Common Errors in English Language Learning and Use – the Philippine Context

For a large portion of 10 years, I have invested noteworthy energy working with and examining English as Second Language (ESL) students in a few settings †on the web, corporate, and scholarly. Over the span of interfacing with these various kinds of understudies, a few fascinating highlights emerge in the investigation of the learners’ language, most particularly blunders recorded as a hard copy. In this article, I will give a concise foundation of the mistakes of the students. I will likewise attempt to epitomize a portion of my perceptions and encounters in managing language blunders and most likely propose ways on the best way to fittingly address them. Ideally, this will be an eye opener to a ton of English language educators and professionals that blunders are significant in both learning and instructing ESL. The Context The impact of broad communications, which utilize English as a mode for correspondence has enormously contributed in the improvement of the English language in the Philippines. A few broadsheets and magazines, FM radio shows and late night reports in English are only a couple of indications that the language is in fact alive in the neighborhood media scene. Moreover, the pervasiveness of business process re-appropriating (BPO) ventures is likewise an approval that the nation is home to a huge number of bilingual client support delegates who convey quality client care to English-talking customers. Philippine training, be that as it may, doesn't have a similar story. As the years progressed, instructors and school managers have attempted various methodologies to improve the English language capability of their understudies. However, in view of perception and research, there is incongruence between the systems and the language rehearses in Philippine schools ; for example, â€Å"most schools and colleges guarantee that their mode of guidance (MOI) is English yet there is frequently no express school strategy articulating this (Bernardo and Gaerlan, 2006:21). † This, consequently, brings about the decay of English capability, leaving instructors and educators with uncertain issues in regards to standard arrangements and techniques in utilizing the English language in the academe. On Errors and the Learners’ Language (Interlanguage) Errors are viewed as huge highlights in obtaining, learning, and showing a subsequent language. It has been standard for understudies and instructors to discuss mistakes in the language study hall, most particularly recorded as a hard copy classes. Instructing experts regularly feel disappointed with the nature of the language of their students’ papers. , For certain, blunders are indications of disappointment while others accept that they indicate and chances to comprehend the extremely mind boggling procedure of figuring out how to impart in a subsequent language. One system in considering the learner’s mistake is by doing Error Analysis (EA) or â€Å"the procedure of deciding the occurrence, nature, causes and outcomes of ineffective language† (James, 1998:1). Earthy colored (2000:218) states that blunders may result from a few sources, two of which are: â€Å"interlingual mistakes of obstruction from the local language and intralingual mistakes inside the objective language, setting of learning and correspondence systems. To just put it, the main kind alludes to the second language mistakes that reflect local language structure while the subsequent one, brings about flawed structures that don't adhere to the principles of the objective language. It is additionally an unquestionable requirement to recognize the sort of language that students produce so as to think of a comprehensive investigation of the learners’ mistakes. Larry Selinker marks this as interlanguage or â€Å"the separateness of a second language learners ’ framework, a framework that has a fundamentally middle of the road status between the local and target languages† (1972 in Richards, 1974:31). With this, it will be simpler for instructors to comprehend where students are coming from and furthermore for them to concoct potential answers for address these blunders. The Classroom Experience In the English study hall, where formal learning happens, I have experienced a few â€Å"unique experiences† in managing mistakes in scholarly composition. Filipino undergrads are extremely creative in building English sentences that frequently bring about a few interlingual and intralingual blunders. Take for example the accompanying selection from a student’s piece: Me in my companion was abandoned at the door 3 of stronghold Bonifacio in light of the fact that the jeepney can't ignore as a result of the substantial flood that on the off chance that we measure is in a waistline and in some spot in a neck area. Me and my companion was simply remain in the jeepney trusting and holding up that the downpour would stop for us to return home. † It is very evident that the u nderstudy has submitted a few intralingual mistakes, for example, a. Abused pronoun (Me and my companion †My companion and I) b. Flawed capitalization (fortress Bonifacio †Fort Bonifacio) c. Wrong combination (Me in my companion †â€Å"and†) . Mistaken action word tense (was simply stay †stayed) e. Absence of accentuation (Me and my companion was simply remain in the jeepney (,) trusting and holding up that the downpour would stop(,) for us to return home. f. Imagining new jargon and use (disregard which implies â€Å"to pass through†; waistline which ought to be â€Å"waist deep†) The understudy additionally utilized her insight into the primary language (for this situation Tagalog) to write in English. For instance, the compound subject â€Å"Me and my friend† is an immediate interpretation of the Filipino expression â€Å"Ako at ang kaibigan ko†. This is a solid case of an interlingual blunder. It is extremely dull to stamp expositions that contain various mistakes yet these things must be called attention to so as to improve the language capacities of understudies. In addition, by contemplating these sorts of blunders, it will be simpler to analyze certain zones that need fortification. Some Possible Solutions As an educator and specialist, I have understood that it is basic to put most extreme significance to the blunders that ESL understudies submit in scholastic composition. Contemplating these mistakes may mean discovering plausible answers for address them. Coming up next are a few proposals that different educators can do in their own study halls: 1. Investigate and correct the mistakes found in the learners’ structures by following explicit â€Å"linguistic rules or the conventional highlights of a language† (James, 1998:206). With this close by, a reason for evaluating and amending the mistakes of understudies will be accessible. 2. After investigation, give advantageous materials that will help fortify language capability. This should be possible by tending to explicit regions of concern like syntax, lexis, utilization, and mechanics. This will be useful most particularly to battling understudies that are experiencing issues in understanding the mind boggling rules of the objective language. 3. It is likewise an absolute necessity to perceive singular contrasts inside and outside the study hall. Discovering time to interface with understudies will likewise help in understanding the subtleties of the dialects that they use. Knowing how they collaborate and having the option to adapt to their inclinations will give the instructors a few bits of knowledge as respects the learners’ language. . At long last, nonstop research and mistake investigation can prompt an advancement of a standard material dependent on observational information. This will help address the most incessant blunders that students submit in explicit phonetic regions. References: Bernardo, A. and Gaerlan, M. J. (2006). Instructing in English in Philippine advanced education: The instance of De La Salle University-Manila. Hong Kong University. Earthy colored, H. (2000). Standards of language learning and educating. Britain: Longman. James, C. (1998). Mistakes in language learning and use. London: Addison Wesley Longman Limited. Selinker, L. (1972). Interlanguage in mistake examination: Perspectives in second language obtaining. Jack C. Richards, (Ed. ). London: Longman Group Limited. Author’s Profile Mark Arthur Payumo Abalos shows school English, composing (explanatory, research and specialized), oral correspondence, and writing at the Far Eastern University †East Asia College and De La Salle †College of St. Benilde in Manila, Philippines. He likewise fills in as an English language program facilitator at John Robert Powers International and an IELTS specialist at the PALMS Australian Immigration Services. He used to be a full-time Educational Consultant for the Language and Literacy Programs of Scholastic Publishing. He got his bachelor’s qualification in English Studies: Language from the University of the Philippines †Diliman. His master’s examine centers around the noteworthiness of interlanguage syntax and blunder investigation in creating ELT materials. You can contact him at [emailâ protected] com.

