*Expectations vs reality*

Expectations and reality are two entities that often collapse,leaving us disappointed, frustrated or even devastated. We all have Expectations about ourselves, others, relationships, careers and life in general. 

The gap between Expectations and reality is increasing in today's Era making it challenging for us to understand ourselves  and others. *But what happens when reality fails to meet these expectations?* 

The expectation reality gap refers to what we anticipate and what actually occurs. This cap can arise when the expectations are unrealistic. Like *Social media platforms* often showcase a curated,unrealistic version of life,leading youth to develop unattainable Expectations and a distorted view of reality. 

The glamourized online world can be detrimental to young minds, fostering unhealthy comparison, low-esteem and a fall sense of reality. 

To minimise the expectation-reality gap ground your expectations in reality, clarify Expectations with others to avoid misunderstandings,focus on the present rather than idealized Expectations, surround yourself with the supportive individuals who encourage growth.

Ms. Jayanti

*How Artificial Intelligence Helps in Learning Experience:*

Children by using Artificial Intelligence learning strategies can learn at their own pace. AI techniques help in predicting how a student will learn, so the student can make material that fits into his or her learner’s goals and past successes. AI has a big impact on how each student’s education is personalized. Teachers can customize learning experiences to each student’s unique needs, preferences, and learning styles by utilizing AI techniques.

 Platforms like BYJU'S assess a student’s understanding of a subject and adjust the difficulty level of the content accordingly. This ensures that students neither get bored by the content or find it too easy nor are overwhelmed by the content that is too difficult.

Ms. Vasudha Soni

Acceptance and Happiness

Letting go is not about releasing, it's about accepting what already is.” Acceptance is one of the key pillars of a happy life. The attitude of acceptance has the power to neutralize many noises in our head and to find answers to many unanswered questions. When you accept who you are, your mind comes to ease. You can make your life much better when you start accepting things as they are.Throughout life, we are always in search of the biggest flower. We always want to achieve more, earn more, and live kingsize, but in the end, many end up disappointed. So, does it mean that striving for more, working hard, and dreaming big is bad? Absolutely not. These are essential components of life. But it’s also necessary that, in pursuit of the biggest flower, we shouldn't overlook the importance of timing. The moment we learn to accept that the flower in hand is the biggest and most elegant one is the day our lives change. We should not waste too much time on things that will not lead to happiness and peace. We often spend years of our lives in agony for those few days of happiness a big flower might bring.At last, remember that you cannot change or improve anything that is not willing to change. To change or make something better, you have to accept it as it is now.

“Have the composure to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know when to accept and when to change.”

Ms. Kirti

Money , happiness and relationships

It's a debating topic. Money is essential for the fulfillment of our desires. But its not necessary that we can get happiness and create good bonds between our relations with money.  It can be  challenging to maintain peace in a relationship, with money being a deciding factor.  However  beyond a certain point, the increase in the finances brings happiness but diminishes the relationships due to the egoistic behaviour. It's rightly said that once basic needs met, the bond between money and happiness becomes weaker. 

Most importantly, Earlier only man was a sole breadwinner . But now a days both men and women contributes equally. The problem arises when incomes become constant and expenses become beyond the expectations and a point comes where they both become helpless to handle the burden and their relationship suffers. It creates differences in them. Their happiness get lost. 

It's not in the case of couples. It's happening everywhere in every relationship. If you have sound finances you are surrounded with cluster of friends . If any case you have lack of money no relationship, no happiness . 

In the nutshell I end up with the lines that while money can  significantly contribute to happiness by ensuring basic needs and providing security, it cannot guarantee long term contentment.  True happiness comes from beautiful relationships and personal fulfilment.  Hence money can buy comfort but not happiness and long lasting relationships.

Prabhjot Kaur

Why is art education important for school children ?

The question whether art education is necessary for children at school has drawn much attention from the public. While some people argue that teaching art subjects is a waste of time, I believe that it is significant for children to learn art-related subjects.

At the outset, it is thought by a handful of people that art education at school is a waste of time. There are more important subjects that would benefit children for their future life. Science, technology and mathematics, for example, are of great significant subjects which allow students to find a good job after graduation. On the other hand, studying arts does not lead to a successful career. It is easy to see that these days, most artists have been struggling to make a living from selling their work of art.

Despite the above arguments, from my perspective, learning art is necessary for students at school because of some radical reasons. Firstly, art subjects including music, drawing, painting and sculpture allow children to enter a state of relaxation. After concentration on STEM subjects, what learners need is to unwind useful physical activities in order to make a balance. For instance, singing a song in the musical class could bring positive emotion to students. Secondly, studying art could improve performance in other subjects. It is true that art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills which may assist children in attaining better learning outcomes.

In conclusion, although several individuals claim that it is a waste of time for art education, it seems to me that having access to art classes is essential for children.

Jaswinder Kaur