Category: Education

partiality in a family

Partiality is a big bias which is a big forfeit Nowadays in our society.so let us see what is Partiality and its consequences? How can we decide that we are biased?

1)WHAT IS PARTIALITY and WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?

Partiality is an unfair bias. This is also called favoritism i.e, doing the works by concerning only a single person. This partiality will be shown when the situation demands. But this bias will tend to so many unexpected things like clashes between two persons, getting hurt and letting him forget the value of a relationship. Some times, this will leads to suicides, getting away from his family.

HOW CAN WE DECIDE THAT WE ARE BIASED?

When we feel uncomfortable when we see that others are been praised besides we did so much, we can say that we are biased.
inklings where we can say that we are biased with this partiality:-
1)Unfair advantage
2)Scolding always only one person
3)Trash talking about one
4)Gender bias also a part in the favoritism

Parental favoritism-Main weed plant for this partiality in a family:-

having two siblings in a family will actually show this one.actually these are of somany types.but there are 4 main types which betray this partiality:-

1)Rent spending to make favor

Spending of money will talk about the preference of a child easily, analyze when your parents are don’t worry about the money and spending it for the career of the younger child.

2)Wondering more about their every actions

your parent conversation when they more excited and describe every action of your sibling towards your bro rather than you,it betrays the bias.

3)Check their actions

When a parent takes care of a child than another child is the sign of their love towards the child.this portrays the bias.

4)Feeling happy to get away with them

Some parents are used to take their favorite child out, know whether your parents take you or your sibling out for multiple times.But they dont prefer you. 

Effects of favoritism:-

1)Stress and self-esteem

2)Emotional effects

3)Favoured children grow up to become spoiled brats

4)Fosters sibling rivalry

5)Suppresses talents

Finally, I want to say that I am facing this favoritism from my parents. My parents are praising my brother rather than me. So please don’t show partiality and don’t suppress the future.

Urstruly,

KC

(KRISHNA CHAITANYA NEMANI)

WAYS TO LOVE YOURSELF AFTER A BREAKUP

Getting out of a toxic relationship is the first step to getting to know yourself better. Breaking up with a toxic person can sometimes feel like your whole world is falling apart and you see no hope left in you nor the world around you. Being in a relationship with a toxic person can make you feel like you can’t live without them. Here you realize that you are better off without that person in your life.

Some ways to learn to love yourself are:

1. Learn to let go-I know letting go of someone you thought you’ll spend your entire life with is difficult. It is easy to say this but it is difficult for the person to take this step but remember you will see A new you at the end who has learned to love oneself. It’ll be difficult at first, but the more you practice.

2. Have some”me time”- This is the time to do things your partner never gave you “permission” to do. Go meet those friends, pamper yourself with manicures, write a novel, take up a new hobby.

3. Minimize your bad habits-After a breakup it gets intriguing to go for drinks, smoke, or some other bad habits. You might feel good in the short span but later on, you’ll find yourself ruining your life even more. So let go of those bad habits!

4. Make your health a priority- Exercise instead of turning to junk food or binge-watching Netflix. Start eating healthier. It will boost you up and help you sleep better.

5. Take control-After some time away from the toxic person you will feel the urge to go back to that person, Stop yourself! Channel your energy in something productive.

6. Communicate with others- A tough breakup can make you wonder in life. At this time the people you should surround yourself with are your friends and loved ones. Discussing the emotions and feelings you have after a breakup can make you feel better. Having someone who not only hears you but listens to you is a blessing.period.

7. Try practicing mindfulness-After a breakup letting go of negative thoughts and emotions is important. This is where mindfulness can help.

“Much of spiritual life is self-acceptance, maybe all of it.”

-Jack Kornfield

8. Focus on the positive-It will take some time to get rid of the toxic thoughts and focus on the positive. But when you finally do it you will realize that you give more to yourself than one could ever give. You learn to accept your flaws and this positive outlook in life will help you connect and meet new people.

