The vision board, also known as the dream board, is a great tool to help you remember the goals of life. Use it to succeed, to work for your desires and efforts. In this blog post, I will highlight 10 reasons for the comments board that covers your success.
The law of attraction Vision boards use the law of attraction. I love this quote…
“To succeed, you must be determined to succeed. You have to believe in the law of attraction – to make your own life. ”- Ted Danson
Research support Studies show the benefits of visualizing success. You can read more at Forbes.com about the research done.
Fun to create First of all, creating your board should not be an understatement. Take your time, grab a cup of coffee, make your own art and start your career, while having fun.
Life goals Pin down your life goals, know your purpose in life. That’s exactly what you are! Factors of your life to choose from can be your well-being, family, relationships, finances, your job, and so on.
New Year’s resolution You can imagine your annual decisions. While your life plan will focus on your long-term goals, you can also create a different board year after year, for annual goals.
Daily memorial A powerful motivating tool, dream boards remind you of what you want to achieve. Put it in a special place to see it every day. I love seeing my morning!
Visual benefits By imagining your dream in the form of your vision board, you are more likely to stay on track and work toward your stated goals.
Emotional power See the importance of emotions. Use family photos, your dream house or anything else you want and believe with all your heart!
Use colors Use your favorite colors. Color psychology shows that different colors are perceived differently and can affect your emotions, decisions and more. Choose the right one with the best results.
Creative skills Be creative and think about choosing how to represent your dreams or goals. Would you like traditional paper and pencils or instead go to the digital dream board?
Application
Lastly, remember to take your positive vision board to the next level by doing the right thing with your set goals and objectives. This is the key to realizing what you really want to achieve!
The conclusion
In short, watch boards are your true friend! Have fun building your dream board, putting it in the right place to remember your set goals. Stay motivated, work hard, and truly get what you want to do. Already made your own? Would you like to share your tips and experience? If you know someone who will benefit from my post, please share it. Thank you !!
What color do you like? Why choose? Does it bring back precious memories of childhood or some other reason? Colors can help you feel better, influence your decisions and much more. Read my blog post to see how you can use them mentally, to improve.
Red Red attracts attention. It is characterized by lust, power, excitement, love, and anger. For these women who read my blog, wear it when planning a party party or a special day!
Yellow I wonder how many people like yellow. However, it seems like fitness and happiness. Want to feel warm and happy? Use yellow curtains.
Green It is green with good taste and jealous. Do you like trees, vegetation, and nature? Of course I do. It is quiet and quiet.
Blue The color blue is popular and seen as masculine, talented, sophisticated and corporate. It reminds me of clear skies, beautiful beaches and tropical areas.
“Blue is the color of peace. The water is blue. I love the color blue because it just gave me peace. The symbol of your patriotism is blue. I like just blue. ”- Antonio Brown
Pink Art, integrity, and femininity. Many brands like women prefer pink. How can you use it?
Violet / Purple The color purple symbolizes power, severity, and power. It reminds me of jacaranda flowers in my garden.
Brown In the Wikipedia article I am talking about, the brown color indicates firmness. Personally I’m thinking of chocolate right now and I’d like to enjoy some more… What about you?
The beast Black is often seen as sad, complex, expensive and scary. In tropical countries, wearing black can make you feel tired. While in colder climates, I think black coats are comfortable.
White White is described as happy, honest, and chaste. I prefer to read the text on the white background. It makes it less cluttered, so I can stay focused and be able to be productive with work.
How to Use Colors Carefully in Life Once you have an idea of how colors are commonly seen in the United States (this varies from person to person, life experience, culture, etc.), use it to your advantage. Be careful what you choose or protect. Make sure your favorites are in the strategic areas. For example, do you have a dream board to achieve your goals? Use it there.
The conclusion
Be careful, choose the right colors that enhance your mood, keep you motivated, fit for your perfect health and success. Do you have any tips to share? Please do so. If you know anyone who could benefit from my blog post, please share it. Thank you !!
Do you need to rest? Everyone does it. At least occasionally… Hectic lifestyles are very common. While you are dealing with life situations, relaxation methods are here to support you, so that you can go back and feel better again!
Here is a list of 13 ways to relax:
Exercise the air Deep breathing is amazing! I practice ‘pranayama’ in the morning, which is the word used in yoga when I exercise. Not only does it relax me but it also makes me feel stronger while I have many other health benefits.
Meditation Meditation helps calmness of mind. Since then I have had a few moments of mental meditation, practicing at home, every day. Thanks for ‘staying in the moment’, I enjoy the real joys of life!
Yoga Practice yoga at home or in a group. It has various benefits.
Tai Chi Tai Chi is relaxing, and you get it in other ways as well.
