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Tuesday, April 01, 2003 

Relax.

We all get so caught up in the activities around us that we forget that it is important to relax and take a break. Even on vacations, people tend to plan numerous activities and busy themselves that they lose sleep during vacation. Being to manage your stress is an important skill to hone and to have. Sometimes, I find that being overproductive might actually be counterproductive. There are ways to relax yourself, but it will depend on the steps you take. Some people tend to feel guilty about taking a break when there are a tons of homework piled up. Then there are some that procrastinate until the last minute and stress about how they can’t get the work done in time. Other simply plan too much to do, way beyond their capabilities.

When you are overwhelmed by work, try to find a right mix of leisure activities to balance it out. I know many people exercise, some listen to music, others smoke or drink, and then there is sleep. I don’t think we have to feel like we are compromising our ambitiousness by taking a break. For example, if your body tells you that you need sleep, then it is probably a good idea to do so, instead of staying up and study or play games.

Besides, taking a break will help you enjoy life and find time to appreciate what you have done.

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