Soap

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of soap in our daily life. Soap is an imperative and crucial ingredient of everyday life regardless of socioeconomic status and region around the globe. In other words, it is a must item on a grocery list. I recognize and comprehend its importance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Soap is utilized and appropriated to wash, clean, shower, rinse, cleanse, bath and sponge. The basic theme is to promote cleansing and remove dirt in our hands and body. The soap keeps us healthy and safe from germs, viruses and bacterias

• Soap has a variety of appearances such as dimensions, shades, fragrances and shapes. It is available as cheap as $ 1 and as expensive as $ 99. Its prizes vary and depend upon the region, culture and class you belong to

• Soap has a variety of formats such as paper soap, liquid soap, powder soap, gel soap and solid soap. People use it according to their own conveniences and preferences such as paper soap is good for travelling, liquid soap is fit for hand washing and gel is suitable for body wash

• Soap appears in-store with a variety of fragrances and added aromas such as flowers, fruits, nuts (almond) and without smell. People do select and use according to their own taste and drive

• Soaps logos are now a part of T-shirts, shirts, tattoos, nickers and over the children blankets. I found soaps logo necklaces, rings and earrings for teenage girls

• This is my journey and understanding with the soap. What do you think about soap? is the thought of the day

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Birthday and its significance

Today I am grateful for being aware of the importance of the birthday and its impact. Don't get me wrong, today is not my birthday. I just want to reflect on the significance of the birthday in our life. Celebrating a birthday, this notion varies from person to person and region to region around the globe. People have distinct opinions and judgments regarding to celebrate a birthday or not. I recognize and comprehend its importance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Birthday has its own significance in one's life, however, people have a variety of approaches for this day. Birthday appears the commencement of the day around exactly at 12 am in the morning but some people do prefer the exact time when they were born

• People have distinct ways to celebrate, honoured and acknowledge their birthday such as

• Some people like to do charity instead of throwing a lavish birthday party. They believe in helping and supporting someone or something and find meaning in it

• Personally, I do prepare a delicious meal at home, bake a cake, buy gifts, flowers, cards and be with the moment of the birthday person. I try to make that person special and happy. Yes I do some special decore and every year use the same decore but with a different plan for a festive look

• Some people invite family and friends to the restaurant or eatery to make their moment special. For children, usually, parents throw birthday parties in the park, pizza hut, chuck cheese, restaurants, museums, halls and arrange special themes for them such as barbie doll or superman

• Some may believe get together at home and spend quality time with friends, make memories via filming and photos. Other people get time to socialize and be in the moment and enjoy

• There is no right or wrong answer for the birthday, however, it depends on the resources, age, level of support and the mindset of the birthday person

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Time Management - MWC

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the training session titled "Time Management" offered by Malton Woman Council (MWC), coordinated by Uzma Irfan and facilitated by Shveta Pathak. This training was a part of the compulsory training series as a Resiliency Community Peer Ambassador project of Malton Women Council. I appreciate and recognize the significance of the training for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• The training session was highly engaging and captivating with a variety of activities such as storytelling, quiz, follow-up questions, reflection, questions, discussion and self-introspection. All attendees were occupied and involved. That sustained and supported the momentum of the training ON all the time

• Shveta Pathak was a Certified Personal Development Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Certified Energy Healer, who specializes in helping people connect with their true self, realize their vision, smash their limiting beliefs to live a content and happy life

• Uzma Irfan was coordinating today's session very well such as regulating the rhythm of the session. Coordination with questions, managing attendees, instructions time to time, bridging between facilitator and attendees and mindful for the chat/reactions

• Everyone introduce before a formal presentation and the taken insight and discussion from today's session is:

• The session was commenced with a deep breath with closed eyes and focused on the frame of mind, learning approach and intention for today's session

• The motivational tale was narrated by Shveta with the peer ambassadors and it was asked to the attendees that what were his obstacles and attendees were reflected on such as

• Procrastinating

• Assumptions

• Overconfidence

• Lack of focus

• Faulty estimation of the time

• The research was shared related to the impact of NOT managing time well

• Self-digging exercise via sharing the quiz with the attendees to rate their responses on a three-point rating scale. The quiz was about managing time and after completing the quiz it was discussed such as

• Daily life goals

• It covers all areas of life such as professional, personal and social life

• Break down tasks, so easy to achieve

• Self-observation and identifies the area where you need to priorities

• That discussion was insightful and promote self-awareness at various level

• Personalities and time management

• Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle 

• Goal setting gives us a direction to achieve something

• Broken down the task into a daily achievable goal

• Plan of action

• Realistic estimation of time

• Identifies the time wasters

• Buffer time for rewarding yourself

• Relax or me-time 

• Identify high activity time

• What if an emergency appears? 