George Catlin, Biography of Painter of Native Americans

George Catlin, Biography of Painter of Native Americans The American craftsman George Catlin got interested with Native Americans in the mid 1800s and voyaged broadly all through North America so he could archive their lives on canvas. In his works of art and compositions, Catlin depicted Indian culture in extensive detail. â€Å"Catlin’s Indian Gallery,† a show which opened in New York City in 1837, was an early open door for individuals living in an eastern city to value the lives of the Indians despite everything living unreservedly and rehearsing their customs on the western wilderness. The striking canvases delivered by Catlin were not constantly refreshing time permitting. He attempted to offer his artistic creations to the U.S. government and was rebuked. Be that as it may, in the long run he was perceived as a surprising craftsman and today a large number of his artworks live in the Smithsonian Institution and different exhibition halls. Catlin composed of his movements. What's more, he is credited with first proposing the possibility of National Parksâ in one of his books. Catlins proposition came a very long time before the US government would make the primary National Park. Early Life George Catlin was conceived in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1796. His mom and grandma had been held prisoner during an Indian uprising in Pennsylvania known as the Wyoming Valley Massacre somewhere in the range of 20 years sooner, and Catlin would have heard numerous anecdotes about Indians as a kid. He spent quite a bit of his youth meandering in the forested areas and looking for Indian antiquities. As a youngster, Catlin prepared to be an attorney, and he quickly provided legal counsel in Wilkes Barre. However, he built up an enthusiasm for painting. By 1821, at 25 years old, Catlin was living in Philadelphia and attempting to seek after a vocation as a representation painter. While in Philadelphia Catlin delighted in visiting the historical center controlled by Charles Wilson Peale, which contained various things identified with Indians and furthermore to the undertaking of Lewis and Clark. At the point when a designation of western Indians visited Philadelphia, Catlin painted them and chose to get familiar with everything he could of their history. In the late 1820s, Catlin painted pictures, including one of New York senator DeWitt Clinton. At a certain point Clinton gave him a commission to make lithographs of scenes from the recently opened Erie Canal, for a dedicatory booklet. In 1828 Catlin wedded Clara Gregory, who was from a prosperous group of vendors in Albany, New York. In spite of his glad marriage, Catlin wanted to wander off observe the west. Western Travels In 1830, Catlin understood his aspiration to visit the west and showed up in St. Louis, which was then the edge of the American outskirts. He met William Clark, who, 25 year sooner, had driven the celebrated Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean and back. Clark held an official situation as the director of Indian issues. He was intrigued by Catlin’s want to record Indian life and furnished him with passes so he could visit Indian reservations. The maturing voyager imparted to Catlin an incredibly important bit of information, Clark’s guide of the West. It was, at that point, the most nitty gritty guide of North America west of the Mississippi. All through the 1830s Catlin voyaged widely, regularly living among the Indians. In 1832 he started to paint the Sioux, who were from the start profoundly dubious of his capacity to record nitty gritty pictures on paper. Be that as it may, one of the boss pronounced that Catlin’s â€Å"medicine† was acceptable, and he was permitted to paint the clan widely. Catlin frequently painted pictures of individual Indians, however he likewise portrayed every day life, recording scenes of customs and even games. In one artistic creation Catlin delineates himself and an Indian guide wearing the pelts of wolves while slithering in the prairie grass to intently watch a group of wild ox. Catlins Indian Gallery In 1837 Catlin opened a display of his artworks in New York City, charging it as â€Å"Catlin’s Indian Gallery.† It could be viewed as the first â€Å"Wild West† appear, as it uncovered the intriguing existence of the Indians of the west to city tenants. Catlin needed his show to be paid attention to as chronicled documentation of Indian life, and he attempted to offer his gathered works of art to the US Congress. One of his incredible expectations was that his canvases would be the highlight of a national exhibition hall committed to Indian life. The Congress was not keen on buying Catlin’s compositions, and when he showed them in other eastern urban areas they were not as well known as they had been in New York. Baffled, Catlin left for England, where he discovered achievement indicating his artistic creations in London. Decades later, Catlins eulogy on the first page of the New York Times noticed that in London he had arrived at incredible prominence, with individuals from the gentry rushing to see his paintings.â Catlin’s Classic Book on Indian Life In 1841 Catlin distributed, in London, a book titled Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American Indians. The book, in excess of 800 pages in two volumes, contained a tremendous abundance of material accumulated during Catlin’s goes among the Indians. The book experienced various releases. At a certain point in the book Catlin itemized how the gigantic crowds of bison on the western fields were being pulverized on the grounds that robes made of their hide had gotten so mainstream in eastern urban communities. Insightfully noticing what today we would perceive as a biological catastrophe, Catlin made a frightening proposition. He recommended that the administration should put aside tremendous tracts of western grounds to safeguard them in their regular state. George Catlin would thus be able to be credited with first recommending the making of National Parks. His Later Life Catlin came back to the United States and again attempted to get the Congress to purchase his works of art. He was ineffective. He was cheated in some land ventures and was in money related pain. He chose to come back to Europe. In Paris, Catlin figured out how to settle his obligations by selling the greater part of his assortment of works of art to an American businessperson, who put away them in a train processing plant in Philadelphia. Catlin’s spouse kicked the bucket in Paris, and Catlin himself proceeded onward to Brussels, where he would live until coming back to America in 1870. Catlin kicked the bucket in Jersey City, New Jersey in late 1872. His tribute in the New York Times praised him for his work recording Indian life and condemned the Congress for not accepting his assortment of artistic creations. The assortment of Catlin artistic creations put away in the processing plant in Philadelphia was inevitably gained by the Smithsonian Institution, where it lives today. Other Catlin works are in exhibition halls around the United States and Europe.

