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So I am back, to talk about the most clich\u00e9 topic ever, \"The Side Effects of Social Media\". Clich\u00e9 but interesting nonetheless. It's surprising how much we do under its influence, both good and bad things. Now influencer reminds me of a paradox, did social media influencers become influencers because they wanted to become influencers as in get the tag of an influencer because it sounds cool or because they actually wanted to influence people? We know ourselves, we do a lot of things just because they look cool to the people out there and something is in trend but not because we like doing it. Not telling that everyone and everything is fake, but yes, most of it is or maybe not. This whole thing is a paradox. Sometimes you get confused between your interests and people's interests. The following quotation could serve as a fitting analogy for that situation: Losing yourself in the process of loving someone. \n<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591729231619},{"data":"
Heavy, right? Few days ago I was practicing aptitude with a friend, to have moral support and a competition to keep us moving forward with a purpose. It could be called a virtual group study and when we took breaks for even 5 minutes, he'd send me at least one post from Instagram saying 'Hey look! This is funny'. It sure was funny, but what struck to me was the idea of spending a break of 5 minutes with Instagram. It isn't wrong at all, nor is it bad because that's a live proof that social media is providing relaxation and peace to people by making them laugh and sometimes even motivating them. A contrasting example is the time we spend with our friends, I know it's the same old boring story but it breaks my heart (I'm sure it breaks yours too if you don't belong to that circle) when our friends meet and all they focus on is uploading an interesting story or making a Tik Tok video. But that also ends up becoming the moment of the day many a times. \n<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591729377099},{"data":"
All in all, social media makes us do stuff. Sometimes great ones, sometimes bringing in negative thoughts and influence. We start feeling worthless looking at others and suddenly think 'I can do this too!' and start off on a new road. We sometimes lose control and sometimes learn to be patient because of the addiction. We sometimes get close to the people we never expected to ever talk to and sometimes break bonds that existed since years. It all happens there, in that world, just like ours. Like every other thing, social media has two sides to it too, trick is to look for the brighter one ;). See ya soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591729394439}]
The AI FEST, by Orbit Shifters, is India's first virtual student Artificial Intelligence Conference and is here to guide you on your journey of business transformation whether you are initiating, implementing or optimizing your ideas to solve local\/global business problems.<\/p>
With a panel of experts to demystify AI jargon, it is the first event to connect leadership with AI expertise who will engage & discuss on latest happenings in technology.<\/p>
Aiming to cut through the marketing hype and help participants understand the benefits of AI, this fest comprises of Introduction , awareness on AI Technologies.<\/p>
Students can learn about how to make a career in Artificial Intelligence and various aspects connected to it in addition to learning on how to make a project out of AI.<\/p>
stuMagz is proud to be the student outreach partner for this event and if Artificial Intelligence interests you, then attend this online conference!<\/p>
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When an encounter happens between strangers, new ideas sprout. But what makes these conversations so special? The crispness and the guarantee that with every 20 minute episode you listen, your life gets a little bit more on \"The Way\".<\/p>
That's what happens at DaWae<\/a><\/b> with Zairik and Varun, a show where two college students who are out to meet and have impact-full conversations with great minds of our generations in various fields to get a head start with their academics, work, lifestyle and life in general.<\/p>What is the first episode about?<\/b><\/p>For our first episode, we decided to start with a person who aims to create an impact on society by getting everyone to stay physically and mentally fit. She is a Yoga Instructor, dietitian, an advocate of optimism, and a future doctor. She runs a YouTube channel and is the founder of the Instagram page, VEDANI, an initiative she has taken to accomplish her goals. <\/p>Tune in to this podcast for interesting talks!<\/p>Click here<\/a>!<\/p>"}]
What is the first episode about?<\/b><\/p>
