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CONCEPT OF EMOTIONS

List of Emotions: 54 Ways to Say What You're Feeling

The word ‘emotion‘ is derived from a Latin word ‘emovere’ which means ‘to stirr up ‘ , ‘ to agitate ‘ or ‘excite ‘. Emotions play a very significant role in human life . These are related with internal needs of human beings . Emotions stimulate the mind and as a result emotions became intense . During the stage of emotion an individual appears to feel impatience which enhances physical and mental readiness . To understand the clear cut meaning of emotion , the following definitions may be beneficial :

  • According to Mc Dougall , ”Emotion is a moved or stirred up state of feeling in an individual, linked with some tendency. There are physiological changes associated with each emotion frequently of a muscular or glandular nature”.
  • According to Gates , ‘‘Emotions are episodes in which the individual is moved or excited”.
  • According to Woodworth, ”It is a moved or stirred up state of an organism. It is a disturbed muscular and glandular activity”.

In simple words , emotions is any strong agitation of the feelings actuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc., and usually accompanied by certain physiological changes, as increased heartbeat or respiration and often overt manifestation , as crying or shaking.

Indeed, emotions appear to influence action in various ways. The stronger the emotion, the greater the activity to which it will give rise. It is a well-known fact that emotions disturb our logical thinking . Whenever any emotion is aroused we usually lose our head; functioning of our vital organs changes due to simulation of our nervous system . Emotions change our face expression . Under the influence of emotions , sometimes we are not able to perform the activity naturally . During emotions impossible thing can be made possible. Sometimes under the influence of emotions simple things become complex and intricate.

As a matter of fact, various emotions play a very significant role in the field of games and sports such as fear, anger, pride, jealousy, anxiety, frustration, worry, hope, enthusiasm , vitality, confidence, joy, etc. The emotions of fear, anger, frustration, pride, etc., have a negative effect on the movement of muscles . In fact, such emotions should be under control for better performance in games and sports.

What to do at home-making it useful-How to stay active

These times are difficult for everyone and most of us are either too tensed about work or have nothing to do besides sitting idle. It gets difficult to spend a single day now. So what can you do to make your day productive without getting bored ? You can follow some simple steps to enhance your skills on one side and make your day not go waste.

  • Start by waking up early morning

When you wake up late, the whole day already gets ruined to an extent. You will feel a burden of work left to do or you will find it difficult to spend the rest of the day due to the laziness built because of waking up late. An early morning routine provides freshness and energy for the whole day.

Start with a cup of tea/coffee or juice as per your preference. Apples are good to eat in the morning since are more effective than caffeine to wake you up. Make a to-do list if you have any tasks lined up for the day. After around half an hour, switch to exercising or do Yoga to stretch the muscles and start a healthy day with strength and good mood. It also helps to sharpen the mind and concentrate on your work. But do the exercises only to your capacity as a beginner. Take some rest after this by watching T.V or using your phone.

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Next go to a green place which can be a park, your garden or just between your beautiful plants on the terrace or balcony. They provide peace to the mind and send good vibes with their greenery. spend some time with them by watering and taking care of them. Observe the nature through them; how they grow, what they need to grow, how to take good are of them and arrange them in a better way( use the plants to decorate the house, buy more to spread good vibes around the house…). Studying about nature gives immense pleasure and is always interesting to learn. You can do this activity before exercising as well.

  • Develop a New Skill

There are a lot of things to do at home which can not only help you remain engaged but also give a chance to enhance your skills or develop new.

  • You can test on cooking, for instance. Check on new recipes to water your mouth for lunch. Make for your daily dinner a surprise dish to merry on. This way you will learn new things while enjoying it.
  • You can also devote time to painting or stitching.
  • Maintaining a diary to improve your writing skills or pen down your thoughts.
  • Learning to play musical instruments or handling technical devices is another option.

You can enhance your existing skills too in the spare time.

  • Create an Environment

To move out your laziness and stay happy and healthy, it is important to maintain a cherishing environment where you will never be bored of staying. How is it to be done? The answer is to decorate your house in a bright yet simple way that it adores you and create a happy environment for you to stay active all round the day. Make changes to the routine set up of your room and turn over the sheets of depression and stress into joy. Paint your walls, add photo frames to it or some show pieces on the table. Make crafts by yourself to spend the time and enjoy the process. A happy environment will keep you cherished and active. Always try to do something different for Yourself.

