Category: Time

Each year in the United States, clocks spring forward in March and fall back in November. This has been a “tradition” since its proposition by George Hutson in 1895. George was an avid collector of bugs and originally thought of the idea so he would have more time to collect insects during daylight hours. We all know that changing the clocks doesn’t actually affect time in a broader sense, that’s just not how physics work. But his suggestion had to do with having more time “after work hours”. Since the 1970s, more countries have adopted Daylight Savings Time starting at various times throughout the year and more studies are bringing to light the negative health connotations associated with it. I believe that because of the health risks alone due to daylight savings time, it should be eliminated worldwide.

Many would argue that daylight savings time is important because it saves electricity, energy, and money. This argument would be much more valid before the invention of the computer. Before computers, electricity was mostly used to power tungsten lightbulbs. The idea behind the saving electricity argument is that if there is more daylight, people would be outside more, or at least not be using artificial lights as often. But as society advances, less and less power is used for lighting a house, and more is used for air conditioners and other types of electrical components. And even if it was not for air conditioners and other electrical devices, the old tungsten lightbulbs are being replaced by more energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs which require far less power. And if in places like Arizona, which does not observe daylight savings time, people refuse to go outside and are inclined to say indoors during a 107-degree day, they would be in fact using more electricity because they would be using lights, tv’s, computers, and of course, air conditioners (Gray).

It is estimated that around 50 to 70 million Americans are not getting enough sleep. During Daylight savings time, it is suggested that this has a much more adverse effect, especially in relation to workplace injuries. Workplace injuries cost 164 billion dollars alone in 2006 (Barnes). And although the amount of that that is due to workplace injuries during daylight savings time is not mentioned, research has indicated that more accidents generally happen around daylight savings time. Research has also indicated that when a person’s sleep schedule is altered, it becomes harder to fall asleep earlier and wake up later, and vis versa when daylight savings rears its head again six months later. In a study done with a total of 22 participants spending 24 hours in a lab, it was found that people experience a low point in sleep propensity from around 10 pm to 11 pm. Following this low point, melatonin production increased. There is no mechanism in our body that can delay this process and as a result, a lower quality of sleep is acquired. Lower quality of sleep will cause people to wake up more groggy and get tired sooner in the day (Zhang, Hanxin, et al.). This can lead to complacency in the workplace and assists in workplace injuries.

Suicide is also a major health issue that has been tied to the first few weeks of daylight savings time. According to an article written by the Southern Illinois Labor Tribune in March of 2011, a study done in Australia found that men are more likely to commit suicide during daylight savings time (DST Can Mean More Health Issues). Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. And although specific death rates caused because of daylight savings are not mentioned, there are noticeable spikes around daylight savings.

Anxiety and depression are also serious considerations and potential negative connotations to Daylight Savings Time. Dr. Gary Proctor states that sleep issues often have underlying causes in and of themselves and lead to exacerbation of those underlining causes (PR Newswire US). It would go without saying that changing someone’s sleep pattern, which is done twice each year, would make depression and anxiety worse. Someone who experiences severe cases of anxiety would be more concerned about being late for a meeting for instance. Or they may be more prone to overreact if they were to be late to work because of daylight savings time, which could even cause a panic attack. The best way to negate or marginalize the effects of daylight savings time on those that suffer from anxiety and depression is to maintain a schedule and stick to it. “having a set wake-up time and trying to wind down in the evening around the same time too” (Wu).

Daylight savings time may save money and may save energy by synchronizing our active times to coincide with the lighter portions of the day during each respectable time of the year, but at what cost? Mental health issues such as suicide and insomnia are serious side effects of daylight savings time. Getting less sleep does prove a risk to others that are not as affected by daylight savings time. Those affected greatly can become complacent at work causing an accident that could potentially harm many others.

Annotated Bibliography

1. Barnes, Christopher M., and David T. Wagner. “Changing to Daylight Saving Time Cuts into Sleep and Increases Workplace Injuries.”

Hello everyone, my name is Dhruv Rajput. Today I’m going to speak a few words on the importance of time management.

We all have been taught about the importance of time from our childhood. As we grow up we might lose some of that knowledge but end up retaining the majority of the given values. We realize the importance of time in our day-to-day experiences. For example, we as students realize the value of each minute while appearing for an examination. Every minute, every second is precious to us. Daily travelers, can miss their trains or buses even if they are late by a few seconds. They understand the importance of each second. We may not understand the importance of bigger time spans like a year or months. However, people who work on large infrastructure projects have an idea about the importance of a year.

So most of us do understand the importance of time but fail to imply it in our day-to-day schedule. Most students these days just work hard during their submissions or exams and the waste majority of their academic year doing unproductive activities.

One way to keep track of our time is to plan ahead of our schedule and work according to the timetable. The timetable helps to determine the waste of time doing unproductive activities. One important thing while preparing a timetable is to plan activities that do not clash with your work. For example, we should not plan any other activities during our college hours.

We all may have prepared a timetable at some point in our life but following the timetable is the part that most of us skip after a few days. One way to avoid skipping your planned schedule is to create a flexible timetable. We should not restrict ourselves to strict timings. We should accommodate extra time for each and every activity. For example, if you are planning to study from 9 pm – 10 pm, you should not skip the entire session if you are late by a couple of minutes. Take your time and focus on the topic, not on the time. You can extend your sitting for a few extra minutes for covering the remaining topics. Adding a few additional minutes to a session is a lot better than completely avoiding it. Maintaining a correct balance of work, rest, and hobbies in your timetable is the key to improving your lifestyle. Thus a timetable helps in completing these tasks in a limited time and provides extra time to develop yourself. While dividing 24 hours according to our requirements you need to consider giving yourself a considerable amount of rest period and time to develop yourself along with your studies.

