Minas Polychronakis Polychronakis 1
ENG 101
DR. McCormick
11/28/10
How can Happiness make us healthier? Happiness makes us healthy intwo ways mentally and physically. Taking care of the mind is a tricky task but can be achieved by keeping the mind busy and active and there are many ways of mental happiness to make ourselves healthier. The other way of making ourselves healthier isthrough physical happiness, keeping the body in motion and also active. In my paper I will discuss the ways of how happiness can make us healthier by listing these ways ofboth mentally and physically.
Using happiness to become healthier using the mental ways is a tricky task because there are different methods that are used to make people happier to increase health.
To begin one way is entertainment, like watching a funny/action movie or TV show.This is one way of relieving the mind from stress or anxiety. Another way which somemay find silly and some that find it very useful is a method made up by the Laughing Guru, who is Kataria Khatchadourin. The method he has proposed to the whole world is laughing for no reason. Many have tried this and found that they actually feel a lot better even though they laugh for no reason. As an example from this little experimentis from what a few of the people in one of Khatchadourin session said , “Laughter connects you with people,” someone Else called out. “it reduces stress,” It releases you from the bondage of your ego.” The Laughing Guru 79. Kataria’s has been tried all over the world and in many cases it has proven to be effective. Hearing a numberof jokes is yet another way of becoming happier and it will also give a sign of relievefor the mind. Another way is finding ways to motivate and challenge ourselves to All kinds of things, such as going for a goal to earn a college degree, challenging a friendTo a competition of some sort, or just going after something big in life. This will be a way of creating positive emotions in time increase motivation.
There are many physical ways of happiness that can increase our health. People always wonder how they can becoming healthier by doing physical activities, There are many to go around. For starters exercising, going to the gym working out the arms, legs,hands. Feet, back and chest. This is another way of relieving stress and anxiety from people with jobs or people who are in school or both. Some other kinds of activity’s involved are bike riding , ice skating, swimming, out to a club dancing and playing sports basketball, soccer and tennis. Another way is spending time with family and friends, doing activities with them such as going to places, exploring new areas around the city or world if decided to travel. These activities will enable us to keep our bodies moving and more importantly prevent us from having illness’s. For those who are in relationships intercourse is very good happy exciting activity for their health because one it will keep them in shape and two it is good for the heart. In an Article it is proven that people who do physical activity are more likely to be happier than people who donot do physical activity. “Sportive people tend to be somewhat happier than non-sportive people, and the difference appears to be independent of age, marital
status and physical health” (Schulz, 1985). R Veenhoven, 460.
Can Happiness always be the way to better health. It can if tried out. Mentally wiseentertaining ourselves watching TV, laughing for now reason but still counts because it increases your health in mood. Performing physical activities by excising, going ice-skating, bike riding and spending time with family and friends and also doing active things.
Sources: The Laughing Guru, Kataria Khatchadourin.
Healthy happiness: effects of happiness on physical health and the consequences for preventive health care, Veenhoven, R
http://web.ebscohost.com.rpa.laguardia.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=5&hid=122&sid=f5599193-3f58-454e-99be-731ba0e1f15d%40sessionmgr110&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=33281675#db=a9h&AN=33281675
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Happiness in health
Thesis: Is happiness a better way to becoming healthier? To become a happier in life
will be a great way of becoming healthier.
Link: http://ehis.ebscohost.com.rpa.laguardia.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=14&hid=2&sid=8f745661-7733-43c8-be0f-a1683d23e699%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=rzh&AN=2010642303
Source: International Journal of Health Promotion & Education (INT J HEALTH PROMOT EDUC), 2010; 48(2): 58-64 (34 ref)
Description: Background: This study aimed to identify the extent to which levels of happiness and self-efficacy could predict preventive health behaviours and BMI. Method: Data was collected from 100 adults (59% female), mean age 24.75 years, measuring happiness, generalised self-efficacy beliefs, BMI, health preventive behaviours, age and gender. Findings: Results indicate that both happiness and generalised self efficacy are salient for health preventive behaviours, explaining 20% and 26% of the variance respectively. Relationships were also noted whereby generalised self efficacy (r = -.l6,p =.05) and happiness (r = -.l6,p <.05) both negatively correlated with BMI. Finally, post hoc analysis revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between happiness and generalised selfefficacy (r =.5,p <.001). Conclusion: Evidence presented here suggests that happiness and high self-efficacy beliefs can significantly enhance health protective behaviours. Moreover, those who express higher levels of happiness, also exhibit higher levels of self efficacy and have a lower BMI. Suggestions are made to tailor health promotion campaigns towards enhancing mood and personal control beliefs.
will be a great way of becoming healthier.
