Robots as humans, have made many technological advancements and scientific discoveries. One of the leading technological development spheres is robotics.
Firstly, as a playwright, the Czech writer Karel Capek used the word robot in his work "Rossum's Universal Robots." The word robot means "forced labor." Secondly, the word found its place in English. Thirdly, it has become an international term. It describes any machine that carries out its tasks automatically.
Generally, as human beings, we have physical and mental characteristics, cognitive abilities, consciousness, intuition, creativity, personal experience, and skills. Unlike us, robots move by written programs and algorithms. Moreover, companies build robots with a control system, a manipulator, and a drivetrain. The control system includes the processor, sensors, and actuators. Accordingly, the manipulator is the part that interacts with the environment. The drivetrain is responsible for movement.
The development process of robotics
George Devol and Joseph Engelberger founded the first robotics company, "Unimation," in 1956. The company called its first industrial robot Unimate. Some leading countries in the robotics sphere are Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the United States. These countries have made a lot of investments in the research and development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation. Fanuc Global in Japan and Symbiotic in the United States are the two most influential companies in robotics. Fanuc Global started production in 1955. In the sphere of robotics, it produces robots and robot machines. It has many branches all over the world. Symbiotic, founded in 2007, produces robotics and has branches all over America. Robotics is also one of the developing branches of technology science in other countries.
About six Generations of robots
So far, there have been six generations of robots.
Firstly, robots came to light in the 1950s and 1960s. They were industrial robots used as mechanical devices and foreseen to do repetitive work. Secondly, IT engineers created innovative reprogrammable robots in the 1970s and 1980s. The robots worked in more flexible settings. Thirdly, robots with artificial intelligence and learning capacities became available for the first time in the 1990s. Fourthly, in the 2000s, they became autonomous due to sensors and started to work without human intervention. Fifthly, IT engineers launched new AI (artificial intelligence) robots in the 2010s. According to the environment, they could already make their own decisions. Lastly, since 2020, IT engineers have been developing the sixth generation of robots. They work on robots to make them more natural, communicative, and intuitive.
About Types of Robots
Nowadays, there are over thirty different classes of robots in the world. Here are some famous types of robots: industrial robots work in manufacturing. Thus, they perform tasks like welding, painting, drilling, placing, picking, packaging, soldering, etc. The most famous industrial robot is the articulated robot, which can have ten joints.
Service robots do cleaning, cooking, mowing, and other assisting work. The Roomba vacuum cleaner is one of the most popular service robots.
Humanoid robots are similar to humans. They work on research and development. Robots do activities like inspection, providing tools, or lifting weights. They can learn from their surroundings. The most well-known humanoid robot is Ameca. Collaborative Robots (cobots) assist us in the implementation of manual and dangerous tasks. They imitate our work movements and do such tasks daily. MyCobot is the world's smallest and lightest cobot robot, and UR20 is the largest. Agricultural Robots (agribots) have significance in doing work connected with harvest, irrigation, seeding, and agricultural monitoring. The Agrobot E-Series is known as the innovative generation of agribots.
The positive impacts of robots in our lives
From a positive point of view, people and robots can cooperate in various ways, work together, and share knowledge and resources. Robots have high efficiency and productivity in different types of industries. They can work in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and military service, as well as in our houses as house facilities. Robots can perform repetitive, dangerous tasks that require high precision. They can access hard-to-reach environments and help reduce waste and energy consumption. Robots can also carry out tasks such as search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and space exploration. However, it is essential to realize that the development and use of robots can also have negative impacts.
Their negative impacts
Nowadays, robots are more involved in the work environment. They become competitors for us in the work market. It can lead to job displacement, salary or wage reductions, and unemployment. Especially the workers who work in construction or do other physical jobs can become target groups because of the availability of industrial robots.
From the point of view of environmental pollution, the creation of many types of robots can cause natural disasters as electronic waste increases.
Today, dependence on technology is tremendous because of phones and the internet. The development of communication between humanoid robots and people will cause strong dependency. We will not be able to imagine our lives without them.
There is also risk regarding cyber security. Using the internet, hackers can change and reprogram robots' data, which will become dangerous for our lives.
If robots become self-sufficient during their development process, we will lose control over their actions which also can bring risky situations.