If you see someone who is more productive than you, you need to find a way to manage your time more efficiently. Working in a limited time span helps to improve our decision-making skills. Spot decision-making usually puts people under stress and can lead to wrong decisions. Thus working in such conditions makes us habitual to tackle such situations and overcome stress. Working ahead of your time opens new opportunities and the more you learn the more valuable you are to society working ahead of time also helps to remain calm even if you have an event that can disturb your timetable. The extra time we get helps to avoid mugging up work. Even when we avoid sitting in lectures and making notes for some period we start mugging up all the work and finishing this at the last moment can be really stressful. Even I used to ignore the tests and assignments given by the teachers in my school. I had to spend many sleepless nights to complete my books and the end result was far away from what I expected. Thus self-discipline and sticking up with your timetable is very crucial to avoid such mistakes. We all must have gone through such events in our life at some point but overcoming and learning from those mistakes helps us get a better idea of the importance of time.

Dividing 24 hours into three 8-hour slots is a well-known method to make timetables. Give yourself 8 hours of rest, 8 hours for work, and rest 8 hours for your family, hobbies, and health. Usually, the third slot is divided into 3 3, 3, and 2-hour slots. 2 hours to work on your physique, 3 hours to develop your hobbies, and 3 hours for your friends and family. Building your timetable around this will help you to achieve a less hectic and stressful life. This might not work for all people as they require more time to work nut even they should try to adjust the time for their rest and health in their day to day life.

Building a timetable is not a big issue. It hardly requires 20 min to half an hour. But you need to give at least a couple of days to get habitual to the timetable. Following it for a few days doesn’t guarantee that you will follow it in the upcoming days. It’s your own will and desire that helps you to stick with a plan. One of the most effective ways to get habitual to a plan is to follow it for at least 21 days. I found out about this during my SSB interview where the interviewing officer told us to learn new hobbies. In the end, he said that it takes 21 days to build a hobby and 90 days to build a lifestyle. No skipping, no giving up, no matter how painful or stressful it is you have to follow it. You must have also heard about this in the web series names Kota factory. The series which shows the life of an IIT aspirant living in Kota also highlights this technique in which he sits for 6 hours straight in preparation for an entrance exam. In the beginning, it may seem to be a bit difficult but doing it consistently helps to build a routine that helps to manage time more efficiently. So instead of sitting for a few minutes studying at random times, sit for sessions of 1-2 hours depending upon your capacity. Not only it helps to save time but also improves your sitting capacity which is beneficial to face the last moment pressure during the examination period. Everyone has the same number of hours but it may seem that some people get more out of them. It’s the result of their time management skills that they are able to utilize their time for maximum productivity. Time management is a skill we all need to master. We do understand a few bits of it but it is important to improve them. There’s nothing worse than spending a day completely idle and unproductive and following a schedule will definitely help you to overcome that.

It’s a humble request to at least try making a timetable as soon as possible. Believe me, you will be more efficient, energetic, and more successful if you understand the importance of time.

This essay is the beneficial qualities that can come from video games. And why video games aren’t just an entertainment time waster.

Firmly watched, games can be more instructive than television. As indicated by some gamers, they incline toward messing around than staring at the television, because of the intuitiveness. The expense of link is additionally on the ascend which demonstrates that gaming, over the long haul, is less expensive than television. The kid will need to take care of the issue in the game since it intrigues them over an exhausting story issue at school. Games can improve inspiration for kids with learning inabilities by not just giving them a positive method to vent pressure yet lets them see an issue outwardly which can assist them with being progressively tireless to take care of an issue. Another constructive outcome of computer games can likewise be utilized as a prize for good conduct or passing marks in school, which could motivate a child.

There are numerous intellectual abilities you can gain from gaming, for example, fast reasoning or preparing data rapidly and the expertise to consider various things, simultaneously. Computer games kids who play activity-based video and PC games settle on a choice 25% quicker than other kids without relinquishing precision. Different investigations recommend that better gamers can settle on decisions and follow up on them up to six times each second and multiple times quicker than a great many people, and can focus on more than six things on the double without getting lost in conversation, contrasted with just four by the normal individual. Computer games have discovered their utilization in schools, just as the restorative experts and the impacts that they have made in these, are noteworthy. Computer games are known for their intrigue to kids, they can be normally utilized for instructing, because of their intuitive nature. These schools use computer games to draw in youngsters in a movement which expects them to play out an assignment rehashed for their learning and are compensated for their aptitudes. Besides, computer games have likewise been viewed as incredible assistance for youngsters who are experiencing mental issues, for example, feeling of inadequacy and absence of self-assurance. For instance, mental specialists have utilized computer games as a component of their treatment for youngsters with such mental issues. Moreover, the computer game has numerous constructive outcomes in understudy’s learning procedure and it likewise has benefits, in actuality. For example, when you play a computer game, it makes you think and increment your rationale. Numerous games have key and riddles class, which needs us to think to tackle the issue in the game, it needs precise of our brain to not lose. It will profit, all things considered, of understudies or kids on the off chance that they are looked by an issue. Aside from understudy’s learning procedure, the game likewise can expand the concentrating of mind and some of the time increment our dialects vocabularies. Truth be told, they likewise have numerous advantages for youngsters and understudies, all things considered. Other significant beneficial outcomes of recordings game are imaginative and fun expected. This offers an opportunity to cultivate imagination potential among kids. It instructs them some fundamental aptitudes like key reasoning, imaginative reasoning and co-activity. A few games additionally help to the instructive worth. Kids can learn figurines rapidly and build up a frame of mind which propels them to consistently push forward in life to accomplish something. Youngsters can recall things they did in computer games effectively. This is one of the extremely beneficial outcomes of computer games on kids. A portion of the psychological abilities upgraded by computer games incorporate which is arranging, asset the executives and coordination. The player figures out how to oversee assets that are constrained, and choose the best utilization of assets, a similar route as, in actuality.

