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Whether one chooses to seek out therapy, practice self-care, or engage in mindfulness practices, there are many tools within hand’s reach to help one navigate this journey.

In the end, recognizing our red flags is not about perfection or achieving some ideal state of being. It is about accepting ourselves for who we are, flaws and all, and working towards becoming the best possible version of ourselves. It’s a process that requires patience, compassion, and a willingness to grow—but the rewards are immeasurable. By taking the time to reflect on personal red flags, one can chart a course towards greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal fulfillment. tWS

At the forefront of this is The Willow Project: a six billion dollar proposal from hydrocarbon exploration and production company ConocoPhillips to drill oil and gas in Alaska. Evidence has shown, however, that the project would produce more than 278 million tonnes of greenhouse gasses over the course of its thirty year life to the environment, which would not only contribute to global climate change but jeopardize Arctic wildlife as well.

Towards the east is Japan’s plans on releasing 1.25 million tons of treated wastewater contaminated by the disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. In response, neighboring countries such as China, South Korea, and Pacific Island nations condemned the release. Like the Willow Project, with its potential contribution of greenhouse gasses as well as disrupting the Alaskan ecosystem, the wastewater would have a damaging effect on both the environment and humans

Dumaguete has also had its fair share of battling against projects endangering the city’s environment. Not too long ago was the

These instances pose a threat to everyday people who have to deal with the consequences of such projects. When those in power see the environment as avenues for profit, it leaves us nothing left to live on.

It is no wonder why some students are less inclined to focus on their academics, knowing how little sustainable spaces will remain in the future if these harmful plans were to ever carry on. This makes it all the more important to be more vocal with these concerns rather than simply brushing them away in the hopes others will be the ones to take a stand.

As students, it is understandable to prioritize academic requirements as they are wired to react to the immediate tasks they are given. Nonetheless, in the midst of assignments and reports, it should be acknowledged that time is ticking for the environment. Actions to assist Mother Earth need to be incorporated in the daily lives of people. From simply taking the time to segregate trash, to signing petitions, or even banding together in peaceful rallies, there is a lot that students can do to take part in saving the planet. tWS

Why Not Procrastinate?

by DAWN TIAOSON

Today’s academic demands are high, especially considering that the Midterms Examinations are coming. A lot of reading must be done, a lot of papers to be submitted, and not to mention the balance sheets and laboratory reports to cram. These are all overwhelming things, but a pause is a must. However, how long must this pause be? Is doing all the backlogs during the last minute good for your brain to function well? Or a punishment you give to yourself?

They also claim that time pressure makes their brain work better, thus enabling them to finish the task just in time. Other than the claim that they work well under time pressure, they also said that sometimes they lack the confidence to start the task and they feel like they do not know where to actually start. The lack of self-esteem, according to them, has a direct correlation with procrastination.

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Procrastination seems to be one of today’s trends. According to a number of interviewed BS Chemistry students from Silliman University, Aliah Desabille and Katrinka Aguilar among others, feel like they are more productive when the last minute comes. A lot of interviewees including Kawthar and Angel Lachica, also claim that they can work well under time pressure, yet they find it hard to answer whether or not they are satisfied with their outputs.

It is quite seen that one common ground of this practice is the idea of time being a work motivator.

Lastly, one of the most mentioned causes is the lack of “bebe time”, pictured to be something about having an intimate partner to share struggles and triumphs with, which according to them, is supposed to make them do well in academic aspects. Such “bebe time” would contribute to their sources of motivation and inspiration, thus pushing them to their optimum potential.

However, the interviewees admitted that passing the requirement or finishing the task is not the goal. Producing quality output is. According to the same group of interviewed students, 8 out of 10 said that their output could be better if they have had enough time doing it. Additionally, 2 out of 10 said that their outputs were actually better than expected yet it cost them to work overnight.

Procrastination may work sometimes, but it must not be romanticized. According to studies conducted by Pieters from 2017 to 2020, procrastination is found to be positively related to stress. Therefore, the more an individual procrastinates, the more stress they will encounter.

To produce quality outputs with minimum stress, the following are suggested, most especially now that midterms week is fast approaching:

1. Set goals and schedules, and stick to it.

Planning and setting goals are the primary steps to know how much time one would need to study. Make these goals and schedules as specific as possible and make it a commitment to stick to them. Fixing one’s eyes on a specific goal will ignite the drive to get to work.