What do you give - reasons or excuses?

What are Reasons and Excuses?

Reasons are rational explanations given for thinking in a particular way or for doing a particular activity. They are basically logical justifications in accordance with some motive. While excuses are an attempt to convince oneself or others about the difficulties involved when a promise is not kept or there is lack of progress, or simply, when something is not done. Excuses are often disguised as reasons as the sayings go, " An excuse is a lie disguised as a reason" "An excuse is a skin of a reason stuffed with a lie". This is where we need to be careful and examine the situation properly so that we look for the right reasons and not excuses. Another way of looking at them is.. reasons are needed to do a particular activity, while excuses are reasons to not do it.

When are explanations required?

You need to give an excuse or a reason only in two types of situations- one, where you were supposed to do something but ended up with something else and two, where you were not able to do the required activity at all and need some explanation to get you out of the embarrassment, or to make others see why it wasn’t your fault and you should not be blamed for it.
Mistakes happen. Unintentionally too. So we should always reason out why they happened and make others also see the same. Not only to be excused, but also to learn from your mistakes and to know why they happened. But be careful. Sometimes, even if we have a valid reason, some people can look at it as an excuse and you may get a reputation of being irresponsible. Generally, people who make excuses have low credibility and are known to be untrustworthy.

What to do in such a situation?
Chickening out by giving excuses should be the last thing a person should do. We should reason out things rationally and avoid such situations and take responsibility for our actions. If there has been some mistake, in spite of the best of efforts put in, it is better to own up than to give excuses or even reasons for that matter. However, do explain the factors which were not under your control.

How to avoid getting into such situations?
First and foremost, be confident of whatever you do. If you believe in yourself and do your work faithfully and honestly, most of your work is done. In this way you will leave no room for explanations-as reason or excuse. Give in your best. So that at least the factors you can control are working to your benefit. You would not be held responsible for the remaining factors, as they were not in your control. If you have been accused of not being credible enough in the past, you must learn from your mistakes and try even harder to achieve what you missed out before.

Identify what went wrong and how it went wrong.

Be true to yourself when you do so, since “an excuse is worse than a lie, for an excuse is a lie, guarded”. And lying to yourself and being convinced about it is the worst thing to do. Once you have identified you mistakes and weaknesses, work on them to make them your strengths.

Most of us can confuse a reason with an excuse. There can be situations where we may state a reason for not doing something. But think twice about whether it is really a valid reason or just an excuse, which you are making up to satisfy yourself and end-up believing it also. People will keep giving explanations. But the question is will you too do the same or stand out in the crowd and work without them???

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Promises - meant to be broken or for the keeps?

What is a promise?

A promise is a commitment made, an agreement or assurance, an oath taken for a person or for oneself. The person making the promise, vows to fulfil the task or keep his word. A promise can be in spoken or unspoken form. The unspoken form is mostly a mutual understanding or a moral duty towards someone or some things usually. Promises can be made to friends, family, and in some cases, even foes (as a revenge). Promises can create or destroy dreams. Sometimes things that were always expected from a person could be a promise, an unspoken one. Such promises when broken are the most disastrous, be it to oneself or to someone else. “Words said can never be taken back” the same applies to promises. Once made, they will either make or break the purpose.

Is it bad to break a promise?

It cannot be generalized, whether breaking a promise is good or bad. When people break promises, it can lead to people getting hurt, disappointed, heartbroken and sometimes can even lead to turmoil in relations. It depends on the kind of promise, the situation the person is in, the frame of mind at that time etc. Sometimes it could be better to break a promise than to keep it (but that’s very rare).

What to do if you have broken a promise?

If you have broken a promise to someone else, with the intention of doing something good, then explain it to the person what your situations were at that time, which made you break it. This could save the opposite person from disappointments or even worse results. And after that you can have a new beginning, a new life from the after effects of breaking it. The second thing which you can do is start taking steps to fulfil the promise (if it isn’t too late and you can still work hard for it). Even though you broke it, taking steps to improve your actions will give you a sense of satisfaction that at least you tried to do something. As they say “better late than never”. Once you go in for a second attempt, make sure you put in the best of your sincere efforts and ensure that past mistakes are not repeated. Do not leave any room for regrets as they can lead to bigger disappointments later. After putting in your best and trying your luck for the second time all you can do is hope for the best and never make promises you cannot keep.