Utilizing math naturally is essential to dominating in numerous matches that include recording examination like overseeing assets. Your child can move this frame of mind to reality and games that include various players urge your kid to work helpfully to accomplish his objectives. Your child figures out how to tune in to the thoughts of others. The most ideal approach to learn is the point at which the student is having a fabulous time simultaneously and the greater part of the computer game gives it to the youngsters and computer games enable you and your child to play together and can be a decent holding movement and computer games acquaint your child with PC innovation you ought to perceive that we are currently living in cutting edge, refined world and with a decent determination of games, the beneficial outcomes of computer games on kids. At long last, I think, playing computer games is more secure than having your adolescents take medications, liquor and road dashing in reality.

In conclusion, video games aren’t always just a form of entertainment to a child. More people should take it more serious as technology is advancing and video games are a part of that.

Introduction (around 200 words)

A “birthday” is more than just a day on the calendar. It symbolizes the joyous celebration of life and growth and is one of the most cherished personal events in an individual’s journey. At its core, it marks the inception of a new year in an individual’s life, offering a fresh chapter filled with possibilities and potential. It’s a time of reflection to take stock of achievements, growth, and challenges from the previous year. We delve deeper into the significance of this universally celebrated occasion.

This essay is designed to explore the multitude of dimensions associated with birthdays. We examine this special day’s cultural, historical, and personal aspects. From birthday traditions around the globe, the psychology behind the celebration, to the personal memories tied to birthdays, our exploration provides a holistic understanding of this unique day.

This introspective journey is crucial for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of one of life’s most ubiquitous ceremonies. Whether you’re an enthusiastic birthday celebrator or appreciate the quiet acknowledgment of personal growth, this comprehensive birthday essay offers fascinating insights. Join us as we unwrap the layers of meaning and significance behind the celebration of birthdays, much like the brightly wrapped presents often associated with this day. 

Birthday Essay 1 (100 words)

Birthdays, the annual celebrations of our existence, are unique events that intertwine personal growth and social customs. They are not merely a commemoration of age but a salute to the journey we’ve undertaken, the experiences gained, and the transformations we’ve undergone. Each birthday marks a milestone, a bookmark in the narrative of our lives, reminding us of our past and propelling us toward an unwritten future. They carry cultural significance, too, with diverse traditions around the globe, emphasizing the unity amidst our differences. This birthday essay aims to delve into these varied facets, highlighting these yearly celebrations’ profound influence and importance on our lives.

Birthday Essay 2 (200 words)

Birthdays serve as a special reminder of our journey as we celebrate another year of life, growth, and experience. Every birthday milestone marks a year of laughter, tears, challenges, and victories. These personal celebrations allow us to pause, reflect, and assess our growth and goals.

From a global perspective, birthdays carry profound cultural significance. In Western societies, birthdays are often celebrated with parties, cakes, and gifts, while in Eastern cultures, certain ages are given particular importance, like the first, twelfth, and sixtieth birthdays. Similarly, in Hispanic cultures, the ‘Quinceañera’ marks a girl’s transition from childhood to womanhood at fifteen. These varied traditions across different societies highlight the celebration of life and growth, uniting humanity in shared joy.

However, the essence of a birthday celebration is universal: recognition of the passage of time and the affirmation of life. It is a day to acknowledge the individual’s journey and their unique place in the world. Whether it’s a quiet day of introspection or a grand party, each birthday carries a personal meaning for the individual.

This birthday essay provides a closer look at these aspects, inviting readers to explore the multifaceted world of birthday celebrations and their profound impact on our lives.

Birthday Essay 3 (300 words)

Introduction

Birthdays encapsulate the joyous celebration of life and personal growth. Planning a birthday party, whether grand or intimate, can serve as an exciting endeavor that adds personal touches to the celebration. In this birthday essay, we explore the process of planning a birthday and share a personal experience of a memorable birthday celebration.

Planning Your Birthday

Planning a birthday involves an amalgamation of various factors, such as deciding the venue, preparing the guest list, arranging the food, and choosing the perfect theme. Attention to detail can make the day even more special, from choosing a cake that represents the birthday person’s interests to creating a playlist that sets the perfect mood. Carefully curated decorations and personalized invitations can add another layer of joy and anticipation.

My Own Experience of a Birthday Celebration

I recall my 16th birthday as one of the most memorable. The planning phase was as thrilling as the celebration itself. I chose a garden setting and a bohemian theme to create an ambiance representing my love for nature. Friends and family filled the venue, the air buzzing with laughter and conversations. The delicately strung fairy lights added a warm glow as dusk approached. The cake reflected my theme perfectly.

We spent the evening sharing stories, dancing to my favorite tunes, and enjoying the specially catered food. The most touching moment came when everyone shared their fondest memories of me. As I blew out the candles, I felt overwhelming joy and gratitude.

Conclusion

Birthdays offer a chance to celebrate our unique existence and our journey. The planning phase can be an enriching experience that adds to the anticipation. Personal experiences of birthdays, like my 16th, testify to the happiness and bonding these celebrations bring about. Ultimately, every birthday is a beautiful reminder of life, growth, and the relationships we cherish.

