Raul's Blogging Journey

  Entry #4: Protecting the Players — Head Safety in the NFL Football is one of the most exciting sports to watch, but behind the action lies a serious issue — head safety. For years, NFL players have suffered concussions that can lead to long-term brain injuries like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The league has made progress with better helmets, concussion protocols, and sideline evaluations, but players still face pressure to return too soon. Head safety isn’t just an NFL problem — it’s a message that reaches all levels of football. Young athletes see pros pushing through injuries, thinking that’s what toughness means. The NFL has the power to change that mindset by showing that protecting your brain is just as important as winning a game. Because no championship is worth risking your future health. In recent years, fans have also become more aware of this issue, calling for greater accountability from teams and coaches. The conversation around player safety has started ...

 It begins to crinkle—the soft, papery rustle of a wrapper being peeled back, deliberate and slow, like unsealing a secret. The feeling against my fingertips cool, smooth and round like a row of pearls nestles in a row. Perfection in a matte white form, a confident yet quiet look, like it knows the effect it’s about to have. From the moment you place it on your tongue. The first feeling, it’s firm, light. Then, after a couple of seconds the first crack catches you off-guard. A rush of coolness floods your taste buds and awakens your senses before you could even react to it. The fresh feeling reminds of you of those moments when you step outside on a cold morning  and realizing you’re more alive than you thought you were. The longer it stays in your mouth you can feel it slowly melt, deliberately, until it’s completely gone. It’s small. It’s simple. But it’s powerful. A clarity of breath that;s tucked inside a pocket-sized moment.

 The Impact of Stress and Pressure Stress and daily pressure is something everyone faces at certain stages in their lives. Some would say a bit of stress can be good for you because it keeps the person motivated and it sharpens their focus leading to a boost in their performance. While this may true it doesn't mean that all outcomes will be have a positive result. This idea of stress has been referred to as the "optimal stress" theory and we'll dive in how this affects all around us and how we can manage it better. I have recently been through situations where it felt like i was walking in a tightrope walk, it consisted of trying to balance things like family obligations, project deadlines, and my own personal life. For a while i felt that familiar, focused rush that comes with a challenge. But over the days, the rush faded. My mind, instead of being sharp, felt like a fog. The productive momentum gave way to a state of perpetual anxiety,where every new scenario felt ...

What do I look for in Blogs?      When it come to blogs there is a wide variety of things people enjoy out of them. The things i look for in a blog that i know will keep me hooked in reading them every time are the ones that have a better look overall and are neatly organized. I have short attention span so for me images are what get my attention for example images of video games or food are my favorite.The three blogs i recently read and i enjoyed were " The Pioneer Woman blog, The basics of a good Instagram caption, and Ask Dave Taylor " and i'll explain why. How does tone play a part in blogs?        The tone in blogs can set a mood for your readers, whether it's a friendly tone or a professional one. There is a lot of consideration to do when thinking about this approach to your audience. The biggest factor would be is if you're doing this in a professional environment or on a more personal one. This two things have to be considered highly because...

 Hello my name is Raul Hernandez it's a pleasure to meet you all! I am a recently retired U.S. Navy veteran that was for and raised in Texas all my life. I am 29 years old so yes like some of the young people describe me i am an "ancient relic" trying to better his career and finishing school at this stage. So let me tell you a bit more about myself then. Some of my interests are traveling around the world, going out to eat and trying new places, and lastly it would be your introvert things like binge watching shows, gaming and video editing. When it come to pet peeves i don't have many but some very noticeable ones are people who talk with their mouth open or chew their for loudly. Other pet peeves are those who to jump to conclusions and assuming the information is correct without verifying for themselves. My goals would be to finish school with a GPA above 3.4 and obtaining my bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Once, i completed those short term goals...