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Do your bit: Ways to help the Earth!

2021-04-30T17:31:00.024+05:30

We all can serve the earth by doing small acts- which may seem trivial at first but actually have a bigger impact if implemented by everyone!

1. Switch off the taps while brushing your teeth- why keep the water running when not in use!

2. Replace your old fluorescent bulbs with LED ( Light Emitting Diode) bulbs which have a longer lifespan on average, consume one-third of the power that fluorescent lights do because they require less heat to produce the same amount of light.

3. Invest in a reusable water bottle and cloth bags. It will be both cost-effective and a better choice for our planet. You will end up generating a lot less waste in the long run!

4. Unplug the device and switch off the electronic devices- saving energy is also a crucial part of conserving natural resources.

5. Reduce the amount of food waste generated - Try to buy loose products instead of the packaged ones wherever possible. DO NOT WASTE FOOD. It can always be reused and another point to be kept in mind is the fact that an enormous amount of energy goes into producing food– and the wasted food rots and releases huge amounts of greenhouse gases.

6. Be creative- You will find hundreds of objects around your home to repurpose and expand its utility.

Tap into your creativity and see the difference!

7. Remember the 5 R's :

Refuse - This can be the most effective step if we refuse to buy non-recyclable or unnecessary products. Making efficient purchasing practices will show both short-term and long-term benefits.

Reduce - Reduce the reliability of products that we know won't degrade in the landfill. Try writing on both sides of the paper and not only on the lined side. which will reduce the number of pages both- helping both the planet and your wallet.

Reuse - Buying reusable bottles, bags have always been encouraged and are of the most important ways to strengthen our fight against the plastic crisis.

Repurpose - Several products can be used for more than one purpose. Repurposing them will aid in all forms. This can also be referred to as 'Upcycling'. Using old bottles/ mugs as a pot, mugs and cans as pen stands, etc.

Recycle - Recycle your old t-shirts to make cloth bags for yourself and others around you. Segregate the dry waste and send the plastics, paper etc. to their respective recycling centres and encourage others to do the same.

Make every day a chance to celebrate our Magnificent planet!

Make Every Earth Day!

Read my previous Blogpost on Environmental Sustainability

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Environmental Sustainability

2021-04-30T14:23:00.032+05:30

In this blog, I would like to present my views and stress the importance of sustainable living.

Let us first try to understand the meaning of the word 'Sustainable' which as defined by Google, refers to the ability to maintain something at a certain level. How do we correlate this meaning with the environmental aspect?

When speaking in terms of environmental science, it mentions the ability to conserve an ecological balance by avoiding the depletion of natural resources. It can also be referred to as the way in which Development in the present should take place without compromising the needs of future generations. In essence, it talks about the maintenance of a balance of resources across the four domains of Earth- The Lithosphere, the Hydrosphere. the Atmosphere and the Biosphere.

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Why is it necessary to take steps in favour of the planet?

In my opinion, first of all, there shouldn't arise any need to explain or remind people of the need to conserve the environmental resources and this should rather be evolved and addressed as the way of life.

A recurring thought is a fact that this majestic planet is home to billions of species of flora and fauna alike, from deep oceans below the epipelagic or photic zone where light can't reach the snow-clad mountains, wildlife and vegetation can be found everywhere. The main reason why The Blue Planet supports life is because of habitable living conditions in the form of the presence of adequate amounts of the life-giving gas oxygen, sunlight and plenty of water resources. These were not provided to us to get polluted, however, their constant exploitation and pollution say the otherwise. Humans seem to have gotten themselves so busy in the race to acquire more and more power, that the thought of caring for our Mother Nature has taken a backseat. The increase in the frequency of forest fires, floods etc. serves as the constant reminders for the humans to take note of their exploitation and that the consequences would be dire. To be honest, we ourselves have endangered our own future. In the process of opening several manufacturing units without taking notice of the disposal practices, we are facing the output by inhaling the toxic fumes, ingesting unhygienic water. Often times, water and air are now serving as both the source and the carrier of diseases that bring great destruction and ruin. These unfortunate events jog human's memory by telling them that they are not invincible. I have covered the impact of human activities on Earth in a previous blog, click here to read it.