Understanding the Fog of Depression How to Do Away with Our Inner Demons

Understanding the Fog of Depression How to Do Away with Our Inner Demons Depression is a state of mind where you feel helpless and a constant lack of energy to do anything worthwhile in your life.According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a staggering 16.2 million individuals are afflicted by depression in the United States alone. In this data, depression was measured with the hopelessness and loss of pleasure experienced by the individual lasting for over two weeks.While it’s common for humans to experience episodes of grief ever so often, a depressive disorder lasting longer than a month leads to dangerous complications in personal health and may even put your life at risk.It’s necessary to seek help immediately upon experiencing a long period of confined sadness and that’s why if you suffer from it or know others who are in depression, it’s best to read this informative piece on the remarkable ways to beat depression.UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION AT ITS COREWe’ve all heard the phrase used around often â€"“I’ve been depressed my whol e life.” “My neighbor just went into rehabilitation due to his depressive episodes.” But what is a depression in the truest form?A little history behind “Depression”The ancient Greeks were among the first to identify depression and it wasn’t as common in the medieval age as it is today. Interestingly, “Sadness” was an epidemic and was considered a disease in ancient times.The term “Depression” was first used in the book “Chronicle” by Richard Baker, who was an English author in the 1600s. This term was popularly used in economics and physiology.Sigmund Freud and Kurt Schneider were popular German psychiatrists who were responsible for influencing depression the way it’s today in the early 1920s. They showed the world that depression was much more different from grief and sadness and had a profound effect on the human mind that may linger for months and years after its affliction unlike any other form of mourning. This interesting insight was coined as â€" E ndogenous Depression.Now that we’ve understood how depression came to manifest in society, let’s further study the medical definition of depression in the modern world and how it afflicts someone.Depression in the modern senseDepression shouldn’t be mistaken for grief. While grief can manifest into depression if it isn’t treated on time, it’s a byproduct of sadness.Similarly, scoring poorly in your exams isn’t depression but it’s the feeling of being let down by yourself. All these feelings are emotions that are felt by people frequently and shouldn’t be clubbed with depressive episodes.When a person or individual strongly feels hopelessness and anxiety to the point where his or her life is controlled, and their decisions are based on their emotions, this is called depression.A depressed mind will rarely feel happiness for extended periods of time and will almost always find ways to connect any topic with a negative mindset or feel completely helpless in completing a simple task.Let’s take an example â€" Jane and Ann are two sisters. While both are introverted and prefer staying indoors, Ann seems to prefer sleeping all day instead of performing indoor activities such as Jane. Ann is always sad as she feels she is less accomplished than Jane. Whenever Jane tries to help Ann, she reacts violently and refuses to talk to Jane and simply withdraws into her room.In the above example, we’ve isolated the behavior of Jane to be that of an introvert who doesn’t necessarily like to spend time with others but is also content with her life.So, not all introverts are depressed individuals. However, Ann displays symptoms of depression such as â€"Aggressive behavior toward JaneOversleepingFeelings of envy and jealousy towards Jane for no apparent reasonLoss of energy to be creativeIsolation from her sisterThe above characteristics are strong symptoms of depressed individuals and we’ll learn more about these warning signs in the below sections.Short Su mmary of DepressionBefore we begin treating depression, it’s necessary to understand what depression really is.Here is a quick summary to get you initiated about depression â€"Common symptoms of depression involve loss of interest, appetite changes, self-criticism, guilty conscience, depleted energy levels, and lack of sleepDepression has no age. It affects kids all the way to senior citizensSuicidal tendency is the single biggest risk factor for depressed individualsYoung adults aged between 18-25 are among the most proneIf clinical depression is left untreated, it leads to heart diseases and stroke.Research shows if the parent suffers from depression, their children are 3 times likely to have depression. Depression can be genetic.Brains of depressed individuals look different on imaging tests as compared to those that are mentally healthyExercise has shown to be effective as it releases endorphins to destress the mental stateDuring winter, some individuals are likely to be expos ed to depression due to seasonal changes. This is known as Seasonal Depression.Now that you know of these interesting facts about depression.Let’s understand the warning signs of depression and the symptoms it presents itself with.COMMON SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSIONOften, we feel let down by our moods and don’t always have a great day. While this isn’t something to fret about as there’s always tomorrow to look forward to.However, when you feel your mood doesn’t improve for longer than two weeks, it might be a good idea to take the following symptoms into consideration and see if you suffer from them.1. Loss of ConcentrationEarly signs of depression begin with a complete loss of concentration and your inability to make simple everyday decisions.For example â€" A healthy individual will wake up and begin to commit to his daily activities of showering and getting ready for work.A depressed individual tends to lose focus on their daily tasks and begins to laze around in bed all day thinking of all the negative factors. Due to depression, there is a loss of productivity and a lack of focus.2. Aggressive BehaviorDepressed individuals react violently even to the slightest annoyance. Their tolerance levels are relatively lower than that of a healthy individual.When the mind is depressed, these individuals shut themselves from the world and keep to themselves.Trying to offer advice and sympathy may backfire as they are usually in a foul mood when faced with advice.3. Extended Self-loathingAlmost every depressed individual feels the necessity to criticize themselves harshly than they normally would. This is because they have strong emotions related to a previous guilt that they can’t forget.Self-loathing is a common symptom of depression to which depression soon takes over. Remember that mistakes happen by everyone, however big, anything can be forgiven.4. Poor Sleep PatternsWhen you’re depressed, a lot of your time is spent staying awake and playin g back the negative events that occurred. This causes you to develop