Introduction

The modern workplace has changed dramatically in the last two decades. Technology has accelerated the pace of work, blurred the boundaries between personal and professional life, and increased expectations of constant availability. While these developments have improved efficiency and connectivity, they have also contributed to rising levels of stress, fatigue, anxiety, and burnout among employees.

Mental health in the workplace is therefore not merely a personal issue; it is an organizational priority. Studies consistently show that employees who feel psychologically supported are more productive, more creative, and more committed to their work. Conversely, untreated workplace stress leads to reduced performance, absenteeism, strained relationships, and long-term health problems.

Fortunately, improving mental health at work does not always require expensive wellness programs or large structural changes. Small but intentional practices—such as brief cognitive interventions, structured microbreaks, and supportive managerial communication—can make a profound difference in employees’ emotional resilience and workplace satisfaction.

Understanding Workplace Mental Strain

Before exploring solutions, it is important to understand the sources of mental strain in the workplace.

Common contributors include:

• Heavy workloads and tight deadlines
• Continuous digital engagement and screen exposure
• Lack of recognition or feedback
• Poor communication within teams
• Fear of mistakes or criticism
• Limited work-life balance

Over time, these pressures may lead to cognitive fatigue, emotional exhaustion, irritability, and decreased motivation. Employees may begin to feel overwhelmed even by routine tasks.

Addressing these challenges requires both individual coping strategies and organizational support systems.

1. Short Cognitive Interventions

Short cognitive interventions are simple mental techniques that employees can practice during the workday to regulate emotions, regain focus, and reduce stress. Most of these strategies require only a few minutes but can significantly reset mental energy.

Cognitive Reframing

One of the most powerful psychological tools is cognitive reframing—the ability to reinterpret stressful situations in a more constructive manner.

Employees often experience stress because of automatic negative thoughts such as:

• “This project is impossible.”
• “If I make a mistake, everyone will judge me.”
• “I cannot handle this workload.”

Through cognitive reframing, these thoughts are consciously modified into more balanced perspectives:

• “This task is challenging, but I can break it into smaller steps.”
• “Mistakes are part of learning.”
• “I can prioritize and complete the most important tasks first.”

This shift reduces emotional pressure and increases problem-solving capacity.

The Three-Minute Breathing Reset

When stress builds up, the body activates its “fight or flight” response. Heart rate increases, breathing becomes shallow, and concentration declines.

A simple breathing reset can calm the nervous system.

Steps

1. Pause your work momentarily.
2. Sit comfortably and close your eyes if possible.
3. Inhale slowly through the nose for four seconds.
4. Hold for two seconds.
5. Exhale gently through the mouth for six seconds.
6. Repeat for three minutes.

This technique helps reduce physiological stress and restores mental clarity.

Emotional Labeling

Psychologists have found that simply naming emotions can reduce their intensity.

For example:

• “I am feeling frustrated right now.”
• “I am noticing anxiety before this meeting.”

This practice creates psychological distance between the individual and the emotion, making it easier to respond calmly rather than react impulsively.

Multitasking is often mistaken for productivity, but it frequently leads to cognitive overload.

Employees can improve efficiency by practicing single-task focus:

• Identify the most important task.
• Work on it for 20–25 minutes without distractions.
• Take a short break before moving to the next task.

This method improves concentration and reduces mental fatigue.

2. Microbreak Routines

Continuous work without breaks gradually depletes mental energy. Microbreaks—short pauses lasting between thirty seconds and five minutes—help restore focus and prevent burnout.

Unlike long breaks, microbreaks are easy to incorporate throughout the workday without disrupting productivity.

The 20–20–20 Eye Relaxation Rule

Employees working on computers often experience digital eye strain.

The 20–20–20 rule provides relief:

• Every 20 minutes,
• Look at something 20 feet away,
• For at least 20 seconds.

This simple practice relaxes eye muscles and reduces screen fatigue.

Two-Minute Movement Break

Physical stillness for long periods reduces blood circulation and increases muscular tension.

A short movement routine can include:

• Shoulder rotations
• Neck stretches
• Standing back stretches
• A brief walk around the workspace

Even two minutes of movement can refresh the mind and body.

Mindfulness Pause

Employees pause for one minute and simply observe their breathing, posture, and surroundings.

This mindful awareness interrupts the cycle of constant mental stimulation and brings attention back to the present moment.

Hydration and Reset Break

Encouraging employees to drink water regularly serves two purposes:

• It maintains physical health.
• It naturally introduces short breaks that refresh mental energy.

Small habits such as standing up, refilling a water bottle, or looking out a window can subtly restore cognitive balance.

3. Manager Support Templates

While personal coping techniques are valuable, workplace mental health largely depends on the behavior of leaders and managers.

Employees often feel more secure and motivated when they know their supervisors are approachable and supportive.

Managers can create psychological safety through simple but meaningful communication.

Weekly Well-being Check-In

Managers can conduct brief check-ins with employees.

Example message:

“Hello [Name], I wanted to check how things are going this week.
Is your workload manageable, or is there anything I can support you with?”

This shows concern beyond task completion.

Burnout Awareness Message

Managers should acknowledge effort and encourage balance.

Example:

“You’ve been working very hard on this project. Please remember to take breaks and let me know if the workload feels overwhelming.”

Such messages reduce the stigma around discussing stress.

Encouraging Open Communication

Managers can establish psychological safety through statements such as:

“Our team values open communication. If you encounter challenges or need clarification, please feel comfortable sharing.”

Employees who feel safe expressing concerns are less likely to experience silent stress.

Recognition and Appreciation

Recognition is one of the most powerful motivators in the workplace.

Example:

“Your contribution to this task has been extremely valuable. Thank you for your dedication and effort.”

Regular appreciation strengthens morale and emotional engagement.

Building a Culture of Psychological Well-being

A mentally healthy workplace does not emerge overnight; it develops through consistent habits and shared values.

