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There are simple practices of mindfulness that can be inculcated in one’s life very easily. Mindful Waking up: Start with a Purpose This is best done first thing in the morning, before checking phones or email. 1. On waking up, sit in your bed or a chair in a relaxed posture. Close your eyes and […]

Mindfulness at its core is simply attending to what is happening fully. It refers to focusing on what one is doing, the space one is in. Although, it may seem trivial but our mind tends to wander away from the matter at hand. It is the basic human tendency to pay attention and be aware

With the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the first places to be shut down were educational institutes like schools, colleges and universities. These were then followed by places of worship, restaurants, and shops etc. All those associated with the education system were taken aback by the decision especially students in class 12, preparing for board

The peaks and troughs of the pandemic have added to the standing anxieties of students in their final years and class 12. Many have had to change their plans and whatever they had hoped to achieve throughout these years. Emotional/mental challenges Students have had the loneliest and most isolated period of their lives in the

From schools to colleges, the development of young minds in physical proximity halted abruptly due to the pandemic and resulting lockdown. When education shifted from open classrooms to laptop screens, students had a range of thoughts, some positive and others intrusive. Thoughts are mental cognitions that encompass a flow of ideas and associations that can

The covid-19 pandemic has introduced a vast range of challenges which have further produced a variety of emotions for students. Human beings are full of emotions and/or feelings, and although emotions are internal processes, there are outward physical signs of what people are feeling. In the past year and a half, social isolation has been

The covid-19 pandemic has transformed societies in profound ways and to curb the rising cases, education shifted from face-to-face teaching to online platforms. Students in schools and colleges have had to undergo a good deal of changes. They have had to experienced turmoil due to abrupt transitions and uncertainty. Students have reported a vast range

The coronavirus outbreak began in December 2019 and has been continuing ever since. Over these months, everyone has had to face harsh circumstances. Students have undergone immense pressure. A list of interventions has been provided below to help overcome These challenges below and make transitions smoother. Set up a routine Try to start and end