Birthday Essay 4 (400 words)

Introduction

A birthday is a day that holds immense significance in our lives, representing the joyous celebration of our journey and personal growth. It’s a day we all look forward to with anticipation and excitement. This birthday essay delves into the significance of this special day and shares a personal account of a particularly memorable birthday celebration.

Special Day

The magic of birthdays lies in their universal appeal, yet they remain deeply personal. Everyone has a birthday regardless of cultural background or age, making it a shared human experience. However, how we celebrate this special day varies widely, reflecting our personal preferences, traditions, and values.

Birthdays are moments of reflection and renewal. We commemorate the past year, with all its triumphs and tribulations, and anticipate the coming year. They remind us of our growth, evolving identities, and dreams. The celebration affirms our existence and is a beacon of hope, propelling us forward with renewed enthusiasm.

My Birthday Celebration

My 21st birthday remains etched in my memory as a day full of joy, surprises, and profound emotions. The preparations were grand, with a venue overlooking the city lights, a carefully selected menu, and a guest list that included my closest friends and family. The theme was ‘Golden Gala’, symbolizing the precious nature of the journey I had embarked on in life.

As I walked into the beautifully decorated hall adorned with golden balloons and twinkling lights, I was greeted with a shower of confetti and the warmth of smiles. The evening was filled with heartfelt conversations, lively music, and uninhibited dancing. The surprise video montage of my journey so far, prepared by my friends, filled the room with laughter and tears, making me realize how far I’d come.

The high point was when I blew out the candles on my cake, making a wish for the future with a heart full of hope and dreams. The realization that I was surrounded by people who cared for me and celebrated my existence was overwhelming and made the day unforgettable.

Conclusion

Every birthday is a testament to our journey and growth, a celebration of our existence, and an opportunity to envision our future with renewed vigor. Personal experiences like my 21st birthday highlight the sheer joy and bonding that birthdays foster, bridging the gap between individuals. Birthdays are not just about getting older; they are about appreciating our journey, celebrating our achievements, and looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead.

Birthday Essay 5 (500 words)

Introduction

The joy of celebrating one’s birthday is universal, transcending age and geographical boundaries. Each birthday marks a personal milestone, an occasion to reflect on the past, and an opportunity to look forward to the future. This birthday essay provides insight into various aspects of a birthday celebration, focusing on celebrations at school, evening festivities, and the tradition of giving gifts.

Celebrations At School

A birthday celebration at school is a unique experience that etches a permanent mark in our memory. It is a chance to share the joy of one’s special day with classmates and teachers. The simple act of distributing sweets, wearing a special birthday cap, or a ribbon that announces the birthday can bring an infectious cheer that brightens up the school day.

These school-based celebrations foster community among classmates, often leading to cherished memories. There’s a unique delight in the classmates’ chorus of the birthday song, the warm wishes received, and the palpable excitement that adds a special charm to the academic environment. For many, these are the first lessons in celebrating personal milestones and sharing joy with others.

Evening Celebrations

Evening celebrations tend to be more intimate and grand, often involving family and close friends. The setting sun sets the stage for a night of merriment, lit by the warm glow of laughter and love. A well-planned evening celebration could include a delightful meal, games, music, and dancing. It’s an opportunity for loved ones to come together, sharing stories, and creating new memories.

One of my most memorable evening celebrations was my 18th birthday. We had arranged a backyard barbecue party, with fairy lights illuminating the garden. As the night unfurled, the air was filled with the aroma of grilled food, the strumming of a guitar, and the cheerful voices of my loved ones. It was a night of pure joy, camaraderie, and heartfelt conversations.

Gifts

Gifts form an integral part of birthday celebrations. They symbolize affection and are tangible expressions of the well-wishers’ regard for the celebrant. Each gift, big or small, expensive or modest, holds a sentiment of love and appreciation. For the recipient, each gift unwrapped adds to the excitement and anticipation of the day.

On my birthdays, I have received a wide array of gifts ranging from books to personalized jewelry. Each gift, irrespective of its monetary value, has held a special place in my heart, reminding me of the person who gifted it and the thought they put into it.

Conclusion

A birthday is a celebration of life, a day that brings forth joy, reminiscence, and anticipation. Celebrations at school foster a sense of community, evening festivities provide an opportunity for deeper connections, and gifts serve as symbols of affection. Together, they make the birthday an occasion to remember. Personal experiences, like my 18th birthday, serve as a testament to the joy and bonding these celebrations bring about. Every birthday leaves us with a trove of cherished memories, marking our journey through life with milestones of joy, growth, and love.

Birthday Essay 6 (1000 words)

Introduction

Birthdays, celebrated worldwide, are much more than mere markers of another year passed; they symbolize the celebration of life and personal growth. These personal anniversaries carry a unique blend of emotions, joy, anticipation, reflection, and gratitude, making them a remarkable part of human existence. The significance we assign to birthdays and the manner in which we celebrate them reveal much about our cultures, traditions, values, and individual personalities. In this comprehensive birthday essay, we will delve into the multifaceted aspects of a birthday celebration. 

We will explore how birthdays are celebrated, the trend of performing unique deeds on this special day, the excitement tied to the tradition of opening presents, and the contemplation of whether birthdays hold universal significance. Each of these elements shapes our understanding and experience of birthdays, providing insight into why this personal milestone is pivotal in our lives.

Celebration of Birthday

A birthday celebration is a mosaic of customs, traditions, and personal touches, reflecting an individual’s journey and aspirations. Celebrations range from intimate family gatherings to grand parties with friends, from simple cake-cutting ceremonies to elaborate thematic events.