9. Be patient-Healing from the damage could take some time but you need to be patient; with time passing you’ll think that you cannot trust anyone again and then realize that this isn’t true. Practicing different types of exercises and new habits will ultimately help you let go of the past and make you a much confident person. So remember, patience is the key!

10.Never underestimate yourself-Never underrate yourself because you alone know the emotions and hurt you’ve gone through. Molding yourself into a stronger person is in your hands.

When you learn to love yourself everything will fall into place.

-SHANAIA COLACO

Online Studies

Online education is the new okay , as it is convenient and saves a lot of time and money. Knowing how to make use of the online sources saves costs, because ordering books or paying registration fees is not needed.

The influence of the Internet is growing with incredible speed becoming more powerful with every single day, as it affects all spheres of our lives. People have become so dependent on being connected and online that life without internet looks unbearable. It is being used for entertainment, education, politics, terrorism and many other activities – legal and illegal. Knowing how to make the best use of it and exploit its infinite resources well will bring a rapid development in every single area of scientific research including education.

As already mentioned, online educations are a great choice for people who want to continue with their studies while being occupied with working or taking care of a household. In that way, people are not limited geographically. Courses can be attended by participants living and working everywhere in the world. That new type of education will give a chance to many who are not able to attend traditional educational courses and to obtain a degree.

how to live more sustainably

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production”

~ Pete Seeger

Sustainable living is something which needs to be adopted  now more than ever. It can be defined as a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the Earth’s natural resources, and one’s personal resources. Our current methods of living are far from sustainable. Our planet is slowly dying; we’re the ones killing it. It has been talked about a lot, but not always taken into practice . If we are to preserve this Earth for the future generations, we need to switch up our lifestyles and make them more eco-friendly. Here are a few ways to achieve it:

  • Go Vegan/Vegetarian 

The Meat and dairy industry are one of the greatest contributors to climate change. If you want to reduce your carbon emissions, then try going vegetarian or vegan. Research has shown that a vegan diet can promote weight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Even if you cannot completely give up meat and dairy, then try reducing your intake of them. Remember, it is better if a 1000 people practice sustainability imperfectly, than if 3 people do it perfectly.

  • Be mindful of your purchases

If you can afford it, then choose to buy fair trade, organic and non plastic goods. Fair trade certified products promote environmentally friendly production method, and safe working conditions for the works for goods like coffee or chocolate. Also, we all know the adverse effects of plastics, and how beneficial it is to give up plastic. Similarly, watch what materials comprise the clothes you purchase. Or, you can try thrifting and fixing up old clothes. So, making better purchasing choices can promote a sustainable lifestyle. (However, I understand that not everyone can afford to buy such products. So don’t worry about it, there are still many ways you can lead a sustainable life.)

  • Go for reusable options

You might not realise it, but the little plastic bags, straws and water bottles you purchase really add up. In the long run, it is crucial to give up plastic, a material which has damaged much of our oceans. Carrying around cloth bags, having a glass or metal straw, and keeping a reusable water bottle is not only much better for the environment, but also a much cheaper option as it saves you the hassle of having to buy these products whenever you need them.

  • Switch up your modes of transportation 

Greenhouse gas emissions emitted from the millions of vehicles driven around each day, and the flights which fly everyday,  are of no help to the environment. Substituting your car ride for a walk or cycling drastically reduces your carbon footprint, and keeps you in great health. Try limiting the number of flights you take in a year, or even replacing them with a train ride can prove to be far more sustainable.

Sustainability is not just limited to these practices. Don’t feel disheartened if you can’t always buy ethical produce, or completely quit meat and dairy. Planting trees, replacing our light bulbs, composting etc. can all be done to promote a greener way of living. The smallest of changes can sometimes have the largest of impacts 

Human Rights Violation


Human rights violation have become very common now-a-days. The Newspapers and T.V. tell us that every day and at every moment, somewhat in the world, Human Rights are being violated. Broadly speaking “Human Right” means the right to life, liberty, equality, and the dignity of an individual irrespective of caste, creed or sex. These human rights are natural rights, required to be protected for peaceful existence of a provisions, the violation of these rights is very frequently taking place. The protection and preservation of Human Rights is a great challenge to every country in the world. Cases of violence, murder, torture, rape, child abuse, death due to starvation, death due to dowry, sexual harassment, custodial death have become rampant in the society.

