Essays on Relax

The everyday struggles in my life can become stressful at times. When the academic work piles up along with the pressures from family members and friends there is a need to get away. Since I obviously can not physically run away I have found an alternative means for escape. I found that the combination of working out with weights along with running to have fulfilled that need to escape. Both of these take up relatively long periods of time during which it becomes easy to forget about the problems and the events of my day to day life. These ...

Okay now promise you won’t laugh. You see what inspires me the most is my cat. All 20 pounds of pure softness that bundles up a personality that makes me laugh more in a day than anything or anyone else I encounter. This boy thinks he is a baby, yet he is quite large. He thinks the whole world loves him and worships him at the same time. So how can a ball of fur be so inspirational, you ask? Well, because he does something that is hard to find in this crazy world we live in. He ...

Samuel Florman, in The Civilized Engineer, examines some of the stereotypes behind careers and what influences people to make the decisions they do. As a young man in high school he had a few academic interests that pointed him in a certain direction or so he thought. He recognized an innate intelligence he had and a love for math and science. He encompassed that with a fascination for and an allure of sorts for engineering and the perception he had in his mind. In a time when engineering was not really quite understood as a career, he pursued his ...

I want to learn how to manage my stress. As well as other people, I experience stressful situations every day, and I notice that inability to manage the received stress disturbs my sleep and causes neurosis: I constantly feel anxiety and often experience excessive sweat, trembling of my hands, and inability to sit motionlessly for more than 2-3 minutes. I hope that the ability to manage my stress will reduce its negative impact on my nervous system and release me from these symptoms. I think that at the moment, my perception and reaction to stressful situations are habitual, and ...

Exercise 1

 Driving in winter, especially on snowy, icy roads can be less troublesome if you take a few simple precautions. First, put on snow tires if you plan to drive on snowy, icy roads very often. Second, check the amount of anti-freeze in your radiator and add more if necessary. Next, add antifreeze to your windshield washer fluid; otherwise, the fluid will freeze and possibly break the container. Finally, it is also a good idea to carry tire chains, a can of spray to unfreeze door locks, and a windshield scraper in your car when driving in winter weather The ...

(Professor Name) (Correct Date) August 11, 2014

Going to a 9/80 Work Schedule

The interests of the employer and the hired worker contradicted in the days when workers had to be in place for 70-90 hours a week. In only 30 years, unions have achieved the established 40-hour limit on the working week. The growth of megacities, congestion of road transportation, a growing number of working mothers and the chronic fatigue syndrome has resulted in declined productivity of tired employees. Output was the development of alternative working time. Today, about 70% of the companies in the USA operate on a flexible schedule (Kokemuller, 2016). In ...

[Author Name] [Author Affiliation] [Author’s notes with more information about affiliations, financial obligations, conflicts of interest and how to contact] It has been estimated that 26 million Americans suffer from asthma symptoms, attributing to the majority of work- and school-related absences across the country (ACAAI, 2014). The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology defines asthma as, “a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs” (ACAAI, 20014). This causes difficulty in breathing, termed asthma, and may lead to life-threatening consequences. The lungs allow air in and out by a network of airways, called ...

The Need for A Vacation

According to Gump & Matthews (2000) and Hartig et al. (2013), the growing demands that people endure from their daily jobs to other responsibilities, there is very little time for them to fully recover. As such, workers tend to suffer from accidents, distress, illness and other issues. The costs associated with restoration that is insufficient is rather on the high side in both the short term as far as well as in the long term. Employers are continually seeking ways to improve the lives of their employees by mitigating the problems related to overwork and the like. These provisions that ...

Learning Environment Design

We decided to choose 6-8 years old children as a target audience for our project. It is of an utmost importance today to be able to build a learning environment that will positively influence a group of children there. First of all, it should be safe. Secondly, it should foster the will to study. Thirdly, if we take into consideration the age of the children it should also be relaxing. That is why you can see that we divided our classroom area into so-called two parts. On the right side, we situated our learning area. Here we have Student ...

Abstract

The literature defines hypertension as a medical condition experienced when the systolic blood pressure (BP) is equal or greater than 140 mm Hg or when the diastolic blood pressure is equal or greater than 90 mm Hg. Additionally, it offers a description of systematic, cellular, as well as molecular causes of hypertension. High blood pressure within the arteries is referred to as systemic hypertension (SH). The primary role of the systemic arteries is the transportation of oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. The constriction of the arterioles (small arteries) is responsible for the high ...

