Procrastination

Procrastination 

Everyone procrastinates. At least once in your life, you've procrastinated on an assignment or task. For some, its better or worse. Depending on how often one procrastinates, and how badly the means is. If you wait till literally an hour before a huge project is due for school or work, then you're on the worse ends of procrastination. 

So why do we do it?

We procrastinate because it seems more comfortable. There are other things besides that task that we would rather be doing. Also, we tell ourselves we still have a lot of time still, even when we don't. 

And even though we naturally do it all the time, its obviously not a good thing. You want to try to stop this bad habit before it becomes worse. Here are some tips to stop you, and myself, from procrastinating. 

Break the task down into little steps, and make deadlines for yourself

Instead of rushing something the night before its really due, do it in little steps. This will the make the work seem not as bad, and make you more willing to do the work. The deadlines allow you to know when you should break up the parts.  You can make as many deadlines as you want. Whatever is more comfortable.

Get away from distracting things when you're doing work

If you're one of those people who get distracted easily, then seclude yourself away from distracting things such as the television and games. Sit in a closet and do your work if you have to. Instead of spending several hours to do something while you're distracted, just take 30 minutes to do something quickly and get it over with so you can go back to doing fun things.

Those are just a few tips that can help you stop procrastinating. Its really a bad habit that should be broken. 

Mood

Mood

Mood is a weird thing. It even sounds weird. Sometimes it can randomly just change for no reason, or there could be a specific event that occurred to cause the shift to a bad mood. 

The human mind differs for all people. For example, one person can have so many problems, but it doesn't effect them as much as another person who only has a few problems but dwells on them greatly. Of course, it's difficult to change how your mind acts, but it is possible.

Several Ways to Attempt to Improve Mood

-Smile

-Laugh

-Look at Green or Blue

-Go somewhere quiet and just think

-Cuddle with a blanket

-Listen to a good song you like

-Continuously whisper "Beep Boop" to yourself several times

(I find the last one to be my favorite)

Why You Should Try to Improve Your Mood

Obviously, people do not enjoy being in a bad mood. The negativeness one is feeling can possibly spread to others around them. However, it's true with positiveness as well. Additionally, being in a good mood can help improve efficiency like at work or school, and better decision making overall. Being in a bitter mood can sometimes cause rash and feckless decisions to be made, because you are angry or frustrated. Being in a kind mood can allow your mind to be more clear, and your thoughts to be more cautious and intelligent.

Overall, being in a good mood is just much better. If you're currently in a good mood, try to spread that good mood right now, and in the future. If you're in a bad mood find someone who's in a good mood and hopefully they'll spread their positiveness. Just make sure not to spread negativity around, because it creates a sorrowful environment. Remember, people are always at their best when happy.

How Food Affects Life

I'm sure that many people's new year's resolution was to start eating healthier. There are many reasons for this, almost too many to count. Today I'm going to go over just big ways how food can affect the human body.

Weight

This is an obvious one. Over-eating, as well as under eating, can cause an unwanted and unhealthy weight. The human body is not made to constantly eat a gallon of chocolate ice cream every day. It doesn't even have to be that drastic. Although it's okay to treat yourself to something sweet every once in a while, it shouldn't be too much. Next time you're about to eat a bowl of ice cream for the third day in a row, think about if you really should.

Energy

From your science classes taken in high school, you've probably learned that energy is created from food. So everything that we put into our body effects how easily that energy is created. If there is an excess amount of unhealthy junk food put into our body then less energy will be provided. Healthy green's such as spinach,  broccoli, and many others, can allow more energy to be provided. Therefore allowing people to get through their days easier. The sugary stuff can allow a quick burst of energy, but then a just as quick crash soon after. Drinking water is also an important factor in energy and hydration.

Although I did not go into depth about the specific way of how these foods affect your body, you can always do research. If you're one of those people who made "eating healthy" their new year's resolution, then you can research additional information about specifically what is considered healthy or not.

Dance Through Life

Dance has been around for thousands of years. Almost as long as humans have been on Earth. Dance has always been a part of life. It is another form of art, rather than paintings and sculptures. You use your body to express feelings, to tell a story, to make a statement. Whether it was cultural or just for fun, it has always been involved in life, and it will never go away.