The Human Rights of the people have been protected by “The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993”. It has been amended by Protection of Human Rights (Amendment Act, 2006. The Act is passed for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), State Human Rights Commission in States and Human Rights Courts for the better protection of human rights and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been able to touch the tip of iceberg of the problem of Human Rights violation. But NHRC can’t be blamed, when the entire society is culpable in respect of Human Rights violations in one way when the entire society is culpable in respect of Human Rights violations in one way or the other. It is not possible NHRC to keep vigil on every human being in the country.

The Former Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand has emphasized that it is the obligation of the State to ensure everyone the right to adequate food, education and enjoyment of highest attainable standards of physical and mental health. These rights have to be respected and made available to the citizens by the State, said Justice Anand while inaugurating the two-day Capacity Building Workshop on “Economic, Social and Cultural Rights” jointly organized by the National Human Rights Commission and the Indian Institute of Public Administration.

“India being a signatory to Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and other international instruments, is legally as well as morally committed to ensure basic human rights to all its citizens and enact laws accordingly”.
With every passing year, conviction has grown in the Commission that for right to live with human dignity, it is essential to focus in equal measures on economic, social and cultural rights and civil and political rights. The indivisibility and interrelated nature of these rights is a reality and there is a symbiosis between them. Those in the field must, therefore, ensure that the concern and anxiety, which they show for political and social rights, are also manifested in economic, social and cultural rights as we he said.

The abject poverty prevailed in the country, denies basic Human Rights to millions of poor in our country. Poverty is the major cause of various Human Rights violation. Child labor, Bonded labor and Illiteracy are various vulnerable points of Human Rights violation. The Human Rights of women are violated from birth to death. Even the female’s right to born is taken away by Sex determination tests, with termination of female fetus. Female infanticide is common in many parts of the country even as on date. Sexual abuse of female children, dowry deaths, flourishing flesh trade, rape case, pitiable conditions of windows living in Vrindawan and Varanasi are some flagrant examples of violations of the fair sex. Ours is male dominated society, where women are being treated as their subordinates. Most of the women in real terms, do not enjoy any rights at all, they are just living first as per wish of their parents and after marriage as per whims of their husband and in the old age, as per convenience of their sons and daughters in-law.

The NHRC has tried to check the human rights violations in wide range of spheres. The Commission has asked the States and Union Territories in April 2000, to compulsorily video film the post-mortem examination in all cases of custodial deaths. The Commission has asked the State governments to sensitize the police and jail officials. The NHRC also taken up the cases of victimized women in all perspective. It has also recommended that the maintenance allowance for divorced women be increased from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5000 per month. Cases of violation of children’s right, like trafficking in children, imprisonment of juveniles, child marriage, have also taken up by the NHRC. NHRC also taken up cases of rape, death and detention without trials, vehemently.

The Founding Fathers of the Indian Constitution had a vision of the Indian society, which they wanted to realize through the Constitution. That vision was primarily reflected in the Preamble, the chapters on Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy is the product of human rights movement in the country. It is the duty of the State to guarantee what is said in the Constitution. But the shocking evidence that the State is itself the culprit, according to Mr. J.S. Verma, the former chairman of the NHRC. According to a statement made by him on Jan. 15, 2003, just a few days before his dim the office: “It is often the State which is violator of Human Rights in maximum cases in the country. But the maximum responsibility to protect and safeguard the rights of its citizens also lies with the State”.

The former Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Justice A.S. Anand stressed the need for making human rights the focal point of good governance. He called for greater role for National Human Rights Commission in the work of United Nations, its treaty bodies and specialized agencies, stressing the need to further develop cooperation between them. He made these observations while delivering a Statement to the 60th Session of the Commission on Human Rights at Geneva on 14th April 2004.