It has been a long time since movies have become an unalienable part of entertainment. Nowadays, going to the cinema is more a social event that cultural one. People become huge fans of their favorite movies and actors, keep track of all the news and become obsessed with them. Whomever you ask, every person must have at least one favorite film, which touches this person’s heart and makes him or her experience great feelings while watching. There are many people, who became so depended on movies that they cannot imagine their lives without them and organize different events ...

Understanding the concept of Heart Failure

Heart failure (HF) can be defined as a condition wherein the heart fails to pump sufficient blood to the body at the appropriate pressure. In other heart failure cases, the heart is unable to fill enough blood or the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to other parts of the body with the desired force. Most heart failure patients suffer from both problems. Heart failure is misunderstood as the heart stops working or is about to stop working. However, it is not true but a serious condition that require immediate care (Grossman, S.C & Porth, CM 2014).

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Play has been recognized as an activity that helps parents to engage with their children as well as offering an opportunity for physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being of the youth and children. The benefits derived by parents and children from play are enormous despite the reduced amount of time play often available to families (Barab, Gresalfi & Ingram-Goble, 2010). This paper addresses varied activities that my family can use to participate in as a family and thus make family time better. The purpose of this play quest is to describe each of the play activities and how the time ...

Problem Statement

There is a problem in my company as the management has ignored the need of providing leisure facilities at the workplace. Often, the company’s employees complain of long working shifts without rejuvenation. It is important for organizations and corporations to let their employees take quick short breaks. They also need to provide additional recreational facilities within the office space in an effort of enhancing the employee’s productivity. Moreover, according to Olstad, Raine, & McCargar (2012), recreation and leisure are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Most of the employees at the workplace suffer from obesity and overweight. In ...

Why do people travel? The answer for this question is clear. People travel to get to know new places and to make new acquaintances, to relax physically and emotionally and frequently to switch off their minds and just to enjoy their lives. Hamilton is a perfect fit for people who travel with the abovementioned aims. Why to choose Hamilton? Simply because living in Hamilton is safe. Thus, if you are travelling with children, you may be sure that they are in a safe place. Moreover, it is safe not only in the daytime, but also at night. As a ...

WGU

A. Table of Contents Professional Resume – presents my clinical knowledge, skills, experience, and philosophy to potential employers Executive Summary – provides an overview of the contents of the portfolio Professional Reference Questionnaire – presents the objective and subjective evaluation of my key behaviors and clinical performance by one of my professional references Importance of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) – discusses the need to develop knowledge and skills in quality leadership in order to improve the quality and safety of patient care and promote holistic, patient-centered care

Copy of IHI certificate of completion – serves to validate my completion of the IHI Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership course

Evidence-based Practice – summarizes an evidence-based research project on hand hygiene Applied Leadership – summarizes my ...

More and more people have questioned themselves an interesting question, where they would like to live or spend their life: in a major and cosmopolitan city or a small, coastal town. In this essay, I am going to write about the amazing city called Barcelona, which I have recently visited . Barcelona, the city of sun, can provide you with such amazing possibility as living and conducting a daily and untroubled life in a big, industrial and urban area. In my opinion, the life in Barcelona is a great chance for many individuals to open up new horizons in abstract ...

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Using diaphragmatic breathing technique, it is possible to prevent the panic attack. Diaphragmatic breathing is good to use when the anxiety is growing. But not everyone is able to concentrate in order to apply this type of breathing at the moment of panic or vegetative attack. Therefore, the most efficient way to use diaphragmatic breathing is when there is no panic yet, but the preceding excitement and anxiety have already appeared.

Why Diaphragmatic Breathing Helps?

Have you ever noticed how a frightened human breathes? He breathes deeply and frequently. This feature is designed to mobilize the human to take action - to escape ...

How Real is "Reality TV"?

Nowadays television takes a lot of time because of diversity of programs proposed. One is able to find something according to his demands and preferences. TV gives the audience the views about current matters of the world and news about changes brought to society. One cannot resist the influence television carries, so he falls under the beauty of the staged programs. One of the most popular types of these programs is reality TV, which gives the ability to relax and spend some time watching the lives of actors on screen. People are not likely to watch programs of not ...