Natural growth Walking on the beach, nature park or your beautiful garden, is relaxing and uplifting. Surrounding the environment is amazing!
Music therapy Listen to your favorite music. He prefers happy songs that are soothing, soothing, and peaceful. Avoid making noise while trying to relax. I like the sound of a flowing river.
Art therapy If you enjoy drawing, painting, crafts or other such hobbies, then you can relax at the same time.
Veterinary treatment Having a furry canine companion or other animal of your choice can be a great way to relax. Watching the fish in the aquarium also promotes peace.
Body massage Go get the whole body out. A visit to the spa may be what you need. If you like something at home, ask someone to help you, or rub your toes and apply pressure to the temples.
Aromatherapy You can use essential oil for rubbing, or alternatively, apply it with a diffuser. Lavender is one of my favorites.
Face Go to the face. While caring for your skin, you will benefit from a relaxing facial massage.
Views Imagine a beautiful, comforting and lovely picture. Think of nature, the blue sky, the mountains, the crystal-clear lake or the river… Comforting and refreshing.
Publishing Lastly, keep a journal of your recordings during the day, plan and follow your health goals, express your gratitude and so on, and use it to relax again. Remember the blessings you already receive. Sit back, satisfied… naturally and truthfully!
Are you planning to start a new hobby? Or does he just not pay attention when you tell him something to do? Read my blog post for ideas on fun activities, while enhancing your personal growth.
I work from home and use this blog. By giving my time for self-care, I make sure I enjoy it and get used to my regular hobbies.
See a list of 16 ideas or hobbies (select one or a few):
Meditation Mind meditation and yoga are practices that bring various benefits. They relax and help you to stay calm and focused.
Reading Learning is a simple example. What you choose to read, however, is your favorite. Can you turn to science fiction, romance, horror, or even self-help books?
Blogging This is one of my top decisions! Blogging is a great way to express yourself while researching your favorite topics, social media, and much more. You will always grow your knowledge and you can also make money with your blog.
Podcasting Start a podcast and record audio on topics you know and love. Talk to your right person. Do surveys to find out what your audience needs and solve their problems.
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Making videos YouTube is a popular video platform. If you enjoy making videos and have a keen interest in certain topics, have them.
Images On platforms like Instagram, high-quality photos are a must. Whether you post to share family photos on a closed network or your account is designed for a larger audience, knowing how to take great original photos will help you.
Coding Learn how to code for fun or to be like a side-hustle. If you choose, you can go further in this field and choose accordingly.
Singing Whether you’re singing on stage, in the bathroom or with a group of friends, it’s a great way to express yourself! Singing happy songs brightens your day.
Dancing You can dance at home, at a nightclub… or alone (why not?). It’s a form of exercise and fun to join dance classes while making new friends at the same time.
Music Listen to or play musical instruments. It brings you comfort and relief. If you are interested in polishing your skills, taking music lessons can be fun and inspiring!
Sports If you choose sports, that’s fine! Not only will you enjoy your work, but you will also improve your pleasure hormones, stay fit, and stay healthy. If you are serious about it, join your local team and compete.
Fishing If you are patient and enjoy the sea, river or lake, then fishing can be your own. However, note the good habits of respecting the environment and not just fish.
Cooking Do you like water containers and prepare them too? Healthy, nutritious cooking is very important for everyone.
Drawing Do you like colors? If you create, then drawing can be of interest to you.
Beginners Watercolor. Be specific about the basics and just paint
Crochet I started crocheting as a child. Having learned a few tricks, I had become accustomed to them before. Generally, it is a good way to keep the mind active.
Continuous learning Do you have a desire for self-improvement? You can set aside time each day for personal growth. Enroll in online courses that will help you personally and professionally.
10 popular motivational ratings in health studies Do you learn from your life experiences? Are you using failure to grow and develop? Take on challenges in the form of listed risks? These are useful lessons for life! Read our blog post to find out more…
In this post, I will share 10 quotes from famous people I found on BrainyQuote.com. I will also refer you to some of my content.