It all started with cooperation and harmony. Humans were not the first organisms on Earth, and the cooperation with other beings allows our existence. Everybody stayed in their own habitat and there was no interference. The encroachment by humans in the name of development has made the animals feel unsafe in their homes, to whom we are now nothing but a set of invaders. We need to rebuild and reestablish the cycle of compatibility, love and understanding. We owe it to the trees- our lifelines, without which we can't exist here in the first place. It is time to take notice and simultaneously act on the issues affecting the domains of the earth the most. Here are some ways to implement changes in your own life Click here to find out! It is time to let the leaders and the companies know that our preferences have changed, our demands have changed and we need to let everyone know that this is our Earth and it is our duty to protect it. Mother Earth has allowed us to live here for centuries and we can't make it inhabitable for others.

Respect Mother Nature, and she will respect you.

Finding inspiration in the most trivial of things

2021-03-13T01:26:00.007+05:30

Imagine this scene,

You are walking in a garden and suddenly a scene of a bird struggling to free its wings, trapped among the little twigs, you decided to observe this from a distance and then finally after repeated attempts and due to the resilient behaviour of the bird, it is finally free!

This is a perfect example of how nature teachers you so many things- ranging from caring on the never-give-up attitude to keep moving forward whatever may come, it goes through so much and yet is able to regenerate itself through a variety of ways. Look around, you can literally find innumerable biotic and abiotic objects to give you the fuel and the energy to get on with the day! Like, look at a plant, if it's all green and happy, then it might happen that a painting day is set OR you might come up with a few poetic lines OR it will just make you happy- like imagine the photosynthesis going on in the plant if it's daytime, the pant would be refuelling itself- isn't that fascinating?

Look ar the small creatures- you will come across little colonies of ants, building their home piece by piece, carrying and sharing their workload. Find out what makes them so successful in whatever they do, how they are able to do it, THINK, LEARN & EXPLORE!

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Strengthening your Mental health: A Journey

2021-03-13T00:09:00.007+05:30

Mental health is a topic widely discussed today, and I am beyond glad that it is done. Mental health and well-being, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to his or her community", directly impacts how we feel and respond to situations. It determines our decision-making ability since if we are not feeling optimistic or in sync with our thoughts and feelings, we are less likely to take decisions in our best interests. It involves taking decisions treating oneself as a crucial resource who is worthy of everything, making decisions that will make you happy and you to live a peaceful life in a longer duration rather than achieve instant gratification. The decisions may not seem the best ones to be done at the moment but you will realise the significance of them later on in life.

This is all in our hands, it is our choice. Also, a gentle reminder that if you find yourself seeking instant gratification, then don't blame yourself, please don't, it is in human nature to do so, as it causes an increased release of the hormone known as dopamine. The emotional part of our brain responds positively to instant gratification, for example, if you were a student and give yourself a choice between studying or playing/surfing the internet, one may lean towards the idea of surfing the internet first because your brain wants you to respond that way. Hence, self-care is a necessary, necessary step, it is about teaching yourself and learning stress coping mechanisms, being active when possible, helping others, and trying to accept yourself, others around you and not dismissing any of you

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Now let us try to understand forms of self-care that can be implemented in one's day-to-day lives by looking at the three lifestyles- one is a student, another is a homemaker who makes herself available for everyone in her family whenever they need her and third is a locomotive driver in a small town, who is constantly worrying over his meagre income.

1. Student- Let us imagine the life of a student, waking up at 6 am to study, attending online classes/going to school, and having a really busy day. The student is really frustrated with all's that going around, having to get to meet his friends once in a blue moon or even going without opening their heart up to anyone for extended periods of time. So how can they maintain good mental health?

- One can start to identify the possible anxiety and how to rule it out? Like identifying what triggers it, which habits can help it? etc.

- One needs to look after the immediate environment that they study or spend most of their time in. Spending on the interiors can be seen as an investment as it will uplift your mood.

- One can find ways to stay connected and talk to people one can approach

- One can practice gratitude and find a purpose for spending one's time, like online tutoring for younger students, taking up new online courses etc.

2. A Homemaker: Let's imagine the life of a homemaker who makes time for every member of the family, often bit ending exhausting oneself.

- Mediation can prove to be an extremely useful practise once you can get into a habit of making out time for it.

