Between Deadlines and Daydreams

 

Let’s be honest — being a student sometimes feels like running on Wi-Fi that’s just fast enough to load stress, but not fast enough to load peace. Deadlines pop up like surprise tests, and suddenly even three cups of chai or coffee can’t save us.

But here’s the thing: life isn’t only about assignments and exams. It’s also about the random laughs with friends when someone cracks a silly joke in class, the songs we hum while walking to lectures, or those five minutes of staring at the ceiling pretending we’re “just resting our eyes.”

Balance doesn’t mean being perfect. It means knowing when to push yourself and when to give yourself a break. Because grades are important, yes — but so is our mental health, our friendships, and our ability to enjoy the small things.

So to every student listening: breathe, laugh, and don’t be afraid to slow down sometimes. You’re not falling behind — you’re just living at your own rhythm. And that’s more than enough.

-Pema Yangche Tshokey 

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