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6 ways to relieve stress after the DSE results

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The time for the DSE results is coming. I believe that every parent and student will have a variety of emotions and thoughts in their hearts. But how can we change ourselves in an uneasy state to reduce negative thoughts and emotions? We can try to use the following methods to help ourselves.

 

Prepare yourself

  • Collect different information about further studies and employment, and give yourself different choices and ways out
  • Discuss further studies and employment directions with family, teachers and trusted people
  • Anticipate different results of the results, and formulate multiple coping plans to prepare your mentality

 

Seek encouragement and support

  • Find people who can encourage and support you, and chat and meet with them more
  • Use your creativity to make cards with words or pictures to add positive energy and encouragement to yourself

 

Temporarily divert attention

  • Make a list of small activities that make you happy, and choose 1 activity to focus on each time to help improve your mood

 

Engage in meaningful activities

  • Make a list of activities that you find meaningful, and choose 1-2 activities to focus on each time
  • Write a gratitude diary
  • Think about the people you care about and love, and show them care and love (e.g. call them to say hello, give them a small gift) to make them happy

 

Maintain a routine

  • Maintain a regular daily routine and keep your body, mind and soul healthy
  • Get enough exercise and sleep

 

Develop more interests and hobbies

  • Build your own interests and hobbies and try different things

      •  Give yourself 30 minutes of ME TIME every day

JUPAS Subject Selection: Interest or Career Prospects?

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Every year during the JUPAS application period, many students face a difficult choice: Should they follow their hearts and pursue their interests, or should they consider practical job prospects? While this seems like an either-or situation, finding a middle ground is possible.

Choosing subjects you’re genuinely interested in gives you more motivation and passion for learning. Interest helps you push through setbacks and challenges and keeps you enthusiastic and creative in your future career. However, we can’t ignore practical factors. Picking subjects with better job prospects does provide more stable income and career opportunities down the road, giving you more options in life.

The truth is, interest and career prospects don’t have to be complete opposites. Today’s society has highly specialized fields, and almost every area offers growth opportunities. The key is learning how to turn your interests into professional skills. Plus, university is just the starting point – there are plenty of chances to switch careers or pursue further studies after graduation. What matters most is developing your learning ability, critical thinking, and adaptability. These qualities last longer than specific technical knowledge.

Before choosing, research different subjects – their course content and prospects. Be honest about your abilities and interests, and do not just follow what everyone else is doing. Remember, the best decisions usually come after thoroughly understanding yourself and the world around you. Ultimately, success comes down to your hard work and persistence, no matter what subject you choose.

Learn how to say no, and the other person will also thank you

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In Asian societies, we are often taught to be polite, even when receiving gifts we do not like, we should smile and say thank you.

Slowly, refusing others or genuinely expressing our feelings often becomes a difficult task.

However, being able to refuse others in an appropriate manner will often lead them to appreciate your honesty and directness.

Here are some refusal techniques:

1. Be polite: Start with a friendly tone, such as “Thank you for your invitation.”

2. Give a simple reason: No need to be overly detailed, just briefly explain your reason, such as “I’ve been really busy lately.”

3. Offer alternatives: If appropriate, suggest other times or ways, such as “We can get together next time.”

4. Express gratitude: Let the other person know you still appreciate their suggestion, such as “I’m glad you thought of me.”

5. Be sincere: Genuinely express your feelings so the other person can understand your decision.

For example: > “Thank you for your invitation, but I’ve been a bit busy lately and can’t attend. However, we can arrange to meet up next week; I look forward to seeing you!”

A genuine relationship where both parties value each other can be built on understanding and empathy.

Sincerely expressing your thoughts and feelings is the most important skill in communication, as this often makes the other person feel respected and grateful for your candor.

Focus on what you think!

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We live in group settings since we are children, it is easy for us to be influenced by others. In school, we must follow the rules and also consider the expectations of our parents and teachers. When we work in society, we must complete tasks on time according to the demands of our superiors. Therefore, we sometimes focus too much on what others think, which can easily create stress, cause us to lose ourselves, and make life exhausting.

So, the question is, are the opinions of others really that important?