Nowadays, mature people either succeed or fail in their lives. It is not by chance. Everything has its logical causes. Logically, the most essential fundament of the human future is his childhood. Consequently, the most vital part of life is the first 15 years, how we treat a child, and what he hears at his address. As a result, some parents become motivators for their children, while others play the role of abusers traumatizing them. Here, you can find 12 expressions for your children's future development.
Everything is all right; I am here.
Every child imagines his parent as a strong warrior, who he can rely on. This expression gives children a feeling of stability. Moreover, it can make them feel more protected. In particular, it is a helpful expression, especially in uncertain and stressful situations. Thus, it encourages them to rely more on their parents. It also motivates them to take an example from them and not lose themselves in difficult times. It also gives children a sense of security and self-realization.
I am proud of you.
This expression is essential for children to identify and underline their characteristics, interests, and strengths and feel proud of themselves. Thus, it gives them emotional support. It helps children develop positive self-esteem without changing their personalities and staying identical. It also creates an emotional bond between parents and children.
You are important to me.
This expression helps parents emphasize the significance of their children in their lives. Children feel appreciated, the warmest feeling each one would like to sense. It is essential for their emotional and social growth and well-being. Thus, it gives children a sense of self-appreciation.
I am listening to you.
Attention is the most vital thing that parents can give to their children. Neglected children always grow up with childhood traumas, which influence their future life in an unproductive way. However, those whose parents have developed listening skills grow up without any psychological decline. This expression gives a fundamental approach to self-motivation and self-expression. Gradually, they begin to express themselves more clearly, and as a result, they develop healthy communication and cooperation skills, which are essential for a healthy society. Listening also creates trust between two generations. Moreover, by teaching them listening skills, they understand the value of mutual respect.
You can do it; keep trying.
This expression helps children become unbreakable. They start to understand the meaning of the sentence "Success is a succession of failures without losing enthusiasm." quoted by one of the most outstanding leaders, Winston Churchill. It gives them emotional encouragement to stay strong, be persistent, and make efforts to overcome challenges and achieve success without giving up. It also helps them to stay determined, increase possibilities for reaching their goals, and raise their inner faith in their beliefs and principles.
Great job! I love your enthusiasm.
Development that any person has is the result of his efforts. This expression means to acknowledge every effort and accomplishment. It gives children motivation to do more extraordinary things in the future. It is one of the most positive feedbacks in kids' lives. It makes them mentally strong humans ready to overcome every barrier themselves.
You are so creative.
A creative mind is the most vital thing not only for a child but also for an adult. Unfortunately, many videos, reels, and games damage everybody's creativity worldwide. It would be better for a child not to be involved with harmful technology and not to lose creativity, especially in his age of formation of his reasoning skills. Even when children hear such an expression daily, they start to believe in it. As a result, it changes the work of their brains. This expression is a magical affirmation. It could influence the brain positively. There is a similar story about Thomas Edison's life. His mother received a letter from his school stating that his son was an idiot and did not have any intelligence at all. She assured him of his uniqueness, and he progressed and became one of the most talented inventors.
I love your smile.
Smiling is a victory card in life. It opens doors easily. Moreover, it gives continuous positive energy. Both laughing and smiling can boost mood, reduce stressful conditions, enhance health and productivity, and increase vitality. People who smile are more successful than those who do not. Such children are likely to become masters of communication with others, which is much easier. Thus, the expression will make your children always stay positive. It is not by chance that people put a pen between their mouths to receive positive vibes. As a result of such psychological experiments, they smile.
It is okay to make mistakes
This expression is significant for looking at life more maturely. Only being conscious of our mistakes and weaknesses can make us better and force us to progress and move forward. Especially for children, it is essential to feel self-acceptance, whatever they do. It is not by chance that one of the Armenian poets and monks, St. Gregory of Narek, wrote his internationally recognized masterpiece, "The Book of Lamentations." Grigor Narekatsi, known as St. Gregory of Narek, was recognized as a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis. His genius work is a long monologue, a personal lyric, and a confessional poem, which have magical properties to heal any person mentally, physically, and psychologically. It's a work for self-acceptance and progress.
You are a friendly human. Thank you for helping! How can I help you?