Organizations can promote mental well-being by:

• Encouraging reasonable workloads
• Allowing flexible work arrangements where possible
• Providing opportunities for skill development
• Promoting respectful communication
• Recognizing employee achievements
• Encouraging breaks and work-life balance

When employees feel valued and supported, they not only perform better but also develop a deeper sense of belonging within the organization.

Conclusion

Mental health at work is essential for both individual well-being and organizational success. High performance cannot be sustained in an environment of chronic stress and emotional exhaustion.

Simple yet powerful strategies—such as short cognitive interventions, structured microbreak routines, and supportive managerial communication—can significantly improve the psychological climate of the workplace.

By adopting these practices, organizations can create workplaces where employees feel energized, respected, and mentally resilient. In such environments, productivity and well-being grow together, leading to long-term success for both individuals and institutions.

सध्या कारण नसताना चिडचिड, mood swings, impatience वाढले आहे का?गोष्ट हातात आली असताना अचानक निसटल्यासारखं वाटतंय का? माझ्याच बाबतीत का घडत आहे हा विचार वारंवार येत आहे का??? … तर हे फक्त #तुमच्यासोबतच होत नाही… तर सगळ्यांना तसेच वाटत आहे…. कारण सध्या #ग्रहस्थितीच अशी आहे.
सध्या आकाशात बरीच उलथापालथ सुरू आहे.
मंगळ-राहूचा अंगारक योग जवळजवळ शिखरावर पोहोचला आहे.
त्याचवेळी मंगळ, बुध आणि शनिदेव अस्तंगत झाले आहेत, तर बुध आणि गुरु वक्री आहेत.
या सर्व ग्रहस्थितीमुळे सध्या अनेकांना थोडे सैरभैर, अस्थिर किंवा emotionally disturbed वाटू शकते.
चिडचिड वाढणे
Mood swings
Impulsive reactions
संयम कमी होणे (शनि अस्त असल्यामुळे)
असं वाटू शकतं की काही गोष्टी हातातून निसटून चालल्या आहेत.

शारीरिक स्तरावरही काहींना हे जाणवू शकते…

जुने आजार किंवा त्रास पुन्हा डोकं वर काढणे,
हार्मोन्स संबंधित त्रास वाढणे,
पचन मंदावणे किंवा अपचनाशी संबंधित समस्या.
अंगारक योग शरीरातील #पित्त वाढवतो, त्यामुळे सात्विक आहार घ्या आणि पाणी भरपूर प्या…
विशेष काळजी (१७ मार्चपर्यंत)
१७ मार्चपर्यंत अंगारक योगाचे परिणाम तीव्र असू शकतात.
यानंतर हळूहळू ऊर्जा सौम्य होईल आणि मानसिक स्थिरता परत येऊ लागेल.
तोपर्यंत —
बोलताना संयम ठेवा
रागात किंवा ego मध्ये येऊन निर्णय घेऊ नका
impulsive reactions टाळा
वाहन चालवताना विशेष काळजी घ्या
अंगारक योगाच्या काळात अपघात किंवा आगीशी संबंधित घटनांची शक्यता वाढते, त्यामुळे घाईगडबडीत वाहन चालवणे टाळा.
Career & Job Energy
मार्च महिन्यात अनेक कंपन्यांमध्ये Annual increments आणि promotions होतात.काहींना असं वाटू शकतं की मनासारखी increment मिळाली नाही,…प्रमोशन मिळेल असं वाटत असतानाच गोष्ट हातातून निसटली.अशा वेळी management शी वाद घालणे, impulsive resign करणे, किंवा अचानक career change करण्याचा निर्णय घेणे टाळा…
हा काळ आहे #Wait and Watch….
मोठे career decisions, job switch किंवा financial decisions थोडे पुढे ढकला…
Relationships & Communication
या काळात नात्यांमध्येही गैरसमज निर्माण होऊ शकतात.
जोडीदारासोबत बोलताना संयम ठेवा
घरातील मोठ्या व्यक्तींशी संवाद साधताना जुने मुद्दे उकरून काढू नका
unnecessary arguments टाळा
कधी कधी #मौन हेच सर्वात मोठं उत्तर असतं.
जितकं unnecessary communication टाळाल तितके वाद कमी होतील.
#छोटे उपाय (Remedies)
राग आणि अस्थिरता कमी करण्यासाठी प्राणायाम किंवा meditation करा.
हनुमान चालीसा पठण करणे फायदेशीर ठरेल.
शक्य असल्यास पिंपळाच्या झाडाला दिवा लावा.
आणि वर्षाच्या सुरुवातीला सांगितल्याप्रमाणे
या वर्षी सर्व राशींनी, मूल्यांक-भाग्यांक कोणताही असो

श्रीरामरक्षा स्तोत्र तिन्ही सांजेला घरात मोठ्याने म्हणणे अत्यंत शुभ आणि संरक्षणदायी ठरेल…

लक्षात ठेवा …ग्रहांची ऊर्जा #कायमची नसते.
संयम ठेवणारे आणि शांत राहणारे लोकच या काळातून अधिक मजबूत बनून बाहेर पडतात.
सध्या सर्व राशींसाठी एकच मंत्र — #Wait and Watch..

BLOG NO.380 * Tech Neck – A Growing Problem in School Children Introduction
In today’s digital age, technology has become an essential part of education and daily life. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computers are widely used by students for learning, communication, and entertainment. While these devices provide tremendous educational benefits, excessive and improper use can lead to certain health problems. One such emerging issue among children and adolescents is “Tech Neck.”

Tech Neck refers to the neck strain and discomfort caused by constantly bending the head forward while using digital devices. When students spend long hours looking down at screens, the muscles and ligaments of the neck experience excessive stress. Over time, this can affect posture and lead to pain and fatigue. Understanding the Biomechanics

From a biomechanical perspective, the human head weighs approximately 4–5 kilograms in a neutral upright position. When the head tilts forward while looking at a device, the load on the cervical spine increases significantly. At steeper angles, the effective weight on the neck may increase several times due to gravitational forces.