For our first episode, we decided to start with a person who aims to create an impact on society by getting everyone to stay physically and mentally fit. She is a Yoga Instructor, dietitian, an advocate of optimism, and a future doctor. She runs a YouTube channel and is the founder of the Instagram page, VEDANI, an initiative she has taken to accomplish her goals. <\/p>
Tune in to this podcast for interesting talks!<\/p>
Click here<\/a>!<\/p>"}]
\nDr. Stephen Strange , the supreme socerer and primary protector of Earth against mystical threats and also the guardian of the time stone, was taking a breather just having saved the world from extinction. That's when his gaze stuck on this extremely gleeful person with a positive aura surrounding him. Intrigued by this the superhero decides to use the power of time stone,with which he can bend time and peeks into his life to decode the reason behind this glowing face.\n\n Mr.Gorge was a successful musician, father of a pretty daughter who is 6 years old and a loving husband to his high school sweetheart . He found out this morning that soon there will a new member joining the family. Gorge was content, he had everything in his life right from love to passion. This left Dr Strange too with a smirk. But this smile on his face soon faded out and turned into frown as he founds out that Gorge will meet with an accident in near future.The foreboding of the hardships that Gorge's family has to endure left Strange crestfallen. Saving his life was not an option as it would disrupt the flow of time but there was something he could do. \n \n Using his illusion and deceptive skills he creates a near death experience for George where an illusionary lamp post falls just beside him. Startled by this George snaps back to his senses and gets his feet back on the ground and rethinks his way of living as his life flash backed in a spilt second. As he was going through this reformative moment a flyer flew into his hand. It read \" ICICI Prudential life insurance. We cover you at every step in life\". \n\nAccording to Murphys law \"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong\" . Life is uncertain ,the best and only thing we can do is be prepared for unforseen circumstances. Not all of us have a Dr Strange looking out for us.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591524876507}]
Jack comes from a middle class family . Though he understands his family conditions sometimes he becomes stubborn . The family's income is just enough to meet the basic requirements . Jack asks his father for a cooler as summer began and he is unable to bare the heat . His mother explains him that they cannot afford that much amount to buy a cooler at this time as they are running low on other commodities which are more important . As he is stubborn he doesn't understand the situation and ignore their reasons . The day goes on with his continuous whining . <\/p>
After dinner , he went to the park to spend some time as he was not feeling sleepy , he started gazing at the sky and began to think about the day . Suddenly he felt a presence beside him . First he thought it was nothing but there was a constant feeling that someone is watching him . At last he turned around and saw Thor ( the character from avengers ) watching him closely . He immediately felt he was dreaming but when he realized that it is not , he eagerly approached him and sat on the bench beside Thor . Thor began speaking saying what your mother said is true , there are other things which need more attention like your school , health , food etc. Buying a cooler will be a burden to them . Thor asks Jack as to what are the features one requires in a fan . Jack replies that speed , cool air , low electricity , more durability , trust worthy brand and most important cost effective . Thor says that when we have all the features required in a fan why do we need a cooler . There is a fan of brand Usha which possess all the details what you have mentioned . It also has a wide range of choice . Thor using his one of the super powers takes Jack to the showroom and show him the fan . The superpowers of Thor include strength , speed , flight , durability the fan also has some of the qualities of Thor . Thor also gives the information about the importance of the fan . He convinces Jack by using his superpower flight .<\/p>
When they return Jack asks Thor a question why is he telling him all these things . Thor answers \" When we cannot afford to buy we need to think of ways to achieve it .Do not feel disappointed when people say no \"<\/i>. Here is a way to achieve what you want . You need to take part in a quiz competition . If you win you will receive a cash prize along with a fan of the most popular brand . Jack instantly becomes happy hearing this and hugs Thor out of excitement . Then Jack's father comes in search of him and calls Jack as it is getting late . After answering his father Jack turns to see that Thor has disappeared . Jack tells his father about the whole incident and his father thinks it's not true because they are fictional . Jack sleeps peacefully on that day as his dream about meeting his favourite actor came true . <\/p>