- If the person is having some aspirations, one can start saving for it and equipping ourselves with all of the resources. Though it is easier said than done as if the family you're living with is not cooperative, one needs to stand up for themselves

- Positive affirmations are another extremely important process that can be implemented by each person. Starting our day's with a smiling brave face, ready to conquer any sort of problem coming in the day will provide the motivation to get the boost of energy and the right mindset for the entire day.

-Letting ourselves know that we're an indispensable and essential part of someone's life and can make a positive difference to it by our actions is a power in itself! Take the time out to thank your body, mind for working tirelessly and fiercely day and night.

- Rekindle your childhood obsessions, like if you dreamt of becoming a renowned painter known for the heartfelt paintings, go for it! Time's not up yet and live your life fully by giving a chance to your inner adepts.

3. A taxi driver: Let us imagine a driver living discombobulating life as their earning may not be what they expect to receive,

- Break up the monotony of your life, take a deep breath and just take a moment to reflect on your actions, just think about the importance and effect of your actions in the long run...

- Not letting the dark moments getting the best of us; let those moments challenge you instead of defining you! You have the power to make choices for yourself. When situations get adverse, don't lose faith in yourself, you can do anything.

- Value yourself and your contribution to society- you are an essential asset!

- Set realistic goals for yourself: one can always try their best, but there are external factors that may not always be in one's hand. So while setting big goals, allow such situations to challenge you to infinity but while not over exhausting yourself so that you can work hard in the long run.

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The underlying power in a Good friendship - How it changes you!

2020-10-12T17:05:00.019+05:30

We all have that one person or like a few chosen 2-3 ones whom we know will give the right advice when even our brains can’t seem to function. They are the people who can come up with the perfect recipe or like the perfect bunch of things to make you ecstatic and enjoy the full out of that moment. The sky would be gloomy, with no hope of a ray of sunshine peeping in, but they will know how to make things brighter even if they will have to come up with something one may have never heard of (an invention, probably), haha, but they do know how to be that ball of sunshine you know you can trust and lean on.

Now let me get straight to the point, there’s this amazing power surrounding the exciting bond of true friendship. Recall how after having a good, whether a deep or simply a light-hearted conversation with your friends can make you feel happy by the end of it, yes that’s another point why experiencing this bond of friendship can be rewarding for both your physical and mental health. Friends can serve as outlets for venting all the building emotions, they can serve as a soundboard for all the buzzing ideas coming into your head waiting to be executed or just to plan something fun, they are there for you!

This is one of my most cherished quotes written by Anna Taylor and the thing about true friendship is that it makes you look deep within yourself and just enrich each part of you. They’ll find out what you can improve on but they won’t blame you. Instead, their tone would be like,” Hey, let's work on this together” and their views and open discussions may just open the room for a ton of improvement. You can learn a lot of things from this person you adore, you may get inspired by their daily schedules, pick up some new hobby of theirs and find that you enjoy it as well. You’ll find yourself smiling, feeling better and finding the solutions to the problem when you know you can count on their suggestions. They can be such a relief when suddenly a daunting task comes and you get so messed up that you keep forgetting things and being like a hurricane yourself, I would suggest just calling a friend and they’ll make the hill seem less steep. But yes, you will have to work on finding the right people and it can be challenging sometimes, but once they are here, you’ll understand it all. Strong friendships can also guide you through tough times. Research has shown that friendships can help you cope with rejection as well as traumatic experiences.

Another important thing I want to focus on is that by making you admire how unique and one-of-a-kind you are, one will slowly but surely see an increase in their sense of belonging and purpose. You will Boost your happiness and reduce your stress. You will begin to notice even the small things within yourself and add some more qualities to your portfolio to make your dreams come true. We must also realise that our confidants can’t always be present for us, we sometimes need to find out a way on our own and instead of getting baffled, the friendship that we have can help us at that moment by recalling the powerful words of them we can make ourselves mentally stronger and ready to face the situation. The respect that we receive from them as well as the new ways to love and live a life wholly can make us ready for whatever life throws at us.

So to sum it up, you can boost your morale, find new ways to approach the same issues and learn to develop a greater level of self-respect and admiration for yourself through friendships. Strong friendships can also guide you through tough times. Research has shown that friendships can help you cope with rejection as well as traumatic experiences. It can have this everlasting effect.
They truly want the best out of you, it’s that easy but notable. You can find that one person to lean on in that chaos when there’s mayhem around. It’s truly a blissful feeling.

