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A simple act of kindness goes long way. Blend it with understanding and add a sprinkle of faith . The world that we live in today is full of individuals who lack an important criterion of the heart, which is kindness. Kindness is a pleasant temperament and a concern for others.   When we are kind to one another, it will create a society that is selfless and compassionate. The survival of humanity is dependent upon human kindness, as acts of kindness encourage  benevolence. The problem with unkind individuals is their failure to nurture their hearts to value the life and well-being of others. They also lack empathy.   Individuals are the main components of society. Thus, for society to be able to live in harmony and co-exist peacefully, we need to have people who treat others with respect, despite differences in religion, culture or social standing. Reminder that it is always best to consider the feelings of others in any particular situation, by being more empat...

Every year people all over celebrate “ World Environment Day,” on 5 June  with plans in their  mind to save and protect  the environment. But we need to introspect and ask ourselves “ Do we really execute our plans?” The existence of nature is the proof of our own existence and everybody appreciates the existence of water, forest, flora, and fauna, but unfortunately, these can be misused and end up being harmed. The environment is polluted by various things such as radioactive elements, plastics, sewage, domestic waste and industrial pollution.    Talk with your own self, your children, friends, family , colleagues about the beautiful things they enjoy about this day and what they can do to protect it?   Nobody is a perfect, however, together we can take some steps to reduce the number of resources consumed and waste that is generated.    Take a look below at some of the  ideas and tips on how we can do this?   Let’s protect th...

  As you all know, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases throughout India, the government has imposed a nationwide lockdown. As a result, schools , colleges and institutions  have been closed across the country, causing an unprecedented disruption in the education industry  at least 290.5 million students worldwide, according to UNESCO .    In this phase of social distancing, to ensure that learning continues without any impediments, schools are shifting to digital learning methods to facilitate remote learning for students. All are apprehensive about this transition from offline to online learning system. Though classroom learning cannot be replaced by online education, it is essential, especially in this situation, that everyone works collectively to make online learning possible for children stuck at home..    The secret is, ‘don’t let the learning stop! While your child is staying away from school or college  support their learnin...

      The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 because 21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.So the United Nations declared 21st June as the International Yoga Day in order to spread awareness among the people regarding yoga.    The word 'yoga' came from Sanskrit word yuj which means " to unite or join."The true essence of yoga revolves around elevating the life force or ‘Kundalini’ at the base of the spine. It aims to achieve this through a series of physical and mental exercises. At the physical level, the methods comprise various yoga postures or 'asanas' that aim to keep the body healthy. The mental techniques include breathing exercises or ‘pranayama’ and meditation or ‘dhyana’ to discipline the mind. Importance/Benefits of Yoga:-   Yoga is not a religion; it is a way of living that aims towards 'a healthy mind in a healthy...

       According to research carried out by Education Support, most of the  teachers have faced physical or mental health issues in the last few months because of their work, and 53% have considered leaving as a result. However, mental health is something we’re getting better at talking about. Making sure we’re aware of the issues and discussing them openly can really help. During the uncertain and challenging times of lockdown looking after your own mental health and wellbeing, and also that of your students, is key.   Here are my tips for looking after your emotional and mental wellbeing, which I hope will be useful when offering advice to your students too.     Recognising that your wellbeing matters  During this uncertain time, when so much focus is on providing the best possible teaching tools and advice to students, it can be easy to put your own mental wellbeing to the bottom of the pile. Be sure to structure your day and take reg...