The sight of those dainty medals did
fill the hearts of the GIBS students with deserved pride. In an institutional
world where everything happens due to combined effort, the credit is also
shared by everybody. GIBS encourages sports and athletics, outdoor and indoor
games as an essential part of the daily routine to bring physical fitness, a
sense of cooperation, teamwork and family spirit besides the improved physical
health factors. Under the onslaught of technology and the little gadgets that
everybody possesses, physical activities are getting neglected. Social media on
the smartphone is a great draw besides the images and videos, gossip and
hobbies supported by the internet technology.
Sports
activities are very important
Depending upon interests and
abilities, the boys and girls do indulge in several sporting activities within
the 4.5 - acre campus in Bannerghatta in Bangalore. At this young age, they
should be active not only in the classroom, but out in the sports field too. The
problem is that some students avoid such athletic activities and prefer to use
technology excessively, causing bitter strain to the eyes and mind. It is just
the opposite of the refreshing outdoor sports action because much of the
technology, especially in the evenings and nights, would be done indoors.
Getting away
from technology!
Working on daily routines and
timings, an hour should be set aside for such physical exercises on a daily
basis. Enough time is available early in the morning or after the classes are
done for the day. Since the students do not combine study and work, unlike
students in advanced countries, they are not so hard pressed for time. Even
walking and jogging would achieve the purpose of remaining fit and exercising
the muscles to improve metabolism. Besides the health benefits, you feel better
too with the release of endorphins. Certainly many reasons exist to support
that daily exercise and it should continue all life long.
Hitting the gym has its advantages
too, though it involves greater expense and certain timings you need to honor.
If you wish to buy the same equipment, that is going to cost a huge amount. The
gym introduces you to a community that may be encouraging too. A bicycle would
serve the purpose of daily exercise in the locality.
In any case, make sure that you are
not becoming a victim of excessive social media via technology and playing too
many games online! Besides losing money and getting stalked by pranksters and
hoaxes, chances exist of ending up in the wrong social circles that could cost
dearly in the long run.
Choose
health-giving activities and diets
Every society and culture throughout
the endless ages of history and mythology has given importance to physical
accomplishments. War was the ultimate sport because fighting was key to
survival and modern approaches also at least partially consider war as a means
to survival. The weak will lose out in the battle just like certain species
became extinct in the laws of the jungle. ‘Might is right’ extends to the
individual as much as it does to nations and religions.
It is obvious that the right diet
would engender the healthy body and mind. An abundance of fruits and vegetables
along with ample water would keep the body in trim condition, hydrated and
deliver essential nutrients. Seeds and gram would supply protein and sea fish
for the meat eaters would bring further blessings. Regular eating and sleep
habits would be necessary to maintain some semblance of order amidst the chaos
of modern life.
De-stress
with yoga and meditation
Those who for some reason cannot or
will not participate in active sports activities can still carry out very
beneficial yoga and meditation practices indoors at no expense! Make it a
lifelong practice to bring rare blessings until the end. Among the numerous
yoga and meditation benefits would be an enhanced metabolism, better sleep and
a de-stressed mind, healthy thoughts and body postures that invigorate. Video
lessons and audio would help get into the rhythm and feeling along with many
books, unless a teacher is found which would be live inspiration.
Human nature tires easily, but do try
to select an activity or two according to interests and stick to them, no
matter what. Whether it is football or table tennis, swimming or yoga, make it
a regular habit by degrees to take on the complexities of modern life that
requires a variety of fulfilling activities.
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