QUARANTEENED TEENAGERS!

The nation wide lockdown came into effect on 24th march 12:00 midnight and our country is still not been able to uplift it. During this unprecedented situation there were different sets of problems faced by different groups of our society, the age group 10-21 is commonly categorized as teenage group . Being a teenager is a long, slow process of growing away from your family. Yet young people are suddenly being thrust back into the heart of their families, whether or not they want to be. This group having the most aspirations and full of energy,having there adrenaline level at peek, were also locked inside their homes just like the others, their freedom were terminated  and all they had to be within 4 walls figuring out how this quarantine can be made more productive and less lethargic.

STUMBLING BLOCK DURING LOCKDOWN:

The commensurating covid19  start resulting in the shut down of the institutions with the immediate effect which consequently leads to the major disturbance in the  Students mindset. As before the outbreak they  were preparing for exams or the new session with full efficacy  but an indefinite break came in between caused a great disturbance in there day to days schedule .as a result of unclear vision of near future their time table gradually start causing restlessness and frustration .After the government or the concerned authorities issued guidelines the tension was released to some extent.No doubt they’ll be relying on digital tech more than ever before, which evidently seems tough chase for the authorities at the moment . although This is fine – but teenagers should still emphasise the need to get enough sleep, to learn new things, to respond to anything their teacher suggests , to be physically active and to have face-to-face time with the family.

RECUPERATE PERIOD:

After a few days there was lucidity about that this problem will persist for a long period of time so the need of the hour was to take serious steps towards keeping the teenagers engaged with some activities so that they do not feel unengadged . Institutions started with online classes , assignment and even some higher educational organizations arranged for WEBINARS, internships and online presentations.This problem was resolved quickly which was needed otherwise the teenage group already being the most vulnerable must have faced serious issues of mental health like stress, anxiety and other related issues . However this problems was faced by some teenagers despite of the steps taken but it was addressed within recoverable time.

a few precautions to reduce the stress, anxiety and other related issues, caused by this pandemic. 

WHO suggests, to reduce the amount of news we are in-taking about COVID-19 and to only take news from reliable sources. BBC suggests, to have breaks from social media and mute things which are/can be triggering. Also suggestions were made to wash your hands but not excessively. For people with OCD and anxiety, being told to constantly wash your hands can be difficult to hear. 

Decreasing Concentration was the issue with many of them as they were facing tremendous pressure due to lack of mental care heath .as in the normal working hours they are not aware of the mental health care requisites .  young generation doctors of mental health care are also facing this  havoc senerio  for first time. 

also not to neglect the physical health which we can enhance during this time can be done by- Exercising:which is one of the ways to keep your body fit and it also helps in reducing stress, anger and frustration. Also, practicing deep breathing or meditation are also great ways to reduce stress and anxiety.As we are staying home and looking at the same four walls in our house everyday, it is quite easy for our minds to fluctuate and think about things which are of less importance which often  called as overthinking by the people,increasing tension. To avoid this situation of over-thinking, one can engage themselves into doing something productive.

During this adverse time of pandemic , being productive or self motivated is a good idea but somewhere it can also put more pressure in one’s mind because it normalyy is abstract process. Remember, being productive is a choice and not a necessity. We are not bound to do things which others tend to do as we are one a kind and do things which makes us happy.

THE COVID -19 TRAUMA

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created a global health crisis that has had a deep impact on the way we perceive our world and our everyday lives. Not only the rate of contagion and patterns of transmission threatens our sense of agency, but the safety measures put in place to contain the spread of the virus also require social distancing by refraining from doing what is inherently human, which is to find solace in the company of others.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.

In December, while Wuhan province was witnessing the beginning of the actual Covid-19 pandemic, India was facing massive and violent uprisings. Hundreds of thousands of Indians protested all over the country against the discriminatory anti-Muslim citizenship law that had just been passed by its parliament—the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—and as a backlash violent attacks occurred on universities and Muslim working-class neighbourhoods by armed vigilantes. All this while the authorities were negating the presence of community transmission of the virus despite the first cases appearing way back in January to finally declare a 21-day lockdown on the midnight of 24 March, with only a 4 hour notice. This announcement, as in France, has triggered migration from the cities to the countryside, but of a completely different nature: in India, the internal migrant workers, day labourers and the poor—deprived of resources—have decided to return to their native villages. This tragic and deadly exodus of migrants fleeing cities is the most visible stigmata of the profound health, economic and social crisis that this threefold essay offers to analyse.

Some say covid is round and spikiest of them all,

I also hear he is the deadliest of them all.

He is here, he is there,

Travelling time to time in the air.

Young, old or small,

He doesn’t care at all.

He has made the roads clear,

For now, he is our greatest fear.

The birds are free,

Chirping on the wonderful tree.

The whales are swimming, the deer, galloping,

Wondering where the humans are who tried to destroy us all.

But I do believe our faith in god,

Who is the mightiest of all,

Will help us conquer this fear once in for all,

I hope a wonderful better tomorrow is near for us all.

With the number of COVID-19 cases leaning dangerously more than 200,000 and the worldwide death toll crossing more than 8,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus outbreak a pandemic in the second week of March 2020, four months after the novel virus first made headlines.

Nearly 162 countries are steadily going into lockdown, and businesses across the globe are operating in fear of an impending collapse of global financial markets. This situation, clubbed with sluggish economic growth in the previous year, especially in a developing country like India, is leading to extremely volatile market conditions. Let’s understand how the coronavirus is impacting business and subsequent tax reforms in India.

It is unequivocal that this pandemic has led to a near total disruption of our social fabric. Global economics have been all but paralyzed. Under these circumstances, one can imagine the psychological toll is significant.

While there is no doubt that COVID-19 is causing significant stress, we won’t grasp the long-term mental health effects until we conduct future research. At the same time, and because of this pandemic, we see a positive impact on the way we consider mental health and how the healthcare system operates.

Removing barriers and improving access to care. Since the COVID pandemic, the mental health field has shifted almost completely to telehealth encounters with visits through video or phone. This shift, together with the response from insurers to expand payment for telehealth have resulted in better integration of care and improved access.

The worldwide disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous impacts on the environment and the climate. The severe decline in planned travel has caused many regions to experience a drop in air pollution. In China, lockdowns and other measures resulted in a 25 per cent reduction in carbon emissions and 50 per cent reduction in nitrogen oxides emissions,which one Earth systems scientist estimated may have saved at least 77,000 lives over two months.However, the outbreak has also provided cover for illegal activities such as deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and poaching in Africa,hindered environmental diplomacy efforts,and created economic fallout that some predict will slow investment in green energy technologies.