“I am not someone who is ashamed of my past. I’m actually really proud. I know I made a lot of mistakes, but they, in turn, were my life lessons.” – Drew Barrymore
“When you get older, you learn certain life lessons. You apply that wisdom, and suddenly you say, ‘Hey, I’ve got a new lease on this thing. So let’s go.’” – Robert Redford
“I’m so grateful for all the experiences I’ve had; the life lessons I’ve learned along the way are just completely invaluable.” – Gretchen Bleiler
“I don’t want to just tell my story – I want to share the experiences, life lessons, and values that have shaped who I am and my ideas for the future.” – Valerie Jarrett
“I mean, it’s the life lessons that I suppose you learn that nobody gets a free ride and that you do the best you can with the means that you can and try to open yourself to as much knowledge and all that that you can.” – Joe Mantegna
“One of my earliest memories is of seeing mymother in her beach chair, reading a book under an umbrella by the water’s edge while my sisters and I played beside her. Of all the life lessons she taught me, that is one of my favorites: to take time at a place I love, restore my spirit with books and the beach.” – Luanne Rice
“Of all the things people have taught me regarding life lessons or anything that would benefit me, I don’t think anything helped me learn more about life than football. You go through so many different things: adversity, how to handle adversity, how to handle success, how to lead, how to be a teammate, how to communicate.” – Josh McDaniels
“I’m giving life lessons and tips on how to take care of your emotional heart, because heart disease is the number-one killer in America.” – Leeza Gibbons
“The focus on just thinking about standardized test scores as being synonymous with achievement for teenagers is ridiculous, right? There are so many things that kids care about, where they excel, where they try hard, where they learn important life lessons, that are not picked up by test scores.” – Angela Duckworth
“When you give your children certain life lessons, and they come and ask you for additional advice, you say to yourself, ‘I’ve done my job,’ and you’ll continue to do your job.” – Joe Morton
These quotes are helpful indicators, and I believe everyone can understand some of them, if not all of them. Learning and growing through life experiences has done a lot in shaping the decisions I make. I keep myself motivated and work toward my purpose in life. This is an ongoing process!
What does it mean to be truly happy? Happiness is essential to life. It’s important and it’s important. Most people can do anything… But what is real happiness?
Here are some ideas below:
Follow your purpose in life Knowing what you want to achieve in life is the essence of feeling satisfied. Only then can you work to achieve it. The goals you set should have a purpose.
Have the work of your dreams You may want to exercise professionally, with a formal education, relevant skills, and work experience, so that you have a job or profession of your choice. This can be your key achievement.
Live by your own conditions You could be someone (like me) who likes to work from home with flexibility or maybe be an entrepreneur, starting your own business. What about blogging, YouTube, a podcast, or the Instagram influencer?
Being in a good relationship When it comes to happiness, it is natural to think about relationships. People around you are key. They can also affect how you feel. Your life partner plays an important role in your life. However, when you face difficult times, make yourself feel better! On the other hand, many people decide to remain single by choice.
‘To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and goodness will come to him naturally. ’- Buddha
Internal motives Having goals that are within your reach often helps to ensure your happiness. For example, when you do things without expecting revenge, you are truly happy with the person you helped. If they don’t give you back, you don’t have to worry about it. You know that you support this person with all your heart.
‘In my life I have learned that real happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way gives you a sense of identity. I think love is what we all want. I have never met anyone who has never been a better person in love. ’- Marla Gibbs
External motives The external search usually refers to a number of material objects. For example, if you wanted a higher salary, worked for it, and eventually got a raise, at some point in time, you may not have much value. You start to take it for granted and get used to it.
‘Happiness, real happiness, is an inner quality. It is an attitude. When your mind is at peace, you are happy. If your mind is calm, but you have nothing else, you can be happy. If you have everything the world has to offer – pleasure, possessions, energy – but you lack peace of mind, you will never be happy. ‘- Dada Vaswani
There are endless ways to feel happy or not, so I can keep going. The main point is that everyone is different. However, true happiness comes from within!
The conclusion
In short, we all want a happy life. Fortunately, much (if not all) depends on our approach and our state of health. Therefore, choose happiness by seeing what you already have, while working on your goals and aspirations.
Do you take the time to say thank you? Are you too busy with it? Daily gratitude has many benefits that you must not lose. Read my blog post to see why you need it and how it helps…
Gratitude: ‘The quality of gratitude; willingness to show appreciation and reciprocity ’- Lexico Dictionary
Gratitude Gratitude reminds you of the simple joys of life. Your child’s smile, your morning tea or coffee, reading a book… Recognizes the blessings that are there. Thanks for all the hidden treasures you already have!
Kindness Being kind to others and being kind can make your day fun (and someone else’s). Think of the last time someone was helpful to you while driving on the road. Didn’t that make you feel good? Do you not feel even more motivated to show honor to others by giving back?
Happiness Happiness comes from within. While you can control your life to 100%, you can, fortunately, choose satisfaction! Much of it depends on you. Start by being thankful for what you have and generally ignore it, or ignore it. You are so much better than you usually think!
Self-love Self-care is very important! If you do not take good care of yourself, you will soon regret it. Thanksgiving is an important part of self-love! When you compliment your health, you gain better self-esteem and confidence.
Thinking If you are grateful, you are taking time to live in the moment. Be present and enjoy every moment. Consideration has various benefits. Thanksgiving goes with it!
