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Thoughts on Self-Care: Dean’s Fellow D Dangaran

November 17, 2016January 30, 2017 The Octant1

story | D Dangaran, Guest Contributor Self-care is a misnomer, because it often includes other people. I see self-care as actions taken by people who undergo stress—whether post-trauma or just due to daily life—in order to restore energy and bring themselves to a state of productivity and happiness. There is no special recipe for self-care. […]

Self-Care: An Act of Political Warfare

November 17, 2016January 30, 2017 The Octant1

story | Kan Ren Jie, Contributing Reporter photo | Xuerui Yang I could’ve left the classroom, but I didn’t. Instead, I sat restlessly in the silence, trying to complete my readings for next week, while fighting my sleepiness and flu-like symptoms. Along with my physical discomfort was the anxiety about upcoming deadlines; it was the […]