Dear Covid 19 ,
Your arrival has created havoc in my technical world.
The roads are empty, with crowds too small,
And no trace of life outside, noone at all.
Every human is locked up in their house,
And the sunny play ground, now looks bleak.
Why does our wide world look so desolate now?
What a silly question, even a toddler would have the answer.
Cause, there’s a you out there,
Who can make even breathing like hell.
You are tinier than our cells, but are still causing a huge pandemic,
If you enter our body, you may wreak havoc.
Coughs or sneezes are like your private jets,
And to your lungs, you are a threat.
We, who always chat and dine in groups,
Now prefer to stay away,
And with a mask on our mouths,
Nobody’s going to school anymore,
No child playing in the park,
Nobody’s even opening the door,
Except for grocery or stock.
We used to giggle and play
On our swings and slide,
Now, we’re caged in our homes,
As you gambol outside.
We, who are social animals,
Now dread the door bell.
Sadly, we are told to see,
Every visitor as an unwelcome virus.
When can we really be free?
When can we stick our heads out?
When will the dawn arrive?
The four decades before your arrival were marked by vast technological changes. Cell phones and planes connected people across the world, banking and entertainment were merely a click away. But technology’s true potential to radically change the lives of the world’s poor – to be more than just entertainment or convenience – was unleashed in the aftermath of your arrival.
You stopped..
Just stopped everything
It is was no longer a request. You made it mandatory.
You brought the supersonic, high speed merry-go-round to a halt
You stopped the planes the trains the schools the malls the meetings the frenetic, furied rush of illusions and “obligations” that keep you from hearing the single and shared beating heart, of our mother earth
And now all of us are suffering.
Last year, the firestorms that scorched the lungs of the earth did not pause the world
Nor the typhoons in Africa, China, Japan.
Nor the fevered climates in Japan and India.
We haven’t been listening.
It is hard to listen when we were.so busy all the time, hustling to uphold the comforts and conveniences that scaffold your lives.
But the foundation is giving way,
buckling under the weight of our needs and desires.
Lockdown 1.0
Lockdown 2.0
Lockdown 3.0
Lockdown 4.0
Lockdown 5.0
You have brought firestorms to our body
You have brought fever to our bodies
You have brought the burning, searing, and flooding to your lungs.
We are not well.
The dirt of the world is washed away by the tsunami of your havoc.
You are not our enemy. You are the Messenger.
It’s time to move beyond our individual concerns and consider the concerns of all;
It’s time to look up into the sky, streaked with fewer planes, and see it, to notice its condition: clear, smoky, smoggy, rainy? How much do you need it to be healthy so that you may also be healthy?
To look at a tree, and see it, to notice its condition: how does its health contribute to the health of the sky, to the air you need to be healthy?
Many of us are afraid now.
But you have taught us a lesson for life time .
The health of a tree, a river, the sky tells me about the quality of my own health,
A last thank you and sorry
We will Stop.
Just stop.
Be still.
And Listen to the voice of our healing earth.

If the huge impact of coronavirus spread on the economy at large, including the loss of wage work to millions of those in the unorganised sector aside, the lockdown measures being implemented by the State government as part of the nation-wide shutdown have come as a blessing in disguise to the two power distribution companies running in losses.

With a major section of commercial establishments such as malls, cinema halls, restaurants and bars, showrooms of all sizes and public transport such as metro rail completely shut, service sectors such as banks, IT and ITES companies curtailing their on-site functioning by allowing as many employees as possible to work from home and many State and Central government offices running with skeletal staff, the demand for energy in the State has been on the slide for over a week now.

We have to admit that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us examples that lack humanitarianism. This may be due to the chaos caused by the spreading threat. However, such lack of humanitarianism seems to be deep-rooted. This is because of some countries’ and their ruling elites’ incurable egoism. Those who proclaim themselves as moral leaders with democratic traditions did not unite all parties to seek mutual understanding. Instead, they started to act according to the law of the jungle, regardless of etiquette rules and ethical constraints.

Everyone wants to turn the page on COVID-19 as soon as possible. But lessons are inevitable. And it’s up to each of us to decide if those lessons are right.It’s time to give up conventional thinking based on stereotypes and finally start acting from a moral perspective. After all, our best bet is a happy future for all who live on Earth, our common home.

The future of Indian education system?

So before  talking about the future of Indian education system let us know first how our current Indian education system is holding on to the expectations of the fellow Indian citizens.Let’s start our talk from the primary division what are the students thought in that process of time?They are thought to copy paste their books to the answer sheets during the exam. This leads to an uneven habit in the children to just fill as much information in them and then spill it on the paper and forget what they had done. This process is carried out till 10th standard. Lets talk about the higher Secondary education where the world is different for students irrespective of which stream they choose, they are asked to forget what all they had Learned in the previous classes as it was false and what now they are going to learn is true and right according to the world. Now let’s talk about the students clearing the 12th grade but not with a good set of marks but with remarkable practical skills, but in India we get our seats through marks so there’s another problem a brilliant student might not get an admission in a good college. Now let’s talk about the colleges in India, let us take the example of Engineering colleges where they ask the students to maintain 75% attendance irrespective of the fact that they understand the class or not. The assignments which can be done via computers are asked to be written down to papers,is this not wastage of time and paper? Are we building engineers or robots? These are the questions the engineering students ask themselves everyday.Now let’s talk about the future of Indian education, for now the scenario is quite unclear and deemed upon. The government has not quite raised alot of funds for schools in the rural areas, this should take place in order to give opportunity to every child to study and make a name for himself. As of now the schools and colleges are teaching the students that have a job to do and make money and that’s what the student think, instead we should teach them how to think and build and compose and attract money by doing the thing in which you are keen interested in. The focus should be more on practical skills of the student rather than a pen and paper assignment but all this looks a bit difficult if we consider the future of Indian education.Now let’s see what the government can do about this-1- improving access and quality of education at all levels.2-increasing funding in the higher education3-improving infrastructure and management4- improving literacy rates5- keeping in mind the progress and development which needs to be carried out in the coming 5 years.One of the major problems is the non availability of schools within a reasonable distance. Many remote areas of the country have no educational institute at all. This difficulty should be overcome to improve the education system of the country.