Link: http://ehis.ebscohost.com.rpa.laguardia.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=14&hid=2&sid=8f745661-7733-43c8-be0f-a1683d23e699%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=rzh&AN=2010642303
Source: International Journal of Health Promotion & Education (INT J HEALTH PROMOT EDUC), 2010; 48(2): 58-64 (34 ref)
Description: Background: This study aimed to identify the extent to which levels of happiness and self-efficacy could predict preventive health behaviours and BMI. Method: Data was collected from 100 adults (59% female), mean age 24.75 years, measuring happiness, generalised self-efficacy beliefs, BMI, health preventive behaviours, age and gender. Findings: Results indicate that both happiness and generalised self efficacy are salient for health preventive behaviours, explaining 20% and 26% of the variance respectively. Relationships were also noted whereby generalised self efficacy (r = -.l6,p =.05) and happiness (r = -.l6,p <.05) both negatively correlated with BMI. Finally, post hoc analysis revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between happiness and generalised selfefficacy (r =.5,p <.001). Conclusion: Evidence presented here suggests that happiness and high self-efficacy beliefs can significantly enhance health protective behaviours. Moreover, those who express higher levels of happiness, also exhibit higher levels of self efficacy and have a lower BMI. Suggestions are made to tailor health promotion campaigns towards enhancing mood and personal control beliefs.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Blog 6 Edited Romatic relationships
How can Romantic relationships stay strong and happy ? It is not an easy process but can through a number of ways. I think a romantic relationship Is being able to talk with your partner about almost anything, enjoying the time you spent with them, and taking good care of each other and loving each other for who they are. To begin it is important to for partners to confront each other when any type of problems or issues occur. Another way is for partners to keep a strong communication and lack of time for each other. Last partners must work together in order to look after one another. My friend is a good example of a strong and happy relationship.In my paper I will discuss the necessary steps that are needed to maintain a healthy and successful relationship.
It is important for Romantic partners to confront each other when everA problem or issue comes up. When a problem occurs in a relationship like one partner complains to the other about how they look, finding out they made a mistake, or even both partners arguing about who is right and who is wrong. Another issue is for both partner doing the same activities and not trying somethingnew. It is important for both partners to spend time discussing their issues and notfight or get violent with one another. As an example my friend has almost had an argument once over his girlfriend smoking a cigarette for a day. My friend does not like his girlfriend smoking because he’s concerned for her health. As a result what had happen was happen was they both had discuses the problem and they both had come to an agreement and settled the problem. If conditions of the relationship become too complicated to fix among themselves there are other ways they can get help with their problems. They can get help from a psychologist or counselor. Also better yet they can seek help from their family and friends. They are the most important when it comes for need of support. Partners should not to be limited when it comes to activities. In many relationships couples end to limit the amount of activities they do when spending time with each other. An example a couple will do the same activities every week gosee a movie and have dinner right after. After a period of time it will get very tireing and boring there by creating a problem for the relationship because both partners will become bored of one another. In “Happier” by Tal Ben Shahar he states “Love cannot last without a rational foundation.” pg 113. What I think of this quote is that both partners have to both be strong about their love for each other and know for sure why they love each other. Expanding the activities a couple does will benefit them by increasing their happiness. An example my friend not only his girlfriend’s house on the weekend or just buys her a nice dinner. They go horse back riding in Pennsylvania, explore the city checking out stores and new places to eat, and try Out new video games when at his own house for a weekend.