He emphasized the protection of human rights not only requires vigilance by various agencies but sustained cooperation at regional and international levels.
No commission or no Police station can police every nook and corner of the country. No NGO, no any other agency can be present everywhere to protect the Human Rights. It is the we people; it is the duty of every civilized person to rise to the occasion. This can be brought about only through general awakening which make everyone understand the eternal values of life and dignity of an individual irrespective of caste, creed or sex. In the words of Swami Vivekananda that the “Self in you is the Self everywhere.”

DRUG ABUSE

Usage of a substance for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain is known as drug abuse. It leads to self-destruction and significant problems and distress. A person can become addicted to drugs. Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. When you’re addicted to drugs, you can’t resist the urge to use them, no matter how much harm the drugs may cause.

ABUSE VS. ADDICTION

Abuse is when you use legal or illegal drugs in ways you shouldn’t. Usually a person is able to quit it altogether.

Addiction is when a person cannot quit the use of the drug even if it causes harm to the health or harm emotionally, financially or to the loved ones. The person cannot quit even if he wishes to.

CAUSES OF DRUG USE

  1. Curiosity
  2. Peer pressure
  3. Avoid reality
  4. Recreational purposes
  5. Fun
  6. Means of obtaining creative inspiration

DRUG CATEGORIES

  1. Depressants
  2. Hallucinogens
  3. Stimulants

Examples: alcohol, tobacco, opium, cocaine, nicotine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD etc.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF DRUG USE

  1. Euphoria
  2. Depression
  3. Suicidal thoughts
  4. Sleepiness
  5. Slowed breathing
  6. Rapid heart rate
  7. Tremors
  8. Seizures

WARNING SIGNS THAT A PERSON HAS DRUG USE DISORDER

  1. Loss of memory
  2. Sadness
  3. Mood swings
  4. Having blackouts
  5. Indulging in repeated arguments
  6. Spending less time on life

EFFECTS ON BRAIN

  1. Functions of the brain are particularly impaired
  2. Can lead to the substance abuser engaging in aggressive, sexual, criminal, dangerous, or other activities
  3. The ability to perform executive functions diminishes
  4. Judgment, decision making, ability to learn, memory gets hurt

MOST LIKELY TO GET EFFECTED

  1. Family history
  2. Early drug use
  3. Mental disorders
  4. Troubled relationships

SIGNS OF ADDICTION

  1. Urge to use the drug everyday
  2. You spend more time alone
  3. You feel sick when you try to quit
  4. You do dangerous things
  5. You don’t care how you look

TREATMENT

  1. First step: acknowledging that the use of the drug has become a problem in a person’s life. There is a need to abstain from the substance. Several treatment options are available.
  2. Detoxification: it involves clearing a substance from the body and limiting withdrawal reactions.
  3. Counseling and behavioral therapies: Therapy might occur on a one-to-one, group, or family basis depending on the needs of the individual. Different types of therapy include- cognitive-behavioral therapy, multi-dimensional family therapy, motivational interviewing and motivational incentives.

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Longer term treatment programs for drug abuse disorders can be highly effective on remaining drug free, they are rehabilitation programs.

Fully licensed residential facilities are available to structure a 24-hour care program, provide a safe housing environment, and supply any necessary medical interventions or assistance.

A few types of facilities are:

  1. Short-term residential treatment
  2. Therapeutic communities
  3. Recovery housing

SELF HELP GROUPS

These may help the recovering individual meet others with the same addictive disorder which often boosts motivation and reduces feelings of isolation. They can also serve as a useful source of education, community, and information.

MEDICATIONS

A person might take medication on a continuous basis when recovering from a substance-related disorder and its related complications. Longer-term use of medications helps to reduce cravings and prevent relapse, or a return to using the substance after having recovered from addiction. People most commonly use medications during detoxification to manage withdrawal symptoms. The medication will vary depending on the substance that the person is addicted to.

