Since lockdown was started, I have been having trouble getting the motivation do to daily activities. To solve this problem, I have been taking jogs early in the morning every weekend.
I would say I am very lucky since I live in the city part of Colombo because jogging by the beach is not only easy but also incredibly soothing and destressing. In addition, it’s been raining a lot lately. Every afternoon, Colombo is surrounded with puddles and watery roads so the only time I can properly jog is the morning.
During my jog, I do get tired and drowsy too at times. In order to fix this, I go to a java branch about 5 minutes away from my house. My go-to order is always a caramel frappuccino with extra caramel drizzle. I think I crave coffee every single day so these morning jogs definitely give me an excuse to buy it twice every week. This may not aid me in my future when I get diabetes because of the amount of caffeine I drink but yolo.
After getting a frappucino, I always order a chocolate crossaint so I don’t pass out in the middle of mu jog. I think this food routine isn’t the healthiest but after my jog, I definitely feel like I achieved something. Also, these jogs aren’t just exercise for me because they help me clear my mind especially from all the stress of being a senior and other tension. November is known to be the month with a lot of assessments so I think these morning jogs really help me clear my mind and better my mental health.
Staying active has been a hassle but with an everyday routine, I think it is possible to be healthy and also help improve an individuals mental health. Lastly, my navigation skills have definitely improved because I don’t go out much in Sri Lanka – at least not by walk or jog. I hope I continue and keep up with my jog because it’s healthy and productive.
Learning outcomes observed:
3. Initiative & planning
LO3 Students articulate the stages from conceiving an idea to executing a plan for a CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. This may be accomplished in collaboration with other participants. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on a previous experience, or by launching a new idea or process.
4. Showing perseverance and commitment
LO4 Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences. Students demonstrate regular involvement and active engagement in CAS.
5. Working collaboratively with others
LO5 Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively Students are able to identify, demonstrate and critically discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences.
7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions
LO7 Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions Students show awareness of the consequences of choices and actions in planning and carrying out CAS experiences.