Digital Marketing: Unfolding of a new arena

In today’s digital era, when almost every information out there is in your hands using a smartphone and an internet connection, even the markets of advertising and content creation have undergone a shift from conventional channels like the radio, print, television towards mire internet-based options like being a blogger, YouTuber, podcasts, etc.

Due to this shift, more eyeballs are now fixed on a smartphone screen than ever, hence even brands are now channelizing their branding and advertising towards digital mediums. That’s where a new hot area of self- employment, entrepreneurship, or even business gave birth to digital marketing.

From a student’s perspective, it is a great opportunity, provided that the millennials are so comfortable and easily adapt to the fast pace changes coming forth in the world of the internet. Data is believed to be the new oxygen of this century and more than 500 million internet users in the Indian subcontinent alone prove it. This number is set to increase across the globe that’s where this arena of being a digital marketer becomes the new hotspot of employment and business like the IT industry picked up the boom in the early 2000s after the burst of the dot-com bubble.

Digital marketing is like a combination of a variety of skills like Search Engine Optimization (organic marketing), Search Engine Marketing (inorganic marketing), social media marketing, blog writing as per keyword researches, managing social media handles, online reputation management and many more. From being an employee at a digital marketing company to being a self-employed blogger or starting your own business without almost no investment, whatever your work ethic suits you, this budding field has everything in the pack for you.

Now, the question arises from where to learn this skill of digital marketing?
It’s easy, start simple. Learn about some of the terms and key factors involved in it from well established digital marketers like Harsh Aggrawal, Ankur Aggarwal, Mark Manson, etc. Either learn from their blogs or some of them even have their YouTube channels. Also, as a beginner, I would recommend you to get certified in the fundamentals of digital marketing by the most used search engine and the tech-giant: Google itself. Yes, you read it right! There is a free course on Google Digital Garage, absolutely free of cost (with certification).

Just start it as a hobby along with your regular education, and have a learning attitude because within a few years you will possess a great skill that will be greatly relevant for your future. Moreover, then you can start your website through a domain and hosting provider or work as a digital marketing intern. Further, it is believed that skills like digital marketing, communication skills, presentation skills are going to have omnipresent demand in almost every career choice amongst the multi-talented coming generation. These skills are more practical application and experience-based unlike conventional theoretical based. So, in this social media age, the students should have a mindset not to be just a content consumer but also be a creator or marketer of a particular niche to have an edge over the competition.

Missions to exploring Sun: World Exclusive Report @2020-21

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing for its first scientific expedition to study the Sun, Aditya-L1. It would be placed into a point in space known as the L1 Lagrange point.

  • Aditya L1 will be ISRO’s 2nd space-based astronomy mission after AstroSat, which was launched in 2015.
  • Aditya 1 was renamed as Aditya-L1. The Aditya 1 was meant to observe only the solar corona.

AstroSat

  • AstroSat, was launched in September, 2015, by PSLV-C30 from Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh).
  • It is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial sources in X-ray, optical and UV spectral bands simultaneously.

Key Points

  • Launch Vehicle: Aditya L1 will be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) XL with 7 payloads (instruments) on board.
  • Objective: Aditya L1 will study the Sun’s corona (Visible and Near infrared rays), Sun’s photosphere (soft and hard X-ray), chromosphere (Ultra Violet ), solar emissions, solar winds and flares, and Coronal Mass Ejections(CMEs), and will carry out round-the-clock imaging of the Sun.
  • Challenges: The distance of the Sun from Earth ( approximately 15 crore kms on average, compared to the only 3.84 lakh kms to the Moon).This huge distance poses a scientific challenge.
    • Due to the risks involved, payloads in earlier ISRO missions have largely remained stationary in space; however, Aditya L1 will have some moving components which increases the risks of collision.
    • Other issues are the super hot temperatures and radiation in the solar atmosphere. However, Aditya L1 will stay much farther away, and the heat is not expected to be a major concern for the instruments on board.
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Importance

  • Evolution of every planet, including Earth and the exoplanets beyond the Solar System, is governed by its parent star i.e the Sun in our case. The Solar weather and environment affects the weather of the entire system. Therefore, it is important to study the Sun.
  • Effects of Variation in Solar Weather System: Variations in this weather can change the orbits of satellites or shorten their lives, interfere with or damage onboard electronics, and cause power blackouts and other disturbances on Earth.
  • Knowledge of solar events is key to understanding space weather.
  • To learn about and track Earth-directed storms, and to predict their impact, continuous solar observations are needed.
  • Many of the instruments and their components for this mission are being manufactured for the first time in the country.

Lagrange Point 1

  • Lagrange Points, named after Italian-French mathematician Josephy-Louis Lagrange, are positions in space where the gravitational forces of a two-body system (like the Sun and the Earth) produce enhanced regions of attraction and repulsion.
  • The L1 point is about 1.5 million km from Earth, or about 1/100th of the way to the Sun.
  • L1 refers to Lagrangian/Lagrange Point 1, one of 5 points in the orbital plane of the Earth-Sun system.
  • These can be used by spacecraft to reduce fuel consumption needed to remain in position.
  • A Satellite placed in the halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation/ eclipses.
  • The L1 point is home to the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory Satellite (SOHO), an international collaboration project of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Aditya L1 Mission

The Aditya-1 mission has conceived as a 400kg class satellite carrying one payload, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and was planned to launch in a 800 km low earth orbit.  A Satellite placed in the halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without any occultation/ eclipses.  Therefore, the Aditya-1 mission has now been revised to “Aditya-L1 mission” and will be inserted in a halo orbit around the L1, which is 1.5 million km from the Earth.  The satellite carries additional six payloads with enhanced science scope and objectives.

The project is approved and the satellite will be launched during 2019 – 2020 timeframe by PSLV-XL from Sriharikota.

Aditya-1 was meant to observe only the solar corona.  The outer layers of the Sun, extending to thousands of km above the disc (photosphere) is termed as the corona.  It has a temperature of more than a million degree Kelvin which is much higher than the solar disc temperature of around 6000K. How the corona gets heated to such high temperatures is still an unanswered question in solar physics. 

