WEEK 7 - Discussion

Discussion question 1

Answer in not less than 5 sentences for each question.

1. How can I become a more responsible student? 

    When we talk about becoming a responsible student, we always mean that they are studying well. In order for me to become a responsible student, I must practice discipline. This is to have academic integrity, meaning that I will not cheat, plagiarize, and ask for other people's help, especially if it is prohibited. I must also be aware of my priorities, so I must master the skill of time-management in order to reduce all of the stress from the workload. I try to practice good decision-making, as it is also an essential skill to become a responsible student. Being able to choose the right decisions will help me achieve all my goals. In becoming a responsible student, I must always remember that I am accountable for every action I make, and that I understand all of my responsibilities as a student and an adolescent. Lastly, whenever I accomplish something, especially for school, I will always try to stay humble, as it is best to always keep my feet on the ground.

2. How can I manage stress?

    In school, I manage my stress with practicing time-management. Being able to work at my own pace, but also in a schedule helps me keep track of all the tasks I have to do. Also, whenever I feel overwhelmed I try to relax myself even for a bit, or even having a little chat with my friends if they are not busy. Whenever I get stressed about all the unfinished school works and deadlines, I just try my best to finish them and not overthink. I try to avoid overthinking by trying to enjoying what I do, and by not pressuring myself too much. During this quarantine, I was able to manage the stress by rewarding myself a little with extra sleep, food, movies, and all the things I enjoy. I had to remind myself that I have worked hard in school and that sometimes, taking breaks aren't that bad.

3. How can i manage my emotions?

    For me, I think handling emotions are really hard at times. If you just keep it to yourself, it'll eat you up and just explode. The same thing happens when you just go with the flow, and your emotions sometimes get overwhelming. Whenever I cope with my emotions, I always try to express them because it is hard for me to keep them bottled up. I used to do this before, but then it would result to a lot of breakdowns and more anxiety. I've also managed to keep my emotions in place by reaching out to my family and friends whenever I feel overwhelmed. For me, sharing my thoughts to other people make me feel that somehow, I am not alone in this world. Whenever there are certain situations where I am not able to ask for help, I just simply try to remind myself of all the hardships I went through and finished, so that I can gain somehow feel that I am strong. Sometimes, just stopping and breathing deeply helps me manage my emotions. These coping mechanisms help me get through the day without having to fear about my emotions getting out of control. Now, I know that I can handle tough situations without the fear of breaking down and not showing all my true emotions.