The next day , Jack's father realizes that what Jack said was true as Jack returns home with the cash price and the fan . Jack made his parents proud and achieved what he wanted . <\/p>
\" Never take things for granted \" <\/i><\/b><\/p>"}]
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Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Snapchat and whatnots are there that we use to declare ourselves connected to the Social World. This serves a purpose to connect us with people, while at the same time, it also serves as a fa\u00e7ade to hide our feeling and portray a pseudo image of ours to the outside world. <\/p>
People, at times, use this presence as an alternative to the real world. In 2016, nearly 44.7 million adults(18+ Age group) in the US had a mental illness. The age bracket of 18-25 had the highest presence of any mental illness at 22.1% when compared to the age bracket of 26-49 at 21.1% and age bracket of 50+ at 14.5%.<\/p>
A term is known as \u201cFacebook depression\u201d arises from children\u2019s excessive use of social media. A report by the AAP(American Academy of Pediatrics) defines it as \u201cdepression that develops when teenagers and preteenagers spend too much time on social media sites and then showcase classic symptoms of depression due to the pressure of the online world.\u201d This something not only limited to Facebook but extending to all the Social Media channels, the individuals are opting.<\/p>
The factors contributing to depression include the different measures of popularity that Facebook generates within the individual. In particular, social media channels can make kids feel inadequate when seen in stark contrast to their friend tallies, status updates, and the pictures of others having a good time, what the individual experiences on the Social media is only one way of the reality. The photos and videos shared don\u2019t portray what the reality is, it just uncovers only one face of the Moon, while the rest lingers in an unseen reality. With this fugitive image, the others develop a full-fledged reality amongst themselves, which in turn creates pressure to outshine with respect to others, which failing to attain, moves the person to anger, followed by abnormal behavior.<\/p>
So, If you\u2019re spending way too much time on social media, this is imbibing feelings of sadness, frustration, or loneliness, to your life, it may be time to re-evaluate your online habits and find a new balance.<\/p>
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\n\nOn a cold winter's night, the streets of Arkham are eerily empty with street lights burning bright.<\/p>
CRASH !!!!!\n\n <\/b><\/p>
(Harley and Joker smashes out of the window of the city bank)\n\n(sounds of police sirens approaching near) <\/p>
Both of them run. <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : here we go again\u2026.I've missed these little chaps, Puddin. I've never felt so much alive (says Harley laughing)<\/p>
Joker<\/b> : wanna have more fun, pumpkin? <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : somethin' tells me a whole lotta people are about to die (laughing maniacally)\n\n\nSWOOSH!!!!!\n\n\nA dark shadow flies over their heads and stands before them <\/p>
Joker<\/b> : And the cavalry has just arrived. Well too bad\u2026 cuz we got business to do, darling (says to batman laughing)<\/p>
CRASH !!!! BOOM !!!! BANG!!!!<\/b><\/p>
(They all have an intense fight and finally Harley and Joker gets cornered into an alley)<\/p>
Joker<\/b> : Honey, got any great ideas ?<\/p>
Harley<\/b> : Well, Don\u2019t I always have the best ideas ? \n\n(Harley smirks at him) <\/p>
Batman<\/b> : you have nowhere to go. Surrender yourself. <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : In your dreams, pussycat.\n\n\n( Harley pulls out a bottle and sprays it towards batman. )<\/p>
Harley<\/b> : now, walk like a pussycat (she says to batman) <\/p>
(Batman does exactly as she says) <\/p>
Joker<\/b> : wow!!! pumpkin, what was in that bottle?<\/p>
Harley <\/b>: That is a bottle of my perfume, \"Hypnotic Poison\" by Dior. Did you like it ? <\/p>
Joker<\/b> : Well, like it?!! I love it!! That doesn\u2019t look like a normal one to me! <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : Ha ha ha !!!! It does not... This is a new perfume. I created it. It has the power to hypnotize anyone I spray with.<\/p>
Joker<\/b> : Well, good one, pumpkin. It's time for us to scoot now!!\n <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : (cunningly smiles at him) not so fast, Puddin. <\/p>
(She sprays the perfume on joker and hypnotizes him to stay there) <\/p>
Harley<\/b> : (laughing so hard) well, that\u2019s payback for how you treat me, you jackass. <\/p>
Toodles !!!<\/b><\/p>
