Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point or another in the school year, whether it is due to a seemingly insurmountable project or assignment, an important test, or social issues that just won't go away. I'm sure most of us would love to take a one way trip to summer vacation during these difficult times, and because we normally can't escape the causes of our anxiety so easily, we need to have some alternative options. This video explains a simple idea that may help you turn your anxiety into something more productive and pleasant.

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/485297/turn-anxiety-into-excitement/

Relaxation

It's important to relax and reset the mind at the end of a long week. Here's a valuable resource that can help guide you toward relaxation and mindfulness. I encourage all of you to strive toward having a clear and present mind.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys

A Post on Procrastination

We as teachers understand that procrastination is an academically destructive habit that can stand in the way of a successful school year. However, as former students and current professionals, most of us are all too familiar of the temptation of procrastination. Most of us still struggle with it. And we don't have much constructive advice to help you overcome it. Personally, I understand that it is hard to take action and fight the procrastination habit consistently, especially when the main voices that are motivating you to not procrastinate are hypocritical and fail to offer concrete suggestions to help. Here's a voice that might actually help. Please watch and share.

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/497642/how-to-procrastinate-productively/