Aditya-L1 with additional experiments can now provide observations of Sun’s Corona (soft and hard X-ray, Emission lines in the visible and NIR), Chromosphere (UV) and photosphere (broadband filters).  In addition, particle payloads will study the particle flux emanating from the Sun and reaching the L1 orbit, and the magnetometer payload will measure the variation in magnetic field strength at the halo orbit around L1.   These payloads have to be placed outside the interference from the Earth’s magnetic field and could not have been useful in the low earth orbit.

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The main payload continues to be the coronagraph with improved capabilities.  The main optics for this experiment remains the same.  The complete list of payloads, their science objective and lead institute for developing the payload is provided below:

  • Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC): To study the diagnostic parameters of solar corona and dynamics and origin of Coronal Mass Ejections (3 visible and 1 Infra-Red channels); magnetic field measurement of solar corona down to tens of Gauss – Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
  • Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT): To image the spatially resolved Solar Photosphere and Chromosphere in near Ultraviolet (200-400 nm) and measure solar irradiance variations – Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA)  
  • Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) : To study the variation of solar wind properties as well as its distribution and spectral characteristics – Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)        
  • Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) : To understand the composition of solar wind and its energy distribution – Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), VSSC        
  • Solar Low Energy X-ray Spectrometer (SoLEXS) : To monitor the X-ray flares for studying the heating mechanism of the solar corona – ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
  • High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS): To observe the dynamic events in the solar corona and provide an estimate of the energy used to accelerate the particles during the eruptive events – ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)and Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO), PRL
  • Magnetometer: To measure the magnitude and nature of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field – Laboratory for Electro-optic Systems (LEOS) and ISAC.

With the inclusion of multiple payloads, this project also provides an opportunity to solar scientists from multiple institutions within the country to participate in space based instrumentation and observations.  Thus the enhanced Aditya-L1 project will enable a comprehensive understanding of the dynamical processes of the sun and address some of the outstanding problems in solar physics.

Other Missions to the Sun

  • NASA’s Parker Solar Probe’s aim is to trace how energy and heat move through the Sun’s corona and to study the source of the solar wind acceleration.
    • It is part of NASA’s ‘Living With a Star’ programme that explores different aspects of the Sun-Earth system.
  • The earlier Helios 2 solar probe, a joint venture between NASA and space agency of erstwhile West Germany, went within 43 million km of the Sun’s surface in 1976.

A more recent technical report on this topic by Dr. Angel, in which the idea is taken to another stage in development using only electromagnetic launch from Earth and no construction on the Moon or at L1

So we hope these mission will able to unveiled the secret of Sun’s Atmosphere and its Corona. Aditya L1 mission will create history for Indian Space Program and proved to be landmark as expected.

Reference- https://www.drishtiias.com/

Indian Cinema: A Hostage to Controversies

Bollywood is a traditional Indian movie. Vector illustration with marquee lights

Bollywood never runs out of issues that capture the nation’s headlines. Anyone who is a Bollywood fan knows that controversies and cinemas go hand in hand. The issues can be related to anything to everything in a movie, be it, the cast of the film or their personal beliefs to their personal lives, everything revolves around it.

Every time there is a movie that will attract politicians, certain communal groups or even the Indian censor board and it is not easy for a film to go down the throat of the sensitive people.

Over 63 movies have faced controversies by different communities since 2008 according to an internet source. The reasons range from religious (PK gained criticism for the projection of Hindu God in a manner unacceptable to people), political (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was in the fire for casting a Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan), historical (Bajirao Mastani was accused of distorting facts related to the ruler Peshwa Bajirao and his wives) and community (Ek Thi Daayan has a report filed against it for the projection of witches in a bad light).
Lately, filmmakers have been struggling to make movies, a smooth run but the protestors have it all. Be it blackmailing to burning down the school bus, nothing seems to be enough for the haters to calm down their ‘pride’ and ‘ego’.
Moreover, there was a threat to chop off Deepika Padukone’s nose referring to the epic Ramayana where chopping off nose was a punishment.
Madhur Bhandarkar, a filmmaker said “Let’s accept that making historical and political films is a problem in India,” who refers to an old experience with Indu Sarkar (July, 2017) as a nightmare.
Nonetheless, the truth remains that the real issues that need peoples’ concern are lacking behind and are considered shameful to talk about.
We show rejection, intolerance for a movie being released who casts a Pakistani actor. Why? Was this reaction to be made over the issues like dowry, poverty or even women protection?
The humor is getting lost and people are becoming a hard rock statue that reacts only when it opposes ‘their’ sentiments or beliefs.

The thought needs to change, let the 1.3 billion people decide whether the movie is worth it or not.
Chief Justice Dipak Misra says”Cinemas are an inseparable part of the right to free speech and expression, States cannot issue notifications prohibiting the screening of a film.”
A movie despite controversies and hatred of certain groups still remains purely INDIAN, purely BOLLYWOOD that has the hard work of lakhs of people who worked day and night to get good results not anger and anguish of people.
Let’s think whether the ”VIRODH PRADARSHAN” is fair enough on part of being an Indian and a responsible human being.

 

IMPACT OF CORONA VIRUS ON POVERTY

                                                 -BY RAKESHITA

There is the world without grains and full of pains, mother with an empty stomach and father with the empty pocket who has that miracle rocket that took their pain and makes this tear rain stop make them walk?

This pandemic name COVID-19 is the virus which has a figure like a corona or crown they are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animal and human beings.

The terms[1] we should understand are:


 Epidemic: it means an increase often sudden in a number of cases which can disturb the population of that area.

Endemic: As per the CDC, constant   presence or prevalence in a population within a geographical area.

Pandemic: An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents usually affecting a large number of people.

Herd immunity: As per the CDC, herd immunity occurs when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an infectious disease through vaccinations on prior illness to make it spread from person to person unlikely.

Lockdown: that is the measure taken by the Indian government which is limiting the moment of the entire 1.3 billion population of India as preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic India.

Poverty is an economic imbalance, which can be classified as a curse to developing nations, society, community and individuals. There is a direct relationship between poverty and pandemic. The critical situation is when the poor were doing a job in the corners of the world and some in the different regions of the country when this was spread many people were dying due to disease and some with the future uncertainties, the basic issue was no job  then no money so how to live the life all the obligation of the family is on the man who is earning the bread and butter mainly the focus is the labour who stuck for the work in the other city while their family were in another place this made them wholly broken emotionally and psychologically.

