SLCN Gazette's Online Magazine, COVID-19-Special Edition

updates with your friends and classmates. Take advantage
and
all the resources available to you so you can reach out to
of
friends and all together come through this period with
your
colors.
flying
existing knowledge concerning COVID-19 suggests that
Our
who are part of the immunocompromised population are
those
higher risk for developing severe illnesses. Fortifying the
at
system should be everyone's top priority and what
immune
way to do that than with regular exercise coupled with
better
healthy diet. Also, studies show that exercising helps
a
brain development by increasing oxygen levels and
promote
activities. Likewise, eating healthy and nutritious
neuronal
helps supply the brain with much-needed nutrients so it
foods
function to its optimal level. Give your brain a kick start by
can
physically active and adding nutrient-rich foods to your
staying
diet.
everyday
very well know the struggles of coming in for class after
You
of sleepless nights from staying up late and studying until
days
ungodly hours. Perhaps you have already grown
the
to being sleep-deprived you can already go for
accustomed
on end without much sleep. Remember that getting an
days
amount of sleep for at least 7-9 hours each day is
adequate
very essential in maintaining a healthy mind and a healthy
still
It will also boost your memory and retention so you can
body.
at your peak performance. Go give yourself the rest you
study
deserve.
a routine is very important. Repetition of tasks will
Establishing
you more efficient which means more effective retention
make
a higher level of cognition. Turn your study routine into
and
now and witness how it improves your productivity to
practice
is understandable if you're still having a hard time
It
to the current situation. It is perfectly okay to
adapting
disoriented at times. No one saw all of these coming
feel
rather than blaming yourself for being unable to
and
HOW TO:
KEEP UP WITH
YOUR CLASSES
while in quarantine
Number 8: Exercise and eat healthy
1. Start with a plan
2. Organize your materials
3. Keep distractions to a minimum
4. Practice
5. Complete tasks in advance
6. Take short breaks
7. Talk to your family and friends
8. Exercise and eat healthy
9. Get enough rest and sleep
10. Repeat
Number 9: Get enough rest and sleep
prepare beforehand, you just have to keep going.
Number 10: Repeat
heights you never thought you're capable of reaching!
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