How can Instagram help you manage and alleviate stress?

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Are you having trouble coping; are you stressed out, or are you feeling overwhelmed? If you give a positive answer to these questions, you are not the only one. In the present times, half of the world population is going through an epidemic - stress. A survey says that 21% of Canadians beyond 12 years of age rated their lives quite a bit or extremely stressful.

Stress management is perhaps one of the most searched options on the web. When people cannot cope with their stress levels, they search for various options to relieve the stress. Many people have an account on social media platforms like Instagram. Sometimes seeing pictures of yummy food, travel diaries, and scenic images can relieve our stress level. Stress affects all ages of society, from children to aged people. Apart from social media, books provide guidelines for enhancing personal wellness and effective stress management. 

Know to limit your stress

When we search for solutions to cope with stress, we often ignore the reasons behind it. Here are some of the reasons behind everyday stress in life:

• Managing health problems 
• Managing funds for investment
• Managing demands at work or school
• Managing formal and informal relationships

The most important thing for anyone to do is consult a certified if they suffer from stress for a long time. Nowadays, people have become workaholic and unsocial. But many of us rely on social media platforms like Instagram to stay connected and find solutions. Here are some of the quick remedies to control your stress level:

• Take a slow and deep breath; try some yogic method of breathing exercise
• Go for a quick leisurely walk around your office or house 
• Listen to your favorite song and sing along 

We often do not realize that the thoughts we put in our heads are more responsible than the food that we eat. A healthy diet can reduce your stress level effectively. For instance, a Mediterranean-style healthy diet comprises of vegetables, fruits, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats are a good choice. A survey says you complemented with fish oil; it led to a reduction in depression. 

Simultaneously, a poor diet comprises high saturated fat levels, refined carbohydrates, and processed food products. Nutritionists say that diet has a link to poorer mental health in children and adolescents. We usually look at many food pictures on Instagram and love the relief it provides us.

And when you post your photos and get real comments on Instagram, it gives a happy feeling. So engaging with like-minded people on social media platforms can be a stress buster for some.

You often do not know, but your daily food habit is frequently responsible for the extensive stress level. These are the primary food that you must avoid 

• Stop or reduce the consumption of nicotine and drinks containing caffeine and alcohol
• Reduce the intake of refined sugars as they can be harmful to your health and wellness
• Avoid white carbohydrates such as white bread, pies, and chips

Stress and social media

When people get stressed, they do search for various solutions to feel good. Sometimes they look for Instagram posts of their favorite actors, which can provide them some relief. It is evident users follow their favorite celebrity, food bloggers, fashion icons, etc. And when these celebrities talk about stress and other problems in their lives, they connect with them. Apart from glamour, stars do share their stress-relieving journeys with inspires their followers. Here are some profiles who share about stress management and wellness on Instagram:

• Actress Tabitha Brown rose to fame with her soothing voice and sweet words of positivity. All kinds of uplifting messages, self-care tips, and amusing wisdom saw her follower count increasing.  
• Poet Diego Perez, who is mainly passionate about meditation and wellness programs, share his thoughts regularly on Instagram. His posts inspire people to think deeper, reassess our relationships, and set a positive outlook towards life.
• UK based artist and mental health activist Hannah Daisy started the hashtag #boringselfcare. All her illustrations showed the people how to take care of you in a simple yet crucial way. 

Although we mostly treat social media like Instagram as a fun platform to share our thoughts and colorful pictures with others and count likes and followers, it is also a great marketing place. If you want to start your health and wellness programs professionally, then the Insta page can be of great help. You need to have a strategic plan and post your wellness tips, positive thoughts to inspire people to live a healthy, stress-free life.  Do pay attention to your stress level, be calm, pamper yourself with positive thoughts, and lead a stressful free healthy life.

What's wrong with Secretary Briones?

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I can’t believe someone in f*cking DEPED just told students to fucking iron their modules? Hello how is she? Did she get hit in the head? I hope she has it checked immediately, otherwise more students will also get suicidal.

DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones saying to just iron the wet pages of modules and maghanap ng sariling paraan in spite of the calamity eh sila itong may bidding worth of P4.2 Million allocated for ham & cheese na pang Christmas party nila. Shame!