• How would you manage and tackle emergencies?

• Strategies were discussed for managing time for instance

• Think about the same scenario and reflect what would be your strategy to manage time?

• Do the unpleasant task first when starting the day (eat the frog first)

• How to say NO? such as

• Let me check my schedule first

• Show your boundaries

• It gives you time to think or rethink the offer

• Today's session was marvellous and outstanding with a variety of insight, ideas and thoughtful strategies. I am really blessed to be a part of MWC in the capacity of Peer ambassador role. I acknowledge the connection and a great learning opportunity

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Kidneys

Today I am grateful for having two kidneys in my body. Kidneys are a real blessing and asset for everyone. Everyone is blessed and born with two kidneys and it is a vital organ of the body as life is dependant on it. Today I appreciate and comprehend its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Kidneys are bean-shaped vital organs located below the rib. The quality of life is dependent on the functionality of the kidneys. If your kidneys are healthy and fully functional, you have to be thankful for and recognize their significance

• The main function of the kidneys is to transport the waste and extra water from the body. Body releases that water in the form of urine. If you intake more liquid, you will have more urge to pass urine. Kidneys sustain the balance of the body chemicals such as potassium, sodium and calcium

• You may discover a variety of sufferings and diseases concerning kidneys. People do suffer a lot with pain and discomfort such as kidney pain, stones, inflammation, failure, cyst, infections, tumours and cancer

• Kidney failure is nowadays common in a variety of regions around the globe and the treatment is also critical and painful such as dialysis or transplant of the kidneys

• The amazing aspect is that, if we donate one kidney to a needy person, we can spend the rest of our lives easier and a healthy way. Think about donating a kidney

• Take care of your kidneys such as eat healthy meals, drink a lot of water, control blood pressure, diabetes, focus on a healthy lifestyle and don't ignore infections and pain in your kidneys. Always consult your family doctor and follow their instructions is the thought of the day

• Kidneys are a gift and a genuine blessing to our body and we have to be thankful for it

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The month of October 2021

 Today I am grateful for and be thankful for being alive and breathing in the month of October. Today is the first of October and is the 10th month of 2021. This month is the start of fall and cold breezes. October has its own significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Today is international coffee day and is celebrated around the world. Coffee is the most consumable drink in the world. Today is also a world vegetarian day to promote the vegetarian diet around the globe

• World NO alcohol day is being honoured on October 2nd for encouraging people to say NO to alcohol and highlighted its negative effects on the personal, social, professional and emotional life

• World teacher's day is celebrated and acknowledged on October 5 every year around the globe and I am planning to send an e-card and a thank you note to my beloved teachers. My existence relates to them

• October 10 is acknowledged and observed as a world mental health day. This day is for encouraging and promoting mental health and its impact 

• World arthritis day is recognized around the world on October 12. This day is designated to promote awareness

• World Pasta Day is honoured on October 25 for pasta lovers. Pasta is the most versatile and favourite food. It is really easy to cook and delicious to eat

• October 29 is acknowledge and appreciated as an internet day. This is the most innovative invention in human history. Nowadays everything is connected through the internet and the world is now a global village

• This is my understanding and journey with the month of October

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Gratitude Practice 365 - Reflection

Today I am grateful for ending and writing another month with the momentum of gratitude practice 365 series of blogs. Gratitude practice 365 series I have been penning and composing since January 1, 2021, since then without missing a single day or delaying, the blog has been uploaded on the page. Now September is finished with this blog. Although I had completed training titled "Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)" offered by CAMH. I wanted and craved to write my gratitude blog on my professional upgrading and development but today is the last day of the month of September and I needed to reflect on my unstoppable journey. Today I appreciate and acknowledge the significance of the gratitude practice 365 blog series for various reasons, for instance:

• The energy and the impulse of gratitude practice 365 are still approaching their purpose and objectives to create 365 blogs from January 1, 2021, till December 31, 2021. Every day I come up with a new thought for gratefulness and acknowledgement 

• I am hooked on this blog series as it gives me a sense of achievement and accomplishment every day and that element to be very honest a source of motivation for me

• The most significant blogs of this month were thank you note, chat papri, balcony gardening, karahi boyz, lunch box, chicken and flemo farm. This month I developed professionally by having a variety of webinars, training and sessions and I am really grateful for these opportunities

• This is my journey of the blog series titled "Gratitude Practice 365". Find something creative and inventive to bring life into life is the thought of the day

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Navigating a Life in Recovery

Today I am grateful for attending a two-hour webinar titled "Navigating a life in recovery" offered by Edgewood Health Network (EHN) Canada. Today's webinar had two segments, the first hour facilitated by Colette Currin (counsellor and national director of business development for military, veterans and first responders, EHN Canada) and the second hour facilitated by EHN Canada Alumni Panel. I appreciate and recognize today's webinar significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• EHN Canada truly spreading mental health awareness and wellbeing in the community at this time of the COVID 19. I am hooked with these webinars due to the ongoing learning and upgrading myself in the field of addiction and mental health. These webinars heighten my understanding and further clarity to my perspectives and learned theories

• These webinars are highly convenient to join as it was offered via zoom platform. No need to drive or take TTC, no need to formally dress up, just require to have an internet connection for the flow of the session

• The first session was about setting up healthy boundaries and building supportive relationships in recovery. The session was highly insightful and  left the impression of the significance of the healthy and positive boundaries setting

• The second session was facilitated by the EHN Canada alumni panel. Their journey of recovery was really inspiring and thoughtful. Their stories were encouraging and promote awareness and insight to the attendees

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Manage Anxiety

 

Today I am grateful for and comprehend the Facebook live session at Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen platform titled "Anxiety disorders, causes and management". Today's session was hosted by Gulnaz Rehan, coordinated by Aasia Khatoon and facilitated by Arshi Ali (Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying). I appreciate and acknowledge today's session for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• I acknowledge and am thankful to the Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen platform for spreading awareness regarding mental health and well-being. This platform is the woman only floor

• I recognize and appreciate Gulnaz Rehan efforts in hosting these sessions, making flayers and promoting Facebook live sessions in a variety of networks

• Today's session was part # 2 and mainly focused on strategies and management of anxiety inclinations and disorders

• Strategies for managing anxiety, for instance:

• Benefits of deep breathing and 4 deep breathing exercises such as 

• Wim Hof breathing exercise

• 478 deep breathing 

• Square breathing

• Straw breathing

• 54321 grounding technique

• Emotional Diet

• Affirmations for anxiety

• Rubber band technique

• Pressure points 

• Mindfulness

• Medication

• Psychotherapies such as 

• DBT

• CBT

• Trauma-Informed care

• It was mentioned that don't be shy for availing of mental health services if noticed any symptoms of anxiety, immediately connect to the family doctor, psychiatrist and psychotherapist

• This is my journey with Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen for spreading the awareness of mental health and wellbeing

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Thank you note

 

Today I am grateful for being aware of the significance of writing thank you note. Thank you note is NOT just a formality, however, it is a way of appreciating and acknowledging someone's presence, efforts and contribution to your life. I wrote this thank you note to all moms who allowed their daughters to attend my daughter's birthday and made her day very special and memorable. Thank you note are really important, no one can deny their value. I appreciate and recognize its worth for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Thank you note is remarkably special and a way to acknowledge and endorsing someone's presence and appearance in our life. Thank you note helps to strengthen a relationship, connection and bond in a positive and healthy way. Thank you note can be written, such as:

• A thank you note can be written for a husband/wife/life partner to appreciate their presence in life. In this note, it might be mentioned that their presence is so precious, their contribution is beyond explanation and their support is untiring. This thank you note you can put in a lunch box or post to the office address or email or make a special card or text 

• A thank you note for children. Parents can compose a thank you note for their children and let them know about their presence in your life. You may mention their positive behaviour, attitude and character. This note may impact them positively

• Thank you note can be written to an employee, employer, neighbours, friends, family members, neighbours, MP, teacher or anyone who is part of your life. This thank you note may undoubtedly impact their thought, feelings and emotions