In reality, the opinions of others include both well-intentioned advice and malicious criticism. Appropriate advice can certainly make us aware of the shortcomings that we may not have noticed ourselves, allowing us to make improvements. For malicious criticism, we must remind ourselves that these opinions are not worth paying attention to. We must understand that everyone’s values and perspectives are different, and no matter how well we do, there will always be someone who is dissatisfied. We should ignore these meaningless attacks.

Some may ask, how can we break away from the meaningless attacks and live the life we want?

First, we must understand that no one is perfect, everyone has flaws. We must learn to accept our imperfections and do our best to improve ourselves within a feasible range. Moreover, everyone’s standards and values are different. We shouldn’t be afraid to express our own thoughts, and we should avoid focusing too much on others’ thinking.

The opinions of others only represent their thoughts. While listening to the opinions of others, we must not ignore our own feelings. When we can appropriately accept constructive advice and ignore malicious criticism, we can live the way that we want and gain true happiness.

Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy.

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If you stay in your comfort zone for too long, it is easy to relax your guard and lose the motivation to pursue better things and breakthroughs. Young people need to face challenges and problems bravely, grow from them, and become people who work hard for their dreams. Here are five tips to help you break out of your comfort zone:

 

  1. Be prepared for the best and don’t be afraid of the worst outcome

Make a detailed plan including goals, methods, steps and SWOT analysis, and predict the worst-case outcome. This will keep you informed and prepared for any difficulties.

 

  1. Plan for the final risk

With adventure comes risk, be prepared with another plan. If the results are not as expected, you can learn from them and adjust your strategy so that things will go better next time!

 

  1. Keep communicating and trust people you can trust

As you pursue a new direction, maintain good communication with friends or family and share your circumstances and challenges. Their support can provide you with a backup and relieve stress.

 

  1. Know your boundaries

When faced with difficulty, recognize your current boundaries, but don’t view them as your limit. Hard work and collaboration can help you push boundaries and create new situations.

 

  1. Don’t worry about the unknown

When facing the unknown, stay positive. If staying where you are is not an option for you, it makes sense to step out of your comfort zone. Only by bravely facing uncertainty can we embrace new opportunities.

 

Stepping out of your comfort zone is challenging, but it is also a process of growth. Keep confident and move towards your goal step by step, you will become stronger!

5 things working moms need to know

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The life of a working mom is undoubtedly challenging, with only 24 hours in a day and the constant need to operate in a near-continuous mode. She must give her all at work and then fully devote herself to her family after work. To cope with exhaustion and find balance, here are six key recommendations to help working moms more easily manage both work and family life:

1.Seeking Support Networks

Under the dual pressures of work and family, making the most of available resources is crucial. Seek help from friends or relatives to assist with childcare or handling unexpected situations. Additionally, explore community resources, such as integrated youth service centers or childcare facilities, which can effectively reduce your daily burdens and allow you to focus on what truly matters.

2.Time Management

Properly organizing your daily schedule is essential. Utilize tools like calendars or mobile apps to plan your tasks and prioritize them based on urgency. A clear plan can ensure that work and family activities are carried out in an orderly manner.

3.Finding Dedicated “Mom Time”

In the midst of a busy lifestyle, carving out time for yourself is vital for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Engage in activities you enjoy, such as reading, listening to music, or taking a walk. You can also alleviate stress through exercise, healthy eating, and adequate rest to stay energized and tackle the challenges of both work and home life more effectively.

4.Building Connections with Children

Make use of small pockets of time to connect with your children, such as lighthearted conversations after dinner or completing small tasks together to strengthen emotional bonds. Additionally, set aside a weekly family time where you engage in shared activities, fostering closeness and letting your children feel valued and loved.

5.Defining Boundaries Between Work and Family

Establish clear rules to separate work and family time, such as refraining from handling work-related matters after office hours and focusing on family life instead. Learn to say no to unnecessary overtime or tasks to protect your personal time and mental well-being. After work, let go of work-related concerns to fully engage with your family, enhancing the quality of your home life.

The health of body, mind, and spirit

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What do you think about ‘health’?

Usually, we focus on physical health and hope to prevent illnesses like fever or colds, but we may often neglect our mental health.