During the relationship it is important to keep the lack of communication and time spent together strong. In relationships there are many obstacles that interferewith both partners. For an example the girlfriend could be busy with school doing paper assignments and projects that require a lot of time, or for the boyfriend he may have to work extra hours because it is required of his job. When these problems occur it is important that both partners keep a strong communication during these tough times. Not all the time a relationship means that you will have all the time in the world.their will be all kinds of interferences. If not enough strong communication is kept during the relationship the lack of feeling for both individuals will begin to diminish.For example the way my friend makes up time for him and his girlfriend, he works oncertain days and she had a large number of classes. What they do to make time for one another is carefully plan out at least one or two days a week to spent some goodquality time for each other. This way they keep the love and time for one another fareor even better balanced. Also mention by Tal Ben Shahar “In order to feelsatisfied within a relationship, we have to feel that the transaction is equitable. ”pg 118.From this quote what I think it is trying to say is that it is important that both partners are also on the same level of love because if not it will collapse.
It is important for Romantic partners to confront each other when everA problem or issue comes up. When a problem occurs in a relationship like one partner complains to the other about how they look, finding out they made a mistake, or even both partners arguing about who is right and who is wrong. Another issue is for both partner doing the same activities and not trying somethingnew. It is important for both partners to spend time discussing their issues and notfight or get violent with one another. As an example my friend has almost had an argument once over his girlfriend smoking a cigarette for a day. My friend does not like his girlfriend smoking because he’s concerned for her health. As a result what had happen was happen was they both had discuses the problem and they both had come to an agreement and settled the problem. If conditions of the relationship become too complicated to fix among themselves there are other ways they can get help with their problems. They can get help from a psychologist or counselor. Also better yet they can seek help from their family and friends. They are the most important when it comes for need of support. Partners should not to be limited when it comes to activities. In many relationships couples end to limit the amount of activities they do when spending time with each other. An example a couple will do the same activities every week gosee a movie and have dinner right after. After a period of time it will get very tireing and boring there by creating a problem for the relationship because both partners will become bored of one another. In “Happier” by Tal Ben Shahar he states “Love cannot last without a rational foundation.” pg 113. What I think of this quote is that both partners have to both be strong about their love for each other and know for sure why they love each other. Expanding the activities a couple does will benefit them by increasing their happiness. An example my friend not only his girlfriend’s house on the weekend or just buys her a nice dinner. They go horse back riding in Pennsylvania, explore the city checking out stores and new places to eat, and try Out new video games when at his own house for a weekend.
During the relationship it is important to keep the lack of communication and time spent together strong. In relationships there are many obstacles that interferewith both partners. For an example the girlfriend could be busy with school doing paper assignments and projects that require a lot of time, or for the boyfriend he may have to work extra hours because it is required of his job. When these problems occur it is important that both partners keep a strong communication during these tough times. Not all the time a relationship means that you will have all the time in the world.their will be all kinds of interferences. If not enough strong communication is kept during the relationship the lack of feeling for both individuals will begin to diminish.For example the way my friend makes up time for him and his girlfriend, he works oncertain days and she had a large number of classes. What they do to make time for one another is carefully plan out at least one or two days a week to spent some goodquality time for each other. This way they keep the love and time for one another fareor even better balanced. Also mention by Tal Ben Shahar “In order to feelsatisfied within a relationship, we have to feel that the transaction is equitable. ”pg 118.From this quote what I think it is trying to say is that it is important that both partners are also on the same level of love because if not it will collapse.
In a relationship it is important for both partners to look out and take care of one another. In a relationship it is wise that both partners make an effort to look after one another helping each other pay the bills, doing chores around the house or apartment,or even looking after each others relative. For an example if only one of the partners is taking all the responsibility and the other is not doing anything but just depending only on their partner, then there will be problems. The reason for this is because it is unfair to the partner that is taking all the responsibility and also it shows that the other partner does not care. Now if both partners are to contribute to helping each other out then it would be fare and they can have a happy working relationship. For an example my friend and his girlfriend both go to school. Now they look out for each other by helping each other with their school work. She has a art class so he helps her with her art projects and for him she helps him with his paper assignments. Its like team work and it is fare for both partners. Another example one couple the boyfriend helps his girlfriend around the house with the cooking, laundry and fixing up the house. As for the girlfriend she would be helping him out with paying off a bill, driving him to school, or making mealsfor him when he comes home from school or work. If both partners are helping one another out they will be able to maintain their happiness as well as increase it knowing that they both truly care for one another.