• This is my journey and understanding regarding thank you note. Try writing some thank you note to family, friends and people around you and see the magic

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International daughter's day

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of a daughter in my life. Daughters are a real blessing. Today international daughter's day is being celebrated and honoured around the world. International daughter's day is being observed on the fourth Sunday of the month of September to appreciate their love and presence in our life. I recognize and comprehend their presence for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• I am blessed with a daughter, named Ayesha. She is my last born. Ayesha is my lifeline and always surrounds me. I recognized and appreciate her presence

• International daughter's day is honoured and acknowledged to show respect and appreciate their presence

• Daughters always care about their parents, siblings and family. Love is the foremost aspect and feature of a daughter. They have a special heart 💖 and energy for their family

• My daughter is always ready to help me with a variety of chores, such as cleaning, gardening, dusting, mopping and sometimes dishes

• I am comfortable with my daughter, maybe due to the same gender we are in. Ayesha is highly engaging with me with a variety of activities such as painting, recycling, sketching, doodling, baking and always talking with a caring attitude

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Chat papri - A real blessing

 

Today I am grateful for the chat papri - a real blessing to the taste buds and a strong kick to the palate. Chat papri is really common in Asian culture more specifically Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Its taste varies from culture to culture and region to region. I appreciate and acknowledge its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• I do prefer to make fresh chat papri at home with homemade spices without any artificial flavour. Chat papri has a variety of steps to prepare a genuine taste such as sweet dahi bare, prepare masala chole, fried papri, sweet tamarind sauce, cut some fresh onion, coriander, green chillies and tomatoes

• Then assemble all prepared stuff in a bowl such as add some sweet dahi bare then add masala chole, coriander, tomatoes, onion, green chillies, crush papri, sweet tamarind sauce and sprinkle some fresh chat masala. Do not mix while eating a chat papri (This is the secret for eating chat papri). This bowl of chat papri is remarkably delicious, aromatic and full of flavours

• Chat papri has a very strong knock on the taste buds and a sharp punch to the palate. It is extremely satisfying and gratifying to human emotions. Personally, I noticed that I am hooked and addicted to this chat papri and its flavour. Chat papri has the flavour or taste that will renew and restore depleted energy. Sometimes chat papri is an instant charger

• You may find a variety of vendors for selling chat papri back home near schools, hospitals, bazaars, markets, colleges, universities and even in community 

• Chat papri is a must item in a variety of occasions such as birthday parties, afternoon tea, weekend side item, dinners, parties, potluck and welcomes

• This is my journey and perspective about chat papri, what is yours? is the question of the day

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Mandala art or colour therapy

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the importance of mandala art or colour therapy. Mandala art is nowadays very common as an art therapy tool for children, adults and seniors. Personally, I do it in my free time to soothes my own emotions and thoughts. I recognize and comprehend its significance for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Mandala designs and booklet are promptly and surely available, even you may find at dollarama, dollar tree, amazon or google the designs. It appears with a variety of printed designs and patterns. It is surprisingly easy to start colouring the patterns

• Mandala art or colour therapy is a relaxing, soothing and calming activity. It positively impacts emotions and feelings. While colouring I sensed and noticed the sense of satisfaction and fulfillment

• Mandala art promotes eye and hand coordination as you have to look at the patterns and colour by holding a marker/pencil in your fingers. It further heightens and strengthens the fine motor skills and later in life these skills support to achieve a lot in life 

• Mandala art is a way to express your emotions while playing with the colours, patterns and a variety of related perspectives. While colouring, it promotes peace of mind and comforts the mind and body

• A variety of situations and gatherings offers mandala art competitions, art and craft such as festivals, wellness sessions, fun gallas, funfair and art classes. This is my journey with mandala art, find something that soothes your emotions and bring harmony to the mind and body is the thought of the day 

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Fundamentals of Gambling and Gaming

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of the coursework/module titled "Fundamentals of Gambling and Gaming" is completed. This course was developed by Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at CAMH and it is supported by funding from the ministry of health. I am pleased with this wonderful opportunity. I acknowledge and comprehend its importance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• This module was online and easy to access, with no need to formally dress up and no need to drive or take TTC. It was an amazing way to upgrade and professionally develop myself while maintaining social distancing for controlling the spread of novel coronavirus