Every child needs to be friendly and to have friends whenever they want. They should always be part of the society in which they live. The development of interconnection between their compatriots and others is essential for them. In society, we should learn not only to communicate with each other but how to give and get help. Helping others is the best skill for self-realization, being not selfish or self-centered. But they also should get help. To not be exploited, a person should receive mutual respect, which he gets when he also learns to ask for help. These three expressions would be the basis for productive interconnections and relationships.
These 12 expressions would help children become successful by staying persistent, learning continuously, working hard and smart, maintaining a positive attitude, building a network, and progressing.
A leader inspires his team to reach goals by taking risks and making changes. A manager organizes and coordinates group work. He makes sure that his team works proficiently. Both of them work in different styles. Therefore, communication is essential for both leaders and managers, particularly the expressions they use. Leaders are usually winners. They always select positive and efficient words. Arrogance and stubbornness are the qualities that keep managers from having leadership qualities. Such people sometimes use words and expressions that insult their teams. Some expressions have the worst influence on the work environment. Here are ten negative expressions we should not use to become managers with leadership qualities.
"I am the boss."
Good leaders lead people, not command them. Moreover, they are work-oriented but not egocentric. They do not urge approval from their teams. Thus, people respect them for their human qualities but not their power. They follow leaders mechanically, without any force, as they inspire them. When the manager says, "I am the boss," psychologically, he underestimates both his power and the people around him. That's why, leadership demands mutual respect. If we want to get respect, we should give it. It is not by chance that a well-known quote says, "Only slaves want to manage."
"I am not guilty."
Only the weak will justify themselves with the "I am not guilty" expression. Good leaders have strong characteristics. They accept their own mistakes. They are rational, so they never take others's negative comments. Rationalism is one of the main characteristics of a leader. As Warren Buffet says, "Honesty is the greatest policy." Leaders never justify themselves; they speak honestly and solve problems without losing their minds. They never tend to blame anyone when an issue arises. It is not by chance that one of the world-known leaders, Henry Ford, has stated, "Never try to find a mistake instead of the solution.".
"I will do it myself."
Good leaders always value other people's ideas and try to work with everyone in a team. They understand that the strength of their organizations lies in their teams. An expression like "I will do it myself" is typical for managers but not for leaders. They see each employee as a powerful individual who is there to contribute to the organization. Leaders also consider themselves team players, as modesty is one of their main features.
"I know; I have already thought about everything."
The expression "I know; I have already thought about everything" shows typical human egocentrism. It will only hurt other employees' feelings. They will not be willing to work with a manager who is used to using such expressions daily. Good leaders know that there are always new things to learn and consider life an unlimited process for learning.
"Failure is unacceptable."
As Winston Churchill says, ''Success is a succession of failures without losing enthusiasm''. Good leaders do not only realize their mistakes but also help others learn from them. They never made others fall into despair. The leaders made their followers realize the learning process. Nothing can be perfect, and everybody gets experience in a work environment. Experience is the only vital asset for any organization. It can become a platform for further development.
"This is not our method."
The expression "This is not our method" is ridiculous but popular among managers. Leaders are open-minded to innovations and innovative ideas. They achieve innovations using all their resources. They know that every old stereotype or idea does not always lead to success. If an idea is suspicious, a leader will ask for an explanation. He will even make an appointment to meet his staff for brainstorming and listening to new ideas. The leader will discuss both the pros and cons of the suggested ideas. He will also read many books to find new innovative methods for his organization. The leader will organize special training for each member of the organization. He will himself be keen on learning new things as well.
"I need a result, not your kind behavior."
Leaders know that success depends on communication and trustful relations with everybody, so they value kind behavior in their work environment. None of the leaders will express the "I need a result, not your kind behavior" idea. If there is no human ethics in communication, activities become unproductive. It is a basis of effective communication for all societies. Thus, leaders highly value ethics in communication.
"I don't care that it is impossible. Just do it."
The expression "I don't care that it is impossible. Just do it" is irrational and contains elements of irresponsibility. Leaders will never work against their principles, either. They will always ask people to act without fraud or illegal actions. The leader is an authoritative figure without any right to make big mistakes and disappoint his followers.
I don't want to hear any negative news or expectations.
First of all, the leader is a problem solver. He should be ready to listen to negative news and expectations. In general, issues tend to get worse. They should have solutions on time. A good leader solves all problems and their negative consequences at once.
"You are lucky to work here."
