Truth about risks

Warranties

Life offers limited guarantees; the only surety is that of its end. It is the lone truth that ought to drive each one to make wiser choices and rational decisions. At the same time life itself exemplifies change, growth and revolution. Effort and endurance are options, favorable outcomes from them aren’t. All human endeavors involve risks, some more than others. The potential that an action will lead to loss, failure and damage exemplifies the urgency of making the right choice at the accurate moment in the suitable situation. Risks will always exist and the fear of diving in may be deemed sensible, however rational and sound judgment with analysis of the aftermath usually works towards near warranties.

I can do it...

Energy

A ball of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields, initiating thermonuclear fusion at its core every moment, the sun, by far is the biggest source of energy for humanity. The vivacity of the universe: algae, plants, animals, insects, reptiles and human beings; is contingent upon energy offered by sunlight. There is too much dynamism in this world, energy as we know cannot be created or destroyed; it only transmutes from one form to the other. Just as petrol and other fuels offer solar energy that was converted by photosynthesis in the very distant past; so also there are untapped and unidentified forms of energy within the neurons of every mind; waiting to be expended, utilized and suitably exploited. Positively for oneself, if feasible for the betterment of the sphere too…

Reinforcer 2: Punishment

Behaviors require a powerful meshwork of reinforcement for them stand strong. Habits may be regarded as behaviors that have solidified over time with constant cementing; they seem rigid and unbreakable. Reinforcers are to be applied rightly to shape behavior appropriately. While reward may seem like the commonly applied reinforcer, punishment is more than often used in homes, schools, as well as society at large to terminate negative and ill behaviors.

Fears and phobias

Each one of us has a set of dreaded objects, real or imaginary. Someone may fear dogs or cats or rats or snakes or spiders; others may be consciously troubled by the thought of a natural calamity earthquake or flood or volcano; and yet others may quiver and faint at the sight or even the mention of blood. Some people are afraid of closed spaces while others may fear going to open marketplaces alone. All these apprehensions are irrational and uncalled for. They interfere with the way one normally thinks, feels behaves. They hinder one from living a so-called ‘normal’ life.

How are you, socially?

Being the center of attention is exciting. Limelight, propaganda, publicity are good when they get you positive attention. Human nature circumvents all potential uncomfortable situations and evaluations that may have negative consequences on one’s performance, ability or character. An examination or presentation for which one is unprepared is not exhilarating. Some have the ability to fight the situation; others react with nervousness. Social phobia is relatively common today.

When your child is lying to you

Fear: the driver

The main reason people lie (kids and adults included) is because they're afraid that if they tell the truth, something unpleasant will happen. Lying is a defense mechanism. It's an attempt to protect from perceived danger. People who lie tend to be scared in some way.  Your children maybe scared of you. They sense that autocratic authoritativeness and tremble. That must not make you proud. Parents often misconstrue fear for respect. Fear is enforced; respect is instinctive.