Insensitive and uncomfortable metropolis, a concrete jungle, decorated with whole strings of yellow cabs, standing in huge traffic jams, - the list goes on There is an opinion that New York is only great place to earn money, whereas California and the beaches of Florida are better for relaxation. However, the magic of the megacities - and New York is no exception is the brightest representative of this caste - in something else. Best place for entertainment, the best clubs in the world, the spirit of urban merriment - this will not be found in any resorts. In today's ...

Start-up capital: $ 500 000

General Information Fitness center “Body-Fit” will be situated in the city center and focused on consumers with average or above average earnings. At the beginning the center will be placed in tenement. In the future it is planned to expand the business by building the special place for it and opening several more clubs in different cities.

Distinctive Feature

There is a large number of fitness centers in Istanbul. “Body-Fit” will differ by the fact that it will work 24/7. Nowadays healthy lifestyle is very popular not only among adults, teenagers also follow this tendency. But a lot of people are ...

The notion of ‘space’ in art and architecture was a highly debated topic especially since space is a rather abstract and cannot be seen by naked eye alone. However, every place has space for it interacts with every works of art whether it is sculpture, painting, or landscape. Space is a void that revolves around the objects; it cannot be seen yet it can greatly affect the resulting image of the work. Functional space in Tanner and Jamison landscapes mimics the minimalist style. Minimalist style emerged in the first half of the 20th century, its design characterized by limited ...

[Client’s name] [Institutional Affiliations]

There were several tests made to test the patient’s neuropsychological and personality state. And there are several moments that may look like a situational stress reaction. Since, there were several aspects in the test that make to stop and think. Actually, in the given case stress in not a diagnoses, it may be one of the reasons of some possible disorders. For example, although the patient has average superior level of Perceptual Reasoning (Lichtenberger & Kaufman, 2013), she has troubles with “reading” cards of the test. Judging from the facts, listed by the patient, ...

Art has long become an integral part of our lives. At the present stage of the social development cinematography occupies a special place, as for the representatives of mankind it’s the most affordable and favorite kind of art. The great advantage of the art, including cinematography, consists in the fact that it can give people some special feelings and emotional experiences that they cannot or simply fear to experience in the real life. The world of cinema has become valuable for all people - starting from a mischievous child and ending with old car mechanic. Moreover, there is ...

“Music is a world within itself with a language we all understand.” These are the words of the legendary musician, Stevie Wonder. It goes to show the extent of the impact of music not only regarding entertainment but also regarding its psychological effects. Music has the power to stir the deepest of emotions and thoughts. In the recent past, the study of music psychology has increasingly become the focus of psychologists and other researchers who opine that there is a positive co-relation between the functioning of the psychological processes and singing, composing or merely listening to music (Zbikowski, 77). ...

In this report, personal assessment and experience about the Yoga practices are discussed. It illustrates about different Yoga practices postures, poses and breathing exercise. The report is structured in a way that it provides a brief introduction to Hatha Yoga and the movements involved in this yoga. Furthermore, the report provides a discussion of the way this type of yoga can be promoted.

Introduction to Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga is a different type of yoga that involves different physical techniques and yoga that are influenced by Hindu tradition gods namely “Shiva”. It involves different physical exercises and positions that stimulate functioning and improved ...

The architecture of the early 20th century relied heavily on the introduction of new materials which led to the existence of new styles that rejected the notion of social hierarchy and religious affiliation. During this period, the buildings created within the early phase of modernization became so diverse and eccentric yet it was due to this nature that allowed architects to apply all the scientific knowledge in creating functional structures rather than buildings based on the designer's viewpoint. What separates the style of the 20th century from its predecessors was their openness in terms of exploring new materials especially ...

I. Activity Log My typical workday begins and end the same. I wake up get dressed do about 45 minutes of exercise. This last week the weather was good so I was able to complete my exercise with a morning jog at a nearby park. After exercise, I usually make a cup of coffee or tea and relax for about an hour, reading the news or engaging in social media. Next, I begin my work day. My work day always begins with e-mail. Here I am either answering e-mails, writing my own e-mails, or organizing my e-mail box. As ...

Johannes Brahms is one of the most outstanding composers in history. His legacy has been analyzed by his supporters up to present day. His First Symphony started with C minor and ends with C major, helping the audience to experience a wide range of bright emotions throughout the symphony. First Symphony by Brahms consists of four movements, and the last one was called A Hungarian Dance for its joyful rhythm. First movement, or Varied Sonata, of the First Symphony starts with adagio and piu andante tempos. Sonata develops from adagio at the beginning to allegro in the end. Popular ...

