Balancing Academic Life and Social Life During the Pandemic written by Jr. GS Frenzylle Daine Lulyn Balogo We all know that it is hard to balance our academic and social life especially in this pandemic. Every one of us is having a hard time coping up with our studies and communicating with your friends, looking at what's happening on your Social Media accounts. So how do we balance our academic and social life? Time Management. All we need to have is time management. We should do the most important things first then proceed to do the least important things. You can also have a routine. You schedule everything you need to do for the day and follow it. In studying, use the ‘pomodoro technique’ so that you can focus on studying more. (Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of studying, 5 minutes of rest) You should also read some topics in your book in advance so that you can learn a thing or two. After studying, you can sleep or do everything that you want. After doing every single thing on the schedule, you can sleep, eat, breathe without worrying about anything, unless you forgot to do something.
Managing Mental Health During written by Jr. GS Rhoda Michelle Peregrino the Pandemic Many people have developed stress as a result of the pandemic, which may lead to depression, anxiety, and other problems. The causes included school pressure, separation from loved ones, illnesses, hardship, and other factors. We must support each other in times of trouble, so here are some tips on how to handle mental health during a pandemic. To begin, create a balanced schedule. Sleep is essential, so make sure you have enough time to rest and enough time to complete your responsibilities. This will allow you to alleviate stress while still completing your duties. Second, eat healthy; during a pandemic, good health is highly important, so always ensure that you are consuming a well-balanced meal. Third, chat with others. Even if you don't see other people in person very much, you can always connect with them online. Don't be afraid to make friends online, but be careful not to spread too much information because it may be dangerous. Fourth, exercise will help reduce the risk of some diseases. Exercising also helps you maintain a healthy body weight. Lastly, don't be afraid to tell someone you trust if you're experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety. Do not self-harm, seek assistance, or reach out to others. Be strong and do what makes you happy, not what makes others happy. As Paul Coelho put it, “Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.” Do what you love, don't worry about what others think, just do what is right. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Love and accept yourself throughout all times.
The Reflection | Issue No. 2
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