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[Essay] Problems of the elderly

The elderly group in our country comprises of people who are plus 60 and fall into the category of senior citizens. They remain senior citizen in age but junior in enjoying the facilities of old age. Many youngsters despise elders as they feel uncomfortable looking after them socially and financially. old age is equal to dote age and old people experience another childhood. They have their idiosyncrasy , thought process and life pattern. Till they are active and earning members, the members of the house appreciate their presence but the minute they become dependent on others the youngsters want to push them off to old age homes out of the house. This is more prevalent in the west than in India. Elders look out for love, affection and tolerance. They are not interested in money. It is every adults dream that their son and daughter will look after them as they have looked after their wards in their childhood. Youngsters have to rise to do their duty. They should look after t

[essay] The pleasures of walking

Walking is an excellent exercise. It keeps one healthy and fit in min d and body. A good walking companion is enjoyable company as one can walk and converse at the same time. It helps to socialize and exercise at the same time. Walking help us to organize our thoughts, plan the day, cool down one’s temper and settle disturbed emotions. People with more fat need to walk and burn calories so that their body remains in shape. However, walking to school is no fun as there is weight of school bag and books. Morning walks are the best. One is able to get pure air for breathing. A morning walk helps us to do positive thinking. It helps us to get more energy and proper blood circulation. Walking after meals helps us to digest food. Walks on beaches, in parks, on the hills and in open meadows are invigorating . Walking brings us close to nature. It provide us with the require amount of oxygen. Walking has to be done with special technique. One needs to walk with proper shoes and as far

[essay] Stress – the curse of modern life

Modern life is fast paced and competitive. Ambition is the buzzword and everyone is looking for success, money, fame and glory. Today one burns the candle at both ends to live a successful life and it results into severe stress. Stress may be defined as an anxiety syndrome due to work pressure. It also caused due to emotional, physical or mental tensions. The Fear of Failure or being left behind leads to a hectic pace of life which is detrimental to one’s physical health. The lure of money and fame also makes one work beyond one’s capacity leading to strain and stress. Modern life is pretty mechanical, it leads to lack of exercise which aggravates stress. Couch potato lifestyle or being confined to a chair leads to obesity and stress. The hectic lifestyle leads to imbalanced diets, wrong food habits and endless cups of caffeine or aerated drinks makes one more prone to stress. This in turn leads to ailments like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems etc. Stress can

[Essay] The art of conversation or need for articulation

The art of conversation is not just a gift, but actually a skill that needs to be sharpened and honed to make life comfortable and acceptable in society. Articulation as a way of speaking is to be mastered, when we speak, we need to be clear and audible. The speech needs to be fulfilled with emotion and has to be tinged with good vocabulary. One like to converse with people, who have a repertoire of words, are well versed in different topics and have a large horizon of knowledge. People who crib , gossip, rumor are the ones who are not tolerated for long. While conversing it is important not to hurt the feelings and sentiments of others. One should not boast about one’s achievements or make egotist remarks. In many families girls are brought up with a notion that they should not be heard but only be seen. But today times have changed. One must be articulate in this modern world to get through in your day to day life. While meeting strangers it is better to converse on sim

[Essay] Manners make a man

Good manners are needed to form good character. Manners can make or mar our personality. If good impressions fall on our mind our character will be good and vice versa. Manners include etiquette, politeness, sympathy, discipline and good social conduct. It also means being helpful and having respect for others. Well – mannered people are friendly, courteous and pleasant company. They are patient with others and get well with society Parents and teachers are the role models, who can teach their wards and students good manners and their importance in life. Good manners support us in achieving our goals in life – they help us to become successful in business, service or any profession. They cost nothing but pay us rich dividends. Manners teach us to live and let live. They teach us the importance of vasudhaiva kutumbakam – the world as a family. Good manners are a wealth, which we earn in our life, something, which is your own earning so one must always protect and preserve thi

[Essay] Discipline – a must for progress

Discipline means following rules and regulations and obeying people with authority and experience. Discipline and freedom are contradictory. Discipline is required in all walks of life and in day to day life – office, homes, on the road, armed forces, social and political life Discipline  means conferring to certain  unwritten  laws of society so that the wheels of the society are kept moving without a hitch. It does not mean encroaching on an individual’s freedom but it is the the delicate equilibrium between freedom and doing what’s good for others and for oneself. It has made man evolve from the savage stage to the modern evolved species. Discipline is a must if the society has to progress. The strength of a nation lies in its discipline. It keeps the citizens united and strong. Discipline allow all activities to take place in proper fashion. If there is discipline on the roads then the traffic moves in an orderly way. Discipline in schools ensures proper studies. Disciplin

[Essay] Generation Gap

Generation gap means a difference of opinion between youngsters and elders.  It includes difference in tastes, attitudes, thinking manners and behavior of the members of the two generations. In olden times children obediently followed what their parents told them to do. Today’s youth are more exposed and influenced by modern technology and life style. They are more independent, assertive and open. They don’t want anybody interfering with their lives or imposing their views on them. On the other hand the elders have lived their lives and are set in their ideas and views. They too hate to be dedicated too or tossed around. The result is total disagreements among the two generations leading to intolerance, quarrels or even breaking up of the family. This problem exists everywhere in the world and it has given rise to children staying away from their parents. In certain cases the problem gets out of hand and children are shown the door in the house or children go and deposit their o

[essay] My new year resolution

The trend of making resolutions is as old as the burning of the effigy of the old man. The tradition laid stress on forgetting the old and ushering in the new year with new beginning and aspirations. Resolutions are made at the beginning of the year in order to lay down goals, which are desirable and achievable. Every year before new New Year’s Day one needs to contemplate on what one has done during the year. Before making new resolutions one must ponder on which ones have not been fulfilled and which goals need to be achieved. Many people say that resolutions are only made to be broken but it is not so. As a student my resolutions usually revolves around the studies, professional and personal growth. My parents, peers and friends and relatives influence my resolutions. I usually make simple resolution, which i can easily fulfill by myself. This year i have resolved to have a better understanding of my subjects, especially the ones i disliked earlier. I have decided to get a

[Essay] The pleasures and pains of youth

The period of teenage is a short but a beautiful one. We begin our teens when we are “thirteen” and we end it with “nineteen”. It is also called a period of adolescence – when you are neither a child nor an adult. It is a time for privacy but on the other hand there is a lot of peer pressure. You start growing up and understanding your physical qualities and understanding the importance of looking good. You look out for a role model – a wrong model can put your life in jeopardy. The right role model can uplift your life. You want to act grown up but you lack the confidence, so many times you act in an immature manner creating problems for our own selves. We do not appreciate parental advice and we feel it is too condescending. Parents also refuse to understand this phase of the child. Actually parents should be made friends and role model as they always wish the best for their children. Lack of reading and too much dependency on TV, computers , internet and films, can lead to