Offices around the country are finally opening back up. According to census.gov, more than a third of Americans are still working from home , but the number of people getting back into their daily commutes-and their work clothes — is growing every day.
In the APA’s Stress in America™ poll conducted in February 2021, 42 percent of Americans reported undesired weight gain during COVID-19 quarantines, lockdowns and work-from-home time. Their average weight gain: 29 pounds.
To get back into a healthier routine once you head into the office, Courtney McCormick, registered dietitian and manager of clinical research & nutrition at Nutrisystem, offers these simple tips.
Pile on the Produce: Even the odds and help yourself stay on track when you clock in. Load up on non-starchy vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, carrots and more each day because they’re loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber, but they’re low on calories. The fiber helps you feel full without filling out.
Pack Satisfying Snacks: Healthy snacks may be the most important option you can give yourself at the office. When you start to feel that 3 p.m. slump, it can be so easy to grab one of those coworker-brought bagels or hit the vending machine. Being prepared with satisfying options can help you make food decisions to meet your health goals.
Make Meals Ahead: Meal prepping ahead of time can help you stay on track when it’s time to eat at the office. Pre-portioned meals such as those from Nutrisystem or power bowl recipes are a great healthy lunch meal prep option because they are easy to grab and go, yet heartier than a salad. You can also whip up several servings of chicken in the slow cooker or on the grill to pair with steamed veggies all week long.
Stay in the Know: Once you’ve got your healthy meal prep underway, arm yourself with information. When a coworker invites you to lunch or happy hour, you’re going to want to be there-it’s the first one in more than a year! So give yourself the info to concentrate on the experience without stressing about your order. Look at the menu online before you head out so you can see which options are best for your healthy lifestyle.
To add to your efforts, don’t forget to stay hydrated and active during the workday. Pack a water bottle to refill during the day and plan to meet a co-worker for a lunchtime walk. 

The full title of this poem is “Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour July 13th, 1798”. It opens with the speaker’s declaration that five years have passed since he last visited this location, encountered its tranquil, rustic scenery, and heart the murmuring waters of the river. He recites the objects he sees again, and describes their effect upon him. The speaker then describes how his memory of these “beauteous forms” has worked upon him in his absence from them: when he was alone, or in crowded towns and cities, they provided him with “sensations sweet,/ Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart” The memory of the woods and cottages offered “tranquil restoration” to his mind, and even affected him when he was not aware of the memory, influencing his deeds of kindness and love. He further credits the memory of the scene with offering him access to that mental and spiritual state in which the burden of the world is lightened, in which he becomes a “living soul” with a view into “the life of things.”

Even in the present moment, the memory of his past experiences in these surroundings floats over his present view of them, and he feels bittersweet joy in reviving them. He thinks happily too, that his present experience will provide many happy memories for future years. The speaker acknowledges that is different now from how he was in those long-ago times. When as a boy he “bounded o’er the mountains” and through the streams. That time is now past, he says, but he does not mourn it, for though he cannot resume his old relationship with nature, he has been amply compensated by a new set of more mature gifts. He can now sense the presence of something far more subtle, powerful, and fundamental in the light of the setting suns, the ocean, the air itself, and even in the mind of man, and for that he still loves nature, for they anchor his purest thoughts and guard the heart and soul of his “moral being.”

The speaker says that even if he did not feel this way or understand these things, he would still be in good spirits on this day, for he is company of his “dear, dear sister,” who is also his “dear, dear friend,” and in whose voice and manner he observes his former self. Nature’s power over the mind that seeks her out is such that it renders that mind impervious to “evil tongues.” “rash judgements,” and “the sneers of selfish men,” instilling instead a “cheerful faith” that the world is full of blessings. The speaker then encourages the moon to shine upon his sister, and the wind to blow against her, and he says to her that in later years, when she is sad or fearful, the memory of this experience will help to heal her. And if he himself is dead, she can remember the love with which he worshipped nature. In that case, too, she will remember what the woods meant to the speaker, the way in which, after so many years of absence, they became more dear to him-both for themselves and for the fact that she is in them.

If you want to live a happy life and achieve all your goals, there’s one essential trait you can’t go without: Being kind.

Franklin D. Roosevelt put it well: “Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”

And yet, cruel people are everywhere. You see it in the workplace, relationships, families, and on the street.

One thing I find is that many of us mistake kindness for weakness. But who says you can’t be kind and firm and the same time? Many think it’s one or the other.

When we study successful people, billionaires, and athletes, we always talk about their work ethic, creativity, and leadership. Those things are essential, and we can learn a lot from them. But one thing that gets less attention is kindness.

That’s why this article and the following observations are about kindness. Kindness has the ability, more than anything else, to improve your life instantly.

You Don’t Have To Prove Yourself

Yes, you’re awesome. But you don’t have to take every opportunity to prove it to others.

Every time you correct someone, try to make a point when people already get it, or behave in another annoying way, you’re engaging in a pissing contest.

Go ahead and piss all you want. No one’s going to like you any better other than yourself. And we all know that ‘me, myself, and I’ is not a good strategy.

