Is it moving or shifting?
Is it moving or shifting?
‘Shift’ tends to imply a small movement or adjustment. ‘Move’ typically refers to a greater change in position. If I shift a picture to the left, I might only move in a few inches. If I move a picture, I might be changing its position entirely. Shifting takes place due to change in work, to find a better place to live, etc. Shifting may results in change of house , school, friends and food. It’s referring to making out (for the most part), and usually only in the context of someone you don’t know yet and have just met at the bar or club. In some cases, shifting might also mean fooling around sexually, and online I’ve noticed people refer to a shift as sexual intercourse. Shifts are those changes in our thinking and our attitudes that evolve as we age. Sometimes subtle and spontaneous, other times profound and life changing, these shifts can shake us to the very core of our being. My first experience with what I now call ‘The Shift’ occurred when I was approaching retirement.
What is shifting?
The word shifting describes something that is taking a new direction either physically or in thought. If you’ve recently decided that the earth may be round, you are shifting from a flat-Earth viewpoint to a round-Earth one. Shifting can be used in several senses, but the constant in all of them is change and movement. Cognitive shifting is the brain’s ability to adapt your behavior and thoughts to new, changing, or unexpected events. In other words, shifting is the ability to see that what you’re doing isn’t working, and make the appropriate changes to adapt to new situations. Shifts are those changes in our thinking and our attitudes that evolve as we age. Sometimes subtle and spontaneous, other times profound and life changing, these shifts can shake us to the very core of our being. My first experience with what I now call ‘The Shift’ occurred when I was approaching retirement.
What are examples of shifting?
Verb I shifted the bag to my other shoulder. She shifted her position slightly so she could see the stage better. They shifted him to a different department. : to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc. I shifted the bag to my other shoulder. She shifted her position slightly so she could see the stage better.
What is the effect of doing shifting?
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher risk of mood changes. Increased risk of gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation and stomach discomfort. Higher risk of motor vehicle accidents and work-related accidents. It increases serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and energy. It can also boost your mood and help you sleep better – two major factors for determining your mental wellbeing. Like any other behavior, the more [shifting] dominates, the more it leads to an unbalanced and unhealthy life, Klapow added. For those at risk of dissociative conditions, such as psychosis, it can potentially make the condition worse. Like any other behavior, the more [shifting] dominates, the more it leads to an unbalanced and unhealthy life, Klapow added. For those at risk of dissociative conditions, such as psychosis, it can potentially make the condition worse.