Celebrations can vary based on cultural traditions too. Bringing out candles on a birthday cake is a central ritual in many Western cultures. In contrast, certain milestones, like the 60th birthday, are important in some Eastern cultures, marking a full life cycle according to the Chinese zodiac. Regardless of the scale or customs, all celebrations share a common thread – the joyous acknowledgment of life and personal growth.

A Unique Deed of Birthday Celebration

One of the most rewarding ways to celebrate a birthday can be by engaging in unique deeds that focus on spreading kindness and positively impacting the community. This trend, gaining popularity in recent years, brings a refreshing perspective to birthday celebrations, shifting the focus from receiving to giving.

A popular form of this unique deed is undertaking ‘acts of kindness’ equal to the age the individual is turning. For instance, a 25-year-old might choose to do 25 good deeds on their birthday. These acts can range from small gestures, like leaving a warm note for a stranger, to larger endeavors, such as organizing a community clean-up or donating to a charitable cause.

This practice not only enriches the birthday person’s sense of fulfillment and purpose but also creates ripples of positivity within the community. It offers a chance to touch other people’s lives, making the birthday celebration more meaningful and impactful. The act of giving, in this context, becomes a celebration of empathy, compassion, and personal growth.

Incorporating unique deeds into a birthday celebration also allows one to reflect on one’s values and aspirations. It is a testament to the person’s growth, not just in years but in empathy and awareness of their social responsibility.

The practice of performing unique deeds on one’s birthday expands the scope of the celebration. It shifts the focus from the self to the wider community, instilling a sense of gratitude and creating a profound impact beyond the special day. Such unique practices transform a personal milestone into a community celebration, enriching the birthday experience with added joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

Opening Presents

Opening presents on a birthday is a tradition steeped in anticipation, joy, and often a surprise. The moments leading up to the reveal can be thrilling, filled with curiosity about what the brightly wrapped packages might contain. Every gift, big or small, carries a unique sentiment, serving as a tangible expression of the affection and thoughtfulness of the giver.

Each gift represents the giver’s understanding and consideration of the recipient’s interests, personality, and needs. As the recipient unwraps each gift, they embark on a journey of discovery. This could unveil a book by a favorite author, a piece of jewelry perfectly matching their style, or a handmade token carrying a personal touch.

Even when the gift is unexpected or unconventional, the thoughtfulness behind the choice often brings a smile to the recipient’s face. A carefully selected present can elicit a feeling of being understood and cherished, fostering a deeper bond between the giver and the receiver.

Receiving gifts on one’s birthday also adds to the sense of celebration. The attention and love received from others reinforce the significance of the day, making the individual feel special and appreciated.

In essence, opening presents on a birthday goes beyond material exchange. It is a joyful ritual that enhances the celebratory atmosphere, strengthens relationships, and makes the birthday person feel treasured and loved.

Is Birthday a Special Day in Everyone’s Life?

The significance of birthdays can vary greatly among individuals, influenced by cultural, personal, and emotional factors. For some, birthdays are significant milestones that deserve grand celebrations. They view it as an opportunity to express gratitude, reflect on personal growth, and celebrate with loved ones.

For others, birthdays might be a more subdued affair, observed with quiet reflection or simply treated like any other day. Some might even experience ‘birthday blues’, feeling overwhelmed by the passing of time. However, even for these individuals, birthdays often hold a certain significance, serving as moments of introspection and self-assessment.

In this way, birthdays are special in everyone’s life, though the level of importance and mode of celebration can vary vastly.

Conclusion

Birthdays are milestones marking our journey through life. They serve as a celebration of personal growth and life itself. The various elements, from the celebration to unique deeds, opening presents, and the underlying significance, make this day special.

Incorporating unique deeds like acts of kindness brings a new perspective to the celebration, extending joy to the wider community. Opening presents add to the excitement, with each gift carrying a sentiment of love.

Despite the variations in the importance given to birthdays, they hold a place in everyone’s life, be it as a grand celebration or a quiet day of reflection. Regardless of how it’s observed, each birthday serves as a reminder of our journey, our growth, and the relentless march of time, making it an inherently special day in our lives.

Time is a good thing. You always have so many memories of it. But it is also a bad thing too. I don’t know what time has been left for me. What has been taken away from me? For two years when I was studying in the United States, I never went back to my home country, China. When I got back to China and got to associate with my family once more, I could witness a change in how we relate. There was an element of closeness and a desire to cherish the moments that we had. A critical part was my association with my mother. In our free time, my mother and I used to go to the amusement park. As we walked, she reminded me of the times that we spent in the same park when I was young. She could look at areas where we used to sit and explain each moment in detail. I could see the sadness in her eyes and noticed that she was getting old.

Studying was not an easy thing, especially when you study in another country. You need to struggle with so many things. The first thing you need to deal with is the relationship between you and your family. I was studying in the United States for two years and never came back to China for one time. I didn’t see my family for a long time. At every Chinese traditional festival, I can’t stay with my family and accompany them. Studying abroad was a boring but fortunate thing. It is a tough process for me. My family picks me up at the airport when I land at the airport. I give my mother, father, and sister a big hug. So many feelings in my mind when I see them. It was just like a child who has not gone back home for a long time and had so many grievances and exciting things to tell them. I almost cried when I saw them. It is the feeling that you finally find the person that you can be honest with them and you don’t need to show you’re strong to them. Even I am 21 years old. But I still feel like I am still a young boy and need my family to stay with me. It is been a long time.