sleep apnea or insomnia where your normal sleeping pattern begins to change drastically.You’ll find yourself oversleeping during the day and staying awake in the nocturnal hours of the night.This is especially bad for your health as the body requires essential sunshine to remain energetic.5. Weight ChangeIf you’ve been seeing a change on the weighing scales lately and demonstrating sudden mood swings, you may be a victim of early depression.Weight loss or weight gain is common in depressed individuals as they either overeat due to stress or stay away from food due to a lack of appetite.As a rule of thumb, ensure your body weight doesn’t increase or decrease by 4%in a month.Let’s take a small test to find out if you suffer from depression or not.In this test, simply tick the answers that you feel strongly towards as either “A” or “B” or “C”. The results will be displayed after. Do you believe in your future goals?A. Of course. I’ve mapped out my entire lifeB. Not really. I believe in letting fate write my chapters.C. I don’t believe in my future as I don’t see one. Do you believe in forgiveness and letting go of the past?A. Mistakes are a part of life. So is forgiveness. We should live and let live. B. Forgive but never forget. C. I can’t forget my past. I have done wrong to others and others have wronged me. Have you ever had suicidal tendencies?A. Never! I believe life has a lot to offer to waste my time in negativity. B. Sometimes. But I’ve always convinced myself otherwise. C. I constantly think about ending my life. Are you able to complete your daily tasks on time?A. Yes! Work priorities are something that I highly value and cherish. B.  I do procrastinate sometimes but I get the work done. C. I lack the concentration to get my work done and I’m always putting it off for tomorrow. Which book among the two appeals to you the most â€" “Glory of Life” or “The Ultimate Sorrow”A. Glory of Life! Seems to be full of life and it’s the kind of book that I would read. B. Don’t care about either of them. They sound stupid. C. The Ultimate Sorrow is a name that touches the inner sanctums of my mind.Here are your test results. Count the respective options and see what letter among “A” “B” or “C” did you pick the most out of the 5 questions.Mostly A’s â€" You’re a bright and positive individual that enjoys the gifts of life. Your mind is as healthy as it should be, and depression is not a word that exists in your personal dictionary.Mostly B’s â€"You’re treading a thin line between a healthy mind and a disturbed one. You may even fall into a depressive lifestyle if you aren’t careful. While some things in life don’t need to be taken seriously, it’s also necessary to pay attention to other areas.Mostly C’s â€"You are a danger to yourself. It’s necessary to speak to someone close about your inner conflicts. Every problem has a solution. It’s necessary to find the solution by speaking to a psychiatrist about your troubles and seeking treatment immediately.DEPRESSION AND ITS EFFECTS ON OUR PROFESSIONAL LIVESNot everybody understands your definition of depression the same as you. Some take it as a casual medical condition that gets better with time while others seek timely help understanding the dangers of a disturbed mind. One thing we can all agree upon regardless of the type of depression is that ­ ­ ­ ­ Persistent sadness should have no place in an active professional life.Depression ranks 3rd among workplace problems faced by employers in the U.S.More than half of all medical plans for insurance claims resulted in treating depressionEvery time the market falls or the economy collapses, depression takes the top spot for the most afflicted medical condition affecting workers worldwideAt least 15% of employees suffering from severe depression always results in suicideFemale workers were more likely to suffer from depressive episodes in the workplaceDue to the nature of depression, employees rarely take help from medical professionals. They believe it hurts their chances at job-seeking and are worried about the confidentiality of it.In an NMHA data survey, 64% of employers were likely to refer their depressive employees to the EAPDo we have your attention on how severe depression really is in the workplace? Now have a look at the problems that employees face in their workplace when they suffer from clinical depression.Unable to meet their deadlines on time and hence are reduced to the same pay cheque for years. Worst case scenario they are fired from their post.Restlessness and irritability at work cause depressed individuals to lead an isolated lifestyle where they don’t get to make any social contacts to build their professional career.Depressed employees tend to oversleep and always reach work late. This puts them at risk of being fired from the job.Due to the lack of concentration, despaired employees are always subject to learn less in their professional lives compared to their colleagues.Employers will never consider a mentally unsound employee for a promotion.The negativity from work can begin to build in the mind of a depressed employee. In the end, suicidal thoughts begin to enter their minds or worse they could cause harm to the entire management.These are just some of the classic problems faced by the workforce across the world. Depression isn’t just a bad week or month, but it leads to fatal episodes such as taking your own life if you aren’t actively monitoring yourself.For these very reasons, many companies hold activities and fun events such as picnics or a trip to the countryside to de-stress their employees. Companies understand that overworking leads to a threat that if left unchecked can topple their entire workforce as well as the company’s profits.Here is a checklist of “Do’s” and “Dont” to follow to ensure a healthy mind.Don’t think about the lashing that you just received from your boss and take it as a part and parcel of your professional life. Everyone gets a good verbal thrashing often in their career.Do try and listen to music during a break to destress your mind. Ensure the music is soothing or simply listen to the sound of ocean waves. Calming your mind can help bring down your work frustrationDon’t work overtime for more than 2 days a week. The additional money that you get isn’t worth the stress that you carry home after.Do spend time conversing with your co-workers for a total of at least 1 hour in a week. Even if you don’t prefer it, socializing helps relieve the added stress.Don’t feel stressed when you don’t receive the promotion that was promised to you. If you truly feel the company has let you down, simply jump ship. Expecting something to go your way adds a lot of unhealthy stress and negative weight on your mind when it backfires.Do simplify your large goals into mini-goals. Milestones are easier to achieve and simple to work towards compared to long stressful goals.Don’t be afraid to point negative factors to your boss such as ­â€" workplace bullying, low salary package, bad worktimes, etc.Do have your lunch on time and more importantly follow a healthy diet. Nutrition is the key to achieving a healthy mind. Always have a small lunch to ensure your energy release is adequate. Have a cup of coffee to ensure you don’t fall asleep at your work desk.With all said and done, it’s important that you work in a creative work environment to fuel a healthy mind. Constantly being harassed by your boss and colleagues can take its toll. When you feel you’ve had enough, it’s time to write that resignation letter and look for greener pastures. Remember, you don’t have to endure a stressful work environment just to fulfill your earthly desires, there are plenty of jobs that are stress-free and allow you to maintain a healthy wo rk-life balance. 