Top 10 Greatest Industrial Accidents in World History

The world has seen a large number of industrial accidents happening across every corner of the earth. Some of them have been extremely disrupting, damaging the social and economic conditions of many countries. These industrial accidents not only cause harm to the lives of people, but also cause a huge amount of destruction to property, land and the environment. The environment gets destroyed for sure at large, but even worse cases have shown that the industrial accidents which have taken place in some countries still continue to have their after effects on generations of people even till date. Due to the devastating impacts of such accidents, people in some parts of these victimized countries are still born crippled and with some major or minor deformity. In this way, the industrial accidents have proven to be a major downfall socially as well as mentally for people and there are people still on a large scale who have been trying to get over the impacts of these disasters till date. Here is a list of some of the worst and greatest industrial accidents which have taken place across the globe and have left a mark for themselves in the pages of world history.

10. The Exxon Valdez (United States of America)

The Exxon Valdez was basically an Exxon Corporation tanker containing crude oil inside it. The incident took place on March 24, 1989, in Prince William Sound, an inlet in the Gulf of Alaska, ran aground on the Bligh Reef during one of its voyages from Alaska to California. The spill saw the dispersion of almost 11 million gallons of crude oil over more than 100 miles of the Alaska shoreline. This crude oil spill destructed huge amount of wildlife resources, salmon fishes, sharks and whales. Capt. Joseph Hazelwood was mainly blamed for this oil spill accident as he had apparently been drinking and it was due to his carelessness that the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground and destroyed natural resources at large. The Exxon Corporation ended up paying a huge amount of more than 2 billion dollars for the clean-up of the spill.

9. The Triangle Fire (United States of America)

This incident took place in the United States of America on March 25, 1911. This accident luckily didn’t seem many lives being lost with the number of death report to be 150, this accident is basically renowned for the Triangle fire instigated the masses of the U.S to demand for safer and healthier working condition for people in factories. One unfortunate day saw fire setting people ablaze in the Triangle shirtwaist factory. The workers found themselves trapped inside a close room with the doors locked as the factory owners has concern with theft and safety of the worker. But after fire consumed in the factory, there was nothing one could do but see the workers fighting restlessly to save their lives, but people were terrified at the sight of young girls and boys leaping to death from the upper floors of the building.

8. Deepwater Horizon (Gulf of Mexico)

A massive explosion which took place on the April 20, 2010, had rocked the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, and that’s when the biggest marine oil spill began to take place. No one knew, and no one realized  until in the next few months till September, one notices at least thousands of barrels of oil being leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, turning the whole water body into dark brownish colour, indicating the presence of oil. By the time the oil well was sealed and obstructed in September 2010, almost 5 million barrels of oil had already destroyed the economy and ecology of the Gulf area, spilling large amounts of oil and destroying marine life.

7. Courrieres (Europe)

This place has been a witness to one of the worst mining disasters and accidents which took place on March 10, 1906. The Courrieres mine which is located near the Pas-de-Calais hills went through a massive explosion, leading to the death of more than a 1000 men and injuring several more others. Reports claimed that toxic gas and smoke was already mixing in the air days before the explosion actually took place, but the miners continued their work at the mine. When the explosion finally took place, the mine owners couldn’t trace a lot of their men, who were found dead after a couple of days of their search. There was an unrest and huge criticism about this mining accident, where survivors were seen coming out of the mine, badly injured and in worse shape, even after 20 days of the explosion.

6. Fukushima Daiichi (Japan)

The Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan gave the world one of the worst and biggest nuclear disaster on March 11, 2011. The complex’s backup power generators were damaged by the tsunami waves, which was triggered by an earthquake, leading to a widespread havoc and the release of substantial and good amount of radioactive material. The waves disturbed the power and backup system of the plant greatly, though the reactors were shut down so that the cooling system of the plant could work. But the cooling system failed due to the great waves of tsunami, leading to a high rise and ejection of radioactive substances. More than tens of thousands of residents were evacuated from the nearby areas and the workers spent almost a month trying to make things fall in place and eliminating the radioactive leakage from the areas.

5. Oppau Explosion (Germany)

The Oppau explosion which took place on the 21^st September, 1921, in Oppau, Germany, saw a heavy loss of lives and property, and major destruction and damage to the social and economic condition of Germany. The BASF plant located in Oppau saw the explosion of their storing tank, which contained huge amount of Ammonium Nitrate and Ammonium Sulphate. The explosion led to the release of these chemicals, destroying all building and resources in that particular area and also in the areas nearby, leading to the death of all workers and a lot many people around the plant. Reports say that the sound of the explosion could be heard at a range of more than 300 kilometres away from the plant.