In fact, our body, mind and spirit are also important. It includes physical health, but also involves emotional and psychological well-being.

Mental health is important to physical health, they influence each other. When we effectively manage our stress, the physical problem caused by emotional issues can be reduced.

So, how can we maintain health for body, mind, and spirit? Here are some tips:

  1. Exercise regularly
    It can not only enhance immunity, but it also helps relieve stress.
  2. Maintain a balanced diet
    Ensure that you absorb the necessary nutrients to keep your body healthy.
  3. Establish a regular routine
    Create good sleeping habits to ensure adequate rest, which helps maintain bodily functions and brings happiness to us.
  4. Cultivate interests
    Set regular time from our busy life to develop personal interests, such as dancing, swimming, painting, or singing, which can bring joy and satisfaction.
  5. Practice meditation and relaxation
    This helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance inner peace.

Let’s start today by establishing a suitable rhythm and routine for ourselves, to improve our physical and mental health!

Is it wrong to “enjoy the moment”?

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In the fast-paced rhythm of life, we often find ourselves busy chasing future goals, neglecting the beauty of the present moment. Sometimes, excessive worry about the uncertainties of the future prevents us from enjoying the present and affects how we interact with others.

Facing life’s challenges, everyone has their own issues, and the key to happiness lies in our mindset. We can try to let go of these worries and focus our attention on our current lives, observing the moments around us that deserve careful consideration. This not only reduces anxiety but also helps us better cope with future challenges.

We can practice careful observation of the people, events, and things around us in our daily lives. For example, the first rays of sunlight streaming through the curtains in the morning bring a sense of hope for the day; in a restaurant, the aroma of food intermingles with the conversations among friends, creating a feeling of connection; even the flowers blooming by the roadside are beautiful aspects of life that should not be overlooked. When we learn to focus on these small things, life becomes more fulfilling.

The process of enjoying the present is also an opportunity for self-reflection. When we take a moment to appreciate the details of life, we discover our deep-seated desires and needs. When we learn to cherish everything in front of us, we can not only appreciate the beauty of life but also better face future challenges. Let us learn to enjoy the present and live each day to the fullest.

Have you ever regretted something?

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Youth is always a beautiful time, but it passes so quickly. When you suddenly wake up to it, you might regret not having cherished those precious experiences sooner.

Have you ever regretted something—whether in academics, love, friendship, or family? Do those regrets take root in your heart, impossible to erase, leaving you wishing for just one chance to make up for them?

Everyone wants to live without regrets, but when we compare “what we did” with “what we could have done,” realizing we didn’t make the best choices, regret often follows.

“If given the chance to choose again, would you make a better decision?” Everyone thinks something like this when regret strikes, wishing they could do everything perfectly without remorse. Yet, the more we dwell on regret, the deeper we sink into it.

Every decision we make brings either positive or negative outcomes and emotions for our future selves. This often leaves us uneasy or frustrated about the unknown future—after all, no one likes to live with regret.

So why not take advantage of the youth, time, energy, and strength you still have to minimize regrets? Set a practical plan, then start moving forward step by step, working toward your goals and creating your own youthful memories.

Being Strong Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Cry

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Have you ever heard the saying, “Strong people don’t cry”? This statement equates crying with weakness, leading people to hold back tears and bury their emotions deep inside. However, true strength isn’t about completely suppressing our emotions but about understanding how to face and handle various feelings.
Psychological research shows that crying is an important emotional release mechanism for humans. When we cry, our body releases various chemicals, including oxytocin and endorphins, which help relieve physical and mental tension and provide emotional comfort. At the same time, tears can carry away stress hormones, helping us regain our sense of calm.
Tough people know when to allow themselves to be vulnerable and understand the importance of accepting their emotions. Crying isn’t about avoiding or giving up; it’s a process of rest and healing. Just as the sky becomes clearer after rain, timely crying can help us unload our burdens, reorganize our thoughts, and continue facing life’s challenges.
Therefore, don’t be afraid to let tears flow when feeling sad or stressed. Letting yourself cry and giving yourself a moment to breathe is an important step toward mental well-being.