The responsibility of the context was on the government they made sure that this category, of people, is undergoing through a lot they bring the labour to the home places through buses and various other possible alternatives. Pandemic was not at all in control at this circumstance still the work was intact by the government. In the scenario of the pandemic while other people we’re enjoying uncertain holiday these people were fighting for bread butter and the pain of not able to see the family.

The data[2] depicts the critical situation of the country by providing

-Active Cases 97,581

-Death 5598 

 -Migrated 1

Still, the government was not silent on the injustice for the daily wage worker. Many schemes were launched for example, PM SAVANIDHI scheme launched by the government to provide the affordable, loans to street vendors.

The measures taken by the government were highly appreciated. Therefore, the pandemic has deployed the country and economy. Blaming and questioning the government and authority is easy but being the member of this country every individual hold responsibility which arrives with the little efforts by sharing .

God doesn’t create poverty but we because, we don’t share.           

                                                                                                          – Mother Teresa

The first step is to save and stop the wastage as normal individual throwing the morning meal at evening, think the individual who doesn’t have any meal to eat, don’t waste give to the needy give to animals and utilise the resources rather than wasting. Think upon it little efforts can make things better rather than pointing the question on others. We need to understand the pressure on the government. In the final analysis, the one quality that all successful, people have is the ability to take responsibility.


[1] https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/india/default.htm

[2] https://www.mohfw.gov.in/

HERD IMMUNITY: Will it be the solution to this pandemic?

Corona Virus or COVID 19 is here to stay with us for a long time, it has left the world in utter chaos and has created disturbances which would have a long lasting effect on the world be it economy or lifestyle.

COVID 19 is spreading at an alarming rate and the fact that it is super contagious and the death rate is the highest which has ever been seen when compared to other deadly disease outbreaks or pandemics has left us all in a state of delirium. Even though many have recovered after getting infected by corona virus still the chances of a second revival (infection) amongst the recovered is high.

Many experts are saying  that “Herd immunity” is one of the strongest and the smartest solutions to tackle COVID 19, Herd immunity is developed when a majority of the individuals are immune to a deadly disease(epidemic/pandemic) ,this immunization of the high proportion of the population is possible through vaccination or when more than half of the population has developed immunity over time maybe after contracting that disease which would eventually help the whole population hence this can prove to be the ultimate cure to the pandemic. For example because of polio vaccination (mandatory) which is given to every child, it has allowed the population to develop herd immunity and this has made India a polio free country. Around at least 70% of the population has to develop herd immunity to enable herd protection within the population.

But again there are drawback to this as many experts state that even if we achieve herd immunity the old and the young children will still be very much vulnerable to the disease and it won’t last for more than an year amongst the population and henceforth herd immunity achieved through vaccination is a better choice over the other ways and could be the solution to decrease the rate of infections.

We won’t be seeing the invention of a vaccine in the year 2020  which can be the solution to free ourselves from corona neither will we be seeing the invention of any medication. Most of us have gone our way ahead and consumed homeopathy courses of medication which would boost our immunity but will it really do its job of amplifying our immunity to a level where the corona virus can’t infect our bodies is the big question. Most of us are not leaving  any stone unturned when it comes to taking precautions we have literally gone our way ahead and tried to follow all the instructions which we saw on YouTube, news or even WhatsApp and Facebook forwards .WHO has even come out with the concept of an “immunity passport” which would be given to people who are fit enough to travel as antibodies have been found in their blood which can fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus(cause of COVID 19) and have recovered from the infection to travel and work overseas.

Many Scientists state that a vaccine which can prevent COVID 19 might just never come out or even if it is invented it will take a minimum of another six months, but still there is no proof that this statement is completely true. The trial and error of vaccines are still on the go and we have not lost hope.

Abdhi Upadhyay

Eating Healthy

While we stay at home, we need to do our best to stay healthy and its important to choose nutritious healthy snack foods. Why? Its because snacks that combine protein, high fiber carbs and healthy fats are nourishing. To keep our strength, energy and mood up, try to find a balance of healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables , pulses, dairy products, eggs, poultry and meat. Cooking healthy meals is the gateway to good health .To stay fit and to stay healthy , I would like to propose a balanced healthy eating plate.

1.HEALTHY OILS

Oils are not a food group but they do provide the essential nutrients but we must note to use only small amounts.Use healthy oils (like olive) for cooking, on salads and at the table. It is preferable to use oils that are low on saturation fats like canola oil. Also i would suggest to limit butter and avoid trans fat.

2.FRUITS AND VEGGIES

Promote a healthier gut by eating more more foods rich in fiber like fruits and vegetables. They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber. Nutritionist recommend red fruits and vegetables, yellow fruits, green leafy vegetables , carrots supplement our body and boost our immunity system. The more veggies – and greater the variety – the better . Eat plenty of fruits of all color. Avocados delivers in nutrients and tons of healthy fats that supports your body’s nutritional requirements as it aids digestion and supports healthy blood sugar levels. Fruits like watermelon and muskmelon are loaded with electrolytes and have hydrating properties. Also eating salads almost everyday may be one of the most healthy eating habits you can adopt, and one of the simplest, experts say.

3.WHOLE GRAINS

Eat a variety of whole grains(like whole-wheat bread, whole grain pasta and brown rice.) Limit refined grains(like white rice and white bread) as whole grains are more nutritious than refined grains because they contain the fiber- rich outer bran layer and are nutrient packed and their consumption would be connected to a lower chance of stroke, diabetes , obesity.

4.HEALTHY PROTEINS

Choose fish, poultry ,beans and eggs. Avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats. Protein rich food like cheese, grams are also very beneficial to us. Milk is an ideal source of protein and calcium and also contains the essential vitamins and minerals.Also nuts and seeds contain tons of protein and have the much needed omega 3 fats.A study shows that eating protein-rich foods like eggs increases the thermal effect of the food. We need more energy to digest them and hence it increases our metabolism .

Most importantly, one must always stay healthy and hydrated by drinking lots of water. Adding complex carbohydrates to our diet can help us stay full longer, maintains healthy blood sugar levels and is essential for our brain functioning. Good , fresh healthy food is essential for a strong immune system and a healthy balanced diet which gives the essential vitamins and dietary fibers is needed for better metabolism and is crucial during the pandemic.So, eat healthy, stay healthy!

