Winston Churchill once quoted, "a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." How many times have you been told “always be positive in life!”, “always keep your eyes on the prize!”, or “always look on the positive side!”?  Merriam Webster Dictionary describes optimism as “an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome.” But does being an optimist have its downside? Pessimism is defined by the American Psychological Association as "the attitude that things will go wrong and that people’s wishes...

Vacation is over and online classes had begun. A lot of students are still having a hard time in coping with the new normal way of schooling. Internet connection glitches, chicken and dog noises and laggy devices. Sounds familiar? If yes, here are some online learning hacks that could help you with your online class set up.      1. Sync all your schedule to your device’s calendar Every student’s struggle is synching all the class schedule and assignments. In order to be more organize and capable of accomplishing your home works easier, try to synchronize your school application (Google...

“Be gentle on yourself. You don’t have to rush and carry all the loads. Kailangan mo rin mag pahinga.” This is just one of the most important lines that Ms. Jannelyn Sabado-Humarang told the viewers in the first free webinar of The Lookout PH last August 13, 2021. It is very timely indeed to have a webinar entitled as Your Mental Health Matters: Taking care of your mental health during ECQ 3.0. The talk last for about an hour and Ms. Jannelyn focus on self-care and stress management. Here are some slices from the cake that might help your mental...

  Things are becoming more difficult. The path is becoming longer and harder to pass by. It's not easy getting there. You will be disheartened a plethora of times. But remember, it has to start diminutive and slow. It needs enough time and room to grow. It needs your full attention and commitment. And it requires the best of you right now. When progress feels slow, remember that quitting won't get you closer. I know, there are moments that you just want to quit and stop. But always keep into your head that giving up will bring you nowhere but...

  “Nakakatamad pumasok! Ayoko na mag online class.”   Have you heard yourself saying that? There is no energy to get out of your bed and set up your devices. Tired of the routine and tons of school activities. Worry no more! Here are the five tips that may help you boost up and attend your online classes.   #1: Coffee or Chocolate Photo from www.aboutstark.com For many years, caffeine and cocoa are proven to heighten up human’s energy. To avoid sleepiness during synchronous online classes, a cup of coffee or chocolate is a must. It also helps in stimulating...