4. Monongah (United States of America)

Another worst mining disaster took place in a coal mine in Monongah, West Virginia. One of the worst accidents in the history of U.S., an explosion took place in this coal mine on December 6, 1907, leading to the blockage of ventilation systems. The main entrance of the coal mine had collapsed due to the explosion, and the ventilation systems had got damaged due to which the workers were suffocated to death. This happened on one of the busiest working days at the coal mine, when poisonous gases leaked out in the mine leading to the death of many young people, the number rounding up to almost 400 people.

3. Three Mile Island (United States of America)

Another nuclear power accident took place in Pennsylvania, United States, on March 28, 1979. A malfunction in the Three Mile Island’s Unit 2 reactor led to the release of many toxic and poisonous gases, mainly containing huge amounts of the deadly hydrogen gas into the atmosphere. This nuclear accident mainly took place due to some unexplained decision regarding the function of the nuclear reactor, failure of equipment and inefficiency in operational procedures. In this case, the reactor core of the nuclear plant had got exposed, reacting with the superheated steam surrounding the plant, leading to the formation of poisonous gases. It not only led to some harmful effects to the environment impacting the lives of people, but also had a drastic impact on the American nuclear power industry.

2. Chernobyl Disaster (Europe)

The Chernobyl Disaster which took place in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine can undoubtedly be considered one of the worst accidents in the history of mankind, which witness the death of more than ten thousand people on the 26^th of April, 1986. A simple explosion led to some highly radioactive and reactive gases into the atmosphere, leading to the death of many lives and major damage to property and environment. Such is the impact of the Chernobyl disaster that the effects of it are faced by people in that country till date, as due to the release of the concentrated and highly reactive radioactive substances, people are still born with deformities and illnesses, leading to a really sad story of generations still facing the impact of this dreaded disaster.

1. Bhopal Gas Tragedy (India)

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy which took place on December 3, 1984 saw the highest death toll, ranging from the death of 15000-20000 people. This occurred when the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal leaked out one of the most dangerous chemical gas named methyl isocyanate, leading to immediate deaths in the city. This tragedy has seen the highest number of deaths and injured people, where the victims were found to suffer with respiratory problems, blindness and eye redness and irritation. People were killed at large and ten thousands of them fled the city of Bhopal immediately.

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Top 10 Common Misconceptions People have

Formally, misconception has been defined as the mind’s attempt to connect new information with the information already stored in the memory. But misconceptions should be identified and confronted as soon as possible. Misconceptions can be conceptual, non-scientific, factual, preconceived, or vernacular. There may be different reasons for the origination of misconceptions some of which include errors in textbooks, impaired judgment, imprecise language, self-defeating beliefs, distorted thoughts, fallacies, unrealistic thinking, limiting concepts, delusions, mistaken perspectives, personal experience, faulty perceptions of reality, poor discussion and unhealthy attitudes. Misconceptions could sometimes behave as huge barriers in the path of learning processes. Misconception always leads to false conclusion. Misconceptions can be broken in three simple steps, firstly identify the misconception, then confront that misconception and finally reconstruct and internalize the knowledge based on scientific models. Many people are living their lives with lots of misconceptions. The top ten most common misconceptions people generally have are listed below:

10. Great Wall of China can be viewed from Moon

Outer space or more specifically moon has never been a right place to see world famous Great Wall of China. Visibility of such a human made structure from space is simply a misconception of the people. Many astronauts and remote-sensing specialists have confirmed the fact falsifying the myth. NASA has even clearly stated that ‘The Great Wall of China Can barely be seen from the shuttle, so it would not be possible to see it from moon with the naked eye despite of its stretch over 4,500 miles’. The real truth about visibility of the Great Wall in fact is that under specific set of weather and lighting conditions, it is visible from low orbit only.

9. Hair and Nails keep Growing even after Death

The myth that hair and nails grow even after you die is absolutely false. Dehydration is the main reason behind this optical illusion. Actually, as body dehydrates, part of hidden nail gets revealed due to shrinking of tissues around the nail folds and therefore nails appear to be longer. Similarly, roots of hair gets revealed when the skin dries up or when the skin gets retracted and as a result an illusion is caused that the hair is naturally growing. Complex hormone regulation stops after death so growth of nails and hair becomes impossible because tissues require energy to sustain their functions.