“Promise only what you can deliver. Then deliver more than your promise”

Before promising something, even to yourself, analyse whether you can keep it. If made in haste due to being overcome by emotions, it could give a lot of happiness on satisfying your ego. If not kept, it can lead to a drop in self-esteem and confidence and can even become humiliation. Each promise kept, counts and increases the faith people have in you.
          If a promise made is from the heart, and it is something you believe you can do then there is hardly a chance that you can break it. Always remember, “Where there is a will, there is a way”.

Promises you make can make people around you happy and excited. If you break it, you hurt them with something they wanted and they also were also assured about. It could break the trust they had in you, forever. Never make promises with the sole intention of making people happy, because if not kept, they would do just the opposite.
          Promise is a huge word. Use it wisely. Promises are never meant to be broken. Though a lot of times they are broken. But a promise is for the keeps.
To break or keep a promise depends wholly and solely on you... finding it too hard to keep a promise? Think again.. you might see it from a different perspective and work harder for it… if not for you, then for someone else.. to whom your promise probably means everything.

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How to prove that you are not a liar

The main question that arises is, do you really need to prove you are not a liar? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. We always find 3 types of people around us: First, to whom we don’t need to prove that we are not lying, second, to whom we need to prove that we are not lying and for the third category we shouldn’t care whether they trust us or not. Yes, TRUST; it is a major ingredient in any relationship. There is a lot of trust involved in the first category and lack of trust in the second category.

So how to prove that you are not a liar to your GF or BF or for that matter, anyone else....

When a person is in such a situation, it is either because of lack of trust in you by the opposite party or because of some lie you told that person in the past which led to that person not trusting you. The opposite party can be anyone... your parents, your friends or even your love, girlfriend, boyfriend, wife or husband.

How to prove you are not lying

Giving reasons and justification is the last thing one should do when he or she has to prove that they are not lying. C’mon guys we just can’t give reasons and run away from something. And if we haven’t lied and are just being accused of lying on the basis of some assumptions, then that’s surely the last thing we should do.

Staying calm is the first thing one should do when we have to prove that we are not lying. Our excitement and frustration can lead us to negative consequences.

Next, we must talk to the person and put our point straight without giving any reason. If you had lied to the person in past and that’s the reason for the person doubting you again, then try to explain the circumstances you where in. May be, by doing so, the person would regain the lost faith in you.

If that person is close to you then you are lucky because people never lose faith in their near and dear ones. But yes, the amount of trust does reduce because of our actions. But at the end, if we succeed in explaining the circumstances under which we had lied and after that never repeated the mistake then it will surely get back the lost trust.

Sometimes, the way we talk, the way we think, the way we deal with certain situations helps us prove that we are not lying. People have a tendency to doubt their subordinates on the basis of some prejudice and here our attitude helps us clear their misunderstandings.
    In any condition, a person’s body language and words does half of the work in proving that he/she is not a liar. The amount of confidence you display also plays a major role. A liar is either over confident or under confident.

If you want the opposite person to trust you, then the first thing you should do is trust yourself, because people will be able to trust you only if you trust yourself. And if you can trust yourself then being faithful is not difficult and this way you won’t need to prove or convince anyone that you are not liar.

So, one should always remember that, in any situation the secret to prove yourself lies within you. So if your partner thinks you are lying just  trust yourself, keep your calm, explain your situation and the circumstances under which you did something that is being doubted and there you go.. You’ll be able to prove that you are not a liar and you are not lying. And this will help you save your relation with that person. And don't be ashamed its obvious to have this, "I hate it when your not lying but someone thinks you are", feeling.

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Tidal Energy : Advantages and Disadvantages

Tidal Energy : Introduction

Tides are the waves caused due to the gravitational pull of the moon and also sun(though its pull is very low). The rise is called high tide and fall is called low tide. This building up and receding of waves happens twice a day and causes enormous movement of water. It is so powerful that it has caused many mishaps and resulted in sinking of ships. Thus tidal energy forms a large source of energy and can be harnessed in some of the coastal areas of the world. Tidal dams are built near shores for this purpose. During high tide, the water flows into the dam and during low tide, water flows out which result in turning the turbine.
Lets now discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tidal energy.

