Sleep.... Zzzzzzzz..

Hello everyone!!! glad to be writing again after sometime...Well..today i would like to talk about something that is very important in our life in order to function well...yup.. I'm gonna talk about 'SLEEP'...

Imagine lying on a cozy bed, covered up with your comfy blanket, cuddling your soft pillow and being able to sleep soundly as soon as your head touches your pillow...haaa...even the thought itself can make me yawn..getting a good night sleep is essential for us in order to function well. An uninterrupted sleep of approximately 7 to 8 hours per night is what all of us require. Why do we need to sleep?? Is sleep that important?? Well, it is important.. Most of us find sleeping as the best time to relax ourselves from a hectic day. In fact, some of us also find sleeping as one of the way to forget all our problems for some time. whatever the reason is, sleep is beneficial to our body and mind.

however, we are taking our sleep for granted..To deal with our everyday task, we tend to deprive ourselves from getting enough sleep. however, we do not realize that lack of sleep could actually affect our health, our ability to perform at work and the ability to concentrate in our daily tasks.

therefore, i would like to share some good tips on how to get a good sleep!!

#1 Keep A Regular Schedule For Sleeping

setting a sleep schedule makes your body to get adapted with a routine sleep and wake cycle. so try sleeping and waking up at the same time each day. this way you can even wake up without the need to set up an alarm since your body is used to the routine. besides that, you should also maintain this routine even on weekends. 

#2 Make Your Bed Sleep Friendly     

a comfortable environment is important to trigger a quality sleep. make sure your bed is comfortable enough because i'm sure you don't wanna end up waking up in the morning with a back pain or an aching neck. besides that, make sure your bedroom is noise-free. A silent environment is what you need to get a good sleep. however, sometimes a too silent environment would be creepy enough. therefore, have some soothing music in your room to mask off the too silent environment. other than that, a cool environment can also make you sleep better. keep your temperature slightly cold, because a too hot environment or too cold environment can interfere with your sleep.

#3 Exercise Regularly

a regular exercise routine can help you fall asleep easily and sleep more soundly. simple exercises are sufficient for your body to expand its energy. however avoid exercising late in the day because it can raise your body temperature and stimulate your body, this can make you stay awake at night. engaging in relaxing exercises such as yoga helps to promote sleep.

#4 Be Aware Of What You Eat

avoid eating large meals a few hours before your bedtime. this is because the digestion process can keep u awake.  besides that, avoid taking caffeinated drinks after lunch because caffeine can keep you awake for at least 10 to 12 hours after consuming it. other than that, also avoid taking alcohol before bed. even though a nightcap before sleep, can make you fall asleep faster but it can make you                                                           wake up in the middle of the night.

#5 Resolve Stressors

Stress is one of the main factor that causes most of us unable to sleep at night. learn to manage your thoughts and stop worrying. try to divert your mind from thinking about your problems or things that causes you to worry. instead, try on some relaxation techniques to calm yourself down such as deep breathing or visualizing a calm and restful place.

Basically, these are some of the tips that i got to know..hope its helpful enough for most of us..see yah in my next post soon. bye!!! :D sleep tight... :P

THE 'Good Presenter'... (Part 2) :

hellooo..everyone!!! well, sorry to keep you waiting for quite a long time for the part 2 of the 'Good Presenter'.. I had been quite busy with my loads of assignments and stuffs for these past few weeks..fuhhh..finally it's all over for now..so here i am again to share with u with more tips on how to become a good presenter....Here u go!!!!

Since I have shared three tips on my previous post on how to become a good presenter, now I'll continue with the fourth one. The fourth tip is to stay calm all the time. you have to make sure you are calm enough before, during and also after presentation. Don't stress yourself a lot because it can affect the way u do your presentation. When you are too stressed out or nervous, you will tend to stammer and you might forget your important points to be delivered. These can also make u go blank in the middle of your presentation. Imagine how embarrassing it would be if u suddenly go blank and have to stop your presentation abruptly!!! OMG,..that's too awful.. Therefore, you must try to conceal your nervousness and keep it in control. Of course, everyone do feel that little tingle of nervousness during giving a speech or doing a presentation. But for some they can easily get nervous to extreme levels. You should always bear in mind that no one can actually realize how u feel deep inside when you are doing a presentation. they wouldn't know whether you are nervous or not. you are emotions are not leaked out. It all depends on how you carry yourself in front of others. You should be able to tackle your feelings and put on a confident image in front of others. When you are able to do that, your audience wouldn't know that you are too nervous deep inside and these can make them to pay attention to what you are trying to say. There are few techniques that you can do to control your nervousness such as doing breathing in and out a few times and listening to calm musics before presentation, Once you are able to control your nervousness, trust me, you will rock your presentation!!! :)

                                               

Moving to the next tips, being presentable is one of the criteria of being a good presenter. Always bear in mind first impression is the best impression. therefore, make sure that you look presentable during your presentation. Wear nice formal outfit that you are comfortable with and which can make you look extra confident. Looking presentable doesn't mean you should overdo it, in sense of wearing thick make up and heavy accessories.Please avoid doing so!!!! Wear a simple and formal looking attire because that shows your level of professionalism. when you are looking presentable enough, your audience would be automatically attracted to you and they would start listening to your presentation. 

