By : Dr Sapna Bhatt

Student life is considered as the most important and precious period of our life. It is the best part of an  individual’s life as well. Our future, dreams, desires and hopes depend on this period. It is a duration of  learning and preparation. Main task of a student is to acquire proper education, gain knowledge on  various subjects, topics and things that leads to adhering to responsibility as well as building good character to  live a respectable happy social life. 

Student’s mind is like a wet clay and can be shaped in the desired way. Once a vessel has been made its shape  cannot be changed. Likewise, once our character is formed in a particular way, it cannot be changed  easily. If we make the right use of our aptitude with proper education, we shall be successful and happy in  future. On the other hand, if the individual isn’t serious at this time and can’t achieve their goals, it leads to  dissatisfaction and consequences. 

Students therefore, should be very careful and must think seriously before each step they take.  Obedience, Diligence, Regularity are the important virtues of student life.

Students many times experience disquiet and distractions which are globally noticed. Therefore it is very important for them to make a proper routine and stick to it.

To succeed in life one has to be physically and psychologically fit.

Following symptoms helps you to identify if any disquiet or distractions one may have:

▪ Low energy

▪ Headache

▪ Upset stomach- including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea

▪ Chest pain and rapid heartbeat

▪ Insomnia

▪ Frequent colds and infections

▪ General unhappiness

▪ Anxiety and Agitation

▪ Moodiness, Irritability or Anger

▪ Feeling overwhelmed

▪ Loneliness and isolation etc.

▪ Long screen time-Social Media addiction, Mobile Games Addiction, Obsession for getting Likes  and appreciation.

▪ Long Calls

To nurture students’ life, one must do:

▣ Exercise

▣ Eat healthy, have balanced diet

▣ Try to avoid smoking, alcohol and caffeine

▣ Get some rest or try to get an adequate amount of sleep

▣ Try your best to maintain a routine

▣ Be mindful of your wellness and self-care

▣ Indulge in physical Activity

▣ Reduce screen time 

▣ Make time for things you enjoy like music sports or craft etc.

▣ Allow yourself to feel a wide range of emotions

▣ Identify your support system and let them be there for you

▣ Process your emotions with the help of a therapist

EVERY HUMAN BEING IS UNIQUE

(The writer is Psychologist, Consultant, Trainer; RCI reg no.A21321 NPPA reg no. 621)