Without employees, any organization could not survive. The expression "You are lucky to work here" is strange and unacceptable. It is a kind of manipulation. Moreover, it makes employees think their manager favors them by allowing them to work with him, so they will avoid working in such an unhealthy work environment. Thus, such managers can become big problems for the owner of the organization. A healthy, happy atmosphere makes employees and customers feel at ease and work in a productive atmosphere.
In conclusion, managers should also have such leadership qualities as vision and passion for their jobs, empathy towards their employees, confidence and Decisiveness in themselves, accountability towards owners and customers, inspiration and creativity from books and other sources, positive attitude towards life, as well as good communication skills for clearly articulating their expectations and goals.
Bulletin board systems, as the first social network, were launched in the USA in the 1970s. The Fidonet massaging network and Internet relay chat launched in America in 1980. The third social network was SixDegrees.com, which became known in 1997. Then, other social networks, such as Friendster, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Facebook, became widespread. All these platforms allowed users to create profiles, connect with friends, and share updates.
Positive and negative effects of social networks on humans
Connecting people
Nowadays, we have an opportunity to interact with people all over the world. Social networks provide groups and communities where we can find people with the same interests. Thus, we can make new friends through social networks. We can also continuously keep in touch with our relatives when we travel abroad. We can send any item from one place in the world to another using communication on social networks. Moreover, we can organize social, cultural, business, educational, or political events in our countries and invite anyone we want. Thus, social networks themselves can influence any country’s activities.
A social network as an efficient tool for business
Social networks are good places for branding, marketing, and advertising. Companies can open pages for creating online shops for all their products. They can advertise their products and brands using advertising tools to increase their visibility and make them accessible to all relevant customers. Customers can contact them using social networks without reaching their shops and ordering anything online. Customers can also leave feedback, which will help companies gain popularity among citizens, find their lapses, and improve and develop their businesses accordingly. Companies can post job announcements on social networks, and we can find job positions using, for example, Facebook.com or LinkedIn.
Why is Sharing limited information and ideas vital?
We can share any information that we want on social networks. From the positive point of view of sharing information, they are very productive platforms for learning new things for free and finding answers to any questions we desire. There are plenty of informative pictures, videos, real-life stories, and articles on social networks. Some people can make money on social networks, for instance, through video blogging. The only problem with sharing information is that there is always a privacy concern. Others can use the information we share against us. We have the risk of becoming victims of hackers and criminals. Adults can be victims of financial machinations, while children can become victims through cyberbullying and other criminal deeds. Thus, it can disturb a human’s private life. Sharing information can also cause unhealthy comparisons between human beings, which can put people under stress and negatively impact their self-esteem.
Social networks as an addiction pill
Different people have various kinds of addictions to social networks.
Gambling
Many people are addicted to online gambling. They start to lose money because of online games, and their lives worsen.
Video games
Teenagers get stuck in the virtual world playing overwhelming video games. They stop going out and get psychological and mental problems. As a result, it becomes hard for specialists to bring them into reality.
Social comparison
As mentioned above, comparison also becomes a kind of addiction among girls and women, who begin to show their lives more colorfully on social networks than they are in reality. They start to feel stuck and paralyzed when they realize that there is no end to the process of showing beauty and perfection.
Thus, as a result, they also have mental problems. More than 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women have social network addictions.
Social networks, as a possible factor in fatal cases
Social networks can cause mental problems (stress, depression, anxiety) in people leading them to suicide.
The other two social network addictions are extreme food consumption and actions taken by many video bloggers. They reach such an extreme while shooting their video blogs, suddenly becoming victims of suicide.
Sometimes, network users can kill themselves because of internet trolls who get enjoyment from writing negative things on others’ posts. Thus, we can limit interaction with social networks and use them as development tools, not addiction, and as a means of showing our best sides and searching for approval.
Formation of relationships through social networks
It is possible to build relationships through social networks. But psychologically, most people are not ready to get into relationships through social networks. Moreover, social networks have significant negative impacts on the institution of marriage. While it is now easy for people to connect and find potential partners through social networks, it has also led to an increase in divorce cases and a decrease in the number of marriages all over the world. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the marriage rate in the United States has decreased by 50% since 1970. Face-to-face communication is vital for a healthy and successful relationship and marriage. Serious relationships demand hard work, not just sitting and chatting. Ironically, as the American author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek says, “Become a pickup master.” Unfortunately, social networks have also become reasons for family collapse and short-term marriages. People have lost the most important values, such as mutual respect and love, kindness, and tolerance.