Why we hate

2020-10-08T17:08:00.016+05:30

“People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite... Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.”

-Nelson Mandela

HATE. A four-lettered short word but a mighty one. One that makes one turn against another by the means of a conflicting idea or a notion. It just needs a tiny spark to be ignited and then if not controlled soon, it can turn into an uncontrolled mess. Yes, that's the strength of a feeling so strong, that it's getting tougher to get rid of it. It's both instinctive as well as learned. Often it begins with a childhood fear being provoked, or unequal treatment which leads to feelings of anger, then leading to heightened emotions of revenge. We feel irate and often it's the unclear communication that leads to people feeling trapped in their thoughts and the vent out of these clustered emotions often comes out in the form of raging anger. It's the situation or sometimes even the people's mind which turns them against others. It starts with an "I dislike this person, he/she's always saying the opposite of what I want to say/do", slowly develops into "Ugh, I can't stand this person" into "How do I get rid of this person". We try to overlap our fears of feeling rejected, alone or just not being liked by making somebody else feel the same. Hate is often grounded in some kind of a perceived threat and to fill a void within ourselves. Many-a-times, it's a way of distracting our mind to change our direction of focus. Our brain finds this as a way to improve our self-image, that by undermining others, we are trying to gain a kind of power over the person and contrary to what is perceived, we end up being ruthless and getting in this violent cycle.
Also, one must realize that even the society and the environment a person is brought up in plays a huge role in their approach towards choosing how to vent out their insecurities. If a person is brought up in a war zone, they might either have strong feelings against the war or they can even think of killing or choosing violent means as the only way out. A peaceful approach wouldn't come to their minds because it wasn’t something they had ever seen or even learned that it’s a way as well when it comes to solving problems.
People often feel comfortable towards the same idea or set of people and perceive other ideas or even people as outsiders. Our brain tells us what we feed into it. If we start to recognize something as alien and something that's completely out of our comfort zone, our brain either begins to doubt it or not accept it. According to Washington, D.C., clinical psychologist Dana Harron, the things people hate about others are the things that they fear within themselves. She suggests thinking about the targeted group or person like a movie screen onto which we project unwanted parts of the self. The idea is, “I'm not terrible; you are.”
We all want to feel loved and not rejected and to help to feel involved, we try to disregard our fears and try to project it onto others. This is called projection. We are trying to suppress our thoughts and instead of getting it treated in the first place either by talking to someone about it and helping build a better image of ourselves, we try to reject it and in the process, everything gets overlapped and as we can see, confused and unclear mind leads to us employing the feelings of hate and judgment towards others. So how do we get out of this loop, how to end this vicious cycle of making someone else feel inferior and get our thoughts decluttered? The answer to this question is compassion, love and knowledge. Compassion not only to others but towards ourselves as well. Affirming yourself and letting the thoughts in, giving them a place to reside and not neglecting any of them will make you more transparent with your self. Educate yourself about one another and try to think of different methods of solving the same issue. Think about the choices you have. You can make all the difference. Connect with people, ask them if anything concerns them, have open conversations. Connect with yourself at times and remind yourself that it's okay to be confused at times.
Let us all spread the word that 'being kind is not a sign of weakness (I wonder how this line even became a thing), and empathy is a feeling that can bind us will make our heart feel fuller, warmer and happier.

How Anthropogenic factors affect environmental degradation

2020-08-09T14:13:00.004+05:30

The given article gives you an insight into the horrendous amount of damage done by human activities to our mother Nature which is severely depressing to see and something we immediately must act upon. Take this as my appeal to all of you to help do your bit and contribute towards making this earth safe and happy back again!

Introduction

Industries dumping coloured, dirty sewage water emptying into the oceans, smelly and burning-hot wastes into the water body, people washing their animals and clothes on the river bank...seem like familiar incidents, right?