Prolonged maintenance of this posture can strain the cervical muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs, leading to discomfort and muscular fatigue. Over time, habitual forward head posture may contribute to postural imbalance and musculoskeletal stress. Psychological and Social Dimensions

Beyond physical discomfort, Tech Neck also reflects broader social and behavioral patterns. Constant engagement with handheld devices promotes sedentary habits and reduces physical movement. This may indirectly affect concentration, sleep patterns, and overall well-being.

Moreover, digital dependency among adolescents can lead to prolonged screen exposure, making posture-related problems more common.

Medical and Scientific Debate

While many healthcare professionals recognize Tech Neck as a real and growing concern, some experts argue that the condition is part of a broader category of postural strain rather than a distinct medical diagnosis. Neck pain has existed long before smartphones, often associated with reading, desk work, or poor workplace ergonomics.

Thus, Tech Neck may be better understood as a modern manifestation of an old ergonomic problem, amplified by the scale and frequency of smartphone use.

What Happens to the Neck?

The human head weighs approximately 4–5 kg when held upright. However, when the head tilts forward while looking at a phone or tablet, the pressure on the neck increases dramatically.

At 15° tilt → about 12 kg pressure

At 30° tilt → about 18 kg pressure

At 60° tilt → nearly 27 kg pressure

This additional load strains the neck muscles, spine, and shoulders, especially when the posture is maintained for long periods.

Common Symptoms in Students

Students experiencing Tech Neck may notice:

Neck pain or stiffness

Shoulder and upper back discomfort

Headaches

Poor posture or rounded shoulders

Eye strain and fatigue

Reduced concentration while studying*

If these symptoms are ignored, they may gradually lead to long-term posture problems.

Why Children Are More Vulnerable

Children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable because their bones, muscles, and spinal structures are still developing. Poor posture habits formed during school years can have long-lasting effects on spinal health.

Increased screen time due to: Online learning
Digital assignments
Video games
Social media use
has made Tech Neck a growing concern worldwide.

Preventive Measures

Fortunately, Tech Neck can be prevented with simple lifestyle adjustments.

1. Hold Devices at Eye Level
   Avoid bending the head downward while using mobile phones or tablets.
2. Maintain Good Sitting Posture
   Sit upright with the back straight and shoulders relaxed.
3. Follow the 20–20–20 Rule
   Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
4. Take Frequent Breaks
   Stand up, stretch, and move around every 30–40 minutes.
5. Perform Simple Neck Exercises
   Gentle stretching of neck and shoulder muscles helps reduce stiffness.

Role of Parents and Schools
Parents and schools play an important role in creating awareness about healthy technology habits. Encouraging outdoor activities, limiting unnecessary screen time, and teaching students proper posture can greatly reduce the risk of Tech Neck.

Conclusion

Technology is an invaluable tool for modern education, but it must be used wisely. Developing healthy digital habits at a young age will help students maintain good posture and overall well-being. By being mindful of how we use our devices, we can ensure that technology enhances learning without compromising our health.

A simple reminder for every student:
“Use technology smartly, but keep your posture healthy.”

Why should you read books*?

Like every year *our Hasti school had a exhibition of books on the library day to commemorate the birthday of Sri Rangrajan* the pioneer of library science in india.

*School always organises variety of  project like 1.DEAR(do every thing away to Read) 2, Family reading 3. Issuing three books for a quarter of month and make children to write the review of the books read while returning the same. 4.organising exhibition of new titles every month end.to motivate students and parents to read .

Students have questions in their mind as

*Why should you read  & What did the books teach*?

*Here is the answer*

*If you have ten rupees, keep eight rupees for your own expenses*. There is a saying that out of the remaining two rupees, *buy a rose worth one rupee* and *a book worth one rupee*. *A rose will tell you why to live and a book will teach you how to live*. Books are very valuable. Marathi literature is an inexhaustible wealth. The more you loot, the more it grows. Even if one Dnyaneshwari is read again and again, each OV gets a new meaning. We Marathi people are really lucky, we have got a great history as well as a great tradition of literature.

When I started reading books, I had not decided what to read. I went on reading whatever came up in the public library and gradually acquired a great treasure of Marathi literature. *It started with a book called Papillon*. A French criminal named Henri Charrier wrote this book. *Henry was known in the criminal world as Papillon. He was not a big criminal. But he was falsely accused of murder and thrown into an infamous prison in French Guiana*. There he had to undergo severe imprisonment. He decided to teach those who lied to him a lesson, to follow him from prison and to go back to France. His journey was not easy. Still, he ran with great determination and courage. He wrote all this story himself and Rabindra Gurjar brought it into Marathi. *This book taught that difficulties can arise at any time in life and it requires courage, indomitable self-confidence to face them*. *Struggle comes every step* *and you have to fight it with determination*.

Savarkar’s book ” *Mazhi Janmthep* ” cannot be forgotten *when the subject of courage and indomitable self-confidence comes up*. Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms. One was a life sentence of 25 years. That means Savarkar would come out of jail after 50 years. In short, there was no chance of coming out alive. Yet they did not waver after hearing the punishment. He listened to the British government. You will not be able to stay in India for long. So my punishment will end soon. Only they can show such fierce confidence. After going to Andaman’s Cellular Jail, he met a harsh bari, and the physical and mental torture began. One had to do the stew in the given pot. After a small suspicion in his own cell, his smell lingered. Despite such terrible adversity, he dreamed of India’s independence. *If we want to learn that we can face difficulties in life and we can overcome them, we must read ‘Maaji Janamthep’*. If any adversity comes to our lot, we start to realize that it is nothing compared to what the revolutionaries went through.

*There are many examples of books that teach how to live*. One of them I read is – *Deserter! Gunther Bahnmann was a German soldier. He was assigned to Libya. His father was hanged by Nazi soldiers while he was fighting for Hitler*. So he decided to leave the army. His dream was to go to Germany and meet his mother. But his journey was not easy. He could have been killed for running away from the army. However, he continued to evade the Germans and their allies, the Italian army, and *finally fell into the hands of the enemy, the British. He learned English while in British captivity and wrote this book*.