Interesting statistics on social networks
In 2024, 4.95 billion people use social networks throughout the world.
Facebook has over 2.96 billion monthly active users. It is the largest social network in the world. Facebook Messenger has 931 million monthly active users.
YouTube (2.5 billion monthly active users) is the most visited website with videos.
WhatsApp is the most popular platform with its messages and video calls. It has about 2 billion users worldwide.
Instagram (2 billion monthly active users) and TikTok (1.05 billion monthly active users) are famous platforms for their images and videos. Monthly TikTokers, on average, stay online for 31 hours and 32 minutes.
WeChat (1.31 billion monthly active users) is the most popular Chinese social network.
There are also other famous social networks, like Snapchat (631 million monthly active users), Pinterest (518 million monthly active users), and Reddit (73.1 million daily active users).
Diet is the most popular topic nowadays. It has become a trendy topic among girls and women. Here you can find all the practical information on diets, their types and origins, good and bad sides, and recent statistics.
General information about diets
Diets comprise types and amounts of food. Not only we as human beings, but also other living creatures have their diets. For example, animals can be herbivores (plant-eating), omnivores (eating both plants and meat), insectivores (insect-eating), or nectarivores (nectar-eating). A diet provides life sustainability and growth. Timing and frequency are also essential factors. Some people eat every day two or three times. A vital part of the diet is also water. It is the main factor for body functions such as digestion, absorption, circulation, saliva creation, nutrient transportation, and body temperature. The amount of drinking water needed can vary depending on age, sex, weight, physical activities, and overall health. A balanced diet gives the body all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs. It is essential to keep fit. There are two main categories of diet.
Traditional diets ( Mexican, Indian, Armenian, and so on) include national dishes. The recipes have a long history, and every nation has its own.
Modern diets can be processed and packaged foods or fast food. Modern diets may also include dishes from different cultures or special diets. However, both types can be healthy or unhealthy. It depends on the food ingredients.
Popular diets in the world
1. Atkins and Keto are low-carb diets. They ban carbohydrates to promote weight loss and improve sugar quantity in the blood. Robert C. Atkins, a heart specialist (cardiologist), developed the Atkins diet in the 1960s in New York, USA. The American physician, diabetologist, epileptologist, and medical researcher Russell Wilder was the first to introduce the term ketogenic diet to describe a nutritional treatment for epilepsy in 1920. In 1911, physicians carried out the first research on the ketogenic diet in France.
2. Ornish and Pritikin are low-fat diets. They reduce the consumption of fat. As a result, they lower cholesterol and improve heart health. The American physician and researcher Dean Ornish discovered the Ornish diet in the USA in 1977, and the American inventor, engineer, nutritionist, and longevity researcher Nathan Pritikin introduced the Pritikin diet in 1970.
3. Mediterranean diets include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats like olive oil. It becomes beneficial for the heart and supports longevity. The Mediterranean countries like Southern Spain, Southern Italy, and Crete formulated their traditional food as the Mediterranean diet in the early 1960s. It is distinct from Mediterranean cuisine, which covers the actual cuisines of the Mediterranean countries.
4. Vegetarian and vegan diets exclude meat. But some vegetarians can eat fish, and some can eat eggs. Generally, it is a plant-based diet. It has common ethical, environmental, or health reasons. Vegetarianism originated in India in 3300–1300 BCE, particularly in northern and western ancient India.
5. People who keep raw food diets consume food in raw conditions. Human organisms consume nutrients in such conditions fully. Thus, People keep all vitamins in food this way. The physician and pioneer nutritionist Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner spoke on a raw food diet in the 1800s in Switzerland.
6. The only aim of detox diets is to remove toxins from the organism. Detox diets also contain certain foods or food groups. Detox diets originated with the American naturopath Stanley Burroughs in the early 1940s when he introduced his Master Cleanse diet.
7. The Paleo diet was popular among Paleolithic humans in the Stone Age. It includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds but excludes pre-cooked and processed legumes, foods, grains, and dairy.