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Harley walks into the night with the loot they robbed from the bank, laughing her wits out. \n\n\nHypnotic Poison logo emerges, Harley saying, \"I dare you to try it\". (she winks) <\/p>
She then disappears into the night. <\/p>
The End.\n\n\n<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1591562505180","data":"5edd459542b33"}]
It is a normal Saturday. You wake up, get ready and sit down to have brunch. Your mom serves you some rice and some dal. You pull out your phone from your pocket and scroll through Instagram. There you see someone eating lasagna at the back waters of Maldives, you envy them. You go up to your room and decide to study. Just one last check of Whatsapp and you see that your cousins have decided to bake cookies, you make a mental note to bake some later for yourself. Anyway, you put your phone down and study for a while and decide to take a break on Netflix and peek through Facebook as your show buffers. You notice your friends Gym selfie and productivity check list, you wonder when the last time you released some endorphins. Your favorite character dies in the show, you\u2019re so heartbroken. Puppy videos and memes on Pinterest salvage your mood. This flow of ups and downs keeps lingering. Your boredom turns into activity, your contentment into resentment, your distress into hope. You are exposed to so much content that it is bound to influence you. These influences can be both positive and negative.<\/p>
Well let us start with the bright side. Social media allows us to stay in touch with our friends and family, a commodity which was non-existent a decade ago. It also allows individuals to be part of communities and causes that they place confidence in. They get to be a part of like-minded groups from all over the world which unifies us globally. They get to promote important issues and state their opinions on them. Social media is a great outlet for art and creativity. Nowadays, there is a Picasso in every street and a Shakespeare in every house. All art forms have a platform for exhibition. Through social media one stumbles upon in-numerous workshops, webinars and podcasts which only help them perfect existing skills or imbibe new ones. <\/p>
On the contrary, Social media has given birth to a new world\u2019s disease known as FOMO<\/b>. FOMO or \u2018Fear of Missing Out\u2019 is a new dilemma that we as a society face. Constant comparison of our lives with the theatrics of the one\u2019s we see online leads to the feeling of us living an inadequate life. One in four people suffer from anxiety and depression. Anxiety is the feeling of magnified worry and depression the state of goal-lessness. This pressure of posting a perfect selfie and adhering to a certain lifestyle to be accepted causes agony, such pain that goes unnoticed because of its prevalent nature. Many individuals use social media as a fuel for approval and derive their self-worth from the likes and comments they receive. These false methods of validation are of course hazardous. How can one truly be happy if their self-value is left at the hands of their friends, acquaintances or anyone other than themselves really? Social media is also used as a camouflage, sad people portray as though they are happy. It is almost as though they pretend to feel something else as a coping mechanism for their true feelings. This will eventually either lead to a melt down or cause worse complications. Cyber-bullying is another menace that is becoming rampant as we make advancements in technology.<\/p>
Some symptoms to watch out for, to keep ourselves in check; to identify if we are falling into the hell hole of Social media include-- if we spend more time on these platforms than with our real friends and family, If we constantly compare ourselves unfavorably with those on social media or experience cyber bullying. It is important for us to notice this. If we suddenly have no time for self-reflection or if we rely on likes for self love then we are target to the negative influence of social media. If we turn nocturnal and find it hard to sleep and observe increasing symptoms of anxiety or depression we must make changes and reach out to seek help.<\/p>
Therefore, my conclusion is YES<\/b>! Social media and mental health do have a very direct relation. It is a beautiful paradox that represents how we have brought far ones close and shoved the close ones far. One must keep in mind that Social media isn\u2019t real. It\u2019s a collection, a memoir of people\u2019s happiest memories. It\u2019s a fabricated representational view into someone\u2019s life. You only see what they show you. It is as though you are a horse with blinkers, examining someone else\u2019s existence. It\u2019s best to use social media for connectivity and growth and even entertainment. Once you start to suffocate due to its drawbacks; breathe a little, take a break from it and do what is best for you. Don\u2019t succumb to this ruthless cycle of comparison and self-loathing. Tell yourself\u2014you matter, you don\u2019t have to be the same as those you see, you are born an original. We are all intricately unique.<\/p>"}]