Power Of Introversion

“The Heart Of An Introvert

There are a lot of misconceptions about introverts, like that they are anti social, unfriendly, shy or lonely. But in many cases, being an introvert can actually be an asset. Introverts are people who get their energy from spending time alone. Its kind of a battery they recharge. And then they can go out into the world and connect really beautifully with people.

  • They’re good listeners

Introverts are naturally adept when it comes to actively listening. Extroverted people are more inclined to jump into a conversation before fully processing what the other person has said. Conversely, introverts process information internally. That skill allows them to hear, understand and provide carefully considered insight when they do respond.

  • They’re observant

In addition to their superior listening skills, introverts possess a superpower: their observation skills. We notice things others might not notice because they’re talking and processing out loud. Although it may look like they’re just sitting quietly during a meeting, introverts are actually soaking in the information that’s being presented and thinking critically. They can tell when a person is thinking, processing and observing and then gives them the space to do so. They allow time to really connect with people.

  • They’re thoughful networkers

Being in a group where the goal is to meet, talk, and make a good first impression can be overwhelming for many, espeacially for us. Introverts use their natural strengths to create meaningful connections. This type of network can be more beneficial.

  • They make loving romantic partners

Introverts crave personal space to reflect and refuel, and they can sense when their partners need space, too. At the end of a long day, they’re there to listen and support their partner without feeling compelled to talk about themselves. There can be something attractive about the mystery factor of introverts, that can inspire curiosity and wanting to know the person better.

Quietness Is The Key

“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly – spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.” – Susan L. Taylor 

Let’s face it. Their is a lot of noise and distraction in the world. Sometimes, the din is so loud and the interruptions so many and varied that it’s tough to tend to what’s necessary and right, much less what is desired. The yearning for peace and quiet, however, has more significance than just taking a well-deserved break. It’s an important and integral part of growth, renewal and joy of living.

But making the time to find comfort in solitude and silence is often seen as an unaffordable luxury. After all, if you’re off being quiet and reflecting, you’re not accomplishing anything, right?

This is the wrong way to look at the situation. When you’re quiet and engaging in self-reflection, you’re doing something much more profound and that is helping to establish a cadence and priority, finding that life-affirming spark of enthusiasm and coaxing it into a fire that motivates and inspires you to act.

Why does anyone need quiet time? How do you prepare for it? What do you do to nurture it? How do you ensure there’s time in your schedule to accommodate your need for self-reflection? Here are some thoughts.

1. You need to rest to renew.

It’s humanly impossible to just keep going without ever stopping to rest. Even machines need downtime for repairs and maintenance. The human body is no different, with the exception that the mind often tries to influence continued action at the expense of physical, emotional and spiritual needs. You need quiet time, that uninterrupted silence that is so elusive and prized, to rest and renew.

2. Quiet time helps you discover what’s important.

When you’re constantly doing things, caught up in the whirlwind of the moment, you may tend to forget or ignore what’s important. By involving yourself in too many activities, taking on too much or spending time on unnecessary and time-wasting projects and tasks, you’re losing sight of what matters most. You need quiet time to rediscover what you’ve neglected and to discover what is most important to you if you’ve never done so.

3. When it’s quiet, you can make order out of chaos.

When you’re deep in a flurry of activity is no time to prioritize tasks. You’re too busy working on making progress. The time to examine your reasons for what you’re doing and to figure out some semblance of order that works for you is during times of quiet self-reflection.

4. There’s grace and spiritual renewal in quiet time.

All the negatives attendant in everyday life can overshadow the good and positive that co-exist. You need quiet time to allow grace to suffuse you and your spirit to renew itself in those golden moments of quiet introspection. Savor the silence. Allow your thoughts to wander where they will and then draw back your attention to your center. This is the core of mindfulness meditation.

5. Quiet time reinforces your sense of place in the universe.

Since you are human and not a machine, you can put things into perspective. This is difficult when you’re crashing to meet a deadline or attempting to multitask. You need quiet time to do that. It’s now when you’re able to think about where you are in the universe, to discover your purpose and find meaning in what you are fully capable of doing in this lifetime.

6. Reduce stress with regular quiet time.

If you cannot escape stress, you can certainly do something to mitigate it. One quick and straightforward way to reduce stress is to carve out 10-15 minutes regularly to sit quietly, meditate, listen to music, go for a peaceful walk, take a brief nap. If you have longer, perhaps on your lunch break, you can extend your quiet time. The point isn’t how long you’re quiet, but that you give quiet time its proper place in your life. There’s no easier way to nourish your body and soul. A bonus is that you return to the task at hand at work, home or school energized and more focused.

7. Quiet time helps you heal.

It’s no coincidence that caretakers and medical professionals encourage a darkened, quiet room for patients in recovery from surgery, illness or other chronic conditions that require constant management. Healing takes time and the body needs complete rest to jumpstart this process. Emotional wounds from anxiety and depression similarly benefit from quiet time. In a fast-pace world, stepping off the treadmill — as is necessary when sick or recuperating from serious illness — and allowing the quiet to envelope you are basic components in the overall healing process.

Politics vs India

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Will you imagine the world without politics?

The terminology of politics has its origin in the Greek term ‘polis’ which means city-state. A number of city-states like Athens, Sparta existed in ancient Greece where polity touched every aspect of social life is it education, occupation, organizations, culture, etc. Later on, as organized life became more complex, polity turned into a more specialized activity restricted to secular and civil affairs in western countries. Since that time, politics has begun and spread all over the world and people are caught up in the rat race of politics. in the past, there was only one political party congress, it started from 18 December 1885, and they lead the nation, and the first precedent if the congress was Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee and after that, all congresspeople make many discussion regarding the education, business, finance sector, and health sector which help people to live batter life after getting freedom from the British people.

congress lead India for 70 years and they did many frauds and scams, Several top Congress leaders have been accused of indulging in multi-crore scams with some of the corruption cases running into lakhs of crores. According to the ZEE news, congress allowed scams after scams during its rule which have resulted in the loss of a staggering amount of Rs 48,20,69,00,00,000 over the last 70 years. The jeep scandal of 1948 was one of the first major corruption case in independent India in which the Jawaharlal Nehru-led Congress government was the accused.