Vijay Deodhar translated many books. Many of those books are based on adventure. All these books encourage us to be brave. The book ‘*Sattar Diwas*’ translated by Rabindra Gurjar must also be mentioned. *A plane crashes into a remote mountain and the surviving passengers struggle to survive in this book*. *These travelers cut up and ate the flesh of dead fellow* travelers to keep themselves alive in the icy terrain. They were eventually found and rescued. *Those who want to commit suicide due to failure in life must read this book* to know what it is like to try hard to live. This true story inspires us to survive even the most adverse situations. If you want to know how many people struggle to survive, you should also read the *book* ‘*I need to escape*’. *Some British soldiers were interned by Russia. The great courage these soldiers did to escape is the subject of this book*. After the captivity, these soldiers walked from Russia to India. British ruled here. Realizing that the British would send him back to England after coming to India, he traveled to India on foot, suffering from hunger and fever through very cold regions. He came across the British Army at the Indian border and was sent to England. *From this book we can learn that a man sacrifices his life on occasion and overcomes many obstacles to get freedom*. We know how precious the freedom we have is. It also shows how much a soldier works for the country.

Many biographies were also written in India. *The book ‘Grandmother of London* ‘ is one of them. Radhabai Vanarse, a widow living in Vidarbha during the British rule, was suffering from poverty. It was impossible to feed the girls. She got married again and moved to England. *Unfortunately the second husband also passed away. Poverty came again*. English was not spoken. *She was illiterate. Still living in England, she ran a restaurant  and *bought four buildings in London*

P.L. Deshpande, Atre, Yashwantrao Chavan went to London, they used to go to her restaurant. Atre praised her and said that because of her, London should also become a part of Maharashtra. *This book makes the reader optimistic, inspires to struggle*. You can learn from this book that no matter how many difficulties you face, *difficulties can be overcome by hard work and success can be achieved*.

*Some books teach how to live and some books teach why to live*. You can laugh at the inconsistencies in life. Deshpande’s books teach and this book shows that the greatest joy in life is to be able to laugh heartily. “If you eat fodder, you will be put in a district jail in a square cap and if you eat lakhs of rupees, you will be made a representative of the people”, his joke still holds true even after many years. “Asami Asami” is still a reflection of the common man. Books by Mr. Mirasdar, Ramesh Mantri are also entertaining. Shna Navare, V.P. Kale tells a lot through short stories. Fine articles by Venkatesh Madgulkar and Ravindra Pinge are very readable. Madgulkar describes his village as Khumasdar. And Pinge has written extensively on his own wanderings. These writings make us look around. Life shows us so much around us. His books teach us to put aside our little problems, daily cries and enjoy it.

*Stories, biographies are expressed through many words. But the poem conveys a great meaning in few words*. How to be optimistic and positive can be learned from Mangesh Padgaonkar’s last chapter of ‘*Ya Janmavar, Ya Jaganavar’*. Padgaonkar has written,

I will pinch this soil a thousand times with these lips,

Endure eternal death to live here,

Only the world should float on the pimpal leaf here,

Love this birth, this life forever.

*As we live, we endure endless suffering. At times, he even faces death. Yet Padgaonkar writes that just as Lord Krishna floated away from the Pimpal leaf in the flood, this world is also going to float away. When there are many negative events happening around, this optimism gives a lot of lift to the mind*. Another thing you need to lift your spirits is to have someone stand by you. One can overcome great difficulties if one only perseveres. This is what *Kusumagraja’s poem ‘Kana*’ teaches. *A student of his has come to Kusumagraja. His house has been destroyed by flood water. He comes and says,

“Do you recognize me sir?” – Someone came in the rain,

Clothes were dirty, water on hair.

He sat for a moment then smiled and looked up

“Gangamai guest came, went and stayed in the nest”

Flood water entered his house. But without giving a name to that water, he calls it Gangamai and continues.

” Mahervashine danced like a child within the four walls,

How will it go free, but the wife survived.

The wall crumbled, the hearth went out, nothing was taken away,

Put some water on the eyelids as prasad.

Sange Sir is now fighting for the stewardship,

Building a wall, removing mud”

Kusumagraja thought of giving him some money as help. But he rejected it. Kusumagraj writes,

He got up smiling as he went to his pocket,

I don’t want money sir, I felt a little lonely.

*Even if the world is broken, the backbone is not broken.

Put your hands on your back, just say fight*!

This flood affected student is very respectable. He doesn’t want money, just patience from sir. All he wants is to put his hand on Sarani’s back and say fight!! Kusumagraja’s poem is remembered by many for the patience that is needed!

This is the specialty of Marathi books. These *books give strength to live*. It is as if they are fighting with their hands behind their backs. So should your collection of books. *Instead of giving wealth to our next generation, we should give books*. Because the generation that got wealth becomes crippled whereas the generation that got books becomes able.

 *Pablo Neruda’s poem that highlights the importance of books is* ,

*If you don’t travel,

*If you don’t read*,

If you don’t listen to the sounds of life,

*You start dying slowly*

STUDENT’S WELLBEING*

*At our Hasti school the objectives of  *academic excellence* and *personality development* of children *is achieved through student’s wellbeing*.

*The intent of students wellbeing is accomplished* by giving exposure to the children to variety of activities. *Our Hasti school strongly believes* that *Students wellbeing underpins every aspect of a student’s schooling*, including their learning, engagement and social relationships. *Educators* of our Hasti school  now *understand that wellbeing is a fundamental component of the school experience and is just as important as academic achievement*.

Student *wellbeing can be broadly defined as a student’s overall development and quality of life*. *Wellbeing* is a holistic term that encompasses all aspects of a *student’s life, including their physical, social, mental and emotional state*.

A student’s wellbeing can change from day to day, month to month and year to year. *It is affected by changes happening inside their bodies and in the world around them*.

