~Simply Kopano~

Maintaining a balance between 'me time' and 'academics':  How does one strike a balance between academics and self-care when school gets one so busy? ACADEMICS SOCIAL LIFE These are some of the things that have worked well for me... 1. Make time for yourself too, it's important for your mental health and wellbeing. It is very important for one to always make time for their personal life outside from being a student. You do not want to find yourself miserable and missing out on enjoying life outside from school, so make time for yourself by going to the salon to get your hair done and taking a walk around campus or your neighborhood and most importantly make time for your family as they can be your greatest support system during difficult times such as exam or test periods. 2. Make time for socializing and avoid locking yourself in your room all the time. After chasing those assignment deadlines and during preparation of tests and exams, go out with friends and do so

Welcome to Simply Kopano's blog:  Who is Kopano? My name is Kopano Masuku, and I am born and bred from the North West in a small town called Rustenburg. I am a Scorpio (23rd of October) and would like to believe that I am free spirited cheerful individual that enjoys and appreciate the simpler things in life hence the tittle of the blog called "Simply Kopano".  I enjoy listening to music, watching movies and spending time with friends in my spare time. Fun fact about me is that I am actually the life of the party and share jokes, but I am surprisingly an introverted, shy and quiet around those who do not know me. I am a student at the University of Johannesburg and thus see it fit to blog about my experiences as a student in general and share my academic journey for those who can relate as well as sharing lifestyle content including health and wellness. Amidst all that is going on in one's life, one needs to find a balance and find coping mechanisms and I would like t