1ST Quarter_Week 9_Discussion

 1. How can I become a more responsible student? 

         To become a responsible student, having self-discipline is the key. I must set my priorities straight and do the things that matter the most first. Doing the assigned works wholeheartedly and submitting them on time is one of my main objectives. With the pandemic happening, studying in the comfort of my own home gives me more distractions than when I go to school physically. Removing those said distractions and holding myself accountable for all of my unfinished works will give me enough reason to discipline and better myself.

 2. How can I manage stress?

          Taking breaks from time to time helps me curb my stress and blow off some steam. I can find relaxation by either working out, taking a stroll outside with my bicycle, and reading stories. If none of that helps, I would go to my silent room and do some reflections. After some time, all of my dark thoughts would go away, and I would fall asleep. I will wake up feeling refreshed and invigorated.

There are just times when existential dreads and past traumas haunt me. When that happens, my whole life gets screwed. I would cry myself to sleep only to wake up screaming in the middle of the night. I can’t control them, but I do cope. Staying here with my family reassures me that I will not experience them again, but trauma doesn’t really go away. I can only learn to live with them.

3. How can I manage my emotions?

         Well, I do this by imagining all the possible outcomes (especially the bad ones) so that when something horribly goes wrong, my reaction wouldn’t be extreme. With this, I’ll be able to regulate myself when the time comes. If a problem comes up, I will assess whether I can control its cause or not before concluding that it’s my fault. Either way, I'll just find a way to fix things before I start hating myself.

I try not to let the small things affect me, and I would always chant my mantra: “It will pass.” I’ve been practicing the principle of stoicism for some time now. Although I still can’t practice most of it, I am starting to grasp its context. Basically, it helps me in overcoming destructive emotions by having enough self-control and discipline to guide me.

If my emotions go beyond my control, I’ll start hyperventilating. I’m a very soft person, so I cry when I feel extreme emotions (may it be happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, etc.). To control this aspect of mine, I do the 4-7-8 breathing method as a way to calm myself down.