Wellbeing does not mean students feel good all the time. Emotions such as sadness, fear, anger and frustration are all normal human experiences, and actually help them to learn, grow, stay safe and build meaningful connections with others. *Wellbeing means they have the capacity, skills and resources to cope with these emotions in a way that is positive and constructive for their development*.

*We at our Hast school  make sincere efforts to make *children learn and develop important skill  namely

*RESILIENCE* the ability to cope with lifes ups and down and bounce back after difficult experience.

*SEL* Social and emotional learning  is now widely accepted as a key component of every student’s education. *It involves the acquisition of skills students need to develop positive wellbeing, resilience and mental health*.

*Social and emotional learning helps students to notice, interpret and manage their own emotions, and have empathy for the emotions of others*, so they can make responsible decisions, solve problems, cope with challenges, and build positive relationships.

*Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and substance misuse can have a devastating effect on children*, young people and their communities. *If not addressed early, they can impact on a person’s ability to work, socialise and function throughout their life*.

A national survey found that *1 in 7 children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years were experiencing mental health issues*.

*Prevention and early intervention approaches are more effective and less expensive* than intervening later in life, and are key to enhancing mental health across the lifespan.

Schools play an important role in the prevention and early detection of mental health conditions,

*we educators ,parents and all  would agree that the education system should contribute to the development of the ‘whole child* ’.

*Our Hasti School is not just places for academic learning – it is  place where students can develop vital social, emotional and cognitive skills that will help them function in an ever-changing world*.

 *A student’s social and emotional wellbeing* not only influences their learning, but should also be considered *an educational goal in and of itself*.

students who participated in SEL programs demonstrated significantly *improved social and emotional skills, attitudes and behaviour, and academic performance*  that  is *reflected in our school academic results of public examinations*

for well beings of our students we focus on  

1. LEADERSHIP

*School principals and school leaders  take active steps to create positive learning environments* in which students feel safe, respected, connected and included. This includes creating whole-school policies to enhance the wellbeing of students, families and staff.

2.INCLUSION

*All school staff play a role in creating a school culture that celebrates diversity and promotes respectful, positive relationships*. That includes promoting cultural safety, engaging in regular professional learning and ensuring all members of the school community feel that they belong.

3. STUDENT VOICE

*Students should play an active part in decisions that affect their learning and wellbeing*. Schools have a responsibility to create inclusive, collaborative and interactive learning environments, and take a strengths-based approach to learning. *Active participation also involves teaching students social and emotional skills*, so they have the capacity and agency to stay safe and resilient, and seek help from trusted adults when needed. The *system of student council ,  Head boy Head girl , house captains , prefect and vice prefect ,debate and brain storming and students seminars make children play an active part in decisions at our HASTI SCHOOL*.

4. PARTNERSHIPS

*Hasti School  collaborates with families and communities as partners to enhance the learning and wellbeing of all students*. This includes developing a shared understanding of what students need, and working collaboratively with community organisations, services and agencies. It also involves *fostering an environment of cultural safety. The PTA , different clubs* at school , namely Ramanujan club,science club,leisure activity club etc, .*brings in effective and purposeful partnership*.

*Positive relationships are key to student wellbeing*. When students feel connected to their peers, teachers and other school staff, they will feel more valued and engaged with their learning, and will be more likely to maintain social and emotional wellbeing. Prima

 “*when students feel that they are a part of a school community, they are more likely to perform better academically and are more motivated to learn* ”.

Therefore at our *Hasti school* due importance is given to sports.  *we have advanced and well equipped sports complex* spanning in 4.5 acres of land*  with standardised cours and coaches for sports like *snooker, squash,T.T, Basket ball ,lawn tennis, Archery ,fencing and martial arts*.   Various other CCA and ECA help to identify students who are most at risk of social exclusion and provide them with the resources and skills they need *to build positive connections in their school community*.

Parents need to cooperate with school in attempt to see to the students wellbeing.

Why should you read books*?

Like every year *our Hasti school had a exhibition of books on the library day to commemorate the birthday of Sri Rangrajan* the pioneer of library science in india.

*School always organises variety of  project like 1.DEAR(do every thing away to Read) 2, Family reading 3. Issuing three books for a quarter of month and make children to write the review of the books read while returning the same. 4.organising exhibition of new titles every month end.to motivate students and parents to read .

Students have questions in their mind as

*Why should you read  & What did the books teach*?

*Here is the answer*

*If you have ten rupees, keep eight rupees for your own expenses*. There is a saying that out of the remaining two rupees, *buy a rose worth one rupee* and *a book worth one rupee*. *A rose will tell you why to live and a book will teach you how to live*. Books are very valuable. Marathi literature is an inexhaustible wealth. The more you loot, the more it grows. Even if one Dnyaneshwari is read again and again, each OV gets a new meaning. We Marathi people are really lucky, we have got a great history as well as a great tradition of literature.

When I started reading books, I had not decided what to read. I went on reading whatever came up in the public library and gradually acquired a great treasure of Marathi literature. *It started with a book called Papillon*. A French criminal named Henri Charrier wrote this book. *Henry was known in the criminal world as Papillon. He was not a big criminal. But he was falsely accused of murder and thrown into an infamous prison in French Guiana*. There he had to undergo severe imprisonment. He decided to teach those who lied to him a lesson, to follow him from prison and to go back to France. His journey was not easy. Still, he ran with great determination and courage. He wrote all this story himself and Rabindra Gurjar brought it into Marathi. *This book taught that difficulties can arise at any time in life and it requires courage, indomitable self-confidence to face them*. *Struggle comes every step* *and you have to fight it with determination*.

Savarkar’s book ” *Mazhi Janmthep* ” cannot be forgotten *when the subject of courage and indomitable self-confidence comes up*. Savarkar was sentenced to two life terms. One was a life sentence of 25 years. That means Savarkar would come out of jail after 50 years. In short, there was no chance of coming out alive. Yet they did not waver after hearing the punishment. He listened to the British government. You will not be able to stay in India for long. So my punishment will end soon. Only they can show such fierce confidence. After going to Andaman’s Cellular Jail, he met a harsh bari, and the physical and mental torture began. One had to do the stew in the given pot. After a small suspicion in his own cell, his smell lingered. Despite such terrible adversity, he dreamed of India’s independence. *If we want to learn that we can face difficulties in life and we can overcome them, we must read ‘Maaji Janamthep’*. If any adversity comes to our lot, we start to realize that it is nothing compared to what the revolutionaries went through.

