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RETHINK STUDENT EDITION What are positive SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021 Newspaper in affirmations? And Education why you should try this practice? HEALTH CLICK HERE All you need to know about infusing water for greater health benefits EXPLORIA Celebrate World Emoji Day (July 17) with us as we tell you more about “world’s fastest growing language” FILMS, BOOKS Know the origins of time travel as a genre in movies and books. PLUS: Sports flicks you need to see now SIMPLY SPORTS Catch all the action of last week with frame- worthy moments from Wimbledon, UEFA Euro and Copa América BENNETT, COLEMAN & CO. LTD. | ESTABLISHED 1838 | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | NEW DELHI STUDENT EDITION ➤ On World Emoji Day, ➤ The origins of time ➤ Catch all the action know all about the travel genre in books from Wimbledon, Copa SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021 TODAY’S “world’s fastest and movies PLUS: América to UEFA Euro Newspaper in Education EDITION growing language” Sports flicks for you LATEST BUZZWORDS EXPLAINED PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PLOGGING ored with the same old workout at the gym? Fed up of being CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 trapped inside? And you are also keen to save the planet? Then you must try out “plogging”. A global Pics: Istock Bfitness craze in 2019, this activity combines #GOALS RETHINK jogging with the noble enterprise of cleaning up the streets, countryside and beaches – where you are walking or jogging. The I BELIEVE, practice started sometime in 2016 in Sweden and is a portmanteau of Swedish verb plocka meaning pick and noun jogging, THEREFORE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS: plogging describes the activity of going for a gentle run whilst simultaneously stooping Celebrities who believe down to pick up the copious bits of plastic, that positive affirmations Why do they work and how to use them? paper and non-degradable rubbish that are Have you ever told yourself you are not good enough or you are bad at something? Most of us have, a an all-too common blot on today’s I AM worked for them landscape. reason why positive affirmations are for you. Here’s how you can use them to build better self-esteem It’s the brainchild of Erik Ahlström, who JIM CARREY, actor after relocating to Stockholm from a small Long before he was this successful superstar, he had already get the maximum benefits, it’s best to ski-resort in northern Sweden, was shocked started believing he will get here someday. His thoughts and WHAT ARE POSITIVE SOME OF THE DIRECT have a regular practice and make it a WHERE TO GET THE by the amount of rubbish he could see when affirmations were so strong that he got to exactly where he BENEFITS OF POSITIVE habit. To do that… cycling to work. Realising that the same bits wanted to be. He says that nothing in this world happens with- AFFIRMATIONS? AFFIRMATIONS FROM? Positive affirmations are described by AFFIRMATIONS ARE: Start with 3 to 5 minutes at least First, come up with your own. Second, of trash could remain on the road for weeks, out a thought and intention behind it. He imagined his success Increase in positivity the ‘Psychology Dictionary’ as brief twice a day. Upon waking up and get- google it. Third, buy an affirmation he got into the habit of picking them up, and constantly believed in it. Increase in self-confidence phrases, repeated frequently, which ting into bed, for example. Using an card deck. The usual benefits of those gradually incorporating this into his exercise Improvement in self-esteem are designed to encourage positive, existing habit or action as a cue makes are the visually appealing design routine. As others began to join in, the idea Control of negative feelings DENZEL WASHINGTON, actor happy feelings, thoughts, and attitudes it much easier to form the new habit. (which encourages you to use them eventually spread, leading to organised such as frustration, anger, or The Oscar winner and star of many great movies, Washington and challenge negative or unhelpful Repeat each affirmation about 10 more often). Fourth, try some apps like events across the country, and plogging was impatience says he is indebted to affirmations for his skyrocketing suc- thoughts. Some say affirmations sound times. Listen to yourself saying it, ThinkUp or Unique Daily officially born. To plog, you don’t need much Resilience to stress (which cess. He got over a drinking problem and all mental health like “wishful thinking”. What you can believe it to be true. “Breathe" into Affirmations. Fifth, you – you basic running gear, a rubbish bag and leads to better health) problems that were holding back his