College of Education Peer Facilitator

Fercylee Jane Licayan
Peer Facilitator
Bachelor of Elementary Education

In this Pandemic don't forget to live with 3E's; Energy, Enthusiasm and Emphaty. Consider the 3F's; Faith, Family, and Friends.

Banssel Mae Paraiso
Peer Facilitator
Bachelor of Elementary Education

Hi guys! Here are some of my tips on "How to take good care of our MENTAL HEALTH amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic" I hope it would be helpful to all of you.

1. READ BOOKS. Reading is the best investment of time ever. It brings entertainment and helps boost your imagination. At the same time, you're also helping your mind to function and work out if you read. PS. Don't forget to list out unfamiliar words that you'll encounter and look for its corresponding meaning to widen your vocabulary.
2. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT YOURSELF. Now is the perfect time in knowing yourself more. What your hobbies, abilities, and talents are. The best way in evaluating yourself is to explore. Try various activities at home such as learning how to play instruments, cooking, learning new language, video editing, sketching, painting and more. Being busy doing the things you love helps you against boreout syndrome during this pandemic.
3. DO GARDENING. One of the most productive thing to do during this pandemic is to go outside and plant somewhere. Make your green fingers work! Grow something like succulents, cactus and other varieties of plants and even vegetables you would like to. Working with nature and seeing something green refreshes the mind.
4. WORK OUT. Doing exercise everyday helps you not only to be physically fit but also to be MENTALLY healthy! Based on HealthyBrains.Org, physical exercise improves blood flow and memory. It stimulates chemical changes that enhance learning, mood and thinking. In short, a person who does exercise attains a better and positive mood.
5. ORGANIZE YOUR ROOM. It's time to declutter and organize all your messy stuff. Research or think of some creative ideas in organizing your room that suits your personality or a certain theme you just want. An organized room would give you the ambiance of tranquility which is good and relaxing for the mind. Always remember to choose the color that brings off positive vibes like bright colors.
6. PLAY WITH YOUR PETS. Pets are certified stress relievers. Play and spend time your adorable pets to minimize stress and anxiety. It's also the best time to know your pets more and teach them some new tricks that you would love them to acquire.
7. BE CREATIVE. We can be creative in numerous ways. Try to be innovative and resourceful during the quarantine and think of some ways to make use of some stuff inside your houses that you don't use anymore. Have your Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ideas based on the materials available. Water bottles, cans, plastic containers, strings, and other stuff that can still be utilized to create a new stuff. Coming up with new ideas is a good exercise for the mind. Always remember to comsume less and create more.
8. REACH OUT TO FAMILY MEMBERS. This is the perfect time to spend time and reach out to your love ones. Make sure that you have an open communication with them. If you're feeling lonely or stressed or whatever your emotions and thoughts are, feel free to share it with them. Show them that you're also willing to listen with their concerns. Aside from having an open communication, make sure to think of some fun family activities like playing board games, having picnic just outside the house, doing zumba, movie marathon, family games like 'charades', 'paint me a picture' and more.
9. REFLECT/ANALYZE YOUR DAY. There are a lot of normal things in our daily lives that we have taken for granted and we tend to regret it at the end of the day. Reflect and analyze your day. Make sure that at the end day and before going to bed, you'd spend 10 minutes to consider what things you managed to do well and what mistakes you made and make sure to come up with an alternative to avoid the same mistakes again.
10. READ THE BIBLE.
It's time to go back to the creator again, humble ourselves and seek for forgiveness. Read his words everyday to be guided in finding the right path of life. Bible is not only a book that instills knowledge and wisdom but it is a book for those people who wants transformation of the heart and attitude. It is the best weapon to use in able to be mentally and emotionally strong during this pandemic.

Good day Buksu! Peer facilator under College of Education is inviting you to express yourself on how you take good care of your mental health during this pandemic. We hope to hear your voice and speak out your thoughts. We are all in this together, You speak we listen!

Mechanics:
1. Like our page
2. Choose your favorite picture
2. The message must consist of one to two paragraph/s

We would like to address our gratitude to all of the people who invest their time to experience our "Mystic Majestic" booth.❤️ Day one would not be possible and productive without your presence and willingness. ❤️ Looking forward to see your smiling faces tomorrow, step out of your comfort zone and let's create more memories! Photos will be posted soon.

Education plays a vital role in molding globally competitive individuals and in shaping a brighter future for everyone. Fun fact is, educating yourself doesn't always have to be stressful! We can still gain knowledge without the gruelling pressure of school work and discover new things the fun way!

Few days from now, our very own Bukidnon State University will hold its with the theme "4th Industrial Revolution: Adaption to the Digital Era, Transforming Education". In line with this celebration, the Bukidnon State University College of Education's peer facilitators have prepared some enjoyable activities for you to not just learn, but also have fun with your friends! Come and visit our booth this coming February 18 - 21, 2020 at BukSu's Education building lobby. Bring your friends, have a great time, and try our awesome activities especially made just for you!

Below is the list of fun activities you can enjoy:

💓 Box of love
You can make poems, Thank You letters, express your thoughts and confess your feelings to someone you like/love.

💓 Self evaluation
Answer some self evaluation questions and learn more about yourself!

💓 The Social Media Life
Have unforgettable moments with your friends, take lots of pictures showcasing our booth, and share it on social media with the hashtag for a chance to win a prize! 😄

💓 Enjoy some freebies and make your February extra memorable

All these and many more!

So what are you waiting for? Save the date and see you on the 18th!

in Action : PFs, busy preparing for the upcoming COE Week. We hope to see everyone there!