*There are many examples of books that teach how to live*. One of them I read is – *Deserter! Gunther Bahnmann was a German soldier. He was assigned to Libya. His father was hanged by Nazi soldiers while he was fighting for Hitler*. So he decided to leave the army. His dream was to go to Germany and meet his mother. But his journey was not easy. He could have been killed for running away from the army. However, he continued to evade the Germans and their allies, the Italian army, and *finally fell into the hands of the enemy, the British. He learned English while in British captivity and wrote this book*.

Vijay Deodhar translated many books. Many of those books are based on adventure. All these books encourage us to be brave. The book ‘*Sattar Diwas*’ translated by Rabindra Gurjar must also be mentioned. *A plane crashes into a remote mountain and the surviving passengers struggle to survive in this book*. *These travelers cut up and ate the flesh of dead fellow* travelers to keep themselves alive in the icy terrain. They were eventually found and rescued. *Those who want to commit suicide due to failure in life must read this book* to know what it is like to try hard to live. This true story inspires us to survive even the most adverse situations. If you want to know how many people struggle to survive, you should also read the *book* ‘*I need to escape*’. *Some British soldiers were interned by Russia. The great courage these soldiers did to escape is the subject of this book*. After the captivity, these soldiers walked from Russia to India. British ruled here. Realizing that the British would send him back to England after coming to India, he traveled to India on foot, suffering from hunger and fever through very cold regions. He came across the British Army at the Indian border and was sent to England. *From this book we can learn that a man sacrifices his life on occasion and overcomes many obstacles to get freedom*. We know how precious the freedom we have is. It also shows how much a soldier works for the country.

Many biographies were also written in India. *The book ‘Grandmother of London* ‘ is one of them. Radhabai Vanarse, a widow living in Vidarbha during the British rule, was suffering from poverty. It was impossible to feed the girls. She got married again and moved to England. *Unfortunately the second husband also passed away. Poverty came again*. English was not spoken. *She was illiterate. Still living in England, she ran a restaurant  and *bought four buildings in London*

P.L. Deshpande, Atre, Yashwantrao Chavan went to London, they used to go to her restaurant. Atre praised her and said that because of her, London should also become a part of Maharashtra. *This book makes the reader optimistic, inspires to struggle*. You can learn from this book that no matter how many difficulties you face, *difficulties can be overcome by hard work and success can be achieved*.

*Some books teach how to live and some books teach why to live*. You can laugh at the inconsistencies in life. Deshpande’s books teach and this book shows that the greatest joy in life is to be able to laugh heartily. “If you eat fodder, you will be put in a district jail in a square cap and if you eat lakhs of rupees, you will be made a representative of the people”, his joke still holds true even after many years. “Asami Asami” is still a reflection of the common man. Books by Mr. Mirasdar, Ramesh Mantri are also entertaining. Shna Navare, V.P. Kale tells a lot through short stories. Fine articles by Venkatesh Madgulkar and Ravindra Pinge are very readable. Madgulkar describes his village as Khumasdar. And Pinge has written extensively on his own wanderings. These writings make us look around. Life shows us so much around us. His books teach us to put aside our little problems, daily cries and enjoy it.

*Stories, biographies are expressed through many words. But the poem conveys a great meaning in few words*. How to be optimistic and positive can be learned from Mangesh Padgaonkar’s last chapter of ‘*Ya Janmavar, Ya Jaganavar’*. Padgaonkar has written,

I will pinch this soil a thousand times with these lips,

Endure eternal death to live here,

Only the world should float on the pimpal leaf here,

Love this birth, this life forever.

*As we live, we endure endless suffering. At times, he even faces death. Yet Padgaonkar writes that just as Lord Krishna floated away from the Pimpal leaf in the flood, this world is also going to float away. When there are many negative events happening around, this optimism gives a lot of lift to the mind*. Another thing you need to lift your spirits is to have someone stand by you. One can overcome great difficulties if one only perseveres. This is what *Kusumagraja’s poem ‘Kana*’ teaches. *A student of his has come to Kusumagraja. His house has been destroyed by flood water. He comes and says,

“Do you recognize me sir?” – Someone came in the rain,

Clothes were dirty, water on hair.

He sat for a moment then smiled and looked up

“Gangamai guest came, went and stayed in the nest”

Flood water entered his house. But without giving a name to that water, he calls it Gangamai and continues.

” Mahervashine danced like a child within the four walls,

How will it go free, but the wife survived.

The wall crumbled, the hearth went out, nothing was taken away,

Put some water on the eyelids as prasad.

Sange Sir is now fighting for the stewardship,

Building a wall, removing mud”

Kusumagraja thought of giving him some money as help. But he rejected it. Kusumagraj writes,

He got up smiling as he went to his pocket,

I don’t want money sir, I felt a little lonely.

*Even if the world is broken, the backbone is not broken.

Put your hands on your back, just say fight*!

This flood affected student is very respectable. He doesn’t want money, just patience from sir. All he wants is to put his hand on Sarani’s back and say fight!! Kusumagraja’s poem is remembered by many for the patience that is needed!

This is the specialty of Marathi books. These *books give strength to live*. It is as if they are fighting with their hands behind their backs. So should your collection of books. *Instead of giving wealth to our next generation, we should give books*. Because the generation that got wealth becomes crippled whereas the generation that got books becomes able.