Maturity Gratitude is a sign of maturity. When I was younger, I didn’t always see things the way I do now. When you think of maturity, you better understand the things that matter most to you in life!
Relationships Taking time to listen closely strengthens your relationship. Keep your phone away, do not have screen time, and listen to those near you. Tell your date and let others talk.
Interaction Gratitude helps you to progress professionally. For example, when you help and support each other at work, things get better for the whole group. Really strong people agree, and don’t feel threatened by showing understanding, working with a successful network!
Reach the goals Use gratitude to achieve your set goals. How? Yes, know your small victory, celebrate each milestone you achieve… Do not let failure discourage you, instead learn from them and be patient. You will succeed in what you do!
Natural practice I write every day and make it a point to point out 1 to 3 things I am grateful for during the day. This helps me a lot and keeps me motivated, day by day. Keep a thank-you note and make it your own. Make it a natural habit and keep smiling!
Today, 26th January 2021 marks the first death anniversary of Kobe Bean Bryant, the renowned basketball legend of America, widely known as ‘black mamba’. He passed away in a tragic helicopter crash that happened last year along with his 13 year old daughter Gianna Bryant and 7 others while traveling to Bryant’s Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks for a basketball match. Kobe’s shocking demise came early at the age of 41 leaving his wife Vanessa with his other daughters Natalia, Bianca and Capri.
Kobe was born to former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Joe Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia. Kobe started playing basketball at a very young age of 3. He joined the NBA in 1997 at the age of 17 when he signed for Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the sixth player in the history of the NBA to do so. He further went on to become the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game and the youngest NBA starter. During his long career with Lakers which stretched over an outstanding 20 seasons, Kobe managed to average 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 regular season games. Throughout his NBA career, Kobe won a MVP award, played 18 all star games and won five NBA championships with the Lakers. He was a part of the gold winning basketball team which represented the USA in the Beijing and London Olympics. He announced his retirement in 2015 owing to his fading form after a prolonged career and series of injuries.
August 24 is declared to be remembered as Kobe Bryant day by the Orange County’s Board of Supervisors to commemorate his invaluable achievements and the inspiration he was to many aspiring athletes. During his NBA career Kobe wore the numbers 8 and 24, which is chosen as a date to celebrate the talent and the cultural icon he was.
We are living in the 21st century where the term ‘sex’ is considered as a taboo by our society. Since sex, a very basic human necessity, has been dealt so covertly, people ended up being hesitant to talk or discuss it openly in public. Sex education was included in the school curriculum as a result of relentless demands by the liberal and freethinking blocks of the society but has ended up more like a human biology and anatomy education rather than actual sex education. This has led to the scenario of people being poorly aware of the topic even after being taught about it.
Unlike a few years ago, with the advent of modern technologies like the internet, smartphone etc, porn has become a readily accessible material to everyone, especially teenagers. The lack of proper sex education and overexposure to pornographic contents set forth a complex scenario of our young generation mistaking the fantasies portrayed in porn for real. Porn often manipulates one’s idea of an ideal partner with unrealistic expectations which eventually leaves a considerable impact on our relationships with one another. As time passes, the enticing fantasies of porn drag one into the psychological traps of darker themes such as incest, rape, racial stereotypes, child porn etc.
Though many studies and researches are yet to be conducted on the effects of porn and porn addiction, the report from the American Psychology Association provides us with a short insight into the topic. The annual traffic statistics of popular porn websites reported that an average Indian spent around eight minutes watching porn at a stretch. Another entrancing insight is that one-third of porn viewers are women and 48% are of the age group 18-24. Many consider porn as a private and harmless way through which people can enhance their sex life and relieve tension by releasing latent sexual energy. But watching porn regularly develops addictive behaviour resulting in an unhealthy lifestyle and broken relationships. The male-centric porn culture deceives its viewers into the devious mentality of objectifying women as mere sex tools to satisfy their urges. Porn drains love, respect and intimacy off a human being when he gets addicted to it and seeks for aggressive sex they’ve been exposed all their lives through porn. Lack of interest, sexual dissatisfaction, body image issues etc are a few among the list of relationship issues caused by porn addiction.
A revamping of the sex education imparted in schools by experts along with medical professionals, school managements and parents is essential to reduce the negative impacts of porn on teenagers to an extend. In addition to biology, sex education should consider the socio-psychological factors to ensure the eradication of taboo and reticence that persists regarding the topic. Setting a clear cut distinction between fact and fiction is necessary to prevent our children from having damaging unrealistic sexual fantasies. It is a natural instinct of teenagers to explore their sexuality and have sexual curiosity. Instead of blaming them for their sexual inclination and muffling the discussions regarding sex, timely guidance is what our society should provide our teenagers with.
