reader is a skill that often separates the good students from those that struggle.  Becoming a good
reader takes practice.  The more you read and are read to, the better you get.  Reading has numerous benefits.  It
builds one’s vocabulary, expands the imagination, and rekindles creativity.  Make reading a routine!
15.  Be punctual.
Arriving on time is important to one’s success.  People always notice when you are late.  It is an indicator of whether
you mean what you say and can be trusted.  Do not introduce doubt about this into people’s minds by showing up
later than expected.  Create the habit of being punctual now and you won’t have to worry.

16.  Respect authority.

Failure to respect those in authority positions can lead to all kinds of problems in life.  It doesn’t matter whether it is
your boss, a police officer, or a university dean.  People in authority have a job to do and often worked hard to get
into the position they are in.  They deserve to be treated with proper manners and reverence.  Learning to say, “Yes
ma’am” and “Yes sir” will get you noticed in a positive way.

17.  Tend to your spiritual needs.

We cannot ignore our spiritual needs and truly live a full and rewarding life.  We must recognize that there is a higher
power and pursue our faith regularly.  We may not exercise our beliefs in exactly the same way, but I encourage you
to find what works for you and explore it to it’s depths.  A solid spiritual life will serve you well.

Good habits developed now will last a lifetime!

These are good habits you want to set in concrete now.  The quicker you make these habits that you live by, the
better life you will experience.  If you are a parent, then print this list and work on it with your children.  Back to school
is an excellent time to focus on new habits that will last a lifetime!
ANCESTOR’S CURSE
PITRA-DOSH & REMEDIES
Almost all of us are affected by problems in our life where the
root cause is due to departed ancestors' subtle bodies. This
type of spiritual problem affects us regardless of race, cultural
background or social status. While this is a spiritual problem, it
can manifest in many different ways in our day-to-day lives. In
some cases, people have gone through years of suffering only
to find out that it could have been alleviated in a few days. The
alleviation would only have come about if they knew the root
cause, the remedy and if they had the required know-how to put
it into practice.
What are ancestral problems? Ancestral problems is the
distress caused to descendants by the subtle bodies of their
ancestors who have passed away (died) and it manifests in
many ways in our day-to-day lives. It creates obstacles in both,
our worldly lives as well as spiritual practice. In some cases, it
may seem that the entire family has a dark cloud over it and
various family members are undergoing various problems
despite all efforts to overcome them. How can the ancestral
problems manifest?
The difficulties created due to departed ancestors come in various
forms as listed below:
a) Inability to get married.
b) Marital disharmony.
c) Addictions (approx. 70% addictions are due to ancestors who
have passed away).
d) Going blank in examinations despite being well prepared for
 them.
e) Loss of job.
f) Difficulty in conceiving a child.
g) Miscarriages.
h) Bearing mentally challenged children or children with special care
and needs.
i) Death of children in their childhood etc. etc.
At an intellectual level, we could use Two Rules of Thumb to decide
if the cause of suffering
is Spiritual in nature:
(1) All remedies to solve the problem have failed. This is especially so
when the problem
should be easily treatable by modern sciences such as ‘a skin rash,
chest pain’ etc. etc.
(2) A number of family members (e.g. 4 out of 5) are suffering with
any of the above mentioned issues/problems simultaneously.
The reason that all the family members get affected is that they
all have the same ancestors.
(3)The question arises that ‘Why would our departed loved ones and our
other ancestors
want to give us pain?’ The following are the two main reasons as to
why ancestors
trouble their descendents?

* 2 *
a) Distress due to unfulfilled desires.
b) Distress due to a call for help by ancestors.
What can we do to protect ourselves against ancestral
problems? Problems caused due to departed ancestors are a
specific type of spiritual difficulty. Therefore we can successfully
overcome them only by applying a specific spiritual remedy.
Psychological and physical remedies simply cannot overcome
the root cause of the problem and can only at best provide
 some symptomatic relief. For example, if a person is suffering
from skin rash caused by ancestors, relevant medical treatment
can at best provide relief but not cure the rash completely or
prevent it from occurring again.
What are the combinations of planets found in a horoscope that can be
adjudged as affected
by ancestors curse?
1. Sun+Sat, Sun+Rahu, Mars+Sat, Moon+Sat, Moon+ (Rahu or Ketu).
2. Or even Sun+Mars aspected by 3,7,10 aspect of Saturn or Sun+ Sat
aspected with 4 or
8th aspect of Mars. These are combination direct indicator.
3. Sun as atmakaraka associated with 8th lord or Moon as atmakaraka
associated with 8th
lord.
4. Natural Pitrukaraka Sun associated with 9th lord and 6th lord.
Remedies: Pinda-Daan to be given at shastra specified places with
specific rituals.
1.Kashi, Gaya and Allahabad, these three places are considered for
Pinda-Daan. As in
shastra, it is called Agram, Madhyam and Moolam. Invariably, in all
these places, the
Banyan tree is main worshipping place.
2.Rameshwaram @ Agni-Theertham, Pinda-Daan can be done but again
there is a set of
special ritual binding you to visit Ramanadpuram and Thirupullani.
3. Badrinath: here Brahma Kapala Tharpanam is offered, i.e.
Water with Till (sesame seed) to pacify the quest of our
ancestors. If anyone has pestering problem, to check their
horoscope, contact with details to get further clarification.
Regards
K.V. Vighnesh
Ayurvedic Medical Treatment
(Various remedies done according to Shastra).
Yahoo id:kvvighnesh@y ahoo.co.in
skype a/c. astrovighnesh
mbl: +919444961820
Chennai-93.