Going to college is important because in the world today people need to have degrees in order to be able to get jobs that pay well. The market is extremely competitive and the demand has to be reached though studying and through practical experience. At the end of the day, the degree itself is irrelevant as a piece of paper, but the experience of going through college is important for people to network, meet relevant people from the industry and to seek for job opportunities and internships. Going to college makes people meet professionals from the field they would ...

1.0 Introduction of a Developmental Issue Hong Kong primary and secondary school students are under constant academic pressure since they have no spare time to relax leading to psychological stress. In fact, it is difficult to change the education system. Since the beginning of the school year to the present day, the number of Hong Kong students who committed suicide rose to the highest levels. According to most of the students, school workload is just a fuse with “no joy, no hope, and no help.” There is a case that happened in a middle school in Hong Kong. The ...

Will become smoker or not?

There are a lot of things, without which people cannot live. Humans are accustomed to a large number of things that help them to have fun, relax or simply kill time. Among this set of habits, a special place belongs to old, but at the same time always modern habit - smoking. Surely it’s a bad habit, for which humans spend a lot of money, time and health, of course. In the modern world the number of smokers is rather increasing than decreasing. Some people start smoking, whereas others don’t even try, but why? After all, what ...

Fitness is defined as a state of well-being. Fitness affects a person’s physical, mental and social health. Fit people are always ready to face challenges and opportunities that life offers, when compared to ‘not fit’ people. A person who is physically fit, has a body that can work efficiently and effectively. Physical fitness will help the person carry out activities at work and in personal life, and still have energy left to face emergency or enjoy leisure activities. As a nurse, I need to carry out a lot of physical activity. I walk, run and stand around a ...

Introduction

The hotel industry is among the critical sectors in the world. In 2011, the United States of America hospitality was the second largest employer while leading in fifty of its states. The industry has seen continuous developments and improvements held. The amounts of revenue collected have been on a constant increase since 2010.The sources of competition are amenities, services offered and pricing. (Maamoun, 2014) Smith travel research firm divided the hotels and lodging centres by pricing and services. However, the prices charged were determined by the amenities presented and service levels. Fully serviced rooms, luggage services, room service, decent ...

We are surrounded with millions of sounds everyday wherever we are. Crowded markets, car signals, birds singing and so on and so forth. But only some of this sounds are pleasant for us. So we can define the music like some art to mix sounds and rhythms into a certain composition. But that is just a dry, austere definition that does not help one to understand what role music plays in the modern world and what role it used to play before. Philip Alperson (2010) consider music to be the universal language, the language of emotions in one of ...

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Everyone needs to take a rest at one point or the other. Most people have a lot of workloads as they ought to do a certain activity to earn their livelihood. It applies to grownups. Young people are not left behind a well. They also have their responsibilities. For instance, they help their parents at home with house chores or other duties as allocated to them. However, the most important thing that all children ought to do is go to school. School comes with learning which involves a lot of work, especially work which involves his mind. When overworked, ...

Tennis is a sport which is Olympic and it is played in single and in double because of its form. There are two or four opponents who are facing each other across the net. It can be played on different surfaces such as grass, clay, hard and carpet court. It is played with a racket and a ball and the goal is for the opponent to prevent another opponent to return the ball in a way that can get points. Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world and he has been number one for a long ...

It is an unforgettable story in my life. I was nine years old, and the huge earthquake happened. It was in 1999, Turkey. The earthquake took only forty seconds, but it was like forty hours, forty fear-filled, panic-strewn hours. No-one who was there will ever forget the story. It is a story which to this day hurts my feeling, haunts my dreams and follows me like an evil shadow every day. It was the day when my sister was born and the day when she died.

When I was nine years old we had guests into our house. The visitors ...

Studying for exams should not be equated to reading as reading comes long before. One has to have read really well if he or she is to have fairly easy y time while studying for an examination. Studying for an exam is more of revising than reading; hence good study methods, time management skills, discussion methods, critical thinking and good memory skills are very handy. This paper has attempted to discuss steps on how one can effectively and efficiently study for exams. The discussion has been effected by evaluation of revision strategies that can be utilized to ...