On World Environment Day, Sudheer Sandra, a motivational speaker, initiated the Save Earth Challenge for students. Sudheer, a motivational speaker, psychologist and a career guidance expert took up this initiative where students were asked to plant a sapling and record a video of it and post it on social media, on World Environment Day, i.e. June 5. This was done with an aim to ensure the future generations have a lesser polluted world. <\/p>
stuMagz supported the campaign by taking it ahead to students and in just a day, we got over 300 responses and the number is increasing! The other partners of the campaign include Digital Connect & Fountainhead Global Schools & Colleges.<\/p>
If you want to be a part of it, you can do so with these easy steps!<\/p>
Step 1: Plant a Sapling at your home or anywhere you want.<\/p>
Step 2: Take a SELFIE & Record a Video about how are you going to change the Environment.<\/p>
Step 3: Upload and post in your Facebook use hashtags #SaveEarth , #stuMagz, #SudheerSandra, and Tag Sandra Sudheer Kumar Psychologist & Career Counselor and stuMagz.<\/p>
Step 4: Upload Screenshot in sudheersandra.com.<\/p>
Take part in it and be a part of 300+ people who have taken it up!<\/p>"}]
Staying away from social media can do be one of the best things you can do for your mental health<\/b><\/i><\/p>
Yes, there is a huge correlation between social media and mental health. <\/p>
Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and happiness. Being socially connected to others can ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost self-worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even add years to your life. On the flip side, lacking strong social connections can pose a significant risk to your mental and emotional health. <\/p>
In today\u2019s world, many of us rely on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram to find and connect with each other. While each has its benefits, it\u2019s important to remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world human connection. It requires in-person contact with others to trigger the hormones that alleviate stress and make you feel happier, healthier, and more positive. Ironically for a technology that\u2019s designed to bring people closer together, spending too much time engaging with social media can actually make you feel more lonely and isolated\u2014and exacerbate mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. <\/p>
If you\u2019re spending an excessive amount of time on social media and feelings of sadness, dissatisfaction, frustration, or loneliness are impacting your life, it may be time to re-examine your online habits and find a healthier balance. <\/p>
Especially in the year 2020 due to COVID-19, everyone has stuck at home and therefore people who are using social media have increased. As most people don't have work as they are at home, people are more addicted to accessing social media more than the pre-COVID situation, which is resulting in a mentally conditioned environment and a nonproductive way of living.<\/p>
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Everyone is different and there is no specific amount of time spent on social media, or the frequency you check for updates or the number of posts you make that indicates your use is becoming unhealthy. Rather, it has to do with the impact time spent on social media has on your mood and other aspects of your life, along with your motivations for using it. <\/p>
\nFor example, your social media use may be problematic if it causes you to neglect face-to-face relationships, distracts you from work or school, or leaves you feeling envious, angry, or depressed. Similarly, if you\u2019re motivated to use social media just because you\u2019re bored or lonely, or want to post something to make others jealous or upset, it may be time to reassess your social media habits. <\/p>
\nIndicators that social media could also be adversely affecting your psychological state include: <\/b><\/p>
\nSpending more time on social media than with real-world friends<\/i>. Using social media has become a substitute for tons of your offline social interaction. Even if you\u2019re out with friends, you still feel the need to constantly check social media, often driven by feelings that others may be having more fun than you.<\/p>
Comparing yourself unfavorably with others on social media.<\/i> You have low self-esteem or negative body image. You may even have patterns of disordered eating. <\/p>
Experiencing cyberbullying<\/i>. Or you worry that you have no control over the things people post about you.<\/p>