Porn is a multi-billion dollar industry spread across the web which makes it nearly impossible to reduce or cut off the exposure to it. It’s just like any other commercial movie industry, a definite work of fiction with actors and directors producing contents for a targeted audience. One should realize that what porn showcases are an exaggerated product which is far from reality and attempts to imitate it in real life will result in issues with confidence and self-esteem. While you might learn a thing or two from watching porn or reading a sexy book, it shouldn’t be considered an alternative to sex education. A doctor or sex therapist should be the ones to be approached to clarify your queries rather than porn sites.
The Bombay High Court is under negative spotlight recently following a verdict passed on a POCSO case. In the detailed copy of the judgement which has been made available lately, Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has said that ‘skin to skin contact with sexual intent without penetration is necessary for the act to be considered as a sexual assault’. The ruling also said that ‘mere groping’ will not fall under sexual assault.
A complaint regarding the pursuant events was filed by the victim’s mother on 14th December 2016 at Gittikhadan Police Station in Nagpur. The complaint registered at the station is that “on the pretext of giving her [the minor] a guava in his house, Satish Ragde pressed her breast and attempted to remove her salwar.” The girl was found crying while the mother rescued her. She complained that the man attempted to silence her when she started to cry while disrobing.
The accused was charged with Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty); 363 (punishment for kidnapping); 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement) of the IPC; and Section 8 (punishment for sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) by the police in the FIR. During the hearing, the special court added Section 361 (kidnapping from lawful guardianship) to the aforementioned charges. The accused was found guilty by the special court and was sentenced for 3 years of imprisonment with a fine of Rs.1500 in total.
In pursuit of the appeal filed by Ragde at the High Court of Bombay, challenging the verdict passed by the special court, Justice Pushpa Ganediwala has acquitted him of Section 8 of the POCSO charges. The Court convicted him for minor charges of IPC, thereby cutting down his three years of imprisonment to one year.
According to Section 8 of POSCO, ‘Whoever, with sexual intent touches the vagina, penis, anus or breast of the child or makes the child touch the vagina, penis, anus or breast of such person or any other person, or does any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact without penetration is said to commit sexual assault.’ The High Court ruled out the POSCO charges by saying, “Considering the stringent nature of punishment provided for the offence, in the opinion of the court, stricter proof and serious allegations are required. The act of pressing of the breast of the child aged 12 years, in the absence of any specific detail as to whether the top was removed or whether he inserted his hand inside the top and pressed her breast, would not fall in the definition of sexual assault.”
This shocking verdict on sexual assault towards women and children has led to outrage across the country. The judicial system is turning a blind eye against its paramount concern of protecting its citizens through this judgement.
Marital rape is the act of indulging in sexual intercourse without proper consent of the partner. People often mistake marital rape as an act of domestic violence or sexual abuse, although a lack of consent is enough in itself. The right for sexual intercourse within the marriage was considered as a naturally consigned right of the spouse, historically. Many countries around the world have rightly classified non-consensual sexual intercourse as “rape”, yet countries including India regard this intimate assault a perfectly legal crime.
Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code propounds rape as all forms of sexual assault involving non-consensual intercourse with a woman. Yet the Exception 2 to Section 375 absolves the unwilling sexual intercourse between a husband and a wife over fifteen years of age from Section 375’s definition of “rape”. Thus the atrocities and abuses within the sacredness and sacrosanctity of marriage are legalized by the government under this section. This is a clear case of discrimination against female victims by the Indian criminal laws, just because they have been raped by their own husbands.
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reports, an average Indian woman is 17 times more likely to be subjected to sexual violence from her own husband than others. Such heinous acts go unreported due to the ineffectiveness of the existing laws. Though India is striving hard to empower its female population, it fails to ensure their safety even in the very basic social structure like family. The patriarchal social structure of India is the fundamental reason for the mortifying status of women in Indian society and the persisting ineffectiveness of laws protecting them.
NGOs for the empowerment of women and Constitutional experts are of the opinion that the Exception 2 to Section 375 is a clear violation of Article 14 and Article 21 and insists that its high time India criminalize marital rape and frame new laws for protecting women from intramarital violence. The equality and liberty rights assured for all citizens in Article 14 and Article 21 of the constitution are denied in exception 2 to section 375. Even the UN General Committee has recommended the Indian government to criminalize marital rape back in 2013. A large part of the British influenced Indian laws which need timely amendments remains untouched for the past 73 years since independence. No Indian government has, however, so far shown an active interest in remedying this problem. As a result, many of such primitive practices still exist in our society.
We live in a century where technology and gadgets are closely knitted to our everyday life and it is hard for us to imagine that the generations before our’s existed with near to zero exposure to the kind of technologies we have today. With the introduction of modern technologies, a significant change in the basic routine of people’s lives is clearly visible. Though these technologies are meant to make life easier and better, they do come with several drawbacks as well. Many aspects of the modern lifestyle have severe impacts upon our health both mentally as well as physically.