8. Money can Buy Everything

Biggest misconception of today’s modern era in the minds of people is about money. Their thoughts illustrate that money is everything. According to them, happiness can be bought through it. Worries could be reduced.  Love can be found in the whole world. They think money provides fun, security, and friends too. These people are actually living in their dreams. They either do not have the ability to understand life and people or they do not want to understand. Such thoughts can ruin the lives very easily. They can also lead the person to off track. Happiness and love can never be bought; they do not have relation with money at all.

7. Jesus was Born on December 25th and is founder of Christianity 

25^th December is not the birth date of Jesus Christ but actually it was the birthday of the pagan God of light, Mithra. But people in 325 AD considered Jesus as the true God of light so Constantine, a Roman Emperor reassigned the meaning to the birthday of Jesus. Moreover, it is also a myth that Jesus founded the religion of Christianity because Jesus never intended to found a highly organized Church with man-made labels and membership requirements. Jesus was a founder, not of Christianity but a movement-a dynamic, relational fellowship of followers of Jesus who love God and love their neighbors as themselves. The movement set in motion by Jesus was loosely held together.

6. Heavier Objects fall Faster than Lighter Objects

Another big misconception of the people is against the rule of gravity. Gravity is fundamentally a force that holds together the universe. According to them, a heavier object falls faster towards earth in comparison to the light objects. But on a real base, falling objects regardless of the weight fall at the same speed on behalf of correct understanding of gravity. John Philoponus and Galileo showed that Aristotle’s theory illustrating this misconception was incorrect. The earth pulls everything at the exact same acceleration.

5. Humans Evolved from Monkeys

Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection never claimed the evolution of humans from monkeys. It is simply a myth in the minds of people. The theory of evolution stated that all creatures originally evolved from the same species. The true fact is actually that humans and monkeys have evolved from the same ancestor. In reality the arrogance and ignorance attitude of people is the cause of such a misconception. They find it inconceivable that we evolved from such a ridiculous unwashed creatures as a chimpanzee, orangutans, gorilla, etc. 94 percent of DNA of humans matches the DNA of chimpanzees.

4. Vegetarian Diet are Protein Deficient

Proteins are fundamental building blocks of the body and amino acids are fundamental building blocks of proteins. People again have a big misconception regarding the vegetarian diets. They think that veg diets are deficient of proteins i.e. deficient of amino acids. Current research has determined that though vegans eat a varied diet featuring seeds, whole grains, nuts, vegetables, etc. it is not necessary for them to consume all the essential amino acids at the same meal. That varied diet can give complete protein which is needed for optimal health. Vegetarian diets provide good proportion of carbohydrates, fat and proteins and vegetarian food sources i.e. plants are high sources of micro nutrients.

3. Sugar make Kids Hyper

It is simply a myth that sugar makes the kids hyper because researchers have stated that there does not exist any causal relationship between sugar level and hyperactive behavior among children diagnosed with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. It has not been proved till yet that a sudden spike in blood sugar level causes a person to feel more energetic. The only simple fact is children love sugary snacks and has been known to get quite excited when they are given these treats. The environment the child is in may also contribute in defining how boisterous his mood is. Sugar does not lead to hyperactivity nut it does make the blood sugar drop which could make children distracted or irritable.

2. Skipping Meals helps you to Loose Weight

People generally have a mentality stating that they will succeed in losing some amount of weight if they skip their meals regularly. But these people forget that the skipping of meals may lead to overeating which then further results in weight gain rather than weight loss. When you skip meals, your body holds calories for future use rather than burning them. Not normal eating but erratic or over eating habits disrupt the normal metabolic functions. Never skip meals because it may lead to physical or mental impairment, chronic diseases like diabetes, muscle atrophy and hunger. Overall the potential benefits are much less than its effects.

1. Man needs atleast Eight Glasses of Water a Day

A man needs at least eight glasses of water in a day is the biggest and most common misconception in the minds of the people of today’s world. The real fact is exact reverse of it. Human body can absorb liquid from everything like fruits, milk, juices, coffee, vegetables, etc. that gets consumed; it is not that, only water as a liquid is required for the body. Water provides same hydration as other drinks provide to the body. Excess drinking of water can sometimes be harmful for body as it may cause water intoxication, inhibits digestion, affects blood sugar, inhibits metabolism which may result to death. Doctors recommend no over drinking of the water but drinking it only when you feel thirsty.