• If I dig it further, today's learning helped broaden my understanding of the fundamentals of gambling and gaming. Now I can understand various perspectives related to the subject

• The fundamentals of gambling and gaming course offer 3 modules such as 

• Fundamentals of gambling and problem gambling

• Fundamentals of gaming and problem gaming

• Screening, assessment and treatment

• This course was highly engaging and appealing with a variety of purposeful activities such as quizzes, videos, clips, QA, reflection, true and false and many more

• This is my learning and professional journey with CAMH, try to find some courses, webinars and training that suits your professional, personal and social needs, is the thought of the day

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Potatoes

Today I am grateful for this amazing vegetable called potato. It is harvested and grown in almost all-region and zone. Potatoes are popular and consumed regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, age and region in the world. I appreciate and recognize its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Potatoes appear in a variety of dimensions, tones, textures and tastes. You may come across yellow, white, red, green and brown potatoes. Organic and regular potatoes are available in the local market

• Potatoes are within the reach of everyone regardless of their socioeconomic status. It is not expensive to produce. Potatoes have this beauty to adjust with a variety of spices and other edible produce

• Chips and french fries are the most consumable product of potatoes around the globe regardless of age and gender. Everyone loves fries and chips with mayo or ketchup or sauce or dip and sometimes with added chat masala

• Potatoes have a variety of expressions and it goes very well with a variety of cuisines such as Aloo gosht, aloo qeema, cutlets, kebab, mash potato, vegies, pakora, samosa, tehari, potato omelet, chana chat, salad, paratha, Sindhi biryani is incomplete without potatoes

• Potatoes have a good companion with a variety of vegetables such as spinach, chickpeas, peas, okra, Brinjal, methi, onion and tomatoes

• Potatoes can be cooked and prepared in a variety of styles and ways such as baked, roast, deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed, BBQ, boiled, grilled, sauteed, pan-fried and stewed. The most important aspect is that every single style of preparation has a distinct aroma, taste and flavour

• This is my journey and taste of potatoes. What is yours? is the question of the day

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Anxiety and its management

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the live-on Facebook session titled "Anxiety disorders, causes and its management" at Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen page. Today's session was hosted by Gulnaz Rehan, coordinated by Aasia Khatoon and facilitated by Arshi Ali (Registered Psychotherapist). Today's session was the most demanded session by the community as the anxiety increased during COVID. I recognize and comprehend its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Malton Bazm-E-Khawateen is surprisingly spreading the awareness of mental health and wellbeing in the community. These sessions are at the virtual mode via Facebook live-on, easy to join from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the Canadian community

• These sessions are free of cost for the community, it is a huge relief for the attendees at this time of the COVID 19. These types of customized sessions are costly and would have been hard for many women to join

• Today's session highlighted the understanding of anxiety and its various expressions. Today's understanding is:

• Anxiety definition in reference to DSM 5

• Iceberg of anxiety and next stage 

• Causes of anxiety 

• Anxiety disorders and their types and symptoms

• Phobias 

• Social anxiety 

• Panic attack

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive disorder

• Separation anxiety disorder

• Topic to be continued to the next session

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Balcony gardening

 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of balcony gardening and its impact on thought, feelings and emotions. My daughter planted a variety of seeds in the month of May in a variety of pots and the most significant aspect is that no seeds were bought, all from the kitchen and fridge. Balcony gardening is an amazing hobby for my 11 years old daughter. I recognize and comprehend balcony gardening for a variety of reasons such as:

• My daughter grew methi, melon, watermelon, 53 tomatoes plants, green/yellow/red chard, kale, mint, coriander, green chillies and beans. Nowadays we have chard and tomatoes harvest every day, it is delicious and organic

• Balcony gardening involves a variety of cognitive functioning such as assessment, planning, preparation and outlining a balcony for gardening purposes

• It also teaches and develops perseverance, determination and persistence as all the plants grow from seeds and take time. I noticed that with the plant, their happiness and satisfaction multiply

• Balcony gardening positively affects thoughts, feelings and emotions. Whenever a new bulb or flower or fruit appears, I could sense the pleasure, joy and excitement on my daughter's face

• Balcony gardening supports and heightens eye and hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills. It promotes focus and concentration

• Try to focus and pay attention to building positive, healthy and amazing hobbies. It is positively linked with the variety of functioning in the real-life