\nBeing distracted at school or work<\/i>. You feel pressure to post regular content about yourself, get comments or likes on your posts, or respond quickly and enthusiastically to friends\u2019 posts. <\/p>
Having no time for self-reflection<\/i>. Every spare moment is filled by engaging with social media, leaving you little or no time for reflecting on who you are, what you think, or why you act the way that you do\u2014the things that allow you to grow as a person. <\/p>
Engaging in risky behavior in order to gain likes, shares, or positive reactions on social media. <\/i>You play dangerous pranks, post embarrassing material, cyberbully others, or access your phone while driving or in other unsafe situations. <\/p>
Suffering from sleep problems.<\/i> Do you check social media last thing at night, first thing in the morning, or even when you wake up in the night? The light from phones and other devices can disrupt your sleep, which in turn can have a serious impact on your mental health. <\/p>
Worsening symptoms of anxiety or depression<\/i>. Rather than helping to alleviate negative feelings and boost your mood, you feel more anxious, depressed, or lonely after using social media.<\/p>
Steps for modifying social media use to improve mental health<\/b> <\/p>
Step 1: Reduce time online <\/p>
Step 2: Change your focus <\/p>
Step 3: Spend more time with offline friends <\/p>
Step 4: Express gratitude <\/p>
I conclude social media usage has dangerous effects for the younger generation because problems related to mental health which get developed during a young period can act as an epidemic for any individual throughout life. <\/p>
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The most critical question one should ask oneself is whether there is a tradeoff between the health and economic risks, or could we sensibly balance them. The answer is that there is no \u2018health versus economics\u2019 dichotomy. With the number of cases reaching 2lakhs and thousands of people dead and infected, Covid is posing a grace threat to both the economy as wealth as to the health sector. With the continuous increase in the number of cases and the closed businesses may give an economic shock that could be severe compared to the financial crisis in 2008 or even to the Great Depression in the 1930s.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591033878862},{"data":"
With the extended lockdowns, the disease is just becoming unmitigated and have been quite disastrous and the consequences may be a huge fall in the productivity and output in the economic activity.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034004576},{"data":"
Noteworthy misfortunes would be brought about by the flight business, petro chemical industry, education sector, tourism alongside Agriculture part which likewise endures because of the disturbance in food gracefully because of supply chain and labor work issues.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034003439},{"data":"
Reviving the economy has been a pressure point in creating nations like India, with monetary harm being weighed against ensuring general wellbeing.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034000785},{"data":"
While the attempt of no lockdown at all would be \"amazingly dangerous\" for economic yield, as the spread of the infection would hit laborers in parts that were essential to keep created economies practical.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034221672},{"data":"
Alongside the immediate wellbeing hazard from the coronavirus, the monetary strife likewise conveys other wellbeing related dangers starting from starvation, aggressive behavior at home, substance misuse, or self destruction. The financial pressure is likewise drawing social unrests which thusly would affect peace circumstances.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034236017},{"data":"
Numerous nations have chosen to live and begin the organizations and businesses as common attempt to adapt to this pandemic as new normal and the circumstance as another typical considering the way that the infection isn't leaving at any point in the near future. \nSo, it's not surprising that several nations have started to resume economic activities while many other countries are considering to relax the lockdown. Pressure is also mounting to re-open the economy in most of the developing nations.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034247646},{"data":"
One can't return to work or send one\u2019s children to school without considering the danger of getting tainted until and except if an antibody is found and opens up in our medication stores. However, there may be approaches to standardize the economy with an extremely steady yet estimated approach without hurrying or in an erratic way. Like the way phases of businesses are opening up while maintaining social distancing and other precautions.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1591034247429}]
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