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Top 10 Women Freedom Fighters India

Women in India have undergone much transformation and a great amount of alterations has been observed in their status over past few centuries. Women bears all kinds of sufferings with great fortitude, know how to face the challenges and traverses through the difficult paths surviving the adversities of life. Women have excelled in life’s work.

Women have proved to be great patriots. For India’s freedom, women have contributed to a great extent- be it holding of public meetings, or facing the baton of police and going behind  the bars or participating in the national movement. Indian Women have dedicated their lives for attaining freedom. Indian Women freedom fighters fought for India with great courage and high spirit. Indian Women freedom fighters have bear lot of sufferings to earn India’s freedom. They have become the indomitable symbol of India’s self-respect and aplomb.

Independent India was a dream of every indian who lived under the British Rule in India. Women in Indian Women have fought in some or the other way having a common aim of abolishing the British ruling over different parts of India. Indian women actively participated in the revolutionary movements during the national struggle for independence. Indian Women protested against British rulers by boycotting foreign goods, actively participated in the Non-Cooperation movement and Politics with great enthusiasm. Women even attended the rallies organized against the British in large numbers.The women in the Indian freedom struggle have excelled as speakers, compaigners, and marchers. The initiative, courage, fortitude and daring that women have showed in the freedom struggle have given them widespread name, fame, respect and significance in the Indian Society. They bought us glory and freedom from the British Raj. It is because of their hardwork, bravery and fearlessness that we today are living a peaceful life and enjoying the powers and rights given.

Following are just few names of those great women freedom fighters whose names have been carved in history for their dedication, determination, audacity and undying devotion to the service of India. Their saga of bravery will be remembered forever.

10. Kanaklata Barua

Year:  1924-1942

Kanaklata Barua was an Indian Freedom Fighter from Assam. She joined Quit India Movement. According to the programme during the movement, National Flag had to be hoisted at the court and police station, as they were the main spots of the Britishers. Kanaklata Barua joined the programme, holding a national flag in her hands in the front line. She tried to convince the policemen by saying  that they came to just hoist the national flag for the cause of the nation. But the police force prevented her by pointing gun towards her and the other volunteers involved in this noble duty. As she marched ahead, she was fired by the police force. She laid down her life for the freedom of the country. She was only 17 years of age at the time of her martyrdom.

9.  Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

Year: 1900-1990

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit , was a sister of  Jawaharlal Nehru.  She was the first woman in India to hold a minister position. She was inspired by Rani Lakshmi Bai and  Sarojini Naidu’s work changed her thoughts and she decided to join the freedom movement. She took part in Non-Cooperation movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. She was the first woman to become president of the United Nations General Assembly. She pledged to win back her country from the British through any means. She was a dynamic personality who served the country. She was an all-rounder. She attended numerous public lectures and represented India in many of the conferences abroad.  Her work  is etched in the minds of Indians.

8. Indira Gandhi

Year: 1917-1984

Indira Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru and grand-daughter of Motilal Nehru. Indira Gandhi was influenced by her father and decided to work for India and its people. She was marked by firm resolution and determination. She was appointed as a First Women Prime Minister of the country in the year 1966. During her tenure as a Prime Minister, Indian society had undergone profound changes. She nationalized banks and also green revolution occurred during this time. She was self-reliant and had clear vision of the economy. She worked for the Indian society with full dedication and wholeheartedly.

7.  Padmaja Naidu

Year: 1900-1975

Like her mother Sarojini Naidu, Padmaja Naidu also devoted herself to the service of India. She spread the message of Khadi all over and inspired people to boycott foreign goods. She encouraged and pour enthusiasm among the hearts of Indians. She directed her energy to serve the nation and its people. A great philanthropist who fought for the nation. After independence, she became the governor of West Bengal and during her tenure , she worked for the people with purity, and determination.

6.  Sucheta Kriplani

Year:  1908-1974

Sucheta kriplani actively participated in the Indian Freedom Movement. She worked with Mahatma Gandhi during the partition riots and also came to the forefront during Quit India Movement. She was one of the few women who were elected to the Constituent Assembly. She was a firm administrator who bought credit to the Indian womanhood through her courage and personality. She was the first woman to be elected as the Chief Minister. Even after the independence, she served India diligently and dedicated her life for the improvement of the lives of the Indians.