 *Pablo Neruda’s poem that highlights the importance of books is* ,

*If you don’t travel,

If you don’t read,

If you don’t listen to the sounds of life,

You start dying slowly

माता-पिता के रूप में, *यदि आप अपने बच्चों को सामाजिक, पारस्परिक, समन्वय, समस्या-समाधान और रचनात्मक कौशल सहित कुछ बुनियादी जीवन कौशल सिखाने का प्रयास करते हैं। तब बच्चे अधिक सक्षम और आत्मविश्वासी होंगे

*जो बच्चे इन कौशलों से अच्छी तरह परिचित हैं, उन्हें निर्णय लेने, दिन-प्रतिदिन की चुनौतियों का सामना करने और बड़ों की अनुपस्थिति में परिस्थितियों को बेहतर ढंग से संभालने में आसानी हो सकती है*।

*बच्चों को बचपन से ही जीवन कौशल सिखाना चाहिए। माता-पिता को यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि उनके बच्चे भविष्य में सफल वयस्कों के रूप में विकसित होने के लिए इन कौशलों को सीखें और अभ्यास करें*।

*जीवन कौशल “मनोसामाजिक दक्षताओं और पारस्परिक कौशल का एक समूह* जो लोगों को *सूचित निर्णय लेने, समस्याओं को हल करने*, *गंभीर और रचनात्मक रूप से सोचने, प्रभावी ढंग से संवाद करने, निर्माण* *स्वस्थ संबंध*, दूसरों के साथ सहानुभूति रखने, और सामना करने में मदद करता है* *उनके जीवन को स्वस्थ और उत्पादक तरीके से प्रबंधित करें*।”

*जीवन कौशल विकसित करना एक आजीवन प्रक्रिया है और व्यक्तियों को बढ़ने, परिपक्व बनने और सफलता प्राप्त करने में मदद करता है। * *जीवन कौशल रखने से बच्चों को बहुत मदद मिलती है* :

• समस्याओं को हल करने के विभिन्न तरीके खोजें।

• आत्म-विश्वास और आत्म-सम्मान का निर्माण करें।

• विकल्पों का विश्लेषण करें।

• आत्म-जागरूकता की अधिक से अधिक भावना विकसित करें।

• दूसरों की सराहना करें और सहानुभूति का निर्माण करें।

• बेहतर निर्णय लें।

• उनके कार्यों के प्रभाव को पहचानें।

• जिम्मेदार बनें।

• स्व-नियमन में सुधार करें।

• नकारात्मक और उच्च जोखिम वाले व्यवहारों को रोकें।

*यहां आवश्यक जीवन कौशल की एक लंबी सूची है जो माता-पिता को अपने बच्चों को हासिल करने में मदद करनी चाहिए*।

1. स्वतन्त्रता की खेती करना:– *बच्चों को स्वतन्त्रता का निर्माण करने देना, कुछ बातों को स्वयं समझने देना* और उन्हें *बिना सहायता* के कार्यों और गतिविधियों को करने का अवसर देना। यह आत्मविश्वास और आत्म-सम्मान का निर्माण करने में मदद करता है और उन्हें बिना सहायता के सरल कार्य करने और आत्मनिर्भर होने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करता है।

2. निर्णय लेना:- *उचित निर्णय लेना एक आवश्यक जीवन कौशल है जिसे प्रत्येक बच्चे को छोटी उम्र से ही सीखना और अभ्यास करना चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए, अपने बच्चे को *विभिन्न प्रकार के कपड़े, खिलौने, भोजन और खेल* के बीच चयन करने दें। इससे आपके बच्चे को उनके द्वारा लिए गए प्रत्येक निर्णय के परिणामों को जानने में मदद मिलेगी। *इस प्रक्रिया के माध्यम से अपने बच्चे का मार्गदर्शन करें*

3. आत्मरक्षा: – *आत्मरक्षा कौशल बच्चे को आत्मविश्वास और आंतरिक शक्ति प्राप्त करने में मदद करेगा* और उनके जीवन में उनकी अच्छी सेवा करेगा। *आत्मरक्षा केवल शारीरिक बल से खुद को बचाने के बारे में नहीं है*। इसके बजाय, इसमें *समस्याओं को रोकने के लिए सक्रिय रहना* और बदमाशी का जवाब देने के लिए मुखरता का उपयोग करना शामिल है। *यह बच्चों को खतरनाक स्थितियों की पहचान करना भी सिखाता है*

4. किसी अन्य व्यक्ति के दृष्टिकोण को समझना:-*जब आपका बच्चा किसी कठिन परिस्थिति की व्याख्या करता है जिसका उन्होंने या उनके दोस्तों ने सामना किया है, तो बच्चे को किसी अन्य व्यक्ति के दृष्टिकोण से परिदृश्य को देखने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करें। अपने बच्चे को वह भावनात्मक प्रतिक्रियाएँ सिखाएँ जो लोग विभिन्न स्थितियों में देते हैं*। .

5. अजनबियों से बात करना:-* जैसे-जैसे आपका छोटा बच्चा बड़ा होगा, वह अलग-अलग लोगों से मिलेगा, जिसमें शिक्षक, सहपाठी, बस चालक और दुकानदार शामिल हैं*। *अपने बच्चे को अजनबियों से बात करना और खुद को समझाना सिखाएं*। इससे उनके संचार और सुनने के कौशल में सुधार करने में मदद मिलेगी*

6. समय प्रबंधन:-*समय प्रबंधन एक ऐसा कौशल है जो बच्चों को उनकी हर गतिविधि में मदद करता है। यह उन्हें महत्वपूर्ण कार्य और अत्यावश्यक कार्य* के बीच अंतर करना और अपने कार्यों और कर्तव्यों को प्राथमिकता देना सिखाता है।

7. असफलता का सामना करना :- *असफलता जीवन का एक हिस्सा है, और यह प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को जीवन के सबक सीखने में मदद करती है। याद रखें कि आप अपने बच्चे को हर बार अकेला महसूस करने या किसी कार्य में कमी महसूस करने के लिए वहाँ नहीं होंगे। *अपने बच्चे को समझाएं कि असफलता सीखने की प्रक्रिया का एक हिस्सा है* और उन्हें अपनी असफलताओं को गले लगाना सिखाएं*। उन्हें समझाएं कि *असफलता किसी व्यक्ति को परिभाषित नहीं करती है और यह है कि लोग असफलताओं का सामना कैसे करते हैं और इससे मजबूत होकर बाहर निकलते हैं* यह मायने रखता है।

