‘GUHIT NI GIA’ IMITATES LIFE
With humor and angst, an artist captures youth’s thoughts and feelings
Student correspondent De La Salle University Manila Earlier this year, Gianna Kriselle Obispo from De La Salle University put up her Twitter account @guhitnigia to show images of drawings. To her surprise, her works— colorful, childlike figures with a touch of humor and angst—caught people’s attention.
Today, Obispo has more than 7,000 followers promoting and supporting her Twitter page.
Guhit ni Gia is a sensation for two reasons. First, the artworks,
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3) Plan ahead.
Here’s something that helped me, and which might help you, too.
List down all your homeworks and projects and their deadlines. And then make a schedule to assign the day and time you plan to do each item. Make sure to accomplish them before the deadline. This will help you keep track of which assignment or project is already done, and which is still pending.
Stick to your schedule to make sure that everything you need to do will be finished on time. This will help you manage your time better, resulting in less stress. And less stress means better mental health.
4) Know your worth.
Excelling in school can be challenging, and you may sometimes think low of yourself whenever you get mediocre grades, or feel insecure that someone else is achieving more than you. Avoid comparing yourself to others.
Always believe that you, too, can get high grades and achieve a lot of things. Keep trying to learn new things and study hard so you can improve your grades. If you’re struggling with a subject, ask help from others.
Look to people to help you improve certain skills. Have them suggest ways on how you can do better and be successful like them.
5) Practice positive thinking.
Positive thinking yields physical and mental benefits, according to studies. Positive thinking not only gives you confidence, it reduces depression and stress-related disorders.
Here are some simple positive thinking exercises you can do:
• Push away all negative thoughts and replace them with their positive counterparts. Instead of “I can’t,” think “I can.”
• Give yourself positive affirmations. Repeat a positive phrase to yourself every day, like “I am worthy of love,” “I can get through this,” “I amstrong,” etc.
• Make a list of the good things you are thankful for every day.
• Do not dwell on the past. The past can never be changed. But what you can do is make sure your future will be great.
6) Call for help.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, call a friend, family member or any person you trust. It’s perfectly okay to ask for help. Acknowledge these emotions you have, and talk them out with another person.
This has proven to be helpful, especially to those who are suffering from mental health issues.
If you think things aren’t getting any better, don’t be afraid to consult a guidance counselor or seek professional help. —CONTRIBUTED INQ You can also call Hopeline, a 24/7 suicide hotline launched by the Department of Health, the World Health Organization and the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation. Call 8044673, 09175584673 and 2919 for Globe and TM subscribers.