While new technologies are introduced every day, simultaneous attempts are made by the researchers to understand its various health impacts. Of all the identified threats caused by the excessive use of technology, especially electronic gadgets, infertility stays high in the order followed by cancer, poor mental being etc. People often overlook the health consequences and carry these gadgets most of the time because of the convenience it provides. Many have a habit of scrolling through their phones right before they go to sleep. Apart from sleep deprivation, studies have revealed that this habit can cause far more shocking repercussions like reproductive disorders in both males and females.
According to studies, the electromagnetic radiations are transferred directly to the reproductive organs when cell phones are kept in trouser pockets for a longer period. Evening or late-night exposure to short-wavelength light(SWL) emitted from electronic gadgets and digital media devices can result in poor sperm quality, reducing sperm motility, sperm progressive motility and sperm concentration. The long-term exposure and its proximity affect the ovarian activity in women leading to infertility. The radiation from mobile phones affects one’s DNA destroying our cell’s natural ability to recover and might result in abortions.
Abstinence from electronic gadgets is not practical but their excessive use must be reduced. The people suffering from fertility issues must consider reducing the use of electronic gadgets. Cutting down the screen time helps one to avoid health consequences like sleep deprivation, fatigue, headache caused by the overexposure to digital gadgets. Pregnant women should limit their exposure to cell phones as it is known to affect the growth of the fetus. Exposure to EMF radiation / RF from laptops, cell phones, Wi-Fi and other personal devices are known to be key detriments to the mental health of a child in its pre-term and neonatal days.
Modern technologies and gadgets are invented to reduce physical efforts and make life easier and better for. The introduction of new technologies every day is revolutionising our world and lifestyle. But the comforts provided by these technologies should never be the ground for us to move away from our basic instincts. Exploiting these technologies without its proper and limited usage will be similar to digging our own grave.
We all thought this was a temporary thing. But here we are. People are already calling this the “COVID era” as if they are reading about it in a history book. But we’re still going through it. For most of my friends and family, the social distancing and handwashing aren’t that bad. We got used to that stuff quickly. The tough part about this era is that life has changed permanently for many folks.
Rifts are created between people with different beliefs on wearing a mask. Complete industries are swept away and will probably never be the same. The world has truly changed. In this article, I’m sharing certain lessons I’ve learned from observing all these changes. Hopefully, these short reminders will make life during this era easier for all of us.
It’s hard on everybody I know your life is hard. But so is the life of your neighbor. That puts us all in the same boat. So go easy on yourself and others.
Nothing is forever It seems like this will last forever. But everything dies. And so will pandemics.
Accept it as if you chose this This is the only form of useful lying in the world. Trick yourself into believing you wanted a more tranquil and solitary life.Simply accept everything that’s outside of your control as something you wanted. Life will be a lot rosier.
Make the best of your time Accepting circumstances doesn’t mean we give up. Make the best of it. To be clear: Worrying and thinking about stuff that’s outside of your control is NOT a good use of your time.
Take a breather Literally. Take a moment for yourself and breeeeath…. Aaaah. Yes, that’s the feeling.
Exercise every day Stay in shape. If you’re not injured or ill, it’s your duty to take care of your body. Never take this lightly.
Get off social media It’s a waste of your time. “Always?” Pretty much.
Read books This is a better use of your time. We all have reading lists with hundreds of books on them. And we’re not going to live 200 years. That means you need to make some tough choices. Which books will you read before you die?
Learn new skills Technology is improving and changing so fast that we’re not aware what’s going on. We just learn it after the fact. But that’s too late. So stay on top of your field and keep learning new skills you need to do good work.
Keep a daily journal This will probably be one of the weirdest times of our lives. Don’t you want to document this? Even if you never read it again, it’s still worth writing because it makes you a better thinker.
Inspiration comes from within “I need to go to Paris for inspiration.” Replace Paris with any city or place in the world. Why do we think inspiration comes from the outside? Look inside!
Good food improves your mood One of the few pleasures that you never get used to. Research new recipes, be creative, and cook food that makes you go, “Hmmmmnn.”
Objects will not make you happy -I had to tell myself that after a few too many useless purchases.
More money is not the answer Look, I’m not going to lie. Having a little bit of money will lighten the load. So start that online business or side-gig you’ve been thinking about. But don’t expect that money will make you happy. It just solves your money problems. Nothing else.
Do work you enjoy Just because you need to survive, don’t say yes to the first available job you encounter. And also don’t start some kind of soulless online business so you can make a few bucks. Find something you enjoy and pays the bills.