  • Interact with People

It is not a good idea to distance yourself completely from the world. Keep in touch with your friends and relatives who support you and love to spend time with you. Arrange lunch or dinner with them, share your feelings and opinions. This help de-stress your mind and apply it to some productive work. It is a good way to freshen up your mind by chatting with friends and playing fun games. Staying alone is not good for mental health so, always try to be a part of some community, be it your neighbours or join some social help group to keep yourself engaged in some work along with interacting with people.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Prioritize Your Health & Wellness: Learn The Importance Of Physical Fitness | Shaw Academy

Different people have different points of view regarding fitness . For a common man to have a good physique is a symbol of physical fitness . For a doctor , the proper functioning of physiological systems is physical fitness . In fact , physical fitness is a simple term with a broad meaning . Physical fitness of a common person means the capacity to do the routine work without any fatigue or exertion and after doing his work he has power to do some more work with quick recovery . Physical fitness is more than the possession of strength and endurance . It means having the best possible health with the capacity to do one’s everyday task , engage in recreational pursuits and meet emergencies , when they arise . As a matter of fact , physical fitness is possessed by that individual , who remains enthusiast , works cheerfully and does the emergency work with vigour . Physical fitness implies a relation between the task to be performed and the individual’s capability to perform it .in fact , to understand the physical fitness in better way , it would be more beneficial to go through the following definitions of physical fitness .

  • According to Webster’s Encyclopaedia , “ It is the ability of a person to do daily routine work without fatigue ; moreover to participate in playful activities and still reserve enough capacity to meet any emergency .“
  • According to Don Hoskins ,”The human body’s ability to move with the desired speed , balance , agility and strength gained through proper exercise and nutrition , “
  • According to Kroles , “Successful adaption to the stresses of one’s lifestyle.”
  • According to David R. Lamb , “Physical fitness is the capacity to meet the present and potential physical challenges of life with success .”

In fact , it can be said that physical fitness is the ability to function effectively and efficiently , enjoy leisure , be healthy , resist disease and cope with the emergency situations . Physical fitness varies according to the nature of work , individual’s size , shape of the body , age and sex . For physical fitness , we require an efficient motor mechanism , efficient organic mechanism and an efficient mental functioning .

4 Different Types of Workouts to Stay Fit

In today’s sedentary lifestyle people are becoming more lethargic and less active. Nobody is really focusing on their health which is important. Considering today’s situation where everyone is stuck at home, people aren’t physically active and that’s leading to numerous health problems. Here are 4 different types of  highly effective workouts that don’t require a gym.

  1. Pilates

 

 

It’s a low-imapct flexibility emphasizing on postural alignment, core strength and training of muscles. It consist of repetitive exercises performed on the mat or other equipments.

Benefits of  Pilates:

  • Increases flexibility and muscle strength
  • Eases back pain
  • Strengthens your core
  • Improves posture

 

2.  HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training)

 

 

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These workouts include different intense workouts with shorter rest period. HIIT workouts can be combined with any cardio workout.

Benefits of HIIT:

  • No equipment required
  • Increases your metabolism
  • Improves cardio vascular fitness
  • Burns more fat in less time

 

3.  Walking

 

Forget the gym: Why a brisk walk is a really great workout | ACTIVE

 

Probably the most effective exercise  and easiest way to get more active which can be performed by any age group. 30 minutes of walking per day can help your body in so many ways.

Benefits of walking:

  • Helps to maintain a healthy weight
  • Helps to lower blood sugar levels
  • Improves mood
  • Boosts your energy
  • Strengthens the heart

 

4. Zumba

 

Learn about Zumba Fitness | Zumba Classes

 

A fitness program which combines latin and international music with easy dance moves. It’s pretty much fun- enjoy dancing to your favorite songs and side by side helps you to stay fit.

Benefits of Zumba:

  • Helps to burn calories
  • Tones your entire body
  • Greater mobility
  • Proven to be a stress buster