Dance has evolved from being specifically for cultural to being done at parties and celebrations. People make choreography To express feeling. The synchronization and thought of every single move within the dance allows the feeling to be expressed, and a story to be told. For example, the video is a choreography that is amazingly well done, along with a story being told. 

Creativity is endless and shown within each and every dance. Everyone has their own unique style that is beautiful no matter what. Some people use dancing to help get through their life. Creating a dance piece to let go of anger or sadness. 

Put on your favorite song right now and just start dancing. It can turn a bad day around, and put you into an awesome mood. Dancing should be a part of everyone's' life.

Simply Puppies

Simply Puppies

During the puppy period, dogs are like babies and anything that occurs will shape its future. This is the most 

important time of their life. They learn many life skills during this period of time.

During the puppy stage,
humans need to work together with the puppy

What Occurs During Puppy-hood 

During the childhood of a dog, puppies will learn how to behave around humans, as well as other puppies and dogs. 

The owner must train the puppy well. In order to do this, here are just a few good tips.

1- Be a good leader for the puppy.

2- Expose the puppy to other kind dogs, so he won't grow up to be aggressive later.

3-Train the dog with reward, rather than punishment. Punishment is used for when the puppy does something bad or unwanted.

4- Slowly work towards goals and achievements

5- Allow relaxation time as well of course. Their entire puppy life should not just be about training.

Those are only some tips. For more tips you can visit websites such as http://dogtime.com/article/puppies.html and http://www.cesarsway.com/dog-training/the-basics/starting-your-puppy-off-right

I believe puppies are insanely cute. However they are also a lot of work to handle. They require a lot of attention. I would suggest not getting a puppy unless you are sure you can provide it with enough time and love. If you can, then be my guest and get a puppy. I'm sure you will definitely love your puppy. 

Technology Affecting Society

Technology Affecting Society

Technology has improved drastically throughout the years. Evolving from small things that barely affect daily life, to something that almost everyone uses daily. Technology allows things to be very efficient, however it could also negatively impact society.

Some Positive Effects Technology has

-Easier access to everything

     Technology causes it so virtually everything is available for people to use. Researching is simpler and finding things on the internet is also more efficient. 

-Entertainment is endless

     Finding something to entertain you is much easier with  technology. Technology is made almost just to entertain people.

-Communication applications

     Technology allows people from Japan to easily talk to friends or family from across the world in the United States, or anywhere else in the world. It causes the world to seem smaller and distance isn't a great factor anymore.

Some Negative Effects Technology has

- Less social interactions

     Due to technology, social interactions are not greatly required to live.

-Children becoming worse

     The next generations in general can become worse due to technology. Because of all the freedom children can have on the internet, it could cause an issue, and has in the past. It could become worse. 

-Anxiety from being separated from technology

     Being away from technology can cause separation anxiety for some people. 

There are many positive effects of technology, as well as negative effects. It will be interesting to view how technology advances even more. As well as viewing if the positive will outweigh the negative, or possibly the opposite will occur. 

Internet Sources-

http://roogirl.com/25-negative-effects-of-technology/

http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/as-technology-gets-better-will-society-get-worse

http://www.edudemic.com/the-4-negative-side-effects-of-technology/

The Bias Within Everyone

Within Google

According to the article "Exposing Hidden Bias at Google" at www.nytimes.com, it appears that within Google there is a substantially dominant amount of males over females. Google is saying that they are attempting to remove the bias differences. However, "The company has no solid evidence that the workshops, or many of its other efforts to improve diversity are actually working." (As quoted from the article itself. 

However, this is also apparent in many other similar industries like Apple and Yahoo

The Quality Everyone Shares

You can do your best to try to stop being biased, but it's inside everyone. No matter how much you attempt to deny it. It's there. Discrimination and prejudice is a human trait that is embedded into our culture. 

Laszlo Bock gave a lecture stating exactly that. The article states that Mr. Bock's statement was a fact rather than an opinion.

The fact that Google is attempting to equal out the gender roles in their company is a good role model, and other companies should attempt to do this as well. When people decides one's fate they should view them equally and have the same standards for both men and women. Women can do the job just as well as men, possibly even better.

I agree that all humans have at least a slight amount of bias within them. It is undeniable. However, although a small amount of bias belief cannot be stopped, one does not have to display a great amount of bias. Also, your bias does not even have to be displayed to others. Though you may think it, do your best to not let it show. Perhaps it will be a step towards equality.