Show Humility

You might have achieved a lot in your life, but don’t let it get to your head. Even if you’re at the top of the world, there’s no reason to rub it in other people’s faces. Be humble. Be kind.

Mike Tyson put it best: “If you are not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you.”

You Don’t Always Have To Share Your Opinion

People always want to give their views about everything. And that’s cool, there’s nothing wrong with sharing your thoughts.

But most of the time it’s unwanted. Every time you say “I would do this, or I would say that”, stop for a minute and think whether you’re actually helping the other person or whether you are stroking your ego.

It’s fine to share how you would handle something, but the truth is: They are not you. So stop giving advice that no one is waiting for.

People are different, and that means everyone looks at the world differently. Recognize that instead of trying to change that. Just be there for people.

Be Open To Others

We were all born naked, crying, and pooping. If someone looks different, talks different, has less money, or whatever, it’s not a reason to judge them. Instead, be open to them.

It’s unfair to not give people a chance before they even try.

Don’t Take Everything Personally

We get offended too quickly. We say things like: “She didn’t call me back.” “He didn’t say thank you.”

Every time you say that he or she should have done this or that, you’re taking things personally.

Have you ever stopped for a second, and thought that the other person maybe didn’t do it to hurt your feelings? They’re only people—like you.

Understand That You’re Not The Centre Of The Universe

Let’s be honest, we only care about ourselves. But that doesn’t mean the world revolves around us.

We have a tendency to make everything about ourselves. In conflicts, we say things like: “How is that my fault?”

Well, it’s not your fault. Why do you even think that? Oh wait, you think the world is about you — that’s why.

Life is not a zero-sum game. It’s not you against the world. Work together and find a solution. That’s the kind thing to do.

Don’t Criticize What You Can’t Understand

Bob Dylan said that in 1964. What has changed? Not much: People still criticize the things they don’t understand.

I get it — criticism can be good. But most of the time it’s pointless. Because not everything is for everyone. Some people don’t get you, and they probably never will. And that’s fine.

Criticism is only good if it actually helps someone or some cause. Often, it does the opposite. It divides people instead of bringing them together.

If you don’t understand something — try. That’s all people expect from you, just try to be kind.

Show Compassion

We all have our own challenges. To you, someone else’s problems might seem like nothing. But sometimes we stop seeing that other people struggle.

If you can’t see that it’s not easy for people, you’re not compassionate. Kindness means empathy for all — even if you can’t relate to it.

Don’t Hold A Grudge

Let’s say that someone does something unpleasant to you. Or maybe someone says something hurtful. Is that person now a bad person for ever?

Do you see how stupid that sounds? Get over yourself and forgive people. Look ahead and realize that every day is a new day.

Show Interest In Others

People are so falsely interested in each other, it’s mindboggling. Many people are only interested in others for one reason: Comparing themselves.

Why else would you always check other people’s Facebook or LinkedIn? Or ask someone, who’s down, how they are? Some people use others as benchmarks. There’s no kindness in that.

Real interest takes real questions. If you truly care about others, you care about what’s going on in other people’s lives.

Listen To Others

How often do you ask a question and you start thinking about something else? Most of us think about what we want to say, or we think of the next question we want to ask.

Most interactions we have are just a superficial exchange of meaningless questions. Break through the surface and have real conversations. Care.

But you can’t do that without listening carefully. Listen to what people struggle with, what they love, how they talk. Try to understand who they are.

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”  — Lao Tzu

There you have it — my observations about kindness. One word of caution: I’m no kindness expert. I’m also not Mother Theresa.

But at least, I try. You can try it if you want as well —being kind is free.

HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT YOU KEEP FOR FUTURE, IT IS THAT MAGIC WHICH YOU DESIGN FOR THE PRESENT

HAPPINESS IS A WORD EASILY USED,BUT HARD TO DEFINE. IT IS A STATE OF BLISS.IF WE TRAIN OUR MIND TO BE HAPPY,IT WOULD BE.BECAUSE ITS OUR  MIND AND ITSTOTALLY OUR DECISION.HOWEVER,ITS NOT AS ESY IT SEEMS.HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT COULD BE BOUGHT.IT COULD BE ONLY FELT.IT COULD REFLECT IN THE SMILE IN OUR FACE OR THE THE WAY IN WHICH WE VIEW OUR LIFE.

IF YOURE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT CLAPS YOUR HANDS! AS WE ONCE SANG,CLAPPED,STOMPED AND SHOUTED ALONG WITH THIS RHYME WE COULD PROBABLY RECOGNIZE THE ACTUAL HAPPY TIMES.HAPPINESS MIGHT BE EXPERIENCED DIFFERENTLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES-WELL IT’S A WARM SENSE OF CONTENTMENT OR A JOY BUT IT’S A PLEASANT FEELING.

