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Is it possible for power in positive thinking ?


        We all ask ourselves all the time if it is possible that are thinking is the way to Success ?  The answer is yes and it is possible.  When a person wants to go for a career that they desire they must think positive about other wise they will not be able to reach their goal.  To think positive will enable us  become inspired, gain self confidence and Overthrow fear of obstacles that we will face while obtaining a career of our dreams.Now if we were to think negatively we can not proceed with accomplishing our goal to getting the career that we want.  I will discuss in my blog how we positive thinking effects us.

        Thinking positive will give us the power of becoming successful.  When we are pursing something that we want like a career dream, it takes a lot of work.  There are challenges that will be awaiting us.  A few examples, lets say we want a career as a computer science engineer or a career as a graphic designer.  While pursing a career As a computer science major  there are lots of math and science courses, Now they may sound hard but there is a way of passing them.  With positive thinking  their can be a way

for those who are in this major to  overcome the obstacle by studying and working real work and doing the best to score as high as possible on exams.  As for those who Want to be a graphic designer they must put a lot of time an effort into making the best Looking website or advertisement to become successful and do the job right.  Positive Thinking is also important because not only for finishing college but when you are diminished with school and out their in the real world working as the career you choose.Thinking positive on the field is very important because you have to be able to also finish the jobs that you are given when working for someone. When you want to become your own boss.  When we are all bosses of our career its very important to think positive because being the boss means a lot of responsibilities, being depended on and knowing what and how to run your own company.  Thinking positive is the key to becoming successful in life and with out it its is impossible to reach your goal.

         Thinking negatively will force you to not be able to get to the career of your dreams.When people think negative in their life they cannot get anywhere, when pursing a careerthey become overwhelmed tired, lazy, procrastinate.  As a result they end up dropping out Of college and finding a crappy job making a very low pay and people like theses end up doing it for the rest of their life’s instead of pursing their career dream.  It is true that life changes a lot and there are times when we cant get to where we want to be, However that doesn’t mean giving up is the best solution.  Many students that are in college that leave don’t ever come back.  For some even to try to come back its usually more difficult because they have families to take care of which means its triple the work collage, work, and taking care of the family.  Thinking negative can get some people to places that they would not want to be.  For example some people who think negatively will do things that they will regret such as committing suicide, hurting a family member or friend when being offered help,  begin overdose on drugs or becoming a alcoholic.  Overall thinking negatively will get us no where.  As long as we think in this form we will end up nowhere in out life’s, not only for our careers but also for when we want to accomplish other goals as well.

        Is thinking positive truly to way to success?  It can be if the right steps are being taken into place.  Thinking positive gives us the power to do the impossible for when we Pursue our careers. Also positive thinking applies to finishing any other types of goals as well.  Thinking negative all the time will cause problems and we will not be able to become successful or reach our goals.  Positive thinking is the right way to a better future.

Happiness and Health edited

Minas Polychronakis                                                                             

ENG 101

Dr. McCormick

12/1/10


          How can Happiness increase our health ?  Happiness plays a key role when it comes down to our health.  Taking care of our health is very important to us.  There areseveral ways that we can improve our  health.  To begin Laughing is a very good way to benefit our health.  Laughing can help treat certain illnesses.  Another way is for us to be happy while confronts depression, being depressed can seriously effect our health and cause problems.  In my paper I will discuss the steps of how happiness willcreate positive effects towards our health.

          Laughing is a very good way to increase our health. Many of us when we are upset, or frustrated about something and not sure what or how to handle it.  One of the best things to do during a situation like this is to laugh.  They say laughing is the best medicine. Many people out their in the world don’t even know how to laugh and also do not realize how it can help them.  For an example we are experiencing a rough day at work or school, we feel disappointed or stressed out about something.  Laughing can help change out mood of thinking and gives us a sign of relieve and feel much better right after. Another example we all  have a cold and feel horrible and miserable. One way to feel better is to just laugh, as a result you feel a lot better  and a little bit more relieved from the cold afterwards. Laugh for no reason at all.  Laughter also has been said to have help cured certain illness’s.  A doctor named Lee Burk in 2001  states that “mirthful laughing increases the productions of natural killer cells, which help the body fight viral infections and cancerous growths”(85). The kinds of illness that happiness can help fight against is heart disease, diabetes and allergies. Another thing that laughter can do is expand your life span.  If you laugh more often you are increasing your chances of living longer. Not only yourself but if we were to laugh all together we would all be helping each other becoming healthier.  Khatchadourian was the one to promote what’s called laughing yoga.  In these kind of exercise it was proven that it was effective.As one of the trainee’s stated “Laughter connects you with people.” and another traineeSaid “it reduces stress.” (79)