Example- Alcohol

  1. Naltrexone
  2. Acamprosate, or Campral
  3. Disulfiram, or Antabuse

DRUGS TAKE YOU TO HELL SO SAY NO TO THEM

MUSIC- A THERAPY OF RELAXATION

Music is a form of art; an expression of emotions through harmonic frequencies. Music is also a form of entertainment that puts sounds together in a way that people like, find interesting or dance to. Most music includes people singing  with their voices or playing music instrument, such as the Piano,Guitar,Drums or violin.

Music is sound that has been organized by using rhythm,Melody or harmony. If someone bangs saucepans while cooking, it makes noise. If a person bangs saucepans or pots in a rhythmic way, they are making a simple type of music.

Music is a way for enjoy,emotion,expressing.It is a tip for getting chilled.Music has a value from ancient days.On other hands,Music has craze.These and other attempts, do not capture all aspects of music, or leave out examples which definitely are music. According to Thomas Clifton, music is “a certain reciprocal relation established between a person, his behavior, and a sounding object”. Musical experience and the music, together, are called phenomenon and the activity of describing phenomena is called phenomenology.

Music for Relaxation:-

Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.Research confirms these personal experiences with music.

Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 – 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45 minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music.

Researchers at STANFORD UNIVERSITY  have said that “listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication.” They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress reduction tool.

So what type of music reduces stress the best? A bit surprising is that Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when played moderately loud. Sounds of rain, thunder, and nature sounds may also be relaxing particularly when mixed with other music, such as light jazz, classical (the “largo” movement), and easy listening music.

Since with music we are rarely told the beats per minute, how do you choose the relaxation music that is best for you? The answer partly rests with you: You must first like the music being played, and then it must relax you. You could start by simply exploring the music on this web page. Some may relax you, some may not.

Forcing yourself to listen to relaxation music that irritates you can create tension, not reduce it. If that happens, try looking for alternatives on the internet or consult with Counseling Service staff for other musical suggestions. It is important to remember that quieting your mind does not mean you will automatically feel sleepy. It means your brain and body are relaxed, and with your new calm self, you can then function at your best in many activities.

ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

What Is Drug Addiction?

First, let us know what alcohol and drug abuse mean. Substance abuse means illegal drugs taken. Its also when you take alcohol or medicines prescribed in a large quantity or in a wrong way. Substance abuse is not the same as addiction, many people with substance abuse dilemmas can quit or change their unhealthy routine.

So, What Is Drug Addiction?

Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and system of behaving. When you start taking drugs it becomes quite tough to stop the urge of taking them even though our brain tells us how harmful it is. Drug addiction also in alcohol, nicotine,opioids, painkillers, and other legal substances and not only illegal drugs such as cocaine ,heroine .At the start you may use the drug just once and feel you can control the urge of taking it but as time passes you get addicted to it and it becomes difficulty for your body to leave it. These physical changes can lead to damaging behaviors and last longer than you think.

Abuse and Addiction

Abuse is when you take illegal or legal substance in wrong ways. Substance Abuse can be gotten rid of and change your unhealthy behavior but this doesn’t make it safe. You may take drugs to make you feel good or reduce stress or avoid reality and take double doses or use someone elses precreption.

ADDICTION,on the other hand cannot be controlled by you once you start it even if it becomes harmful for your life.The urge of filling up your body with drugs just does not stop even if its hurting your loved ones or affecting you financially or emotionally.

Effect on Your Brain

Your brain wont stop there you will repeat this as it makes you feel good,as we know our brain is wired in such a way that we want to repeat the things we enjoy doing.It doesn’t understand the pros or cons of something. They flood your brain with a chemical called dopamine. This triggers a feeling of intense pleasure. So you keep taking the drug to chase that high.

As time passes the bran gets accustomed with the dopamine and suggests the brain to take of the drug to fell the same amount of pleasure,and other things life family,friends and even food will not be able to satisfy the same amount of pleasure.

The increase in production of dopamine will affect the other chemicals and circuits present in the brain.This will hurt your: decision making,leaning ability,judgement,memory and so on.This will lead you to take drugs beyond you control.

Who’s Most Likely to Become Addicted?