When I come back home, I feel so comfortable. I came back with my family and we have lunch together. After lunch, my mom and I decided to walk around. We went to the park. It was not a simple park. It was my amusement park when I was young. I remembered that I always asked my family to take me there if they were free. Suddenly, the air became dark and I could hear the lighting. The lightning sounds like so many animals running together and crushing the ground. It seems that big rain is coming. My mother and I decided to hide in the small pavilion and wait for the rain to stop. My mother started talking to me. “Remember that when you were a child, it was raining. You were so afraid of the lighting. Now you are growing up. You are not the shy and timid boy anymore”. My mother was laughing at me. But when I looked at her face, I could feel sad for her. I could feel she is getting old. Since I came to the United States, she might be missing me a lot. When I was young, I always talked with my mother and followed her. We are not like mother and son. We are more like the best friends. I can share so many things with her, even if I make a new girlfriend or broke up with my girlfriend. She will give me a hug and comfort me a lot. It is sad to know that my mother couldn’t protect me anymore.

In conclusion, I have learned several things from this moment when I stay with my mother and know that time is changing, the most important is the value of time. I appreciate more the moments that I share with my family and work hard to create memorable moments that can remain beautiful even when I get old. I also appreciate the presence of people I meet in my daily life, knowing that they play an important role in enabling the memories and experiences that I can enjoy. Lastly, I came to realize the importance of family. The warmth that I feel when I stay with family, and the priceless feeling that is immeasurable. I will always cherish the moments I spend with my family. There is no replacement for such moments. Enjoy the time when you stay with your family. Home is always your safe place. Parents are always your biggest backup.

As I think of Time, all I can come up with is that it passes. It is irreversible and just only moves forward. Why do we need time though: to measure or calculate a duration that has been taken to do something. We use seconds, minutes, hours, days etc. to measure time in our daily lives. The definition that I just mentioned for Time may be sufficient to understand it in the context of daily lives but to really understand it we will have dig back in time and understand a bit of history as to how, when and why we came up with this term Time and what it is in the context of Science. Physics is the branch of Science which deals with stuff related to matter, dimensions, time etc. so we must look time in the context of Physics. So, there are two aspects that we’ll try to figure out: one is, how man invented or discovered time; second, what was the basis that lead to what we call seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years etc.

History of Time

Time as we know today can be divided into two parts, calendar and clock. The calendar part is measured in years, months, days and the clock part are measured in hours, minutes and seconds. Following is the basis of each of these measures:

• Year – A year can be defined as the duration it takes Earth to rotate around Sun and reach back to the same point. It is approximately 365 days.
• Month – Back in the old ages, people used to follow moon to define segments of time. Time taken to complete each full moon was considered a month. Each year there are approximately 12.3 segments (full moons). The names of the months are a different story in itself and it is mostly related to Romans.
• Day – The time it takes for Earth to completely rotate on its axis. The calendar part was easier to figure out, though things get a bit trickier in the clock part of time.
• Hour – It goes back to 1500 B.C. when Egyptians divided the day into 12 parts (the duodecimal number system with base 12). There are multiple theories behind this number 12; one of the theories is it was based on the number of times a full moon is completed in a year; another one is related to the stars that would appear at night which they used to call “Decamps”. But due to differences in duration of nights in winter and summers, Hipparchus, a Greek Astronomer came up with the idea of dividing a day into 24 parts, 12 for daylight and 12 for night.
• Minutes – Back in the days, the Greek astronomers used to follow a number system called Sexagesimal which they inherited from Sumerians back in 2000 B.C. This was the reason behind dividing an hour into 60 parts called minutes.
• Seconds – Minutes, for the same reason was further divided into 60 parts and was called second minute which led to the word seconds as we call it today. But this time was all based on the astronomical basis. In 1967, the calculation of a second was redefined according to the 9,192,631,770 energy transitions of a Cesium atom. This redefinition which occurred in the modern era of atomic time keeping and what we know today as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated).

Further Scientific Theories about Time

Relativity of Time:

Albert Einstein discovered that the time is relative rather than absolute. It is relative to the observer’s velocity when he/she is observing time.

Time Dilation:

Time Dilation was predicted by several authors in the turn of 20th century. Time in the explanation of special relativity, the “slowing down” of a clock as figured out by a person who is in relative movement with respect to that clock. Time dilation is the time elapsed measured by two clocks, either having relative velocities or by a gravitational potential difference between their locations. The theory of relativity is confirmed by experiments. Time expanding has also been the subject of science fiction works, as it technically provides the means for forward time travel. Theoretically, time dilation would make it possible for passengers in a fast-moving vehicle to advance further into the future in a short period of their own time. The explanation of relativity has been over and over again proven true by experiment and they are of important thing to think about. Time has also been the subject of science fiction works, as it technically provides the means for forward time travel

Velocity Time Dilation:

Special relativity indicates that, for an observer in an inertial frame of reference, a clock that is moving relative to him will be measured to tick slower than a clock that is at rest in his frame of reference. This case is sometimes called special relativistic time dilation. The faster the relative velocity, the greater the time dilation between one another, with the rate of time reaching zero as one approaches the speed of light (299,792,458 m/s). This causes mass-less particles that travel at the speed of light to be unaffected by the passage of time.

Probably time would make it possible for passengers in a fast-moving vehicle to advance further into the future in a short period of their own time. For example, one year of travel might go along with up to ten years on Earth. In fact, a constant 1 g speed increasing speed would permit humans to travel through the whole universe in one human lifetime. Simple Interference of Velocity Time Dilation: Time dilation can be inferred from the observed constancy of the speed of light in all reference frames dictated by the second postulate of special relativity.

This constancy of the speed of light means that, counter to intuition, speeds of material objects and light are not additive. It is not possible to make the speed of light appear greater by moving towards or away from the light source. Consider then, a simple clock consisting of two mirrors A and B, between which a light pulse is bouncing. The separation of the mirrors is L and the clock ticks once each time the light pulse hits either of the mirrors.