HAPPINESS IS MORE THAN A STATE OF MIND THAN THE EXTERNAL ACTION OR AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURS.EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN WAY OF EXPRESSING THEIR HAPPINESS.WELL LIFE IS MUCH BETTER WHEN YOU LAUGH.HAPPY PEOPLE ARE MORE FOCUSSED, PRODUCTIVE ADND CONFIDENT.THEY LIVE LIFE WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE TO FIND HAPPINESS IN LITTLE THINGS.AT THIS STAGE OF LIFE WE ARE CRANKY,FRUSTRATED WITH EVERYTHING,AT TIMES PESSIMISTIC, GUYS LETS SPRING TO SOME WAYS WHICH WOULD HELP TO RESTORE OUR BEAUTIFUL SMILES BACK.FRIENDS HAVE YOU EVER ADMIRED THE PLANTS AND FLOWERS IN A PARKOR RELISH THE DAMP SCENT OF FRESH EARTH AFTER RAIN OR ENJOYED THE SILENCE OF EARLY MORNING. I REQUEST, TRY IT ATLEAST ONCE BELIEVE ME YOU WOULD ENJOY IT.

RECALL A SITUATION OR A PERSON WHO YOU THINK NEEDS YOU’RE HELP. HELP HIMWITHOUT EXPECTING ANYTHING IN RETURN.YOUR ACT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR OWNSELF.IT IS RIGHTLY SAID, “YOU WILL FIND TRUE HAPPINESS IN LIFE WHEN YOU REALIZE IT ONLY TAKES YOU TO BE HAPPY. TRUE HAPPINESS LIES WITHIN OURSELVES,IT DOESN’T COMES FROM OTHERS.”REMEMBER ALL OUR PAST MOMENTS AND DECISIONS BROUGHT HAPPINESS AND REJOOICE THEM.BE THANKFUL TO GOD FOR BESTOWING SUCH JOYOUS MOMENTS.

SPEAKING TO THE PERSON WHOM YOU LOVE CAN WORK AS A CHERRY ON TOP. A FEW WORDS FROM THAT SOMEONE CAN BRING A SMILE STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART WHEN YOUR WORLD’S CRASHING DOWN,A GENUINE COMPLIMENT OR COMPLIMENTING A FRIEND CAN WORK AS A MAGIC AND THAT FEELING WILL ENSURE INSTANT BURST OF HAPPINESS.

SITTING BACK AND RECALLING SOME OF OUR HAPPY MOMENTS OF OUR LIFE. VISUALIZINGHAPPY FACES AND INCIDENTS, LITTLE MOMENTS THAT WE CHERISH WILL BRING BACK OUR SMILE EVEN IF WE ARE CRYING.

THIS WERE SOME SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE YOURSELF BOUYANT AND DESTRESS YOURSELF.THERE IS NO WAY TO HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS IS THE ONLY WAY.

To celebrate the arrival of monsoon, the joyous festival of Raja is arranged for 3 days by the people of Odisha.
Raja is the only festival in the world which celebrates WOMANHOOD or MENSTRUATION. The term RAJA came from RAJASWALA meaning a menstruating woman. It is believed that mother earth menstruates for three days in the mid of June. It is believed that the mother Goddess Earth or the divine wife of Lord Vishnu undergoes menstruation during the primary three days. The fourth day is named Vasumati Snana, or ceremonial bath of Bhudevi. In the medieval time, the festival became more popular as an agricultural holiday marking the worship of Bhudevi, who is the wife of lord Jagannath. A silver idol of Bhudevi is to be found in the Puri Temple beside Lord Jagannath .The Odia people don’t do any kind of agricultural activity like ploughing or sowing as mother earth is predicted to be browsing rejuvenation.
The first day is named Pahili Raja, second day is Mithuna Sankranti, third day is Bhudaaha or Basi Raja. The final fourth day is named Basumati snana, during which the women bath the grinding stone as a logo of Bhumi with turmeric paste and adore with flower, sindoor etc. All type of seasonal fruits is offered to mother Bhumi. The day before first day is called Sajabaja or preparatory day during which the houses, kitchen including grinding stones are cleaned, spices are ground for three days. During these three days women and girls take rest from work and wear new Saree, Alata, and ornaments. According to popular belief as women menstruate, which is a sign of fertility, so also Mother Earth menstruates. So all three days of the festival are considered to be the menstruating period of Mother Earth. During the festival all agricultural operations remain suspended. As a mark of respect towards the world during her menstruation days, all agricultural works involves a standstill during lately . Significantly, it’s a festival of the unmarried girls, the potential mothers. They all observe the restrictions prescribed for a menstruating woman. The very first day, they rise before dawn, do their hair, anoint their bodies with turmeric paste and oil and then take the purificatory bath in a river or tank. Peculiarly, bathing for the remainder two days is prohibited. They don’t walk bare-foot don’t scratch the world , don’t grind, don’t tear anything apart, don’t cut and don’t cook. During all the three consecutive days they’re seen within the better of dresses and decorations, eating cakes and rich food at the homes of friends and relatives, spending long cheery hours, moving up and down on improvised swings, rending the village sky with their merry impromptu songs.