Every persons body and brain works differently.Some love the pleasure of drugs the first time they try it while others hate it and never try it again.Not everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted But it can happen to anyone and at any age.

Signs of Addiction

You may have one or more of these warning signs:

  • An urge to use the drug every day, or many times a day.
  • You end up taking more drugs than what you planned and for longer than you thought you woud.
  • You find yourself with the drug everywhere and at any time, even if you cant afford the drug you end up buying it.
  • You find yourself caring for no one including your loved ones and even if it affects your professional life.
  • Not having it for even one day makes you sick
  • You don’t take care of yourself or care for your appearance.
  • a change in groups of friends.
  • Most of your time is wasted in getting,using and recovering from the effects of drugs.
  • You spend most of the time being alone and experience drop in school performance.

When to get help

Treatment consists of self care

Treatment consists of support groups, counselling or medication to prevent relapse. Counselling psychology and family therapies are helpful.

Teacher

Teacher qualities:

A teacher takes responsibility for your growth.

A teacher gives you things you do not have and require.

A teacher answers your questions.

A teacher requires obedience and discipline from the pupil.

A teacher clothes you and prepares you for the outer journey.

A teacher is a guide on the path.

A teacher sends you on the road to success.

A teacher explains the world and its nature to you.

A teacher gives you knowledge.

A teacher instructs you.

A teacher sharpens your mind.

A teacher reaches your mind.

A teacher instructs you on how to solve problems.

A teacher is a systematic thinker.

One can always find a teacher.

A teacher leads you by the hand.

When a teacher finishes with you, you celebrate.

Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together. Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. I am not a teacher, but an awakener. The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.

How to avoid procrastination

Let’s face it, procrastination has affected us all at one point or another . No matter how much you try to be punctual and productive, once in a while you’ll end up delaying your tasks for later. Chances are, you are procrastinating right now. (Is there something more important you’re supposed to be doing?) As a student, procrastination is a daily occurrence for me. As much as I try to finish up my work, the lies of “just one more episode” or “just one more chapter” always win. According to research, the reason we procrastinate is due to our brains being overwhelmed with conflicting emotions, and struggling to prioritise the task at hand. We fear we might fail. So we just don’t pick up our tasks at all, and convince ourselves we’ll do better tomorrow. Some days we’re just feeling down, and might not feel at our best. Occasionally, a day or two’s rest is totally fine. However, if you find yourself putting off your tasks every day, then here are a few ways to avoid procrastination.

Create a list
If we write down our goals we are much more likely to achieve them. So trying creating a list of all the important things you need to do throughout the day, and put it somewhere you can see it. Chances are, if you can see your goals, then you’ll be more motivated to go through them. Start of with small goals; don’t write down too many of them at one time. Be mindful that a day only has 24 hours, and you can only do a limited number of things in a day, so don’t stress yourself out trying to do a lot at one time.

Remove the distraction
Lets face it, it has become a lot easier for us to procrastinate. Our tendency to procrastinate only increases if we have simpler access to Netflix or social media. The best way to combat this is to take measures to remove said distractions. Delete the applications on which you waste your time on, set a screen time limit or just put your devices in a different room. That way you can focus on the important task at hand, and avoid procrastination.

Break down the task into smaller parts
If a task seems massive to you, try breaking it down into smaller doable parts. If you’re trying to study for a test, then divide the chapter into smaller sub sections, and take a break after doing each one of them. Once your momentum starts building up, then you’ll find yourself not needing to take any breaks and finishing the task as soon as possible.

Reward yourself
It is proven we’ll convince ourselves that a chore is worth it if we’re rewarded for it. So reward yourself for any goal that you accomplish. It doesn’t have to a big, expensive reward (although it can be). Sometimes the smallest of things can provide us a lot of joy. Try rewarding yourself with a candy bar, 15 extra minutes for reading or an extra episode of your favourite show.

If it’s a small task, do it right away
Often times it is the small tasks that pile up and prove stressful later on. If a task takes less than 10 minutes, then do it right away, so that you can focus on your major goals without any worry.