Appreciate what you have The grass is always greener. We tend to forget. So here’s a reminder: If you’re reading this on your smartphone in the comfort of your house, your life isn’t so bad.
Give back Do something altruistic. Talk to your elderly neighbors, hold the door for someone, share your hard-earned lessons with others. Small things that have a positive impact on people.
Change is good This is a difficult period if your industry got swept away. But remember, change is a part of life. And in the long-term, it’s good. We just don’t see the sunshine when we’re going through a storm.
Stop consuming—Start creating -The world never changed for the better by doing nothing. Right now, our biggest challenge is paralysis by consumption. We’re over-consuming everything: News, food, clothes, entertainment, you name it.
To get through this era, we need more action. So stop sitting there and go create something. Without creation, there’s no progress.
Why do we wait for something big and devastating to happen that opens our up eyes for issues that are serious and should be taken care of ?
Recently with the famous actor Shushant Singh Rajput passing away, as he committed suicide shook the whole nation about how a person who was so happy, excelling in his career, what made him take such a step? Suddenly I see whole of the social media getting flooded with things on mental illness, depression , anxiety , importance of it and so on .….
This issue isn’t something new that has born recently. It has always been a serious issue which all of us in some way or the other have neglected. There are plenty of people out there who have, and who are still suffering from mental disorders severely and some acutely. Mental health is something we all need to take care of.
MENTAL ILLNESS AND DEPRESSION
Clinical depression has been linked to other mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, panic disorder, social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder.
MY EPIPHANY…
Depression is debilitating.
Some people acknowledge it, some think it’s an attention call. For me, depression is like that bundle of laundry that you don’t want to show in your Instagram pictures. I never want to show my heap of laundry to the world, I want my life to seem content and put together, as if I folded and put away all my laundry right out of the dryer.
Depression can be the hardest when others just don’t understand you. Never ask anybody how they can be so sad that they could contemplate suicide. Because honestly most of the people in that situition don’t know. How did they make it to this moment? What did they do to deserve this sorrow?
Nobody really knows how to explain depression to someone. It’s so different for everyone and comes in so many different forms. Some people explains their depression as a weight that holds them down. Others describe it as a shadow that looms in the back of their mind, always taunting and trying to tear them down and then sometimes, depression is described like they are sinking. It’s like dabbling in an ocean of poison and barely catching your breath before you’re dragged back under. I don’t think people understand that depression is persistent. Some days it doesn’t feel as burdensome, it doesn’t tug and pull as hard. And other days, it knocks you down before you can even get out of bed.
I am always fighting this constant battle with myself past many years .. Yes! Me I may smile and laugh and seem happy, but know that, somewhere, in the back of my mind I’m struggling. It makes me feel like a failure, no matter what my successes. I feel worthless and like I’m a burden on everyone around me. After entering my teenage years till now I’ve been aggressive, argumentative used to reacting quickly on situations without understanding them, used to getting upset on small little things and have been called dramatic. It has become one of my biggest triggers, because most of my life I haven’t had that fight to defend it.
I get sad without any reason so often that I’ve created safe spaces. Currently, my safe place is my bathroom floor. Probably about at least 1 time in a month you can find me locked in my bathroom on the floor, crying. The lock on that door is the only form of power I feel I have when I feel everything is parting away. Many times I have found myself on that bathroom floor contemplating life and how to make it past that very moment, will I? I have to say how thankful I am that I haven’t followed through. Life is so hard. Sprinkle on some depression, heck, dump it on – and life is now even more hard. Sometimes the low gets so low that it seems to take over, overwhelming you in a way that you could not have imagined beforehand.
Dressed from Penny to Gucci it’s a misconception that smile is the finishing touch to most outfits.We all give off the impressions that we are happy but this can be a very inaccurate representation of what we are actually experiencing. People always say you should talk to someone, tell someone,but how do you put words on something so hard to even understand yourself? How do u explain someone that u want to live your life in peace but also you don’t know how you can? How do u explain that this no longer feels like a choice, that it controls you not the other way around.
Of course we are encouraged to TALK more these days but some of us including me wont even know where to start. some of us will Feel like we don’t have anyone to talk to and others will simply be sick of talking. Sometimes we do so much talking and thinking about whats going in our heads that we get even more confused by our own thoughts. This often leads us to say ‘ENOUGH’ and once again putting back on the brave face and deluding smile. By this we fail to get to the roots of our suffering. I am guilty of smiling so many times when I am actually freaking out from inside. Why is it so hard to accept our own sufferings ? Well its not facile to accept your suffering because of thoughts in your head and ultimately your ego believes that you shouldn’t be suffering. That makes suffering and challenges we experience in life so much more daunting, arduous and scary.