7. Intermittent fasting Diets involve different periods of eating and fasting. People believe that it aids in the reduction of weight and metabolism. But it is called a diet. As a diet, People have practiced it throughout the world since the earliest antiquity. Fasting is a part of rituals in many religions with a purification meaning.
Besides diets, there are also special weight-watching programs and apps to make healthier choices regarding food.
It is nice to keep a diet, but as for special diets, we should be very cautious. The best diet should always be sustainable and enjoyable for us. Thus, to avoid health problems, it is good to consult with healthcare professionals and skilled doctors before starting a new diet.
Pros of keeping a diet
1. A well-planned diet can improve health by consuming nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
2. It can help individuals maintain a healthy weight, reducing the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
3. It can increase energy and reduce fatigue.
4. It can positively influence mental health, reducing issues such as depression and anxiety.
5. It can regulate digestion and prevent constipation.
Cons of Keeping a Diet:
1. Diets can be restrictive, limiting the types of consumable foods, which can raise negative feelings such as deprivation and frustration.
2. They can demand time, becoming time-consuming. As the Armenian philosopher said once, "We do not live for eating, but eat for living." Thus, is it worth spending time planning, shopping, and preparing healthy stuff when we are born to live?
3. Some diets can also be too expensive.
4. Some diets can lead to social isolation because of ridiculous eating habits, especially from the point of view of family gatherings, which are part of family norms regarding all nations in the world.
7. Many diets are not sustainable for the long term, leading to a cycle of weight gain and loss. They can also contain hidden, deadly risks because of nutrient deficiencies.
In 2024 the Mediterranean diet was globally recognized as the best - 1
Recent global statistics on diet and food
In 2024, the Mediterranean diet got an 85.1% overall score and was globally recognized as the best.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people are obese, including 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children. Besides, every year, unhealthy diets cause 11 million deaths all over the world.
The World Health Organization states that diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, and dental disease are diet-related diseases.
According to the USA National Eating Disorder Association, approximately 70 million people worldwide currently struggle with disordered eating.
Based on Food Waste Index Report 2024 data in 2022, the world population wasted 1.05 billion metric tons of food.
According to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), 281.6 million people across 59 countries suffer from hunger.
Today, let's discuss the ways of happiness and its aspects from the viewpoints of psychology and philosophy. Happiness is an inner phenomenon. It is a journey, not an aim. We should work on our mentality to become happier. There are some easy ways to develop happiness.
Expression of gratitude
The first thing that we should do is to express gratitude.
Have you ever expressed gratitude in the morning?
It shifts up our energy, making us feel energized. We release ourselves from emotional burdens. We should consider things that we are grateful for. It also motivates us to be engaged in things, which makes us happier.
Engagement in activities
Thus, as mentioned above, we should also be engaged in certain activities that bring us happiness. We need to take a pen and write things we are good at. We all have particular skills and talents like painting, cooking, swimming, creative composition, etc. Such things give us a sense of purpose in our life.
Creating new bonds with people
The next thing that we can do is to develop friendships with people. It is essential for us to feel fulfillment around the people who support and motivate us. We all have people who make strong emotional bonds with us. The productive and developing social connections can have a very positive impact on our overall well-being. We should also keep positivity and be positive towards others, sending more positive feelings to them.
Healthy lifestyle:
Doing physical exercises every week twice or three times is essential. Not only workouts but also all kinds of sports give us lots of beneficial things. Taking care of our physical condition through regular physical exercises, healthy diets, and enough sleep can also influence our discipline and concentration, keeping us motivated with a positive outlook. It says, "A healthy soul lives in a healthy body".Thus, physical activities also include running, swimming, boxing, etc.
Doing meditations
Meditation is also a good resource of happiness, as it releases us from the subconscious inner blockages and miseries. We feel less stressed, and we become totally at ease with ourselves. We began to focus on the present moment and let go of our worries concerning the past or future. Meditations and deep breathing exercises Pranayama can help us stay present and centered. It gives us inner wisdom to move forward with tolerance and resistance. Doing meditation gives us warm feelings and a great sense of presence.
Living with a purpose
For moving forward, we should have realistic goals and work towards their implementation. Having goals makes us continue our lives with a great sense of grace and self-confidence. It can also give a sense of readiness, purpose, and direction. Big goals very often exhaust us and make us procrastinate. Thus, it is essential to divide them into achievable aims or steps and work separately on them every day without losing time. Time is the most precious thing in our lives.