4 NATURAL TREATMENTS TO CONSIDER WHEN SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSIONAre anti-depressants your answer every time you suffer from a stressful episode?Do you think walking into a medical center is deeply agonizing due to the stress related to opening yourself out to a stranger?We understand the depressed mind and hence, recommend these natural remedies before you seek out professional help. A simple diet change and a check in your daily routine can bring about impressive results in your depressional phrase.Before you try these natural remedies, ensure the following ­ ­â€"You are in no way suffering from other serious ailmentsYou haven’t had suicidal thoughts in the pastYou don’t suffer from heart conditionsYou have someone to supervise your daily goals.If the above criteria aren’t met, schedule a medical emergency immediately and skip the following section.The natural remedies work best when you follow them to the mark and consistently keep a check on them. Failing to follow them for in a string of days lowers the intensity of mental treatment. Hence, it’s fully recommended to follow the advice daily.1. Healthy DietWhen you’re depressed, you don’t really consider what you put into your body for energy. Food is a major resource that fuels our mind and body with the necessary nutrients requires to lead a healthy and stable life. By not monitoring what your food intake is, you allow a major portion of your food to be junk such as fried fast foods, processed chips, canned foods, easy-to-tear packet foods, etc.Switching to a Serotonin-enhancing diet is often recommended for mentally disturbed individuals. Serotonin is a chemical found in your blood that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. When your body is depleted of serotonin due to a poor diet, you immediately begin to feel low. Continued intake of junk food leads to depression and the only way to improve it is by restoring the natural serotonin levels of the body.Here are 5 foods that are high on Serotonin and recommended to include in your daily diet ­â€"Eggs:    The humble egg is a major source of serotonin and a lot of invaluable vitamins that are essential for ideal mental health. Egg whites are great to have on a healthy diet if you feel the need to reduce the harmful cholesterol from the egg yolk. There are plenty of ways to add eggs to your diet, a simple egg omelet in the morning or adding 2-3 egg whites to your protein shake is a great way to consume them.Veggies:  Yes! We get it, they have a bland taste and are completely boring when eaten on their own. But vegetables are a rich ocean of serotonin and vital nutrients that are important to build a healthy mind. To add flavor, you can always create a list of recipes that include the mixture of spices and vegetables to making a boring lunch or dinner into an exciting affair.Bran:  Rice bran has a good amount of serotonin and it obviously is a great way to have your morning cereal. With the amount of bran flak es cereals available in the market, start your day with a bowl full of bran flakes and enjoy a day full of positivity and fresh perspective.Dairy foods:  Milk products such as cheese, curd, and tofu are great to boost your overall mood due to their serotonin contents. Since dairy products are some of the most used food products in the world, including these into your diet isn’t going to be very hard. A simple homemade vegetable pizza to spice up the mood topped up with vegetables and a good spread of cheese will cheer you up instantly. Just don’t try ordering it out and maintain a healthy balance.Nuts:  Nuts are filled with tons of omega fatty acids and the all-important serotonin. Replaced them from your traditional snack foods to munch on during a break and conveniently carry them to work. As an added benefit, apart from feeling great all around, you can improve your overall appearance since nuts help in bringing allure to your hair, skin, and nails.2. Mood EnhancementSports p sychologist Jennifer Carter suggests mood enhancement activities to help modify depressed behavior. By creating a schedule to dedicate time towards outdoor activities such as a light 30-minute walk or a simple game of badminton, Jennifer states many of her patients have been cured of their depression.However, if you don’t feel like immediately committing to exercise, it’s necessary to boost your mood by consuming fish oil tablets for adequate brain function. The many benefits of fish oil tablets for your mental state are â€"Fish oil tablets help in lowering blood pressure which is usually high in depressed individualsResearch has shown that omega-3 fatty acids are directly related to treating various depressive episodesFish oil helps in maintaining a healthy BMI and for curing heart diseases. Depressed people who are obese can cure both conditions with one fish oil tablet a day.Studies have shown that fish oil supplements have decreased the risk of anxiety attacks in depressed i ndividual.In fact, by spending30-minutes out in the sun daily, your body creates between 20000-50,000 IU of Vitamin D within 24 hours of exposure. You’ll get most of your daily required Vitamin D by just heading out. Vitamin D deficiency is one of the leading causes of depression. Most depressed people usually shut themselves in dark rooms and refuse to step outside of their safe zone. This causes a decrease in Vitamin D and the poor air quality in a stuffed room doesn’t help either.It’s important to spend at least 30 minutes to an hour out in the open. Visit a nearby park, fresh air helps in filling your mind with essential nutrients required to boost your overall mood.If you’re worried about tanning or skin damage, apply sunscreen with at least an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 40-50. By protecting your skin from sun damage, you can encourage yourself in a host of activities that are fun such as swimming, trekking, biking, and other outdoor sports.According to Florence Wil liam’s book “The Nature Fix”, an individual that spends his or her time outdoors every day has a significant reduction in depressive mood swings from afflicting their mental state. This is because a person tends to allow their brain to wander and explore as they travel leaving no room for negative thoughts to enter the mind.Tip of the Day: When you’re feeling down and low, pack your travel bags and head out for a surprise weekend adventure.3. Adequate RestDoes the term clinical depression ring a bell? Clinical depression majorly occurs when there is a significant lack of sleep in an individual. 