After that, the BJP party was announced on 6th April 1980 and the early year they try to breakdown the congress party but they could not when the Narendra Modi-led government came to power in 2014, India’s ranking on the global corruption index improved as the new regime cracked down on those accused in scams and graft cases. The country’s ranking had dipped to an all-time low of 94 during UPA reign in 2013.BJP leader Narendra Modi was done many appreciate work for the people like Goods and Service Tax The GST is the indirect tax that subsumed a variety of central and state levies and replaced a cascading and complicated tax system. infrastructure work This is the one bright spot in the government’s record. The speeding up of highway construction, the new Bharatmala and Sagarmala projects, the building or revival of regional airports and regional air connectivity, and much work on modernizing and expanding railways are all achievements that the Modi government can claim. furthermore, they also have done Flagship Programmes like Swachh Bharat, Make in India, Ujwala Millions of us gave up subsidised cylinders when Modi gave a call, Ayushman Bharat. however, if we considered the National Security the Narendra Modi never stape back he has introduced Pakistan Policy, Kashmir Policy. he has open all the scams cases like Rafale Deal and Mallya & two Modis. He also took revenge from Pakistan in the form of URI surgical strick, and give justice to the Indian soldier.

Nowadays, in the time of Coronavirus, congress never gives up to accuse the BJP party, they always see the negative side of BJP which is only 15-20% but they never update themself or support and give motivation to the citizens what to do in this kind of scenario or support BJP. whenever BJP politicians do something good, congress always ready to pull them down they never see good work done by the opposition party. in time of critical condition, all BJP candidates done a lot of good work but the congress party came out for a showing off. we also see many debates on the news channels regularly they fight like cats and dogs.

all people from India always pray that please put politics behind and do something to bring out the country in developed countries index.

 

Don’t Worry About Things You can’t Change

“Take Life day by day and be grateful for the little things. Don’t get caught up in what you can’t control. Accept it and make the best of it.”

Live in present not in past and future . If you are living in future or past then you can’t perform well in present . By doing this , means living in any other phase you spoil your present life . As we all are doing the same mistake again and again , worrying about those things which you can’t control and which you can’t change . Sometime you are thinking about what you did in your past, those mistakes , thinking if you did this so everything is fine , thinking i wish if this happens were like that than everything is adorable . As an example we can say when we are giving exam we think if we were read this chapter or this topic then i perform definitely well. But at that situation we have to think how we perform well , whatever the knowledge we have , how we represent those knowledge in a systematic manner so at least we can clear the exam although doing this we wish if we read this , that bla bla ……… And we start thinking about future what will be the result , what will happen now and so on . But there is no meaning to think about all those because what was meant to be done is already done and you can’t change it if you want to. बीती ताहि बिसारि दे, आगे की सुधि लेइ।
जो बनि आवै सहज में, ताही में चित देइ॥

Some day you start thinking what will happen in my future . Is everything will be done as per my planning . If something gonna wrong in my life , something bad will happen with me and my loved one or a lot of unnecessary thought building home in our mind. “Don’t Worry about things that haven’t yet ” Sometime you are that much coward that while walking on road or crossing road you are going to think , If I met with an accident. Anything you are going to do or take a new initiative to do, whether you did it or not you start thinking a lot about consequences as well as negative , if this project will not succed or not work as i thought .” Don’t worry about what I m doing.Worry about why you’re worried about what I’m doing”. As written in The sacred Geeta ” Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma phaleshu kadachane“. Means do your duty honestly and rest leave on god . Just be positive in any situation . If you are doing your duty very honestly and sincerely in present then undoubtedly your future will be bright. And always learn from your past mistakes and forget your past.

This song teaches a lot who think a lot that what will happen at next step. “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suahana Yha Kl Kya Ho Kisne Jana” .

But this is very common and truth or reality that you are thinking about those things in which you have no control. Keep in mind this vicious truth of life that over many of the things that happen in your life they are not in under control of you . “Worrying is waste if time it doesn’t change anything , it just masses with your mind and steel your happiness”. By taking a lot of tension , worry you are sacrificing or loosing your own happiness . You are gonna away from your happiness . And this lifestyle gives you a lot of disease , disorder , anxiety , depression. A disorder name Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in this disorder people feel extremely worried or feel nervous about these and other things even when there is no reason to worry about them . People with GAD find it difficult to control their anxiety and stay focused on daily task . It causes lack of sleeping or sleeping disorders . Blood pressure or hypertension which causes heart diseases sometimes it can take a cardiac arrest or heart attack also. So there is lot in life you just can’t change some of them are following .

  • You’re accountable to someone
  • You are not going to live forever
  • You can’t please everyone
  • You’ll never catch up the Joneses
  • Holding that grudge is never going to have the effect you are hoping for
  • Similarly you can’t control what someone else thinks
  • Yesterday is over

So don’t focus on all those things , avoid these topics/points in your life. You can take it as precautions also.

What to do to stop worrying about things you can’t change.

  • Determine what you can’t control
  • Focus on your influences
  • Create a plan to manage your stress
  • Differentiate between ruminating and problem solving
  • Develop health affirmation

And this measures this analysis will help you to overcome this habit.

Confessions Of A Socially Anxious Introvert

I spend countless nights awake alone, because I can’t sleep, and nobody is there to share my emptiness while people kéep adding to it. The doubts and questions raised upon me by society, and more so, my family, are heart- wrenching. Nobody watches me being undressed in a manner that i dont want to ease out of my clothes, but my flesh. Nobody sees the hollow in my eyes, and feels the screams I gulp down while everyone complains of me being anti- social. Nobody sees me laughing aloud wishing my tears will go by unnoticed and it was me who scribbled behind the washroom door, ‘ Let me live’, while i was dying. I wish someone’s love would have been enough to conceal me from all the hurt from outside, but everybody asks me to shut up and forget about this crap. Nobody can never save me from the hurt within myself. Nobody can wear my skin with pride. I want to run away from the ignorance of my family, from the mockery of my siblings, from the toxicity of this society, but more so because i hope to run away from myself. They created that invisible prison for me.

It would have taken just a few words to keep me all happy and make me feel comfortable and confident in the sheets of my skin.

‘are you really ok’ instead of ‘why are you so distant

”do you want to talk’ instead of ‘stop overthinking”

how can I help you’ instead of ‘what’s wrong with you”

I can understand you’ instead of ‘ why dont you mix and open up with others’

I wish if people would have said these words more often, perhaps I wouldn’t have thought of running away to somewhere else where the new air frees me and prevent my heart prying apart into peices.

POSITIVITY

Positive thinking can change your life. If you want to live longer, be happy, healthy and successful, all you have to do is think positive.

