When we are stressed, our body goes into fight-or-flight mode. This means that our sympathetic nervous system is activated and we are in a state of high alert. This can make it difficult to focus on tasks that we need to do, and we may find ourselves procrastinating. There are a few reasons why this may happen. First, when we are stressed, we may feel like we are in a state of emergency and that we need to focus on survival. This can make it difficult to focus on anything else. Second, stress can lead to anxiety, which can make it hard to concentrate on anything else. Finally, when we are stressed, we may feel like we do not have...
My wife sleeps next to me. Her lips pouched in a way that is total relaxation. It’s late at night, and I can hear the rain outside. It brings a cool feeling to the house. “Honey,” she says. “Yes,” I answer. “You are queso.” I don’t exactly know what my wife means by this, and I’m sure she doesn’t realize what she means by this either. She’s a sleep talker, and some where in her dream, I can only guess that she is turning me into a hot cheesy dip and using chips to eat all of my goodness. It’s an interesting thing being married to a sleep talker. It really should be included in your vows. “Do you vow...
It’s no secret that high school can be a major source of stress and anxiety for students. The pressure to succeed academically, make new friends, and fit in can be overwhelming. And for many students, the temptation to procrastinate is strong. But putting off homework, studying for exams, or completing other assignments can have negative consequences. It can lead to lower grades, missed opportunities, and even feelings of guilt and inadequacy. So how can students avoid the temptation to procrastinate? Here are a few tips: 1. Understand why you procrastinate. 2. Make a plan. 3. Set small goals. 4. Take breaks. 5. Find a support system. 6. Be kind to yourself. 7. Seek professional help if needed. With a little...
You might know that both translators and interpreters work with languages on a day-to-day basis, but what’s with the two different names? Let’s explore the key distinctions between translation and interpreting, and why you might need one or the other! Translators versus interpreters: the lowdownTranslators work with written language. They take written content in one language (called the source language) and produce a version in another language (known as the target language).Typically, the target language of a piece of writing is the translator’s first language. Interpreters work with spoken or signed language. They listen to a speaker in one language and voice or sign what was said in another language in real (or almost real) time. Interpreting is a “live”...
What started off as an idea between two college roommates has become arguably the biggest user-driven website on the internet. Reddit allows anyone to post pretty much whatever they like, from pictures and videos to essays and short stories. There are hundreds of thousands of different threads about any subject you can imagine where people post their thoughts. Want to check out images of trees sucking on things? Head to r/TreesSuckingOnThings. Want to see people with bird heads? Check out r/peoplewithbirdheads. Or maybe you want to read some funny confessions? Then Reddit’s read r/confessions thread is the one for you. Reddit’s hilarious confessions thread is full of weird, wild, and wonderful tales from people confessing their darkest secrets. While not...