mind and body from think of them as exercises for your the affirmation. can check box below. a pair of gloves. Social media has played a Improved productivity achieving greater things with the mind and outlook. What you repeat to Ask a trusted loved one or big part in spreading plogging’s appeal, Improved academic help of his positive mindset. yourself over and over again a coach to help. most new participants taking inspiration achievement FOR TEENS rewires your brain and has the Listening to I am a quick, from what they’ve seen online. Plogging is Increased ability to overcome a potential to become your reality. someone else capable learner now taking place in every continent, and JENNIFER LOPEZ, bad habit repeat your affir- I believe in all my more than 40 countries are represented in singer/actor Help in achieving goals mations may help capabilities an official online ‘Plogga’ group, many of The megastar says that her IS IT PROVEN? reinforce your belief. which have hosted major plogging events. day is incomplete without at I am unique and The practice and popularity of One of the key psychological theories Combine it with other Source: Macmillan least 15 minutes dedicated to beautiful dictionaries.com positive affirmations are is self-affirmation theory. So, yes, there positive thinking techniques. For affirmations. She has always I was born strong, and I grow based on widely accepted are empirical studies based on the idea instance, said that it’s affirmations stronger every day and well-established that we can maintain our sense of self- affirmations that have brought in I choose to rise above the psychological theory. integrity by telling ourselves (or affirm- work well success for her and it is hurtful things that come my way ing) what we believe in positive ways. alongside what helps her stay There is MRI evidence suggesting visualisation. grounded. WHAT POSITIVE FOR KIDS that certain neural pathways are Be patient. I am loved AFFIRMATIONS It may take DON’T DO? increased when people practice self- I am creative OPRAH affirmation tasks. According to posi- some time They won’t cure I am kind OPRAH WINFREY tivepsychology.com “affirmations are before you WINFREY, media anxiety or depression I am brave designed to encourage an optimistic notice any They don’t work I’m going to learn lots today mogul mindset. And optimism in itself is a changes. Stick From poverty to without practice. You because I am capable powerful thing. In terms of reducing with your prac- becoming one of the JENNIFER LOPEZ have to use them negative tice! world’s wealthiest regularly to rewire FOR STUDENTS will they come out cleaner, clothing also thoughts, affirma- women, Winfrey is your brain. When I get a bad grade, I will be exposed to less friction. tions have been one of the biggest They don’t am motivated to do better Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle shown to help with believers and seem to work I am determined and I 7 or one-half cup salt to the wash to help the tendency to supporters of a equally well for aim for the stars hold in colours. You can also use colour- linger on negative positive mindset. all people. By putting in time and catcher sheets, which trap extraneous dyes experiences.” Time and again Affirmations effort, I can accomplish what during the wash cycle to prevent bleeding. she has said seem to I set out to achieve These are easily available online. that without ironically HOW TO I appreciate my school, If line drying, remove clothes as soon affirmations, work the best teachers, and classmates as 8 as they are dry to minimise UV expo- she would not for people PRACTICE? they all play a role in helping sure. Try to dry your cottons and satins in me grow to be a better person have accom- who already While there’s no hard shade, especially during summer or harsh JIM CARREY Even on days when I don’t plished all that have great or fast rules whether sun. Always turn clothes inside out while make much progress, I am she has. DENZEL WASHINGTON self-esteem to practicing affirma- line drying, this will save the colour-loss on constantly learning tions but experts say to the outer side of the garment. Sources: positivepsychology.com, boldtuesday.com, various websites In most cases, clothing will stop releas- 9 ing dye after a few washes. But its best HANDY HINTS to continue using these tips to minimise HEALTH bleeding and fading. Wash heavy fabrics apart from more Finally, treat your silks well. Always delicate ones and zip all zippers to 3 iron and stack your silks inside out reduce friction. 10 and keep them wrapped in muslin cloth or Wash in cold water, which keeps Are you How to make your plain white cotton dupatta, sheet or butter fibers closed, trapping dye 4 paper this helps prevent clothes from inside.