5.  Sarojini Naidu

Year:  1879-1949

Sarojini Naidu, “The Nightingale of India” devoted herself to get freedom for women, united Hindu and Muslims and improved the status and lives of Indians . She regained the self-esteem within women in India and rejuvenated the spirit of courage in the hearts of Indians. She was the admirer of Gandhiji and followed him and his principles with true heart. She went along with him to England where she criticized the British rule in India and disparaged their views and system. She even stayed in jail for 21 days during ‘Quit India’ protest with Gandhiji. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman governor and first Indian woman to become the President of Indian National Congress. She is much venerated as an icon of courage, self-confidence and women’s pride.

4. Kasturba Gandhi

Year: 1869-1944

Kasturba Gandhi was the wife of Mohandas KaramChand Gandhi and was fondly called as ‘Ba’. She joined her husband Mahatma Gandhi in political protest and stood by him during all the facets of life. She was a leader of Women’s Satyagarh for which she was even imprisoned.She lived in ashram. She taught discipline, reading and writing to women and children. She worked hard to improve the status of women and children in India and actively participated in the freedom struggle.

3.  Begum Hazrat Mahal

Year:  1820-1879

Begum Hazrat Mahal was known as the Begum of Oudh. She rebelled against the British East India Company during the India’s First War of Independence with the zest to win. After her husband Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was sent away in exile to Calcutta, she took the charge of the affairs of the state of Awadh (Oudh) and worked incessantly to revive the fortune of the state. She fought against the British with perspicacity and fortitude. Indian government issued a stamp in her honour on 10^th may 1984.

2.  Rani Lakshmi Bai

Year: 1835- 1858

Rani Lakshmi Bai was the queen of Jhansi and was one of the most important women of the revolt of 1857. Lakshmi Bai dressed completely in men’s wear, holding the reins of her horse in her mouth she used the sword with both hands and led her soldiers to war against British. Her brave and fearless attitude was admired by all the other men and women. She marked herself as a true fighter who fought with courage and had a brave heart. She fought till her last breath for India’s independence with perseverance and bravery.

1.  Kittur Rani Chennamma

Year: 1778-1829

Kittur Rani Chennamma was the queen of the princely state of Kittur in Karnataka. She led an armed rebellion against British in response to the doctrine of lapse. She was one of the earliest Indian rulers who fought for freedom. She stood all alone with a fiery eye and spirit against the British.She was considered as an icon of bravery and valor. She was an epitome of courage and bravery.

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10 Benefits of Positive Attitude and Thinking

The key to a healthy and happy life lies in staying positive. Spreading positivity, happiness and cheer all around oneself keeps the body fit and the mind, tension-free. Yes, our day-to-day lives are very hectic, and we often feel weighed-down by life’s pressures and demands- deadlines to meet, family gatherings to attend, staying in touch with friends, and at the same time, finding time for your own self- this involves a lot of work and can be very tiring. But as we may have experienced, a positive atmosphere along with a good and hearty laugh does wonders and leaves one feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Therefore, it is needless to say that staying positive and optimistic in our attitude and thoughts is extremely important in order to lead a stress-free life. Here’s presenting some benefits of positive attitude and positive thinking..

10. Positivity Improves Success Rate

Positivity Improves Success Rate

If a person works happily and stays optimistic about the end result of the task at hand, there is no doubt that she/he is more likely to succeed than an individual who feels that the work is a burden and that it will not yield a positive outcome. Staying focused, staying optimistic, and believing in oneself and in one’s work, along with giving in one’s 110% to the job is what counts even more than the actual job itself. If a person believes that no matter how hard they try, they just cannot complete the task at hand, they will never be able to succeed despite having the potentiality to do so. On the other hand, one who believes that the job CAN be done, no matter what, will definitely be successful, no matter what the demands of the job role may be.

Try this out yourself. Staying happy will definitely lead to a job well done!

9. Improved Job Performance

Improved Job Performance

It has been found that optimism and overall job performance of an individual show a positive correlation. This means that as the levels of optimism increase, the performance is also seen to increase. The explanation for this is actually very simple to understand as well as apply in daily life- by holding a positive attitude towards one’s work and one’s colleagues, one is much more likely to enjoy their work as well as enjoy working with their team. This, in turn, ensures that interpersonal relationships improve, and a positive work environment prevails. This is a major factor in encouraging people to give in their best and work happily and efficiently. One who does not enjoy what they do, can never be satisfied with their performance.

8. Optimism Increases Motivation

Optimism Increases Motivation

When one stays happy and optimistic, one is motivated to work harder. Also, a major contributor to the outcome of a task is the motivation within a team. If we see happy people around us, we ourselves remain motivated and also motivate our friends to work. As a result, the team works more efficiently on the whole.

