Well-being refers not only to our physical health but also to our mental and emotional health. We can grow, flourish and prosper only if we have a positive state of mind. How we feel is what we think and what we think is how we behave. Well- being is not just about happiness but it’s about: At Merryland, as much as we want all the students and staff to be happy, we also extend our support to promote a…
BACK TO SCHOOL Our bags are packed and we are ready to go so excited we are as you all know We are very eager to see our friends Our joy at meeting our teachers has no end Lunch breaks and PE lessons Trust Us! They are such a blessing Physics, chemistry, biology and Math Can’t wait to show my friends all my DIY hacks New bags, lunch boxes, shoes and socks In addition we also have a…
MORE THAN A YEAR More than a year into this fearful life, More than a year with hidden faces More than a year for these sanitized hands More than a year of missing your loved ones More than a year inside closed doors More than a year to the never-ending zoom meetings More than a year to virtual celebrations More than a year for our social cravings More than a year without real handshakes and hugs More…
When life is hard and nothing turns out to be right. When everything you do looks like a failure and you want to quit; there is a small voice inside you that says “Don’t give up! You are doing just fine. You have come so far. Keep trying and you will be through this.”- That’s COURAGE
EXAMS! EXAMS! EXAMS! The most negative word in the educational system that keeps haunting us in regular intervals. Mid-term exams and term exams were the only ones that used to scare us. But here we have, weekly tests, surprise test, assignments, reading tasks, listening tasks, mock exams, practical exams, revision test etc. etc. etc. So basically you see, there are exams and tests everywhere. But are they even useful? Why can’t we directly have term exams so that we…
WOMEN’S DAY Its that time of the year again when suddenly everyone’s social media profiles are filled with the pictures of their respected mothers and wives. Where everyone is talking about the different roles played by a women: Women leaders, entrepreneurs, social activities etc . Time to praise her for all that she does every single day but is thought of only once a year. Do we need a day to celebrate womanhood? Or Do we need only…
Aren’t we constantly worrying about things? We are anxious about unpredictable things, not necessarily thinking about the future but wanting to control it When will this pandemic end? When will I be able to travel again? When will I be able to meet my dear one’s? As quoted by Jodi Picoult, “Anxiety is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far” We just need to unplug ourselves from these…
“EVERYTHING WILL BE OK IN THE END. IF IT’S NOT OK, then it’s not the end” – John Lennon It has been a year since we are living in constant fear, anxiousness, stress and uncertainty. We are definitely not used to the “new normal” of physical distancing, wearing mask, isolation and quarantine but we have surely learnt to take care of our self – our body, mind and soul. We now value family relationships, our significant others and the…
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) brings with it feelings like anxiety, stress and uncertainty — and they are felt especially strongly by children of all ages. Though all children deal with such emotions in different ways, if your child has been faced with school closures, cancelled events or separation from friends, they are going to need to feel loved and supported now more than ever. Expert adolescent psychologist, best-selling author, monthly New York Times columnist and mother of two Dr….
An inspirational write up by a student well- being specialist on 5 anxiety alleviating tips to support children to conquer Covid-19 and maintain a positive wellbeing Conquering Covid-19 | What can Parents & Educators do? Covid-19 has hit hard and people are scared, really scared. Panic buying, lockdowns, self-isolation, desperation, mass hysteria, school closures, and waves of future under certainty represent some of the words to describe the onset of Covid-19. What has this new epidemic shown us? FEAR…