Self rewards
We should love ourselves and don't neglect our personality to become happier. First of all, we should become self-reliant. We should comprehend and treat ourselves kindly. Kindness and understanding can be reflected to people only when we are self-sufficient and happy, especially when we look at ourselves in the mirror. We should be gentle toward us, even if we sometimes want to criticize us badly. When we do a great deal of stuff, we should reward ourselves with small things, not be burnt up emotionally after a pile of hard work. At those moments, we will live micro-happy moments, which will support our happiness.
Self-development as a positive side of happiness
We should always try to find new positive experiences and challenges. As Armenian historian Eghishe once said, "Every evil comes from ignorance". Thus, enlightenment comes only when we try to learn something, create new things, and step out of our comfort zone. It makes us to become evolve personalities. We become proud of ourselves due to our hard work and resistance, which is one of the best feelings that one can feel as a kind of happiness.
Forgiveness as the best remedy
Forgiveness is the best remedy for our souls. We should always practice forgiveness, as holding grudges can leave heavy trails on us. If we hold grudges, we will feel exhausted energy. When we are out of such negative thoughts, we will find peace. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting but deep self-perception when we comprehend ourselves so well that we can cultivate inner strength to find out why we were treated negatively by certain people. We are the only ones to blame, as we try to please others instead of us. Because of this, people change their attitude towards us and try to exploit us, taking us for granted. if we want to be accepted by society wholly, we should learn to love ourselves first. It is nice to put communication limits in case of necessity and find the true colors of happiness.
Mindest as a master of our happiness
We should be free of others' negative beliefs to become happier. As it says, "You are not what others think about you, you are the one you think you are''. We should neglect negative ideas and only listen to those who are always there for us. For a positive mind, we can just read nice books. For instance, the Greats' biographies, who have done and continue to do something incredible for the world we live in.
Psychological aspects of happiness
Positive psychology underlines positive emotions. We should be joyful and express gratitude and contentment every day.
Hedonic psychology underlines pleasure as an essential aspect of happiness. Thus, we should get pleasure and avoid any pain.4
Eudaimonic psychology underlines meaningful life as a source of happiness. Thus, we should live purposeful lives and realize our goals in life.
Philosophical aspects of happiness
Aristotle believed that we should live a life of high standards and exercise our intellectual and moral virtues.
Epicurus believed that happiness is the absence of physical pain and mental distress. He also stressed the importance of a simple and self-sufficient life.
In philosophy, Utilitarianism believes that the actions directed to happiness are the right ones, but if they do not, they are wrong.
Jean-Paul Sartre and Martin Heidegger believed that we all are free and responsible for creating our life meaning. Happiness is a subjective phenomenon depending on individuality.
As stoic philosophers, Epictetus and Seneca believed in the importance of the present moment, inner strength, and resilience. They stated that we should live lives fully reasonable and with virtue. They stress inner peace and self-contentment of a person rather than external circumstances.
In conclusion, happiness is a complex concept studied by many professional psychologists and philosophers for centuries, who try to answer one question ''What is happiness? They did not only give us phenomenal thoughts but rules to live life fully without suffering.
Today let us review the book "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote Against Chaos." written by JordenPeterson and published in 2018. He is a famous psychologist, author, and online educator. This book is considered to be one of his bestsellers. The book refers to different spheres of old wisdom: discipline, freedom, adventures, and responsibility. Its genres are psychology and philosophy. It comprises philosophical ideas and the concept of discipline and chaos. It helps us realize that we are born to improve ourselves and the world.
THE MAIN IDEAS OF THE BOOK
1: Stand straight with shoulders backward.
The author signifies the importance of having a straight posture and body flexibility. If we want to succeed, we should move with a straight posture. He also states the importance of human dominance. Our brain strives to be dominant. It is our ego that influences every aspect of life. When we eat and sleep irregularly, we distract the function of our brains and bring a lot of anxiety. Our body needs an exact daily routine for a healthy, productive, and peaceful life, and every part should function at the right time. It is also practical for newborn babies. If they sleep and eat on the same time daily, they will grow up peaceful and stable psychologically. The straight posture will help us feel better and inspired. A straight posture means we accept all life challenges without retreating.