Petition also for Briones to marry the modules since she's obsessed with it.

Seriously, what's wrong with Secretary Briones?

No offense, but the fact that Briones prioritized modules and education over someone’s life? What’s the use of education if they dont have humanity? This proves that mannered people are better than educated ones.

I'm very convinced she is senile and crazy already. No sane person would tell students to just go on with studying after a devastating disaster.

Honestly, can Briones just retire already? Obviously she doesn't care about the welfare of the students, but they have funds for ham and cheese for Christmas. 

Briones should retire. Replace her with someone who understands the situation of every students and teachers. We want someone who is responsible and logical enough to make wise decisions.

Some students stopped their studies because of the pandemic. Why stop? Parents lost their jobs or businesses. The home is not conducive to learning. I've learned that students are not learning at all with this modular or online setup as most work are even done by the parents since students couldn't catch up or understand the teachings.

DepEd did give out gadgets like tablets for public schools and laptops for Science schools, but did DepEd shouldered the Internet connection cost, or the added electricity cost? Should parents stay at home to accompany their child instead of working or running a business?

Now after a typhoon that struck Rizal, Marikina, Cagayan, Isabela, and many more, they want the students to dry and iron the wet and muddy, many torn to pieces, modules?

Please replace her with someone who isn't stupid enough to think that wet paper is just like wet clothes that is hanged to dry and ironed to straighten.

What the f*ck Briones? First you wanted 4.3M on ham and cheese for your so called Christmas celebration. Now you also want the students to learn the Korean language? DepEd_PH please take action, many students are hardly coping up with our country's language and culture then you do this nonsense?

I think Briones should educate herself more. Nasa mataas na pwesto siya pero feeling ko mas edukado pa yung mga bata sa kaniya.

Dapat ang namumuno talaga sa DEPeD ay isang fully pledge na guro at hindi isang economist o kung ano pa man.  Dahil ang isang tunay na guro ay alam ang hinaing ng kaniyang kapwa guro at estudyante.

Someone who can plan and understand the need of the new generation should be in that position. 

No Student Left Behind: Ateneo prepares for mass academic strike in protest of the government's poor calamity response

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"We cannot sit idly by and do our modules, ignoring the fact that the Philippine nation is in shambles." -Ateneo students

Students from Ateneo have pledged not to submit any academic requirements starting November 18 as a protest against the ineffective typhoon response of the government and this would last until a proper response is made.

'The national government must act now or step down from their positions. No compromises,' says the statement of Ateneo students.

“Babagsak kayo.” - Palace spokesman Harry Roque responds to the students of Ateneo de Manila University who declared a mass student strike to condemn what they call the government’s “criminally neglectful response” to the recent typhoons that ravaged the country.

“Mawawalan kayo ng kinabukasan”??? 

To work collectively to demand accountability and competence from the government? Do you realize that what these students are fighting for IS their future?

Harry Roque is scum. Pass it on.

“Walang babagsak.” - Ateneo teacher Richard Bolisay counters Roque’s statement that students holding a mass strike will fail in school if they continue the protest action.

Some students from Ateneo have houses that also flooded till the second floor, with some houses completely submerged. They don’t deserve this gross negligence — NOBODY does. 

and that is precisely why this is such a HOLLOW response from a Presidential Spokesperson because we should never value grades over LIVES.

Ateneo de Manila University’s student publication The GUIDON on Saturday said that “over 150” students will go on academic strike starting Wednesday next week, Nov. 18, as protest vs the government’s response to recent calamities. 

"So I appeal to the teachers to please get to know where your students are from; reach out to them and be considerate. This is when the distance that's created by online learning needs to be crossed over for cura personalis." - Office of the VP, Ateneo Loyola Schools 

"Now more than ever, the entire Ateneo community, together with the Filipino people must strengthen their ranks and mobilize against the fascist Duterte regime." 

- League of Filipino Students

The Ateneo community is taking action, both academically and politically. 

From the Ateneo to UE, we're seeing classes being suspended school after school!

This is brought about by the collective action of our students for their demands!

If we can achieve this, then we can certainly achieve greater demands in holding the Duterte regime accountable!