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How to make right choices in your life |
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Making the right choice
Some life choices are easier to make than others. What to have for breakfast is inarguably an easier decision than choosing which employees to lay off. And yet, the difficult choices are the most character-defining. What constitutes making the "right" choice consists of assessing a number of factors related to the situation at hand. However, making decisions is aided by having a strong moral compass and relying on the advice of others.
1. Assess what you want from life. Knowing what you wish to achieve gives you the clarity to make choices in ways that better serve you. If you are unsure of your life goals, think of activities you perform where the concept of time disappears. Imagine a profession that you would perform 60 hours a week for little pay. Devise a list of decisions that bring you one step closer to fulfilling these ambitions. Ensure each of these choices does not harm others.
2. Gain input from others on ethical issues. When stuck in a moral dilemma, consult others for the best source of guidance. Ask a person whose input matters most; someone with strong moral fiber. Loyola Marymount University outlines a three-step process for solving ethical dilemmas at work. First, analyze the consequences. Determine which parties are helped or hurt by the action. Secondly, analyze the actions and how they measure up to principles of respect, dignity and honesty. Lastly, make a decision.
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Your child's inner scientist |
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Sunday, 23 February 2014 00:00 |
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Science can be fun!
Science can be fun, especially if you make it part of a child's everyday routine. Here are some simple tips for bringing science into your child's life.
1. Follow his interests and encourage him to explore subjects he likes. If he's a sci-fi fan, give him materials about space exploration, or try a palaeontology book on your dinosaur buff.
2. Make time for everyday experimentation, like observing changes in weather or the chemical reactions in cooking.
3. Put scientific concepts in real-world terms. If she's studying states of matter at school, for example, take some water and freeze, boil, and melt it so she can see the scientific processes at work.
4. Listen to his questions and try to find the answers together. Simply telling him the answer won't be as helpful or as empowering as conducting his own research.
5. Explore the science that surrounds you - from the science programs in your community, to museums, to nature walks. Take trips together that pique her curiosity and keep her asking "Why?"
A love of science during childhood is a common trait among the world’s leading scientists. In many cases, at an early age, they witnessed some phenomenon in their environment that they found fascinating. More often than not, this fascination was cultivated into a passion for scientific knowledge by their parents.
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