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Spray Bottle

 

Today I am grateful for and comprehend the importance of a spray bottle. The spray bottle is a day-to-day essential for everyone. Today I appreciate and acknowledge its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• The spray bottle is a blessing in a variety of contexts, however, it depends on its usage and utility. A spray bottle appears in a variety of tones, dimensions and characters. The best one is transparent as it is visible what's inside

• A barber uses a spray bottle to spray water on the hairs of the clients and do hair styling. It helps the barber to earn his bread

• A housewife utilized a spray bottle for a variety of purposes such as 

• Fill a spray bottle with oil to grease pans and pots for cooking and baking purposes

• A spray bottle is loaded with the washing chemicals to clean baths and washrooms

• A spray bottle is packed with the pesticide for spraying on the plants, leaves and pots

• A spray bottle is filled with the water and sprays on clothes for ironing and sometimes to spray on indoor plants leaves

• A spray bottle is loaded with vinegar and baking soda for deep cleaning of kitchen wall, stove, oven and cabinets door

• A horticulturist/gardener/landscaper utilizes a spray bottle for cleaning leaves and spraying a medicine for treating plants

• A mechanic uses a spray bottle for spraying oil/chemicals to the machines and spare parts for cleaning purposes

• The spray bottle is a required article for every household and other areas of life. This is my understanding and journey with a spray bottle, what is yours is the thought of the day

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8 Fingers and 2 Thumbs

Today I am grateful for having 8 fingers and 2 thumbs, dynamic and operative. Fingers and thumbs are blessings and a variety of chores and quality of life depends on it. I recognize and appreciate 8 fingers and 2 thumbs significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• People do perform a variety of day-to-day tasks with 8 fingers and 2 thumbs. It supports and assists to hold, catch, touch, operate, grab and petting anything with  8 fingers and 2 thumbs

• You may ask the significance of 8 fingers and 2 thumbs with people who have arthritis, inflammation in joints, tremors or plaster on the fingers/thumbs or amputated hand for any reason. It is truly hard for them to be fully functional 

• 8 fingers and 2 thumbs are really vital for cooking, cutting, laundry, ironing, cleaning, bathing, personal hygiene, drinking and eating. Hands really support and promote these day to day task

• If moderate functionality is explored such as operating elevator, driving a car, truck or riding a bike, stitching, hair styling, changing clothes and all other relative activities depends on 8 fingers and 2 thumbs

• A higher level of operations depends on 8 fingers and 2 thumbs, for example, touch typing, writing, painting, colouring, sketching, working in the office and even executive functioning

• The process for deep cleaning of 8 fingers and 2 thumbs is called manicure. Women usually wear rings and apply henna for beautifying fingers and thumbs. Young children hold fingers of their parents while walking around for safety and security. In a variety of cultures, people do shake their hands for greeting purposes. Showing thumb or fingers has distinct meanings in a variety of cultures. Every finger has a different meaning and it depends on the values and customs of the society

• 8 fingers and 2 thumbs are blessing for everyone as our quality of life depends on it. Keep acknowledging and appreciating the value of 8 fingers and 2 thumbs is the thought of the day

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Journey of an empowered woman - Arifa Muzaffar

 

Supporting the mental health of older adults in care

 

Today I am thankful for and comprehend the significance of the coursework/module titled "Supporting the mental health of older adults in care" is completed. This curriculum was developed by Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at CAMH and it is supported by funding from the ministry of health. I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity. I recognize and grasp its meaning for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• This curriculum was online and comfortable to join. No need to travel or take the subway.  This mode certainly helps to control the spread of novel coronavirus. I upgraded my professional journey while maintaining social distance

• The module was highly engaging and appealing with a variety of activities, such as quizzes, case scenarios, assessments, reflection, text, definitions and tool kits for a variety of doctrines and it was with a download facility

• Supporting the mental health of older adults in the care module helps to understand and explore the further lawyers on the given subject. The taken insight and notion from the module is:

• The difference between mental health and mental illness

• Dementia, depression, anxiety and substance use problems and concerns

• Immigration connection and cultural perspective were utilized to assess the philosophy

• This is my professional journey with the CAMH, find a course/training/module or webinar that suits your professional, social and personal needs is the thought of the day

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