A-Theory and B-Theory:

One of central debates in the way of thinking of time is between the A-theorists and B-theorists. The A-theory of time is typically associated with the idea that the present is metaphysically privileged or singled out in some way from past and future times. Furthermore, there is real flow of time as past events move back (or away) further and further into the past and future events move closer and closer to the present.

The B-theory of time in contrast, denies that the present is knowledge based over past and future times. Just as there is nothing knowledge based special about, the B-theorists who try to come up with explanations maintains that there is nothing knowledge based special about the present moment.

Newton’s Linear Time:

In this section the similarities listed below the treat time as a limit which serves as an index to the behavior of the physical system because, Newton treat a linear flow of time (what he called mathematical time), time could be believed to be linearly different guideline.

Summary

A brief summary on time is, it has a great impact on our relationship and location within our universe and gravity. Time is a measure of the period of the time (or space) between two events. Time is cultural construct within by which an event can be connected with a series of numbers. Time is inversely proportional to gravity. The more the gravity will be, the slow the time will be.

Time is the unknown mystery, continued progress and precious thing in our life. Time has been considered important in the sector of human’s life, religion and many others. In several books the concept of time is highlighted as mentioned: “The moment you realize how important time is, your entire perspective will change”. So, this quote realizes that time is one of the valuable aspect and fundamental principle of our life. Therefore, wasting of time is regarded as wasting of money. Time plays an important and significant progress in our daily life cycle. Time always move and revolve around us so it is compulsory to respect it because time never comes.

Moreover, if we are punctual in our life and understand its principle so success is always with us. But if a person not respecting the importance of time, he would face mysterious difficulties and problems. Nowadays and in future time is considered more precious than wealth as time is continues progress which never stops. Time is considered the small word but its meaning is undefined.

The common factor to achieve highest position in this world is time management. Nowadays time management is compulsory fundamental in our life but this factor is crucial to apply on us. For instance, the student wasted his time in school without studying anything and is irregular so in the end his results are affected. As a result, this example clearly shows that time management is a real power in this world. Utilizing time rightly never affects the life and the person is far better than from the ones who wasted time.

Famous scholar said: “Time is the best medicine”. As medicine provide cure for disease in following time realizes the importance and concept of persons life hence time is the best gift. If we manage time according to our need so we can achieve our goal easily otherwise wasting it leads towards unhanded. Our ancestors always teach us to not waste time with friends, late night outing and gaming but focuses on the importance and utilization of it. As life is moving faster and faster so in this purpose time is a main object to survive with.

On the whole Holy Qur’an also provides guidance on the principal of time. In several surah’s’ it is described that time is the strongest thing in this world which can harm and improve one’s life. Life is too short so it should not be wasted. Furthermore, Holy prophet also provide guidance upon it, so it is responsibility of every person to understand its important and follow teaching to succeed in this world.

In comparison to the past and present era, time has become more important factor today. In old time people required a lot of time for new development rather than nowadays any discovery can be explored quickly for example in old time computers were big in size, slow and required a lot of time in comparable today’s world the fastest machine is a computer which can do thousands of instructions, calculations and researches in seconds. Time to time new technologies is lying in front of which can do their functions in seconds. So, this examples clearly highlights that time is a major part of human’s life and time to time new things are coming in front of us which identifies that time is golden precious and humans should care about to succeed in this hard world.

The famous sentence which we always heard is that “The two most important warriors are time and patience”. This sentence is a common but if we understand its meaning clearly so there are thousands of words and secret are hidden. Today’s time every small idea is towards time and knowledge. Philosopher and scholars also mentioned the theory of time around 100 years back but its importance is lying now in every person’s life. In current time every one is busy in their own life not caring about others personal life as time waits for no one. If one is spending time rightly, his life is perfect and complete. And the one wasting it day by day and never understanding its important he would evolve around problematic situations.

One day, I was reading an article on time management. This article also realizes me the time importance and its positive and negative impacts on our life. The article was that there were 2 friends Ali and Asif who live their life according to their wishes. Ali was intelligent and never wasted his extra time but also utilize it correctly but Asif was involved in smoking, gambling and wasted abundant of time every day. His friend Ali always helps to regret these things but he never stopped. Ali tried hundreds of methods, but he never understands. Ali and Asif both were in same university but Ali was excellent on his course but Asif was wasting his time and money. One day Asif was suspended from university. But this matter also does not realize Asif anything. After 2 years, Ali was graduated from university and was on well positioned whereas Ali was same as always. As a result, this incident teaches that if a person is wasting time, he is zero but if he understands the value of time, he is on the top of the roof. After reading this article it also makes me understand that do not waste single seconds if this time is moved so our blinking future is towards darkness. The main moral of this article is: time is gold.

Researches also showed on the importance of time. Several seminars and camps are setup to convey the time perceptions and impacts on people lives. Schools are also taking steps towards it by calling teachers from foreign to give them knowledge on time and its aspect on our life. As time is the key to success in this world without this life is incomplete. It is also responsibility of parents to teach their children about time and knowledge as they learn from them. This all teaches us that do not waste a single minute and also influence others with this knowledge.

To conclude, time is a main object of human life. Time management and punctuality leads towards successful life. The person who does not take care of managing time he is always ruins in the world. Famous theory states that “When you manage your time as part of you, then it’s when you move forward managing yourself”. As a whole this theory signifies that time is a revolving cycle around us and useful for everyone to increase his/her effectiveness. Time management also helps in academic and social activities, which influence our daily life goal. Once we manage time rightly, all the benefits of the world are with us.

