Posted by sudha | Posted in My Articles | Posted on 16-02-2010
Cheerfulness on one face makes many hearts bloom
Cheerfulness is such a quality that it not only keeps up the spirits of the man who possesses it but also is of service to others. We may say that it is a ‘serviceable’ quality. A cheerful man may not utter even a single word but those who come into contact with him become happy . He who has sullen face and frowns with displeasure, is not liked by people. Hence however grave a situation becomes, man should never be displeased with him or be sad or lose zest.
Even if we can’t be happy, we must always be cheerful.
- Irving Cristol
Cheerfulness is transmittable.It is easy to spread it. Being cheerful is a stress- buster for not only the one who adopts it in his life, but also for the surrounding people. Be it an office or a locality, a cheerful person wins several hearts. In the corporate sector, where strain, anxiety and constant pressure have become an indispensable part of people’s lives, being cheerful works as a magic wand.Cheerful people don’t yield to adversities. Some of the visible obstacles to cheerfulness are pessimism, impatience, worry, irritation, depression etc. Company of a cheerful person can smooth the furrowed brow and bring a smile to pursed lips. Only people with optimism can imbibe this virtue in their lives.
Posted by sudha | Posted in My Articles | Posted on 16-02-2010
“The joys of parents are secret, and so are their grieves and fears”.
Sir Francis Bacon
Overview
Parenting a child is really a great responsibility to shoulder. Though the safest haven for a kid is his home but, according to a research, more than 4.5 million children are injured in the homes every year. Hence it is really very important to make the parents aware of some of the safety ideas for kids.
Common household hazards
It is a ‘Herculean task’ to nurture a child and to ensure his safety from all the possible dangers. A few precautionary measures and close supervision can protect your child from common household hazards like fire in the kitchen or at the barbeque grill, water in the bathroom, swimming pool or a bathing tub, toxic substances in a closet, or a purse etc. If parents are not vigilant enough, a child can fall from a staircase or a slippery floor. Even babies in walkers are not safe as they can fall over objects .Hence the parents should be conscious about the safety ideas for kids.
Risks outside home
It is a great feeling to watch your kid riding his bicycle on his own. But it is very important to make your child aware of safety tips while riding a bike. They must wear helmet, follow traffic signals and road signs etc. Parents have to be watchful when their children are at play which will reduce playground injuries.
Supervision; the only remedy
Toddlers must be watched as they are fearless and do not know about the possible dangers. Medicines and poisonous substances should be placed out of their reach. Fire and smoke alarms should be installed. One should not run electrical wires under rugs as they can pose a danger for the children Choking can be easily prevented, if parents are vigilant.
A first-aid kit
One should have a first-aid kit at home as well as in the car to ensure safety and security of kids both inside and outside home. A first-aid kit should contain adhesive tape, elastic bandage, pair of scissors, thermometer, an antiseptic cream etc. Safety Ideas for kids should be a component of school curriculum as children tend to learn many things there.
Children need your presence more than your presents
Use the carrot not the stick to amend the children. The very presence of the parents means the world to them. Motivation should be provided to them. They should be praised often and should not be criticized in public. Parents should remember that kids are not perfect. They are fallible and can’t learn good habits overnight. Self discipline is far better than an imposed one. Spanking should not be used to improve their behavior. They should be trained in a way that when they grow up, they themselves know the value of safety ideas for kids, and hence can become better parents and make this earth a better place to live in.
“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate.”
Posted by Sudha Thakur | Posted in My Articles | Posted on 28-09-2009
“It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career” Carlton Fisk.
Since there are hundreds of career options to choose from, the young aspirants feel quite confident about not only earning bread and butter for their family but also promising them a luxurious life. Some of them are enlisted here.
1. Network Analyst
Since Information Technology is progressing by leaps and bounds, there has been an increase in organizations which seek` installation and maintenance of networked communications. A networking specialist ensures the safety of an organization’s computer network, which facilitates online links between staff for sharing data and interacting with each other.
2. Radio Jockey
Radio Jockeys can be defined as those who anchor music programmes on radio. Though it was formerly dominated by the state owned AIR, it is now seeing huge investment by private concerns. This factor has led to an increase in job opportunities for radio jockeys. For instance, Panjab University has given its nod to start a short term course in radio jockeying.
3. Career in dentistry
Dentistry is concerned with all health problems pertaining to the mouth, teeth, gums and other hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Dentists are also needed by forensic departments where they are involved in identification of the deceased through dental remains. Many young aspirants are opting for this career as it is a remunerative and promising profession.
4. Interior designing
Interior designing is not just the art of putting some furniture together. It is a creative process that understands the client’s need, creates a conceptual design, reviews it, and produces a finishing design. It is a lucrative profession even in a developing country like India. Designers are also needed, either for expansion or renovation of the existing structures.
5. Management
In the present scenario, careers in management cover almost all the industries. Managers are responsible for setting objectives of a particular company, they make operational plans and decide how to allocate resources, thereby determining and analyzing the results also. Young aspirants with advanced and specialized education, especially Masters of Business Administration (MBAs), are in high demand.
6. Journalism
Journalists play vital role in the development of a nation, as it is through them that one gets to know about the happenings in a society. Journalists have to be very confident and tactful while interviewing celebrities from various fields. They should be open to criticism. This includes print journalism and electronic journalism.
7. Fitness Training
The demand for qualified instructors is going up sharply in today’s health conscious youth. Trainers can teach anybody, from hardworking executives to the strained CEOs, the budding models, the self-conscious students, the middle-aged housewives. There is a dearth of good trainers in the country.
8. Career in Hotel Management
With mushrooming of hotels in the nook and corner of the country Hotel Management is surely one of the most desired career profile in India. Hotels are amongst the most noticeable and important aspects of a country’s infrastructure. Globalization and rapid industrial progress have boosted tourism, which consequently leads to the expansion of Hotel management with lots and lots of youngsters getting attracted towards it.
9. Career in Bio- Technology
Bio-technology is a field that is based on research and development. It includes developing various medicines, vaccines, improving energy production and conservation. According to a report from the Ministry of Human Resource Development more than 6000 bio-technologists are required in India.
10. Career in Advertising
Advertisement plays an indispensable role in today’s cut throat competition for products and services. Be it a brand, a company, a personality or even voluntary or religious organization, all of them use some form of advertising or the other in order to flourish. One needs to have a creative bent of mind to be able to excel in this field.
The Indian job market is seeing a ‘manpower paradox’. As opportunities grow in some sectors, there is also a dearth of talent to fill these positions.
“Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career”.
