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Teenage problems By Neža Razbornik
TEENAGE PROBLEMS: SOCIAL MEDIA
So…social media, huh? They don’t seem that bad to you? A study has been made recently in which teens were asked in what way they think social media platforms influence their lives, and guess what, 81% of them believe that media have a positive effect on their lives....
TEENAGE PROBLEMS: SCHOOL, STRESS AND COPING
School, huh? Well, this is a topic I could talk about for days, to be completely honest. There are many different discussions we could have, but I’m going to focus on stress, especially since the end of this school year is near and most of us are on the edge. So,...
TEENAGE PROBLEMS: MENTAL HEALTH
To begin with, let me try and explain the concept of mental health. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential and can cope with the normal stresses of life. Sadly, that is not always the case....
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TEENAGE PROBLEMS: SOCIAL MEDIA
So…social media, huh? They don’t seem that bad to you? A study has been made recently in which teens were asked in what way they think social media platforms influence their lives, and guess what, 81% of them believe that media have a positive effect on their lives....
TEENAGE PROBLEMS: SCHOOL, STRESS AND COPING
School, huh? Well, this is a topic I could talk about for days, to be completely honest. There are many different discussions we could have, but I’m going to focus on stress, especially since the end of this school year is near and most of us are on the edge. So,...
Being more present with people
Greetings, everyone! This time we shall discuss some interesting and apparently useless things about people - useless when one does them, yet infinitely useful to know. I do hope you will appreciate this article and come back for more, should there be more. Humans....
PLASTIC: a gift to humanity or a disaster to nature
Plastic. Can we imagine our planet without it? In the last century plastic has become one of the most essential things we need for our daily routine. It has become so frequently used material, we don’t even realize it’s everywhere around us. When you go to the store,...
TEENAGE PROBLEMS: MENTAL HEALTH
To begin with, let me try and explain the concept of mental health. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential and can cope with the normal stresses of life. Sadly, that is not always the case....
A slice of my life
I am a big believer in alone time. It gives one space to reflect and allows getting to know oneself better. But recently I’ve had the (mis)fortune to experience something else; it was quite vexing, but because of my Stoic philosophical leanings and general strength of...
The Ups and Downs of Studying in a Foreign Country
When deciding what I wanted to study at university, I was certain of only one thing and that was that I wanted to study abroad. Ever since the beginning of high school studying in a foreign country has been my biggest wish and after much studying and hard work, that...
Ana’s advice
Primary school, high school... it all sounds so simple, until you reach the point where you have to figure out what you want to be in life. The future of your life and your life’s work lies in one crucial decision and also in the results of your matura exams. When I...
WHEN TWO CULTURES MEET
In October, a few students from Slovenj Gradec High School participated in an exchange with the Japanese city of Myoko. I have also been a part of it so here I intend to share my experience with you guys. When I first brought my application letter to the principal's...