2. Treat yourself like a child or as if you have a responsibility to help someone.
The author states that we often treat others with more care than ourselves. We judge ourselves very critically. We feel worthless for feeling better. The problem is universal. The whole world is a natural unity of chaos and discipline. Yin and Yang concept itself has dark and light sides, and they cannot survive separately. However we can reach harmony by balancing darkness and lightness. Taking care of ourselves means to make decisions that are beneficial for us. We will never reach our inner potential if we escape the chaos and stay constantly in our comfort zone. Thus, we should be ready for the chaos and not despair. We should choose things that make us better, not happier. We should identify ourselves, our directions, actions, and steps.
3. Be friends with people who want the best for you.
The author states that people tend to toxic situations more than discipline. We should make friends with those who are kind. The best friends become those who want everything to be better. Negative people are more than positive ones. We should make efforts to find the best people. Such people encourage each other, and it is mutual. They motivate us when we need it, and we do the same. It can bring personal and social successes and achievements.
4. Compare yourself with your past self, not with others.
The author states that we can never compare with others. There will always be one better or more successful than we are. People's criteria are different. We will fail because of comparison. We should concentrate on our faults to become better. The future always seems promising, which motivates us to act better. Self-criticism becomes ugly because of comparison. We do not make progress. We ignore our positive changes. It is impossible to be the best at everything, but we can improve where we need improvement.
5. Don't let your children do things that make you ashamed.
The author mentions that the child should become a full member of society. They should get a strong upbringing and not suffer in adulthood. Parents should be strict but loving. They should deprive kids of their beloved toys or games as punishment. It will help parents improve them. Parents should not be cruel. It will negatively affect a child. If children make an effort, parents should reward them nicely. Here are some methods for parents:
Parents should limit the number of rules; otherwise, children can become looser.
Parents should not use physical power on children.
Parents should judge or motivate children jointly.
6. Make your house an ideal environment with discipline before judging the world.
The author states that success makes us arrogant; we forget to notice essential things and negative changes. Everything collapses because of the absence of attention and readiness. We should stop doing wrong things. We should improve our inner selves, as well as both our personal and family lives.
7. Strive for what makes sense, not what is expedient.
The author signifies that we should sacrifice what we love to carry out our potential. If we do not want to suffer, we should do our best and sacrifice our lives for a higher cause. We should do what we can without showing arrogance. Additional pride brings intolerance and depression. We should try to manage our anger before judging others. The more we sacrifice our time for a bigger purpose, the more enjoyable its reward will be for us.
8. Tell the truth, not tell a lie.
The author states we should try to speak the truth. Nietzsche's quote: "The stronger a person, the more truth he speaks." We tell a lie to reach something we think we want. Lies make us artificial persons. We should be true to ourselves, which will move us in the right direction.
9. Consider the person you listen to, who can know something you do not know.
The memory is a guideline from the past to the future. Memory is not remembering something but learning lessons and not repeating them. Karl Rogers states that listening needs encouragement. We do not listen to others attentively; we hurry to evaluate what they say. If we start to listen attentively, it will make the other person tell the truth without lying. Finally, the talks become interesting. The truth is always severe, but we need it for improvement and learning from our lessons.
10. Be precise and honest in your speech. Do not try to distort the truth with complicated formulations.
We tend to accept or pay attention to things that are useful or stand in our way. Our brain simplifies everything to make our life easier. Sometimes, we bump into things that make our lives seem chaotic. We should be precise in our speech, not to raise problems for the future, and not be misunderstood.
11. Do not disturb children if they do something dangerous.
If children do not learn about pain, consequences, and risks at an early age, they will not be ready for further life and will appear in more dangerous situations. They should experiment with something. It will enrich their knowledge and make them independent. Overprotection is an enemy against children's opportunities.
12. If you meet a cat on the way, pat it.
The author states that we do not love somebody without their mistakes. We love him for his faults. Faults are our humane side. They are challenging. We should always be ready to overcome them.
In conclusion, according to the 12 rules, life is a constant struggle full of difficulties and challenges. But life is also full of joy and happiness, even if they are shorter. The only thing we can do is to be honest. Be out of arrogance and selfishness. It is essential to take responsibility and not blame others for your failures. We are the only ones who can make our lives better.
Thus I will recommend this book those, who want to understand the life better.
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