Journal Entry #3 I have never made a long term commitment to a worthy cause, nor an important one. That may sound bad but I have only been around for seventeen years after all, and I have made many short-term commitments to worthy causes. However, there is one long term cause I should commit to for my own benefit; my health. I guess this could be called a goal more than a cause, but it is something I need to commit to. I am not talking about losing weight; I know I do not need to do that. But I could have a healthier diet and I could definitely exercise more. In almost every aspect I am not in the physical condition a young man my age should be in. It comes from years of never being interested in any sport or any other physical activity. It just was not who I was, or who I am. I am not lazy, at least not overly; however I have never been interested in anything that would get one physically fit. I have always found sports and exercise boring and physical education in school tedious and …show more content…
It is all sporadic. I have not been committed to it, though I often try to get into shape, I do not ever commit to one way. And I never do it regularly, which is the key to achieving this goal. This is why I must make a commitment to it, I have to decide what I am going to do, how I am going to achieve it, and then execute it uniformly. Whether this goal is worthy or not is truly in the eye of the beholder, however to me, it is. And I think fitness is a worthy goal for everyone. I am not saying that we should all go out and start playing and dedicating our lives to sports, but it is a good idea to get out and do something active at least once a week. Or perhaps even for just an hour each day. Obviously there will be days where one just cannot find time and that is okay, but overall, I believe this is a fairly easily achievable goal if one is willing to put some effort into it. And I definitely
Greece and China have similar political organizations such as city-states and have a similar system for each. Over time China and Greece have developed different political organizations that keep their city-states in order. For example, in China, one person, an emperor, rules over the entire empire and make all the rules and decides on them (Ancient Military). Whereas, in Greece, not only does a king rule but also, a democracy is held to appoint equal votes for everyone to vote on every rule (Stearns, 106). Another difference in the political organization is within the city-states.
This behavior change project has become a huge part of my everyday life. I lost sight of how important staying in shape affects my overall mental state along with my physical well-being. Having a life that consists of so many activities such as going to school, working, and maintaining a full and happy relationship with the people I care about is hard to balance with just making time for myself. That is why keeping this three day a week workout regime over the past five weeks has been so important; it made me realize that I can make time to focus on just working on myself, and in turn, improve all other aspects of my life. Realizing of course that there are many people in this world that have real life health problems that they seek professional help for. These changes in their lives require a system or a theory that must be applied to develop a strategic an organized way to regulate or change their behavior.
My biggest problem is keeping myself motivated. People say “I’m going to get in shape.” Everyone has said that at least once in their life, but I have said it so many times I began to lose
So, we should all get into the habit of exercising regularly right now. If all of us now begin a routine of staying in shape, keeping in mind that it will make us healthier, give us a better state of mind, and body, we can make the future years of our lives more rewarding.
Does getting vaccinated really have precedence over a proper education? Currently all fifty states require children to be up to date on all vaccinations to enter kindergarten (“What Would Happen”). Alice Park, a reporter for Time, reported, many parents disagree with mandated vaccine and refuse to vaccinate their children on religious or philosophical grounds. However, vaccinations help build immunity and prevent many deadly diseases. Park noted that religious and philosophical waivers make the herd-immunity effect less effective. Park explained that the herd-immunity effect takes place when the upper majority of a population is fully vaccinated, covering those who did not or cannot get vaccinated, like cancer patients and newborns who
Have you shunned incorporating fitness and healthier eating into your routine because you’ve always regarded such dedication as something *other people do*? Appealing to all fitness levels is how we approach the needs of our readership because even those with just a few moments per day can utilize some of the guidelines we endorse. It is never too late or too soon to assimilate better living through exercise and diet. While not everyone aspires to be an Olympian, there is a bit of a health nut in all of us, and finding our inner athlete is most readily accomplished by defining what physical activities are enjoyable on a personal level. If a regimen is not at least somewhat pleasurable and easy to work into a busy schedule, it will likely
First of all, staying fit is something everyone needs and defiantly should do. If one is not in shape it could affect her health, and nobody wants to be in the hospital simply because she is lazy. If she really does enjoy the sport, it will make her want to get off the couch, put down the phone and go outside. Once she gets fit, she will most likely stay motivated to stay in shape. After all, who wants to be lazy and be in pain every time she
Living a healthy lifestyle is a goal many individuals have and that could either be eating vigorous nutritious meals or being active outside in the world, going to the gym for instance. The condition of being physically fit and healthy is what fitness is. Not many people realize the importance of it until they can’t fit in their own jeans. Many individuals argue that there isn’t enough time for the gym or that there is no point in going because it can cause injury, but in reality, it’s all worth it after you realize the outcomes of working out and eating healthy. There is always time to make your life fit and healthier. In order to join this discourse community, a person must learn the typical ways people in that community interact and argue. I will demonstrate that I have entered this discourse community of fitness by obtaining necessary knowledge, establishing strong credibility, and learning to influence other members of the community to strive for more.