Advantages of Tidal Energy

1)  It is an inexhaustible source of energy.
2)  Tidal energy is environment friendly energy and doesn't produce greenhouse gases.
3)  As 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, there is scope to generate this energy on large scale.
4)  We can predict the rise and fall of tides as they follow cyclic fashion.
5) Efficiency of tidal power is far greater as compared to coal, solar or wind energy. Its efficiency is around 80%.
6)  Although cost of construction of tidal power is high but maintenance costs are relatively low.
7)  Tidal Energy doesn’t require any kind of fuel to run.
8)  The life of tidal energy power plant is very long.
9)  The energy density of tidal energy is relatively higher than other renewable energy sources.

Disadvantages of Tidal Energy

1)  Cost of construction of tidal power plant is high.
2)  There are very few ideal locations for construction of plant and they too are localized to coastal regions only.
3)  Intensity of sea waves is unpredictable and there can be damage to power generation units.
4)  Influences aquatic life adversely and can disrupt migration of fish.
5)  The actual generation is for a short period of time. The tides only happen twice a day so electricity can be produced only for that time.
6)  Frozen sea, low or weak tides, straight shorelines, low tidal rise or fall are some of the obstructions.
7)  This technology is still not cost effective and more technological advancements are required to make it commercially viable.
8)  Usually the places where tidal energy is produced are far away from the places where it is consumed. This transmission is expensive and difficult.

Tidal Energy is thus a clean source of energy and doesn’t require much land or other resources as in harnessing energy from other sources. However, the energy generated is not much as high and low tides occur only twice a day and continuous energy production is not possible.

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Biomass Energy : Advantages and Disadvantages

What is Biomass Energy?

Biomass means all materials which come from living organisms. For instance, waste material of plants and animals, wood, agricultural wastes, dead parts of plants and animals. Since all living organisms contain carbon compounds, biomass has energy stored in the form of chemical compounds. The method of harnessing energy from each one of them could be different. Direct burning of these materials generally causes pollution but could be the cheapest form of energy. Eg. Using wood or dried cow dung cakes as fuel generates a lot of smoke. However, if cow dung is used in biogas plant, clean fuel can be generated. Mostly in villages, all types of biomass are traditionally burnt directly to produce heat. And if modern methods are used, they can be utilized properly.
Lets talk about advantages and disadvantages of biomass energy.

Advantages of Biomass Energy

1) It’s a renewable source of energy.
2)  It’s a comparatively lesser pollution generating energy.
3)  Biomass energy helps in cleanliness in villages and cities.
4)  It provides manure for the agriculture and gardens.
5)  There is tremendous potential to generate biogas energy.
6)  Biomass energy is relatively cheaper and reliable.
7)  It can be generated from everyday human and animal wastes, vegetable and agriculture left-over etc.
8)  Recycling of waste reduces pollution and spread of diseases.
9)  Heat energy that one gets from biogas is 3.5 times the heat from burning wood.
10)  Because of more heat produced the time required for cooking is lesser.
11)  Pressure on the surrounding forest and scrubs can be reduced when biogas is used as cooking fuel.
12)  It is a more cost effective means of acquiring energy as compared to oil supplies. As oil supplies are getting depleted day by day, it is becoming a costly commodity.
13)  Growing biomass crops use up carbon dioxide and produces oxygen.

Disadvantages of Biomass Energy

1)  Cost of construction of biogas plant is high, so only rich people can use it.
2)  Continuous supply of biomass is required to generate biomass energy.
3) Some people don’t like to cook food on biogas produced from sewage waste.
4)  Biogas plant requires space and produces dirty smell.
5)  Due to improper construction many biogas plants are working inefficiently.
6)  It is difficult to store biogas in cylinders.
7)  Transportation of biogas through pipe over long distances is difficult.
8)  Many easily grown grains like corn, wheat are being used to make ethanol. This can have bad consequences if too much of food crop is diverted for use as fuel.
9)  Crops which are used to produce biomass energy are seasonal and are not available over whole year.

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Wind Energy : Advantages and Disadvantages

What is wind energy?

Wind, that is moving air, possesses some kinetic energy due to its high speed. Wind is a result of the solar energy, as heating of land results in movement of air. The most common application of wind could probably be kite flying! Or even paragliding, sail boats etc. Well these activities are definitely not possible without wind. Ever wondered what else it could be useful for?? Wind energy can be harnessed and used for generating electricity or for other smaller purposes by a windmill. In olden times, windmills were used to draw water out of wells or to grind flour etc. It is the rotatory motion of the shaft in a windmill that is used to rotate the turbine and convert it to the form of energy we need it in.