Can Happiness for Romantic partners stay happy and strong? They most defiantly can if the right steps are done. When ever problems occur it is wise and very smart that both partners confront each other about it. Talking it out or getting help from family or friends. For couples it is also important to try out new things and not be limited. Keeping good communication of both partners and balancing out time for one another during busy times. Last most important of all looking out for each other in everyway possible. All of these steps being done will maintainthe level of happiness and increase creating a happy and strong relationship
Blog 7 The things I am grateful for
There are over of number of things I am grateful for. To begin I am grateful for living in a place where it is not too hectic or where too chaotic. I am grateful for living in a nice home with food and water on the table. I am grateful for having my family and closet friends who have always been there for me. I am grateful for having a great number of talents which are being able to fix things tables, doors, game consoles, computers, specific types of machinery and more. Also the other amazing talent I have is my art skills drawing, painting, sculpting, use of art software Photoshop, illustrator and 3D max and also my creative way of making art with these skills. I am grateful for being able to walk, see, touch, smell, feel and hear. I am grateful for being able to have the opportunity receive an education and at the same time I am also able to receive the kind of education that I desire for a career also of my own choosing. Another thing I am really grateful for is my health: not sick no deadly diseases or virus I have. I am grateful for being able to take my time when it comes to doing any kind of activity and not worried about being rushed to do the activity. I am grateful foe being alive and having the opportunity to live. Im grateful for being able to receive help in my collage If I ever run into trouble with papers, methods of studying for an exam or even tutoring for really tough math problems. I am grateful for all of the things I am able to buy both thatI need and want cloths, school supplies, and when it comes to things I want I am able to get them game consoles, ipods and cell phones. I am grateful for all of the advance technology we have to day public transportation, the internet, washing machines, and TV. I am grateful for being able to be who I am and live in a country that I have the right
right to do what ever it is I want to do.
Monday, November 8, 2010
paper 2
Minas Polychronakis
ENG 101
DR. McCormick
11/7/10
During the relationship it is important to keep the lack of communication and time spent together strong. In relationships there are many obstacles that interfere with both partners. For an example the girlfriend could be busy with school doing paper assignments and projects that require a lot of time, or for the boyfriend he may have to work extra hours because it is required of his job. When these problems occur it is important that both partners keep a strong communication during these tough times. Not all the time a relationship means that you will have all the time in the world. Their will be all kinds of interferences. If not enough strong communication is kept during the relationship the lack of feeling for both individuals will begin to diminish.For example the way my friend makes up time for him and his girlfriend, he works on certain days and she had a large number of classes. What they do to make time for one another is carefully plan out at least one or two days a week to spent some good quality time for each other. This way they keep the love and time for one another fare or even better balanced. Also mention by Tal Ben Shahar on page 118 “In order to feel satisfied within a relationship, we have to feel that the transaction is equitable.”
In a relationship it is important for both partners to look out and take care of one another. In a relationship it is wise that both partners make an effort to look after one another helping each other pay the bills, doing chores around the house or apartment,or even looking after each others relative. For an example if only one of the partnersis taking all the responsibility and the other is not doing anything but just depending onlyon their partner, then there will be problems. The reason for this is because it is unfair to the partner that is taking all the responsibility and also it shows that the other partner does not care. Now if both partners are to contribute to helping each other out then it would be fare and they can have a happy working relationship. For an example my friend and his girlfriend both go to school. Now they look out for each other by helping each other with their school work. She has a art class so he helps her with her art projects and for him she helps him with his paper assignments. Its like team work and it is fare for both partners. Another example one couple the boyfriend helps his girlfriend around the house with the cooking, laundry and fixing up the house. As for the girlfriend she would be helping him out with paying off a bill, driving him to school, or making meals for him when he comes home from school or work. If both partners are helping one Another out they will be able to maintain their happiness as well as increase it knowingthat they both truly care for one another.
Can Happiness for Romantic partners stay happy and strong? They mostdefiantly can if the right steps are done. When ever problems occur it is wise andvery smart that both partners confront each other about it. Talking it out or gettinghelp from family or friends. For couples it is also important to try out new thingsand not be limited. Keeping good communication of both partners and balancing out time for one another during busy times. Last most important of all looking out for each other in everyway possible. All of these steps being done will maintain the level of happiness and increase creating a happy and strong relationship
ENG 101
DR. McCormick
11/7/10
How can Romantic relationships stay strong and happy ? It is not an easy process but can through a number of ways. To begin it is important to for partners to confront each other when any type of problems or issues occur. Another way is for partners to keep a strong communication and lack of timefor each other. Last partners must work together in order to look after one another. My friend is a good example of a strong and happy relationship.In my paper I will argue what steps are needed to done in order for a relationship to stay strong, happy and Successful.
