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Mental Health and School

    

    I haven't really known what to do or how to improve my microtheme, so I am just letting it sit for now. I will have Bethany read it in class on Tuesday and get some input from her, but as of now, I haven't really had any suggestions or ideas to make it better.  I am also kind of content with where it is right now.

    So, instead of stressing out about this class (especially since I don't know how to improve my microtheme), I have been working on my homework for other classes and working on managing my stress (which can get out-of-hand at times).  I also focused on building some of my social life here; I met some friends outside of the wrestling team, so that is cool, too!

    I really hope anyone who is struggling balancing school, life, and mental health is really able to focus on their mental health. Even though I have school work to do, I know that I have some things that can be left alone for a little while, this will make it easier to focus on my own mental health. If you need some professional help, here is a website that you may find useful: website.

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  1. John Riva1:43 PM

    I agree that the microtheme can be very difficult and stressful. It was very hard for me to put all my thoughts only on one page. That really caused me to get stressed. I also had a struggle getting it right the first couple of times. Like you said, sometimes you have to just walk away for it for a while to calm yourself. Now I feel that my microtheme has gotten a lot better since the first time I tired it.

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  2. Anonymous6:40 PM

    Sometimes setting something aside for a little while is all we need. I agree that you need to always prioritize yourself and your mental health. I hope you find your perfect school-life balance.

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  3. Casey Aikman11:39 PM

    Mental health is really important, and I like what you said about being okay leaving things undone for a little while. When I do this, I feel more refreshed coming back to it later. When I always try to get work done immediately, I stress out and don't always do my best work. Thanks for the reminder!

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  4. Andy Pham3:44 PM

    I do agree that the micro theme is a pretty difficult assignment. In high school we were assigned to create multiple papers and not the quality of a paper. Mental health is a big issue so if you ever need a break, take it. I heard from a professor on YouTube that you should study for 30 minutes and take a 5 minute break, so when you get back to studying you are at 100% productivity.

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