Work-life

Self-care amidst an endless workload

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer We’re encouraged to constantly be productive regardless of the cost. Overwork culture promotes overworking as “a status symbol that puts us on the path to success.” As students with the ambiguous goal of “academic success,” it is always possible to study more. This runs the risk of taking over our lives. Without proper rest, productivity will be temporary. Setting clear boundaries between work, school, and home helped me establish the work-life balance necessary for my well-being and success. Concerned about students burning out, a teacher once gave me advice: “It’s not about the quantity of…

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