It is, however, important to remember that this does not hold true just for teams in a professional setting. Even if we’re working alone on a task- from college submissions to cleaning up our rooms- the same applies everywhere. A positive surrounding makes us believe in the very famous quote- “Nothing is impossible. Because the word impossible itself says ‘I M Possible’” !!

7. Happy Thoughts keep us Energized

Happy Thoughts keep us Energized

The feeling of “Yes I can do this!” is a huge energy booster and a determinant of the overall success. Also, when others around us believe in us, we too, start believing in ourselves much more than earlier. When one is happy, one is more pumped up to work and more importantly, make things work. One also looks forward to meeting their deadlines and making sure they leave no stone unturned to attain success!

6. Happiness is a Stress-Buster

Happiness is a Stress-Buster

The concept of stress is dealt with in the field of Psychology, where it is defined as “a feeling of strain or pressure”. While an optimum level of stress is good or rather, necessary to improve performance, taking too much stress hampers one’s productivity and quality of work. One might be able to deal with high levels of stress for some time, say a few weeks, but after that, it leads to a breakdown, be it mental, physical, or neurotic (emotional). Hence, it is very important to reduce, if not overcome, the stressors, which are nothing but events or stimuli in the environment that cause stress.

One way to do this is, of course, by staying happy and cheerful. It has been found that people who stay optimistic in the face of stress cope better with such situations, than those who remain pessimistic. Many behavior studies have revealed that optimistic individuals seek to find ways to get past the stressful situation, while pessimistic individuals may simply give up and believe that nothing can be done to change the situation that they are in.

5. Positivity Improves Health

Positivity Improves Health

If a person’s job performance is high, the motivation levels increase. As a result, the output rate increases and stress levels decrease. This leads to the person feeling a difference in their health status, as well! Someone who leads a stress-free life and is generally happy with the state of things around them is much more safeguarded against conditions such as depression, common cold, flu, and even cardio-vascular disease.

An interesting aspect here is that the term “health” has many connotations. It refers to a person’s well-being on the physical, emotional, mental as well as social front. A healthy person is one who is able to meet life’s challenges while knowing that she/he has a strong social and familial support system. This enables the individual to be peaceful, emotionally and mentally.

4. Optimism boosts Immunity

Optimism boosts Immunity

As explained above, positive thoughts keep one stress-free and hence, healthy. Physical health is determined by absence of physical illnesses, common ones being flu and viral fever, severe ones being heart ailments. A major improvement can be seen in individuals who are ill, if they maintain a positive outlook to treatment and believe that they can better with medication.

Many researchers have proved that happy thoughts and a relaxed mind lead to release of stress-relieving hormones, and also strengthen the body’s immune system, thus ensuring that individuals fall ill less often. As can be said, “A hearty laugh a day, can keep the doctor away!”

3. Improves Self-Esteem and Confidence

Improves Self-Esteem and Confidence

Many-a-times we notice that people who keep themselves as well as others around them, happy and cheerful, tend to have a higher self-esteem and are more confident. Self-esteem is the value judgment that an individual holds about herself or himself. Confidence refers to the extent to which an individual feels comfortable in their own skin and can “be themselves” in social settings. Happy people spread happy vibes and are a joy to work with. Others like having such people on their teams as they are often hardworking and adjusting. This appraisal, in turn, further boosts confidence and thus, self-esteem.

2. Brings Inner Peace and a Sense of Fulfillment

Brings Inner Peace and a Sense of Fulfillment

Everyone has their own definition of “happiness” and what it means to be “truly happy”. For some, it may be sharing close bonds with friends and family, for some it may mean being at the top position in their field, while for some others, it may be a sense of security and attachment with the ultimate power, commonly referred to as God.

Dwelling in an environment which is nurturing and peace-giving, happy and optimistic, gives one the feeling of security and acceptance. Such people are then able to attain inner-peace and are content with life. They experience a sense of fulfillment and lead, what they believe, a serene life.

1. Helps you live longer and together

Helps you live longer!

Without a doubt, anyone who leads a hassle and tension-free life, has a good immune system, making her or him resilient to many diseases, and most importantly, is happy and content with life, will have a long life! Many studies have established this fact. In a study conducted by Jitendra Mishra, it was found that optimism, health and longevity have a positive correlation with one-another, as “a person who desires to live longer can do so by having a positive outlook on life and the world around them. Research had proven that optimism on an individual basis has the ability to improve longevity in life and in the workplace.”

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