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MeditationWhen we think of meditation, the first thing that comes to our mind is ­â€" relaxation. With stress being a major contributor of depression, meditation acts as a defense mechanism to release the built-in stress to ensure you focus on your inner self and all the physical sensations of your body.According to researchers, the brain region that is closely associated with depression is the amygdala and meditation has shown to protect this region by alleviating stress and nullifying the overall negative sensations of the body.The popular quote â€" “A Sound Mind lives in a sound body” demonstrates just how important meditation is in our lives to keep clear of depressive thoughts. By simply devoting yourself to 30-minutes of meditation every day, you’ll notice a profound improvement in your overall mental state. 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Ensure your eyes are closed.Now take a deep breath and hold it to the count of 3.Release your breath slowly and continue to deeply breathe for 5 minutes.Try to focus your attention on your long-drawn breaths to ensure you improve your inner focus.Observe all your body parts â€" legs, shoulders, rib cage, belly, buttocks, thighs, ankles, etc.Feel the energy healing you from inside and maintain this posture for 10 minutes without opening your eyes and breathe normal.Now lie on your back with your arms distanced slightly away from your thighs.Remain in this relaxed position for 10 minutes and think of happy thoughts.Sit up after a duration of 10 minutes and gently open your eyes.You’ll find yourself in a rejuvenated state of mind ready to tackle the problems of your day.FINAL THOUGHTS ON EXPERIENCING DEPRESSIONDepression is the leading cause of fatal conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and suicidal tendencies. 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Sample details Pages: 9 Words: 2619 Downloads: 5 Date added: 2017/06/26 Category Finance Essay Type Analytical essay Did you like this example? 3. Financial analysis The purpose of financial analysis is to determine the financial health of a business. Generally, this analysis is performed by the professionals who prepare reports using the ratios taken from various financial reports. The financial ratios calculated are also helpful to compare with different business. The following analysis studies the four major financial positions of BA and Ryan air; Don’t waste time! Our writers will create an original "Financial analysis of Ryanair and British Airways" essay for you Create order Profitability, Efficiency, Liquidity and Financial gearing. 3.1 Profitability: It is the primary goal for any business, without this the business cannot be projected in long run. The purpose of measuring profitability is the key contribution for success of business. The ratios which are used to evaluate profitability are listed below: Return on ordinary shareholders funds (ROSF) Return on capital employed (ROCE) Net profit margin Gross profit margin. 3.1.1 ROSF: It compares the amount of profit for the period available to the ownerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s average stake in the business during that same period. The ratio is expressed below: ROSF = (Net profit after taxation and preference dividend (if any) / ordinary share capital +reserves) ÃÆ'— 100 The Ratios calculated for BA Ryan air are shown below: From the above table, it is clearly seen that BA values are inconsistent but whereas Ryan air tends to show improvement every year which gives more profits to the shareholders. From the definition we can say that the high ROSF %, the more profit available to shareholders. The year 2011 considered to be good for both airlines BA and Ryan air, since they are making huge profits and improved revenues compared to their previous year performance. As a result, their ROSF had risen to 26% 11.34% which resulting high profits to the shareholders. This scenario has changed completely when it comes to 2012 for BA. If their investors left their money in bank, they could have got some positive returns. But instead BA returned (3.6%) to their investors. Though its revenue is increased by 8% and operational cost by 11% it continued to show appreciable operating results. However, due to exceptional costs items like expense related to pensions, BMIà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s acquisition affected the BA economy. On the other hand, Ryan air returned 16.11% which is higher than previous year to the shareholders. This is because Ryan air revenue increased by 25% and profit by 50% approximately compared to 2011. (According to annual report 2012).Though its operating costs are increased due to (fuel price rise) it managed to balance that by increasing passengers fares of about 15%. In 2013, BA has raised from loss of (3.6) % to 10.78%. This is because of company attains the profit from exceptional items ( £57m) and IAG part of BA contributed  £ (265m) and also revenue rose by 5.5%. Though inconsistent in fuel prices affects their operational costs which is almost 0.3% of their total operational costs. But BA managed to stabilise it by non-fuel costs which has risen in 2012. Whereas Ryan air revenue increased by 13% which is less compared to 2012 change. Since ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a low cost carrier it should maintain passenger fare as low as possible in order to compete with its rivals but, inconsistency in fuel prices had raised their operational costs by 45% and passenger fare by 6%. At the end company operated in profits and returned 17.35% to the shareholders. Based on ROSF results, we can say that Ryan air has performed well continuously in three consecutive yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s period by giving profits to its shareholders but BA shown some ups and downs in its results. Further ratios will give us more idea why the difference has been evolved in their performance. 3.1.2 ROCE (Return on capital employed): It is a fundamental measure of business performance. ROCE is defined as the ratio of net operating profit to the capital employed. Capital employed is the difference b/w total assets and current liabilities. The ratio is expressed below: ROCE = (NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX / CAPITAL EMPLOYED) ÃÆ'— 100 The ratios calculated for BA and Ryan air is shown below: The above table describes the ROCE of a company for a period 2011-2013. From the definition we can state that higher the value of ROSE is indicating that the company c generates more earnings per dollar of capital employed. It enables us to analyse and compare BA and Ryan air without the impact of tax. It also considered the long-term debt as a part of capital, which is not the case of ROSF.Thus; this ratio reveals how BA and Ryan air economized on its overall capital. In 2011, BA performed well by giving a positive result due to increased revenue in 2011 from premium travel passengers. But the performance is shrined in 2012 due to rise in operational costs and loss of  £ 41m on exceptional items and also  £66m due to partnership with IAG. Due to this it had shown negative result in 2012. But in 2013, it again rises to 4.11% from (1.86%) because of the factors explained in ROSF. Ryan air has shown continuous improvement for three years. In 2011 its profit increased by 26% and carefully balancing the fuel costs and operating costs. For the other two years also it continuous to shown good result even though operating cost rise to 45%. Thus, we can say from ROCE ratios Ryan air performed much better than BA. The gross-profit margin is studied below to measure the profitability. 