The main advantage of wind energy is that harnessing it doesn’t disrupt natural processes or harm the environment, unlike a lot of other energy sources. To generate electricity on a large scale, a number of windmills are set up over a large area, called a wind energy farm. Such areas need a wind speed of 15kmph.
Lets discuss advantages and disadvantages of Wind Energy.

Advantages Of Wind Energy

1)  Wind Energy is an inexhaustible source of energy and is virtually a limitless resource.
2) Energy is generated without polluting environment.
3)  This source of energy has tremendous potential to generate energy on large scale.
4)  Like solar energy and hydropower, wind power taps a natural physical resource.
5)  Windmill generators don’t emit any emissions that can lead to acid rain or greenhouse effect.
6)  Wind Energy can be used directly as mechanical energy.
7)  In remote areas, wind turbines can be used as great resource to generate energy.
8)  In combination with Solar Energy they can be used to provide reliable as well as steady supply of electricity.
9) Land around wind turbines can be used for other uses, e.g. Farming.

Disadvantages Of Wind Energy

1)  Wind energy requires expensive storage during peak production time.
2)  It is unreliable energy source as winds are uncertain and unpredictable.
3)  There is visual and aesthetic impact on region.
4)  Requires large open areas for setting up wind farms.
5)  Noise pollution problem is usually associated with wind mills.
6)  Wind energy can be harnessed only in those areas where wind is strong enough and weather is windy for most parts of the year.
7)  Usually places, where wind power set-up is situated, are away from the places where demand of electricity is there. Transmission from such places increases cost of electricity.
8)  The average efficiency of wind turbine is very less as compared to fossil fuel power plants. We might require many wind turbines to produce similar impact.
9)  It can be a threat to wildlife. Birds do get killed or injured when they fly into turbines.
10)  Maintenance cost of wind turbines is high as they have mechanical parts which undergo wear and tear over the time.

Even though there are advantages of wind energy, the limitations make it extremely difficult for it to be harnessed and prove to be a setback.

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Geothermal Energy : Advantages And Disadvantages

Geothermal energy is the energy obtained from the earth(geo) from the hot rocks present inside the earth. It is produced due to the fission of radioactive materials in the earth’s core and some places inside the earth become very hot. These are called hot spots. They cause water deep inside the earth to form steam. As more steam is formed, it gets compressed at high pressure and comes out in the form of hot springs which produces geothermal power.

To harness this geothermal energy, two holes are dug deep into the earth and cold water is pumped through the first one and steam comes out through the second long pipe which helps in generating electricity. The holes dug for harnessing geothermal energy result in lesser emission of greenhouse gases than due to burning of fossil fuels. Thus if used at a larger scale and more efficiently, it gives a hope to reduce global warming.

Geo-thermal energy is one of the rare forms of energy which is not directly or indirectly from solar energy. In areas where hot springs are found, hot springs baths are very common and enjoyable form of recreation. However, they need to be in a controlled environment since they cannot be accessed without proper supervision. We have earlier seen how it is harnessed, the process involved is a long and expensive one and not feasible in some areas.
Construction of geothermal energy plants can affect the seismic stability to a large extent. Even though there are lesser emissions, digging deep holes causes seismic disturbances which have led to earthquakes.

Now lets discuss advantages and disadvantages of Geothermal Energy.

Advantages of Geothermal Energy

1)  It is a renewable source of energy.
2)  By far, it is non-polluting and environment friendly.
3)  There is no wastage or generation of by-products.
4)  Geothermal energy can be used directly. In ancient times, people used this source of energy for heating homes, cooking, etc.
5)  Maintenance cost of geothermal power plants is very less.
6)  Geothermal power plants don't occupy too much space and thus help in protecting natural environment.
7)  Unlike solar energy, it is not dependent on the weather conditions.

Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy

1)  Only few sites have the potential of Geothermal Energy.
2)  Most of the sites, where geothermal energy is produced, are far from markets or cities, where it needs to be consumed.
3)  Total generation potential of this source is too small.
4)  There is always a danger of eruption of volcano.
5)  Installation cost of steam power plant is very high.
6)  There is no guarantee that the amount of energy which is produced will justify the capital expenditure and operations costs.
7)  It may release some harmful, poisonous gases that can escape through the holes drilled during construction.

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