More and more people (including Doctors and Scientists) are turning to positive thinking because it is a powerful tool for transforming your inner self into an amazing health generating, and self-healing entity. Optimistic people have discovered that the human mind has the power to turn wishes into reality through positive thinking. Researchers continue to find increasing evidence pointing to the many benefits of positive thinking. According to a Stanford Research Institute study – success is 88 percent positive thinking, and only 12 percent education. Therefore, positive thinking is an important factor in your ability to succeed in life.

Positive thinking is an optimistic state of mind that always sees the bright side of life and focuses on the glass being half full instead of half empty. Positive thinking is a mental attitude that produces constructive results. Positive thinking brings inner satisfaction, happiness, peace and better health; improves relationships and attracts success into your life. While we all have this powerful tool, many of us are not aware of it.

Some long term studies on positive thinking and health have been conducted that confirms positive thinking strengthens the immune system and assists in healing. The evidence so far affirms that positive thinking leads to positive outcomes. Perhaps the greatest contribution made by psychology and neuroscience is that positive thinking is linked with virtues like kindness and compassion, and in proving that positive thinking leads to “wealth” of mind, body, and soul.

How does the power of positive thinking work?

According to psychology our mind controls our body. You can tap this capability by following a few simple steps. Each person is capable of programming their own mind to achieve what they desire. By learning to direct your thinking, you can change the way you behave and achieve a positive mindset. With a positive mindset, you always expect more joy, happiness, better health, greater success which also helps you reduce your stress levels. Basically, whatever your mind thinks and believes is what you expect. Anticipate positive situations and you’ll get positive outcomes. So, taking charge of your mind becomes a vital factor in keeping your body healthy. You can do this through affirmations and by consciously relaxing your mind through meditation.

The power of positive thinking helps us cope more easily with the daily affairs of life, see the opportunities all around us, and gives us the courage to take action when the moments of truth arise. There is no greater joy than a healthy, positive life. You feel exhilarated, energetic, happy and on top of the world. A sense of total well being permeates your mind. The future looks bright. You feel good to be alive. Adopting positive thinking as a way of life will bring constructive changes into your life, and makes them happier, brighter and more successful. An emerging field of psychology takes a scientific approach to the power of positive thinking and has come up with some surprising revelations:

· Positive thinking is a “skill” that can be learned to create happiness.

· Happiness is the cause of positive outcomes in life, not the result.

· Wealth does not bring happiness, but using one’s wealth to benefit others does contribute to personal happiness.

· Happy people tend to have deep religious or spiritual beliefs.

How to develop Positive thinking?

Many of us know what positive thinking is, but not all of us know how to be positive or how to maintain a positive attitude. Watch what you say – try to say positive things to people, avoid complaining and saying negative statements. In order to turn the mind toward positive thinking, some inner work is required, since attitude and thoughts do not change overnight.

You can develop this state of mind by reading inspiring and motivating literature, through visualization, affirmations and meditation. When your state of mind is generally optimistic, you’re able to handle everyday stress in a more constructive way. This ability may contribute to the widely observed health benefits of positive thinking.

Here are 10 simple things you can do to jump-start positive thinking:

1. Smile and Laugh – It has been scientifically proven that smiling can improve your overall mood and outlook in life. Laughter is the best medicine and they aren’t lying. Join a Yoga laughter club for group support for laughing and Meditation practice for calming the Mind, Body and the Soul.

2. Help others unselfishly – Focus on helping others by donating your time, wisdom, and money.

3. Eliminate your ego – Human ego is a dangerous thing since it makes people criticize and judge others.

4. Gratitude – Being grateful improves your chances of becoming more happy and content in your life. By being thankful for what you have, you will achieve true happiness.

5. Set goals – Set your goals daily on a piece of paper and plan out your priorities from the top to bottom. Having goals will provide the drive and motivation you need to become happy and successful in life.

6. Train your mind to focus on more positive thoughts – Replace negative with a positive thoughts and also take positive action.

7. Surround yourself with positive people – Hang out with people who have a positive attitude and outlook on life.

8. Be persistent and find the positive in all situations – Make positive thinking a daily habit and way of life.

9. Work Out & Eat Right – Eating healthy and working out will keep you in a great state of being and help maintain an active mind. Go for a long walk, run, or go to the gym. Also include Yoga, Meditation and Pranayam in your daily routine.

10. Listen to your favorite music.

Health Benefits of Positive Thinking

Researchers continue to explore health benefits that are produced by positive thinking and optimism. For example, positive thinking may help to:

· Lower stress levels;
· Improve your body’s immune system;
· Make you more resilient and to develop the ability to overcome life’s difficulties;
· Bring more happiness and respect from other people;
· Increase your life span;
· Create greater inner power and strength to inspire and motivate yourself and others; and
· Reduce depression.

Conclusion

Positive thinking is a mental attitude that helps us see the “silver lining”. Having a positive mindset causes us to anticipate happiness, joy, health, and favorable results. Real and effective positive thinking requires focusing on positive thoughts and positive emotions, and also taking positive action to bring about favorable outcomes.

The power of positive thinking is about committing yourself to get the most out of your day – every day. It is about being enthusiastic, keeping your mind focused on important things and developing strategies for dealing with problems. Positive thinking can help you to do your best each day. It can also help you to look back at things that happen along the way and view them as positive life lessons. In addition, in sharing positive mood and positive experiences, you and those around you enjoy an emotional boost.

We create our entire world by the way we think. Thoughts are the causes and conditions are the effects. Our circumstances and conditions are not dictated by the world outside; it is the world inside us that creates the outside. Regardless of our circumstances, each person has the innate, God given ability to create or alter reality using the power of positive thinking. Studies show that people who participate in positive thinking lead more successful and happier lives than people who don’t.

Positive thinking reduces stress by eliminating negative self-talk which, in turn, can even improve your health. When you share your positive experience, both you and those around you enjoy an emotional boost. So, refuse to waste time participating in negative inner dialogues. Instead, display a more positive emotional and mental attitude toward yourself, other people and situations.

Positive thinking is the cause of success and happiness. Positive thinkers will look at circumstances realistically, search for ways to improve a situation, and try to learn from their experiences. Positive thinking helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries and negative thinking. If you adopt positive thinking, it will bring constructive changes into your life, and make experiences happier, brighter and more successful. Choose to be positive. You’ll feel better, make others feel better, and, you’ll look younger too!