3.1.3 GROSS PROFIT MARGIN: It is a key financial factor that asses the profitability of a company core activities excluding fixed cost. Gross profit represents the difference b/w sales revenue and the cost of sales. The ratio is represented by gross profit to the sales revenue generated for the same period. It is a given by the formula shown below: Gross profit margin = (gross profit/sales revenue) ÃÆ'— 100 Gross profit margin ratios of BA and Ryan air is shown below: It can be seen from above table that Ryan air performed well compared to BA. Though the values over three years slightly fluctuate but they were generating good profitability by improving their sales and proper balancing and control of fuel costs which has almost rise to 38% in 2013. Similarly airport charges and other operational costs were stabilised to make airline in profitable condition. On other hand, BA also performed well except for the year 2012.in which its fuel costs rise by 14 %, maintenance by 15% and operating lease costs by 34%. Due to this they showed lower values. But by gaining proper control over the above costs mentioned they started to improve their profitability by 2013. Now net profit margin is studied in order to see whether the airline is able to improve its profitability. 3.1.4 NET PROFIT MARGIN: It is the defined as the ratio b/w net profit before tax to the sales revenue. It also measures how much each of dollar earned by the company is translated into profits. If the value is low it indicates low margin of safety and higher risk that the sales decline will erase profits and lead to net loss. It is given by the formula as shown below: Net profit margin = (profit before tax / sales revenue) ÃÆ'— 100 Net profit margin ratios for BA and Ryan air shown below: The above table depicts us Ryan air is operating much better than BA. From annual reports it is known that BA invested much money for long-term asset. Hence, their net profit margins are quite low in these three years. In 2011, it invested in IAG, bought BMI at  £172.5m in 2012 and from 2011 ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s investing  £5 billion every year for new fleet and up gradation of fleet and other.in 2011 it opened T5 which will be home to A380 fleet from 2013. On the other hand, Ryan air net profit margins are high since its investments for long term assets are low compared to BA. Ryan air continuously invest to buy new a/cà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hence ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the reason that it has youngest fleet of planes in the world. In 2013 it decided to buy 175 new Boeing 737-800 a/c which will be a long term asset for the Ryan air to transport more no. of passengers. In conclusion to the analysis of BA and Ryan air, profitability is measured by using various ratios. The results are fluctuated for BA whereas Ryan air tends to show improvement year by year from 2011-13. Both BA and Ryan air increased their revenues, gained some control over operational costs along the analysis and deliver positive returns except for the year 2012 for BA. 3.2 EFFICIENCY: The efficiency ratios measure the efficiency in which various resources are managed and used in the business. The following ratios are used to evaluate the efficiency of the business: Average settlement period for receivables Average settlement period for payables Sales revenue to capital employed Sales revenue per employee 3.2.1 Average settlement period for Receivables: A business will usually be concerned with how long it takes for customers to pay the amounts owing. The efficient and timely collection of customer debts is a vital part of cash flow management. So this is the ratio which is very closely watched in many businesses. It is given by the formula as shown below: Avg.settlement period for receivables = (Trade receivables/sales revenue) ÃÆ'—365. The ratios calculated for BA and Ryan air shown below table: The values in above table depict the average number of days used to collect its revenue from debtors. Both BA and Ryan air has got appreciable shorter period to collect their revenue. In the analysis period from 2011- 13, BA managed to get back his revenue from receivables by an average of 17 days with slightly increased in 2013 compared to 2011. When it comes to Ryan air it has got very shorter period of an average of 5 days. From the table it is clearly seen that debtor days have fallen which means business is converting credit sales into cash much quicker than BA. This shorter period certainly asset for Ryan air liquidity. 3.2.2 Average settlement period for payables: The average settlement period for payables measures how long, on average, the business takes to pay its trade payables. The ratio is calculated by a formula shown below: Average settlement period for payables = (trade payables/credit purchases) ÃÆ'—365 The ratios calculated for creditors as shown below: 3.2.3 Sales revenue to capital employed: This ratio examines how effectively the assets of the business are being used to generate sales revenue. Greater the value represents higher productivity. The ratio is calculated by a formula shown below: Sales revenue to capital employed= (sales revenue/ (total assets-current liabilities)) The ratios are calculated for BA and Ryan air as shown below: From the table it is clearly seen that both BA and Ryan air have utilised their assets properly to improve their productivity and hence it is the reason their values of productivity rising over past three years. The values of Ryan air is small compared to BA because Ryan air revenue is almost half of BAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s total revenue. At last despite of their company size both are making use of their assets properly. 3.2.4 Sales revenue per employee: It is the ratio relates sale revenue generated to a particular business resource, which is labour. Higher the value indicates greater staff efficiency. Its ratio is calculated by a formula shown below: Sales revenue per employee = (sales revenue / number of employees) The ratio calculated for BA and Ryan air shown below: The above tables describes about sales revenue per employee. Both companies uses different currency so for better analysis BA revenue is converted to euros according to exchange rate in that periods. The values clearly states that Ryan air is more labour productive than BA and other fact is noticed from table is that two companies increasing their efficiency over the analysis period 2011-2013. 