Humans are no strangers to acts of polluting and destroying the precious resources gifted to us by the earth, by our mother nature, the very same whom we worship and pray to! Humans beings think of themselves as superior to all, just because they have been gifted with brains with the motive to think of better solutions and techniques to upgrade the available facilities and make lives of all living organisms, I repeat, all living organisms better. On the contrary, what we have begun to see is a mindset which advocates the superiority and dominance of the human beings over others and ways to develop and makes the lives of humans more comfortable and better. Humans can never put a stop to their needs, which only seem to be growing day-by-day and with growing needs come further exploitation of nature. We are forgetting the fact that we aren't the only group of organisms living on this planet, there are many others too! These animals were living happily till the time that we humans began to intervene and forcefully recruit them from their natural habitats. It's our responsibility for how we can bring back the natural living conditions of the animals displaced by us. These animals can't communicate with us, they can't speak to us, therefore we need to make sure that they don't get affected and their safety doesn't get compromised in the process of growth and development. The cases of animals entering the humans' residencies have become frequent, which are just another point proving the increasing encroachment into their natural habitats, as animals would never want to enter our residential areas without them being provoked to do so.

Reasons for how we are playing a major role in the deteriorating health of our planet Earth

There are innumerable reasons of how human activities are daily affecting the animal life and natural growth, be it in the form of degradation of soil by mixing in unnecessary amounts on chemical fertilizers just to reap more harvests, or exhausting the aquatic life by the industries dumping their unfiltered wastes into the water bodies, which can be precarious to the BOD levels, or degrading the quality of air by not checking the pollution levels regularly and letting out wastes into the air. The exploitation of nature and its gifts is immense and it's to such a level that we can't reverse it, we need to make many, but small amendments in our daily routines to do our bit and help in saving the planet.

Anthropogenic impact on the environment

I would like to bring your attention to the anthropogenic impact on the environment which is not to be taken lightly:
The air quality of many cities all over the world is deteriorating and has fallen to such a level that it's going to be difficult for humans to survive. The water levels are depleting at a rate faster than ever in history and it's an awakening fact that we might be out of water in a few decades. The growing number of animals going to the endangered category proves the fact that we have done much damage to animal life than we think. Mining activities release hazardous substances into the air which is harmful to both nature as well as the people carrying out the activities as they inhale those noxious fumes directly. Illegal deforestation is becoming an increasing concern which is the root cause of the surging number of natural disasters as roots of the trees help in binding and holding the soil together. However, if we go on cutting down trees, this effect gets reduced and the soil gets free to move, thus resulting in landslides and large scale damages during floods and earthquakes. The roots also help in maintaining the water table by absorbing any surface water, which serves as a reservoir for our water requirements. Another major problem that we all must be aware of is Global warming, which is caused by the carbon emissions and is leading to holes in the ozone layer, a natural shield that we were blessed with to protect us against the extremely detrimental ultraviolet ray's of the sun, a chemical which can cause several illnesses and even skin cancer by prolonged exposure.

Humans can and just need to be empathetic to the grievances of our flora and fauna as they play a major role in causing these issues. They should realise that this is a wake-up call and we all need to act and help our weeping mother nature, who is being deteriorated although she is the one who brought us all unto existence.

Simple measures by which we can do our bit to save the environment

Now I want to suggest some measures with which we can help reduce our carbon footprint and the detrimental damage to the earth and help restore it once again. Simple methods which can easily find their place into our daily schedules can make a huge difference down the lane. Some of the methods include switching off the fan, light and other switches when not in use, reduce wastage of water, How to control increased warming of the Earth minimising the use of chemical fertilizers if you are someone who practices agriculture and look for cheaper nutrient-rich alternatives, spreading awareness among other fellow citizens who don't put some emphasis on topics concerning the well being of nature and appeal to our governments all over the world to enforce stricter laws and ensure that they are being followed for the safety of all us, otherwise the consequences might be dire and nature will attack us with much severe anguish in some unimaginable ways. Care for animals and ensure that you don't interfere in their natural habitats or disturb them in any manner. Promote afforestation and check whether illegal deforestation is being practised in your area or not and ensure that the criminals do get their punishment. Follow and implement small steps and we will be able to repay for the damages done.

Promote awareness on Sustainability and Educating ourselves

When people come to know about the ill effects of various activities, they will act more responsibly and try not to repeat them. They need to understand the importance of acting responsibly and learn the art of sustainable living. Small alterations in the lifestyle help the environment and help us to understand that we can live with limited resources.