Have you ever procrastinated on a task because you felt that you have all the time in the world? Or have you ever wanted to realize something but was too lazy to act on it? I’m sure all of us have experienced encounters like that before. In my speech, I’m going to touch on the importance of remembering how precious time is and tell you all what the saying ‘time and tide wait for no one’ means. We need to understand that time waits for no one for us to stay motivated and focused while unleashing our inner potential.

‘What exactly is the concept of time?’, one might ask themselves. Time is eternal and that it has neither a beginning nor an end. However, men were able to give meaning to it and measured it. Time connects every act of creation. One cannot finish building a skyscraper in a month, nor can a toddler become an adult in a year. Time is a free force, and it does not wait for anyone. Hence, it is certain that time is symbolic of a river. The current of a river flows ahead and never comes back. It is identical to time. Once lost, we cannot regain time, and most importantly, it does not wait or stop for anyone. As one of the most outstanding medication history figures, Hippocrates said that time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time’ is to say ‘I don’t want to’. Could there be anything worse than going through life missing out on numerous opportunities that are awaiting you?

Our successes and failures rely on how we make use of time. But how can we manage our time better? I feel that it is imperative to possess a clear vision. A vision is a thought in your mind of anything that is about to happen. It allows you to focus and create a purpose that becomes your measurement for success. Oprah Winfrey is an excellent example of an individual who used her vision to drive her forward and fully use her time to achieve what she had in her mind. She pulled herself from poverty to become one of the most successful women in the world. Winfrey grew up through hardship, but often visualized herself having a better life. Thus, she studied and worked hard to attain this vision and is a role model for many today. She once said: “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude”. Therefore, if we alter our mindsets towards tasks, and envision what we would like to achieve, we will be able to make practical and effective use of our time and acquire many opportunities.

Prioritizing tasks is also an effective way of managing time. Once we can prioritize, we will know the importance of various jobs. It has come to my attention that several people wing their way through day after day, not considering whether they’re spending their time producing meaningful results. Hence, I believe the only way to ensure you get the foremost out of your time is, to begin with, what matters the most to you and work backwards to your actions to figure out how you ought to act. Doing this enables our brains to stimulate which task is the most important, increasing our productivity and helping us attain more in life. However, being productive doesn’t mean that we overwhelm ourselves with tasks every time. Taking proper sleep and exercising is also a part of being productive. Besides, adequate exercise and sleep balance between body and mind are crucial for being productive and efficient.

Ultimately, there’s a maxim that if you waste time, time will waste you. We cannot make any moment stop or await us, so, all we can do is make the most effective use of our time. Strike the iron when it is hot. Think of your passions and dreams. Be positive and be ambitious and you will find that your life will change drastically. Maybe you will get to have a taste of success sooner than you think.

* In any case, what essentially is time the board?

*Time the administrators is one of the key components to accomplishment in any field of work. It is fundamental for your own life and for your calling. Time the administrators’ trains you determination and how to deal with troublesome errands in a given space of time. It tells you the best way to profit however much as could reasonably be expected from your critical time and constructs your benefit and profitability.

*Authentic-time the load up is something that can change yourself on a foremost motivation to enhance things. We will figure out how to deal with our time by distinguishing time squanderers, defining objectives, and keeping the correct point of view.

1. Topic statement

By and large, time the executives alludes to the improvement of procedures and apparatuses that expansion effectiveness and profitability.

Support for first main point

* When we consider time the heap up, we will overall consider particular time the authorities, generally depicted as dealing with our opportunity to squander less time on doing the things we need to do in that limit we have more noteworthy opportunity to do the things that we need to do.

Accordingly, time the managers is regularly thought of or shown as a huge amount of time the heap up limits; the hypothesis is that once we master the time the authorities aptitudes, we’ll be continuously framed, proficient, and progressively happy.

Individual time the executives’ abilities include:

1. Objective Setting
2. Arranging
3. Organizing
4. Basic leadership
5. Appointing
6. Booking

The initial phase in viable time the board is examining how you presently invest your energy and choosing how you need to change how you invest your time.

Except if time is overseen appropriately, nothing beneficial can be practiced. Time is a one of a kind asset. It is basic, immaterial, vital, unrecoverable and in this manner important. It is fairly and consistently circulated. Multi day of each one comprises of 24 hours just, no more and no less. Each bit of work requires time.

Time without vitality has very little esteem; for example, on the off chance that one is genuinely sick the time term of sickness is for all intents and purposes pointless. Time is cash. Time is additionally a proportion of exertion.

2. Topic Sentence

Time is a valuable and rare asset.

TIME the executives ought to be prudently used to accomplish the objectives you have set in your life. Learning time the executive’s aptitudes at an early life makes it much less demanding. It benefits as much as possible from the time at school and at home and furthermore gives you a chance to make an incredible most. Renowned individuals who are known as achievers know the significance of time the executive’s abilities and are frequently found referencing it. They have utilized this ability to design their lives and accomplish their objectives.

In the event that you have additionally define a couple of objectives throughout your life, it is better that you get familiar with this ability and benefit as much as possible from it.

Time the board expositions will open you to the speculations of time the executives and help you to figure out how to use your time productively. So accept this open door to become familiar with a vital fundamental ability that will pay later on.

Conclusion

Time the board is a basic aptitude that should be aced for scholarly and work purposes. Examination and self-reflection on the current time the board rehearses are a decent begin in thinking of progressively viable and proficient ones. Distinguishing the qualities and shortcomings will lead somebody to think of a progressively functional arrangement/plan. Further, the distinguished shortcomings will assist one with developing and plan progressively responsive/powerful time the executive’s techniques.

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