A very controversial opinions are presented in the article ' 'Should teachers friend their students on Facebook?" by American Teacher scholar magazine. Nancy Willard, director of Embracing Digital Youth and author of Cyber Savvy, thinks it is very crutial to keep a professional communication and a proper distance with students, because social media, if not used properly, may raise a great public concern, and thus, will be treated as an invasion of a personal space. On the other hand, due to Lauren Isaacs Schimko, a math teacher in the North Rockland Central School District and secretary of the North Rockland Teachers ' Association, Facebook may be a great communication tool for teachers-students-parents socializing, helping to enhance
Making a commitment means it is harder to get out of working out. Accountability helps you maintain a steady workout routine. One way to do this is establishing a buddy system. Schedule a daily walk with your dog, significant other or a neighbor. Invite a friend to share your home gym at a designated time each day. Join fitness classes at a local gym or fitness center that calls you if you miss a scheduled class. Teach your child about fitness by joining a mommy and me class. Enroll in a sports team that depends on you to arrive at practices and show up at games. When other people are waiting for you, it is tougher to avoid working out. This helps you continue a long-term fitness routine for optimum well-being. It is also a great way to fit socialization into your hectic
Over the last 30-40 years, the amount and intensity of exercise has gradually declined. Few children in the United States have actually met the recommended “sixty minutes of vigorous exercise” per day (Institute of Medicine, 2013). Although most states and districts have policies pertaining to physical education, these programs lack reinforcement and are often considered weak. Physical education has slowly declined throughout the years, and the the purpose of encouraging students to make physical activity part of their daily lifestyle has been lost. Recent research from Cornell University has found that the average high school gym class consists of students being active for an average of only sixteen minutes! This is nowhere near the recommended sixty minutes of physical exercise. Physical education has been pushed to the side while academics have been prioritised. P.E. classes have become overlooked by society as a whole. Students simply see it as a courses used only for socializing, or to avoid academic courses such as Algebra, Biology, and History. While teachers no longer encourage students to be active, this should not be the path in which we take physical education. The importance of exercise and physical activity goes beyond the classroom with is proven benefits in memory, cognition and attention which are skills that can be used for daily life activities. In recent times, many programs are popping up across the country to emphasize the importance of being active!
While working on this project I have learned that physical fitness does not come easy. It takes commitment, time, and will power. Without these you can’t obtain physical fitness or maintain it. Physical fitness is not easy to gain nor is it easy to keep it. If it was then everyone would do it, but those who stick to their plan will gain enormous rewards and their life will be significantly better.
Overview: We should all at least try and get into the habit of exercising. If you were to start exercising today remember it give us not just a better physical state but mental as well. Living for a very long time is a great
In my opinion, everyone should have at least a minimum goal to perform physical activity every week. Depending on the person, whether a child, adult or older adult, the benefits are important for one’s health (CDC, 2014).
Do you need some motivation to get off the couch and begin exercising? Maybe you have started to work out and then stopped your work out routine so many times that you cannot keep track of the number of programs you have tried. Well you are not alone. In fact, by statistics that would make you an average American. All the same, working out for the sake of health and well-being is becoming increasingly important as we continue to learn the effects of inactivity. There are many benefits that arrive from the presence of exercise in your daily routine. Improve strength, improved cardiovascular fitness, and an improved immune system are just three of the MANY benefits that come from exercise and activity. I will tell you a little bit more