3.3 LIQUIDITY: These ratios are concerned with the ability of the business to meet its short-term financial obligations. Higher the ratio, the more liquid the business is considered to be, since liquidity is vital to the survival of a business. Liquidity is measured by the following ratios shown below: Current ratio; Acid test ratio. 3.3.1 Current ratio: It is defined as the ratio b/w liquid assets to the current liabilities. A higher current ratio is preferable to a normal one since liquidity is vital part in business. It is given by the formula as shown: Current Ratio = (current assets/ current liabilities) The current ratio values for BA and Ryan air shown below: Values in above table clearly depict that BA current ratio values over three years 1. It means that their short-term liabilities exceeded their short term assets. The reason behind this can be clearly understood by analysing their cash flow statements. BA investing large amount of money during 2011-2013 for long-term assets benefits. They invested in getting IMG in 2011 and investing  £5bilion every year for new a/cà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s and the current fleet up gradation. Moreover, BA cash flow is burned with cash payments related to pension schemes almost  £300m and finance costs of  £90m in 2011-12. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the reason its current ratio value shrined in 2012 and it managed to rise in 2013. On the other hand, Ryan air maintained its current ratio values 1 throughout analysis period in which it properly balanced short-term assets over liabilities and has got more liquidity compared to BA. In 2013 Ryan air current ratio value is decreased compared to 2012 because it has decided to buy 175 new Boeing 737 planes over next five years. Overall, Ryan air liquidity is better than BA. 3.3.2 Acid-test ratio: This is an indicator that determines whether a company has enough short-term assets to cover immediate liabilities without selling inventory. This ratio is more reliable compared to current ratio because it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t include inventory. This is given by a formula as shown below: Acid-test ratio=current assets / current liabilities. (Excludes inventories in current assets) The values for BA and Ryan are shown below: From the table it is seen that BA values during analysis period is 1.So, from this we can observe that its current liabilities exceeded current assets and for repaying liabilities the company depends on inventories. To contrast Ryan air maintained its ratio 1.so, this ratio indicates that company experiencing good growth, fastly converting receivables into cash and also it can also overcome its financial obligations without depending on inventories. In conclusion to the analysis of BA and Ryan air, liquidity is measured by using various ratios. The results are fluctuated for BA whereas Ryan air tends to show improvement year by year from 2011-13. Ryan air has got more liquidity compared to BA and it can easily overcome its financial obligations. 3.4 Financial Gearing: It is the relationship b/w the contribution to financing made by the owners of the business and the amount contributed by others in form of loans. A business level of gearing is an important factor accessing risk. Gearing takes place of ownerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s insufficient funds. Any business borrowing money from others agrees to pay interests; if the borrowing is heavy then this can be significant financial burden to the company. The ratios used to measure gearing are shown below: Gearing ratio; Interest cover ratio. 3.4.1 Gearing ratio: It is defined as ratio b/w long-term lenders to the long-term capital structure of a business. It is given by a formula as shown: Gearing ratio = (non-current liabilities/capital employed) The gearing ratios for BA and Ryan air calculated below: The values from table states that both companies are highly geared businesses since their gearing ratios 50%. Both the companies have high shares of long-term debt in their long-term capital structure. So both companies are subjected to financial risk. Ryan air tends to decrease its debts during analysed period which can be seen from the table by controlling their operational costs effectively during analysed period. Whereas, BA managed to decrease their debts with some fluctuations in values which can be observed from the years 2011-2013.so, a cash flow which is strong and reliable can handle high gearing effectively compared to cash flow which is unreliable .

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Is what happened to Macbeth a cause of fate or free will? The tragedy of Macbeth is a cause by fate and free will because his fate was to become king but it was his own free will what he did to become king. We will write a custom essay sample on Macbeth: Fate or free will? or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page The three witches told Macbeth that he will become king in the future but he couldn’t become king without killing Duncan. The witches tell Macbeth prophecies and one of the three prophecies was that he was going to become king in the future he went out of his way to become king he killed Duncan and he made it look like the guards killed him and made it looked like they were drunk when they did it. The only way that Macbeth could become king was that he would have to kill the current king which was Duncan Macbeth says this quote â€Å"I dare do all that may become a man who dares to do more is none† in this quote he is talking about what lengths he had to go to become king.Macbeth wouldn’t have killed Duncan if he didn’t know he was going to become king but thanks for the three witches he wouldn’t have known what his fate was going to be. Macbeth said this in ‘if chance has me king, why chance will crown me’ he was talking about if he was actually meant to become king his time will come to become king. Macbeth didn’t have to comment murder in order to become king but the witches told him he needed to become king and that it was his fate. Lady Macbeth was in control of the whole time of this operation she convinced Macbeth to kill Duncan and let Macbeth become king and she wanted to let the prophecies become true. Macbeth didnâ₠¬â„¢t have control over his fate but he did have control over what actions they did take to let him become king.What exactly is fate and free will you maybe be asking yourself. The definition of fate is the development of events beyond a person’s control. Free will is the ability to act at one’s own discretion. Macbeth was in control of what he did to feel his prophecies and his fate was to become king. Macbeth did whatever it took to become king with the help of his wife Lady Macbeth. It was a mixture between the two fate and free will like he was told that Duncan’s kids were going to become king before him. Macbeth really wanted to become king so he sent two guards to go kill Duncan’s kids and if he didn’t do all the bad things he did to become king he would have lived and became king the way he was meant to.