        

Last but not least, make sure you speak clearly. Don't mumble!!! Try to speak as loud as you can and make sure your speech is delivered as clear as possible. When you talk loudly, your 

voice have the power of captivating your audiences' attention. they would not fall asleep or get bored, because your voice is loud enough to keep them stay alert. besides that, intonation is also important during presentation. Don't ever read your text or slide!!! make sure there are some ups and downs in your voice intonation. that way your audience can understand more easily what you are trying to say and they won't get bored either. Remember your voice is the most powerful tool in delivering a presentation. no matter how prepared you are, but if you are not able to deliver your thoughts in a clear manner, then your presentation is considered a failure..

so, do some practices beforehand. Besides verbal language, non verbal language or a.k.a body language also plays an important part in being a good presenter. every time you are presenting in front, make sure you stand tall and straight with confidence. Don't Slouch!!! keep your hand movements in limit and don't  fiddle with your fingers because that shows you are nervous. But that doesn't mean you have to stand still as a statue. do move around but not frequently..keep it in a limit. To get your body language and verbal language right during your presentation, try practicing it out loud in front of the mirror. This way, you can correct your mistakes and make some improvements on it..

So, that's all from me..bear it in mind that anyone can actually turn out to be a good presenter. however, it all depends on how much effort do you take to be one. the more you practice, the more you will make improvements, and the more you will gain confidence out of it..so, good luck everyone..hope those tips i shared will be helpful for u... Come on.. u can do this!!! :D

The "Good Presenter"...

(PART 1) :p

hello, everyone...well I'm back with a new topic today. How to be a good presenter? Well, I noticed that most of the students are actually having some difficulties in delivering a good presentation in the class. They appear to be too nervous and sometimes look unprepared. In fact, they even get too shocked when it's their turn for presentation. These affects their presentation style badly. A good presentation is necessary to deliver the right information to the crowd. Therefore students must master some of the presentation techniques so that they can improve their presentation skills and work on their presentation better. So today I would like to share some of the tips on how to be a good presenter and what you can do to tone down your nervousness. Okay, then let's get started!!!!

Firstly, make sure you are well versed with your topic. Once you decide on a topic to do a presentation on, make sure you do enough research on that particular topic. Do not assume or try to come with your own facts because you must make sure you deliver the right information to the crowd. There are possibilities that any of your audience who might know very well about that topic. So if you give out the wrong information, then the audience might lose their trust on you. So remember say only the right thing. If you are not sure about it, then don't talk about it. Therefore it is important for you to know your topic well. In fact, when you are well versed with your topic, you will feel more confident since all the information is on your fingertips. Try to think of the possible questions that your audience might ask you and prepare for it. This way you will feel you are well prepared.

Secondly, don't memorize your text. make sure you are organized enough by doing cue cards. jot down only important points to be mentioned on your cue card, Remember cue cards acts as cues to remind you of any important points in case you forgot. It is not a card for you to write down your whole text. If you do that, you have the chances to get stuck in the middle of your presentation. besides that, make sure you cue card is not too big to be noticed by others. it should be small enough that it can fit in your palm without being noticed by others. in fact, when you are holding a big piece of paper during a presentation, it not only hinders your movement but it also distracts you by tempting you to refer to it often. when this happens, you will appear to be unprepared and lacking of self-confidence.

Thirdly, know your audience well. before going for a presentation, make sure you know who are your target group. get to know them so that you can adapt easily during the presentation. make sure you make eye contact with your crowd. This way you can create a bonding with them. most of us don't do this. we tend to avoid eye contact with our audience since we feel it makes us moire nervous. but actually it is the only way to make you feel more comfortable.don't believe it??? then give it a try. 

making eye contact with your audience make you feel more closer to them. this can make you feel comfortable and confident since you know you audience well. in fact, this would make your audience to stay connected with you as well.

okay, so that's it for now. I'll continue with the next tips to be a good presenter soon!!! work on these three first!!! :D