Another major influence on one's life is their alma maters. Universities and schools can help the masses to comprehend the significance of living in sync with the environment by launching more courses regarding global warming and increasing the undertakings in the open field and nature excursions so that students begin to value the clean environment available to them. Educational institutions need to understand the importance that combing environmental harmony with technological growth is essential and the upcoming leaders of the future generation need to understand this.

Conclusion

We must remember that nature will revolt if we don't look out for these warning signs that it's constantly giving and asking us to mend our ways. If you know the ways of increasing control over global warming, then you can save this planet.

Making sure we don't lose ourselves in this buzzing world

2020-08-08T20:27:00.012+05:30

Hello everyone!

The world seems to have an unidentifiable rush to nowhere, we are constantly juggling between one task or another and in this process, we are seeming to lose ourselves-our core values and what we believe in. People have an ever-rising competition to secure the best rank possible and we often grow some negative attributes along the way, which is surely now getting to people's nerves.

So here I have presented my perspective of the qualities that everyone should make sure that they adopt in the long run:

1. Keep on learning always: Many of you would have heard the phrase that we should "Always be a student in your life" and that's so very true. Getting that sense of feeling that you're superior to others can make you arrogant and you might end up ruining your reputation along the way. Thinking you're the best and invincible is really different from self-faith and confidence since the latter is the most empowering and beautiful thing you can possess! Try to focus on developing these positive attributes while encouraging other's growth as well. There's a fine line between self-faith and positive affirmations and over-confidence. Don't let your success blind you.

Seek knowledge! Seek growth!

2. Self faith: You will come across numerous people as you begin to climb up the ladder of success, which is often accompanied by negative self-talk and self-doubt. Try self-reflection and self-evaluation, try to find out if you can improve on anything in particular and just go on with your life! Whenever you will try something new, people will say something behind your back, and it's okay to move on, don't let other's disapproval swallow you and make you stop from accomplishing your dreams.

"Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you."

- John Wooden.

The moment you think you can't do it, everything else seems to crumble, your brain begins to slowly accept the fact that you feed it. Don't let this happen. Try it at least once and then reevaluate your choices.

3. Always show Gratitude: Be thankful for the possessions and assets you have life. Call up your loved ones, tell them how much they mean to you, how much does their support mean to you! Encourage your colleagues and after a project done well, congratulate each other and appreciate each other's work! People will surely reciprocate it back and you will soon discover this positive chain of energy around you! Remember that acknowledging simple, trivial things in life is a quality that's so essential, yet always taken no attention to. Appreciating and being grateful should be topping the list of the coveted qualities.

Try it once for yourself, sit down in serenity or open up a photo album, recall your sweet memories and exactly what was happening in that particular picture-observe it keenly and you will be amused to be filled with tons of fond memories and reminiscing each one of them.

Be observant, open your eyes and ears, pay attention to trivial things and you'll find yourself filled with much more of warmth and optimism.

4. Being flexible: Not being stubborn and being flexible in life is a quality that can't be stressed on enough. Being ready for a change and accepting the new circumstances like second nature should be on our priority lists. There's always a possibility that the conditions around us would change and we should be ready. Change makes many things possible. It can allow you to meet new people, enjoy new experiences, develop new skills and ideas, learn new knowledge and information, and achieve great feats. Change can help you transform and have breakthroughs. You'll never know what can become and what can happen until you do.

COVID-19 Pandemic has made us aware of the endless power within ourselves to face enormous changes in life.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has made us aware of the endless power within ourselves to face enormous changes in life. Accepting a nationwide lockdown by each citizen is no easy feat and people should be proud of themselves for following the necessary rules and taking the appropriate precautions for several months.

5. Staying Benign: I feel like this is the point which covers it all. Leading with grace, with confidence and kindness will actually help you to become approachable and being gentle always goes a long way. Learn to be empathetic and help people in whichever way possible. I can assure you that this will be the greatest form of happiness you can feel.

6. Being accountable for your own actions: A person who accepts their mistakes as well as does not pass on the blame to others for any mishap gets a respectful image in the eyes of all. You get to learn how did the particular thing go wrong and then learn from it. You can actually feel your conscience talking to you and asking you to accept it. Listen to it, otherwise, the feeling of guilt may trouble you. Saying "sorry" is an etiquette which is not too hard to develop but goes a long way when it comes to developing yourself and staying true to everyone and to your own self.