    Being happy can help fight depression.  In todays world one of the worst things to have is depression.  Depression is a very hard mood to deal with and it is a struggle to survive while in this mood. To begin one of the ways to fight depression is to convert negative emotions into happy ones, to think happy emotions.  For example you go to school and given a large amount of homework assighments and projects from your classes that are overwhelming.  One way we could fix this kind of problem is to have hope, believe in yourself, and have self cofidence. After doing that you will be able to finish your classes and then be able to graduate earning yout degree in the career that youdesire.  Another way to fight depression is confronting it with a pyscologist or a family member or friend.  A great way to fight depression is finding what it is they makes you happy. The idea is to search for it,  to see what motivates you as a person.  If you cannot happy then you cannot live a life without a good reason. Simplie being happy can lead to a better life and healtier one.

       
Being depressed can have a very harmful effect towards your health.To be depressed constantly causes massive problems. At the same time you are not ableto live a decent life because your health becoming is worse and worse making you weaker. One of the most dangerous effects of being depressed is that it can cause heart failure. While being depressed it can lead not only to negative emotions but also to negative actions, such as alcohol and drug abuse.  When people are engaged in this kind of abuse not only are they damaging their health but the health of others because they are worrying about their love ones and friends.  Another example someone could be wanting to finish college but as a result fails to even get close to receiving the degree because they did not pass certain courses to graduate. The reason for this happening is because that person did not try to be happy or make an effort too therefore causing the reason to fail the goal of getting a degree in college.  Being depressed not only effects your health but the environment around you, such as where you work. You can get fired for just even being depressed all the time and the reason is because your boss doesn’t want a employor that is negative and  cannot be relied to do the work. Yet another example that depression effects you socially  around your family and friends. Being depressed all the time they will become tired of it because it makes them unconfortable and as a result you are making them depressed.  In an article by Barbaera Ehrenriech it states “ninety-nine out of Every 100 people report that they want to be around more positive people”(72).

    Is happiness the answer to all of our problems? Not always however it is the answer toliving a better and happier life.  Laughing is one of the best medecines in the world andit gives us a sign of relieve and makes us feel a lot better afterwards.  Being happy helpsfight depression.  Being happy helps us to fight illness’s and live longer lifes.  Being depressed effects our health and is a threat to our life.  It can cause a number of problems. Overall Being happy is the best thing we can experience, it is the most important thing to our lifes.

Pathologies of hope. Barbera Ehrenreich. Harpers magazine 1 2007.  Raffi Khatchadourian, Happiness. The laughing Guru.




                                                                                                           
                     

Blog 5

    How can romantic relationships stay strong and happy ? It is not an easy process but it  can be achieved 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 spend with them,  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 to keep a strong relationship going  is to have good communication and good amount of time for each other. Last  partners must work together in order to look after one another.  My friends relationship  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.

     When in a relationship it is very important to converse with one another when a problem 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.  It is important for both  partners to spend time discussing their issues and not fight or get violent with one another. As an example one time my friends girlfriend was having trouble with trying to find out how she was going to pay the phone bill so that she could continue to talk to my friend. So as a result they meet up and discussed the issues togther how they would work together to find a way to pay the phone bill so they can keep communicating. with their problems. 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 tend 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 tiring and boring there by creating a problem for the relationship because both partners will become bored of one another.    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 goes to his girlfriend’s house on the weekend, but also  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 game 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 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, because if not their relationship 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 partnersis 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 thenit 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 knowing that 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 balancingout 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.

Happiness and health paper

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

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.

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.  

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.