It is important for Romantic partners to confront each other when ever a problem or issue comes up. When a problem occurs in a relationship like one partner complains to the other about how they look, finding out they made a mistake, or even both partners arguing about who is right and who is wrong. Another issue is for both partner doing the same activities and not trying something new. It is important for both partners to spend time discussing their issues and not fight or get violent with one another. As an example my friend has almost had an argument once over his girlfriend smoking a cigarette for a day. My friend does not like his girlfriend smoking because he’s concerned for her health. As a result what had happen was happen was they both had discuses the problem and they both had come to an agreement and settled the problem. If conditions of the relationship become too complicated to fix among themselves there are other ways they can get help with their problems. They can get help from a psychologist or counselor. Also better yet they can seek help from their family and friends. They are the most important when it comes for need of support. Partners should not to be limited when it comes to activities. In many relationships couples end to limit the amount of activities they do when spending time with each other. An example a couple will do the same activities every week go see a movie and have dinner right after. After a period of time it will get very tireing and boring there by creating a problem for the relationship because both partners will becomebored of one another. In “Happier” by Tal Ben Shahar pg 113 he states “Love cannotlast without a rational foundation.” Expanding the activities a couple does will benefit them by increasing their happiness. An example my friend not only his girlfriend’s house on the weekend or just buys her a nice dinner. They go horse back riding in Pennsylvania, explore the city checking out stores and new places to eat, and try Out new video games when at his own house for a weekend. During the relationship it is important to keep the lack of communication and time spent together strong. In relationships there are many obstacles that interfere with both partners. For an example the girlfriend could be busy with school doing paper assignments and projects that require a lot of time, or for the boyfriend he may have to work extra hours because it is required of his job. When these problems occur it is important that both partners keep a strong communication during these tough times. Not all the time a relationship means that you will have all the time in the world. Their will be all kinds of interferences. If not enough strong communication is kept during the relationship the lack of feeling for both individuals will begin to diminish.For example the way my friend makes up time for him and his girlfriend, he works on certain days and she had a large number of classes. What they do to make time for one another is carefully plan out at least one or two days a week to spent some good quality time for each other. This way they keep the love and time for one another fare or even better balanced. Also mention by Tal Ben Shahar on page 118 “In order to feel satisfied within a relationship, we have to feel that the transaction is equitable.”
In a relationship it is important for both partners to look out and take care of one another. In a relationship it is wise that both partners make an effort to look after one another helping each other pay the bills, doing chores around the house or apartment,or even looking after each others relative. For an example if only one of the partnersis taking all the responsibility and the other is not doing anything but just depending onlyon their partner, then there will be problems. The reason for this is because it is unfair to the partner that is taking all the responsibility and also it shows that the other partner does not care. Now if both partners are to contribute to helping each other out then it would be fare and they can have a happy working relationship. For an example my friend and his girlfriend both go to school. Now they look out for each other by helping each other with their school work. She has a art class so he helps her with her art projects and for him she helps him with his paper assignments. Its like team work and it is fare for both partners. Another example one couple the boyfriend helps his girlfriend around the house with the cooking, laundry and fixing up the house. As for the girlfriend she would be helping him out with paying off a bill, driving him to school, or making meals for him when he comes home from school or work. If both partners are helping one Another out they will be able to maintain their happiness as well as increase it knowingthat they both truly care for one another.
Can Happiness for Romantic partners stay happy and strong? They mostdefiantly can if the right steps are done. When ever problems occur it is wise andvery smart that both partners confront each other about it. Talking it out or gettinghelp from family or friends. For couples it is also important to try out new thingsand not be limited. Keeping good communication of both partners and balancing out time for one another during busy times. Last most important of all looking out for each other in everyway possible. All of these steps being done will maintain the level of happiness and increase creating a happy and strong relationship
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