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Covid-19 has been challenging for all of us mentally. Many want to have a break from wearing masks but we have to understand that masks are our new safety shields. Many countries have a travel ban due to the pandemic because of which they are unable to travel to their hometown. The following troubles can take a toll on the health of many individuals resulting in restlessness and stress.  Here are some suggestions to maintain your mental health and keep yourself sane:   1. Keep Fit:  Regular exercise and staying fit is one way to keep not only your mental health but also your social health in check resulting in decreased depression, stress etc. Staying fit decreases dark circles and saggy skin making you look younger which is the compliment we all want to hear.  A fit immune system also reduces our risk in getting affected with the virus bringing us back to why a mask is our safety shield. A person without a mask defines a lot about how much he/she cares for the socie...

DIGITAL SCHOOLING With the pandemic era and education on the line, many countries took to digital schooling or what we know as online schooling to educate the youth.  It looked like it was a good option for a short period but little did we know that the lockdown would cross half a year. After a couple of months of digital schooling, parents as well as students lean more towards the downside of digital schooling when asked about the affects of digital schooling and whether it was something we should consider for a long-term even after the pandemic. This time the complaints were not from students alone but also from parents. It is not always that we see parents and students on the same page. Some of the points that come to light were regarding: 1.Health: a. Poor Posture:  Since students sit for long hours in front of their systems crouched resulting in back aches, and necks. When in school, they have the recess hour as well as physical education when they can stretch their body ...