Exercise is a the act of intentionally moving your body for a specific period of time. This can come in many different forms such as swimming, yoga weightlifting or simply just walking. No matter the form of exercise it is important to choose one that you are comfortable with and do it regularly.
There are many benefits of exercise, one such is that it helps with mental health and reduces anxiety and depression. It also has many physical benefits as it can help boost your physical well being and improve your flexibility and stamina. Exercise is also a great way to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Frequent exercise has been shown to help reduce chances of health disease.
Caffeine benefits and concerns
Caffeine is a very common chemical in the world. It is found in drinks like tea, coffee and hot chocolate as it is a naturally occurring chemical. Humans have found a way to extract caffeine and create foods, drinks and even chewing gum that is caffeinated.
Caffeine is a stimulant in the way that it helps us stay more awake and alert over periods of time. The effects are not permanent and wear off after a few hours. This sudden high then gradual drop can cause people to develop a dependency on caffeine. Their brains, after some time, might struggle to function without caffeine and will take some time to get used to not being chemically stimulated.
Different kinds of learning styles.
People are incredibly unique and this extends to cognitive function and how our brains absorb information. In fact there are different learning styles developed to help foster growth in all individuals. Since people are so different it is only fair to assume that the way they learn would also be different, some may be able to read a book and retain enough information to pass a test while others may struggle to retain information through reading and thus would require an alternative learning style.
The two most common learning styles are visual and auditory. Visual refers to sight and learning information from visual clues. This applies to literature and using images to retain information. This is commonly seen in children who can understand words through pictures.
The second learning style to discuss is auditory learning and this is related to instruction. Being told things helps the student learn better than simply reading. This is common amongst people with reading disabilities such as Dyslexia which make reading almost impossible. These students typically listen to audio books or lectures to better help retain information. Reading is still important but not the main skill to be developed.
No matter what the learning style of the student is, it is important to encourage learning. And finding new and unique ways to educate and keep students engaged is vital to their growth.
The significance of Anime in Japan
Anime is a wildly popular in todays society. Prior to the 2020 pandemic, having an interest in anime was considered very niche. The pandemic allowed more people to communicate their interests and as a result anime has become very popular amongst all age groups.
Beyond being a globally popular form of entertainment, anime provides an insight to Japanese culture and society. Anime offers different and complex factors of the daily Japanese life and this includes everything from the foods commonly consumed, language, and architecture to festivities, religious ceremonies, customs, art, and clothing.
Though anime should not be the only source of information when trying to learn about Japanese culture. Try to engage with as many sources as possible to get a true insight into daily Japanese life.
Karaoke originated in Japan and is a pleasant past time for many locals and foreigners alike. There is a belief that Karaoke first started in a small bar in a small town in Kobe Japan. An entertainer did not show up for a performance and the owner decided to put some music on and invite the bar goers on stage to perform and keep merriment.
In Japan there is a cultural norm around singing in public. It is not considered embarrassing but instead accepted and encouraged. As a result many Japanese people fully participate in Karaoke. It is not just a friends activity as families have been known to go to Karaoke to spend quality time together.
Many people enjoy participating in winter sports and activities , such as ice skating, skiing, and sledding, children enjoy activities such as snowball fights and building snowmen. But the short time of sunlight during the winter can cause some people to be sad. Many adults tend to suffer from a phenomenon called Seasonal depression during the colder months of the year.
To spread cheerfulness, humans have been celebrating winter festivals and holidays since ancient times. For example, the ancient Romans and some pagans celebrated Saturnalia. Saturnalia took place December 17–24 and was the happiest festival of the year. Christmas is also celebrated during this time of the year and is considered one of the happiest holidays.
Snails are common garden critters that exist almost anywhere. There are two main kinds of snail, sea snail and land snails. Their appearance might not always be pretty but snails are actually amazing creatures.
A typical land snail, smaller in size can live up to 3 years. The largest snails can live up to 10 years in the wild. Land snails are herbivores and feast on leaves. They are considered pests as they get into peoples private gardens and consume home grown vegetation. There is even a type of snail like creature that lives close to volcanoes and survives off molten rock.
Sea snails are herbivores that live in the ocean and feed of algae and kelp. They have the most interesting designs on their shells and are a wonder to behold but please avoid contact as these animals are fragile and could die if tampered with.
Snails also produce a unique type of mucus that has been used in various skin care and cosmetics to promote healthy skin and aid in anti- aging.
Words of motivation and wisdom.
There is a saying common among practicing Buddhists ‘The first arrow always hits...’ The first arrow is an event that can cause harm, pain or stress. But it isn't over yet, usually there is always more to come. There is a second arrow. The second arrow brings more pain and suffering. The second half of the phrase states ‘Do not let the second arrow land.’ this is your response, how you choose to handle the situation and how you grow from it.
Hummingbirds have unique, impressive flight abilities, such as being able to fly backwards and upside down. These small birds have big appetites due to a fast metabolism, and can consume up to 12 times their bodyweight in nectar every day. They are often highly territorial and fiercely guard their own patch of flowers.
Their wings beat so fast that at times it appears that they are simply floating in mid air. Being upside down does not only apply to movement they also sleep upside down like bats.