Depression doesn’t have a face. you never know who is the girl around you always happy and cheerful must be struggling from inside or the boy who shows himself so tough maybe he needs someone to listen to him or be there for him. Nobody really knows how much the other person is hurt. We could really be beside someone who’s world is falling apart and we wouldn’t even know.
THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONOF THOSE WHO ARE SUICIDAL
People who believe those are suicidal are selfish- that they only think about themselves and not their loved ones. This is wrong ….. often those who are suicidal truly believe their loved are better off without them because they are such a burden.
Ergo, its important to be kind and tell others how much they mean to you even on their bad days. Often, people tend to not give enough importance to the person who’s suffering from mental issues and rather than giving a smile or telling the person that ‘they understand’, ‘they’re listening’ and that ‘they are there for the person’ they slightly bob their head, as if they understood yet they don’t.
There are people who often say that we can talk to them and they are always there, but when the time comes and we actually need help , they tell us to help our selves or often come to the conclusion that ‘we are in the problem because of our own wrong doings’.This far more worsens the situation for the person going through it. We are nobody to judge which problem is big or small because we all are different and feel different emotions.
I HOPE YOU CHECK UP ON PEOPLE OFTEN EVEN IF THEY HAVE A BRIGHT SMILE, BECAUSE OFTEN BEHIND THAT BRIGHT SMILE THEY MIGHT BE FIGHTING THEIR OWN HIDDEN BATTLES.
Whenever someone says you have hurt them, don’t shut them out. You don’t get to decide if u have hurt them or not. Don’t make them feel like a fool for expressing their feelings. Don’t always be self-righteous and think you can never make a mistake. If knowingly or unknowingly your actions hurt someone, avoid doing it. You can save someone just by being kind and being there for them.
WHAT TO SAY :
You are not alone in this
You are important to me
You have me! And prove them not just saying it for heck of saying
I am not going to leave in your tough times
Tell them you care for them and what worth they hold
Tell them you understand ( only if you really do)
Assure them they are not weak or defective
Emphasize that there’s hope
It’s possible that you can say all the “correct” things and your friend will still become upset with you. Each individual have their own unique thoughts and feelings, and being irritated and upset is the nature of depression. Sometimes people will take it out on those trying to help them because they are hurting and don’t know where to direct those bad feelings. Whoever is nearby becomes a convenient target. If this happens, try not to take it personally. Stay serene and continue to do what you can to love and support your friend in whatever way they will allow.
WHAT NOT TO SAY :
Avoid saying such phrases
Don’t think about it
Be positive
I know how you feel – never say this because nobody really knows how the other person feels or is going through
A mind which is not stable. When there lots of thoughts keep running in your mind and cannot find any answer to the question. Then, that is called a restless mind. Basically, it is nothing more then a mind that is always insecure about there decision.
Hey there, today I’m going to talk about the most ignored problem of the time. People think it is mind, so, it doesn’t need to be settled. It should be running all the time. Yeah! I don’t totally disagree with them but there should be some limitations for self. Just like excessive use of something is always harmful.
Like for an example, when you want something to happen, you also think about or guess the consequences that might happen, if things doesn’t happen in the same way you thought. And now you are stuck. Whatever you do, you will be having a backup thought about every thing. Like, I’m having a thought for writing this and on the same time I’m questioning myself “Am I writing correctly”.
Many says that this is over thinking. Then let me just tell you something, even planning is also an over thinking or deciding anything is over thinking because, then why you have to decide, when everything is already been decided, right?. And now a days over thinking is not discussed as a problem, it is shifted or got dragged into “Being cool” stuffs. Like if you throw a stone on anyone in a crowd, hey/she will say they do over thinking. Come on its not over thinking, it is the only way our mind works. Like when you go for a trip you think about the pros and cons and the ways of dealing them. Where to stay, where to eat, where to roam, before packing your stuff. So, what is that, over thinking or planning? For some of you it may be a planning but for other or for most of them it is over thinking and they are fed up with.
But, a restless mind is all about that mind who not think about the consequences because of Being to restless to decide. Yeah! This brings the problem of anxiety, self doubting, creating chaos outside, unhappiness and many more. And there can be a lot of problems for that, but, for now it’s your mobile, probably on which you are reading this. Now, it is more then a source of entertainment for you. You literally depend on it. Like, if you got your mood off you want songs or videos to deal with it.
So, how can we deal with it? What can be best measure for it? Frankly, I don’t know. I’m also finding an answer for it. I just wanted to raise a question infront of you, just to make you aware that there are these questions which needs to answered.
Although, Everybody has there different answer, but, every answers will come to same place. Like, for me is staying away from social media for a bit everyday. I need this to be in my habit so that I can focus on my decision or restlessness.
Tell me your ways to deal with this in the comment section below. Till then have a great day and try to think about it, seriously.
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