8. क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग:- क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग एक जरूरी स्किल है जिसे हर बच्चे को सीखना चाहिए। आलोचनात्मक सोच जानकारी का विश्लेषण करने और उसे आत्मसात करने, स्थितियों की तुलना करने, चीजों को विभिन्न कोणों से देखने और निष्कर्ष निकालने में मदद करती है। अपने बच्चों में आलोचनात्मक सोच विकसित करने के लिए, उन्हें ऐसे खेल खेलने के अवसर प्रदान करें जिनमें आलोचनात्मक सोच शामिल हो, अपने बच्चे को उनकी समस्याओं को हल करने दें।

9. *चुनौतियों का सामना करना* :- *बच्चे एक आत्मविश्वासी वयस्क बनने के लिए विकसित हो सकते हैं यदि वे नई चुनौतियों से निपटना सीख सकें*। इसलिए, अपने बच्चे को नई और रोमांचक चीजों के साथ प्रयोग करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना महत्वपूर्ण है। *उन्हें साइकिल चलाना या पेड़ पर चढ़ना सिखाना शुरू करें। उन्हें अपनी चुनौतियाँ* चुनने दें, असफलता का सामना करने दें, और हार से पीछे हटें*

10. *लचीलापन*

लचीलापन एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षमता है जिसे आपको अपने बच्चे को अवश्य सिखाना चाहिए। *यह आपके बच्चे को लगातार उत्तरों की आपूर्ति न करके सिखाया जाता है* हालांकि, *उन्हें समस्या के बारे में सोचने की क्षमता प्रदान करना, उनके पास मौजूद समाधानों पर विचार करना और फिर समस्या को स्वयं हल करना*।

11. *पैसे का प्रबंधन और बजट*:- आर्थिक रूप से जागरूक होना एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षमता है जो हर व्यक्ति में होनी चाहिए। *अपने बच्चे को अपने पैसे का बजट बनाना सीखने में मदद करें और कम उम्र में उनके भविष्य को सुरक्षित करने के लिए बचत करें*। *आपके बच्चे को हर पंद्रह दिनों में या महीने में कम से कम एक बार इतनी ही पॉकेट मनी दी जा सकती है। *अगर आपका बच्चा कुछ महंगा खरीदना चाहता है तो उसे बचाने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करें*

12. *स्वच्छता और अच्छा स्वास्थ्य*: – अपने बच्चे को कम उम्र में अच्छे स्वास्थ्य और व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता के महत्व के बारे में सिखाना महत्वपूर्ण है। *उन्हें दिन में दो बार अपने दाँत ब्रश करने के साथ-साथ हाथ धोने, स्नान करने और अच्छी तरह से खाने का महत्व सिखाएं*।

13. *घाव का उपचार / प्राथमिक उपचार* :- यह असंभव है कि आप हर समय अपने बच्चे के साथ रहें। *अपने बच्चे को किसी आपात स्थिति में खुद को संभालने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करें, यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कि कट देखकर आपका बच्चा चिंतित नहीं होगा, सावधान रहें और अधिक प्रतिक्रिया न करें*। सुनिश्चित करें कि आपका बच्चा जानता है कि प्राथमिक चिकित्सा किट कहाँ स्थित है और कट और चोटों का इलाज कैसे करें*

14. *खाना बनाना*

रात के खाने की तैयारी में अपने बच्चे की मदद लें। *आप उन्हें कुछ काम सौंप सकते हैं* उदाहरण के लिए, *फलों और सब्जियों को काटना और ब्रेड के टुकड़े पर मक्खन या जैम फैलाना*। या कटी हुई सब्जियों को कटोरी में डालना*

15. *कपड़े धोना*:-अपने बच्चों को *उनके कपड़े धोने का तरीका सिखाने से आप पर बोझ कम होगा और *उनमें जिम्मेदार आदतें डालने में मदद मिलेगी*। *छोटे बच्चे कपड़े धोने की टोकरी में गंदे कपड़े रखने में मदद कर सकते हैं। दूसरी ओर, बड़े बच्चों को सिखाया जाएगा कि वाशिंग मशीन का उपयोग कैसे करें*, डिटर्जेंट की उचित मात्रा निर्धारित करें*।

16. *गिफ्ट रैपिंग*: – * उपहार लपेटने से बच्चे की कल्पनाशील सोच कौशल विकसित करने में मदद मिल सकती है और साथ ही रैपिंग के विभिन्न तरीकों को सीखने में भी मदद मिल सकती है। आप उन्हें कागज और टेप प्रदान कर सकते हैं और उनसे परिवार के सदस्यों* और आंखों के समन्वय के लिए उपहार लपेटने का अनुरोध कर सकते हैं।

17. *बागवानी*अपने बच्चे को बगीचे में आपकी सहायता करने दें, और विभिन्न प्रकार के फूलों, फलों और यहां तक ​​कि सब्जियों के बारे में भी जानें।

18. *पालतू जानवरों की देखभाल*:-

*आपके घर में पालतू जानवरों की उपस्थिति से आपके बच्चे में सहानुभूति विकसित हो सकती है, और जिम्मेदार और देखभाल करना भी सीख सकते हैं*।

19. *डिजिटल साक्षरता*:-

जेनरेशन X के बच्चे अपनी स्क्रीन के सामने काफी समय बिताते हैं। *इसलिए, यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कुछ दिशानिर्देश स्थापित करना महत्वपूर्ण है कि वे ऑनलाइन दुनिया में सुरक्षित हैं*।

20. *काम करना और सफाई करना*:-

सफाई कार्यों में बच्चों को शामिल करना मुश्किल हो सकता है। *शुरुआत में उन्हें अपने कमरे साफ रखने या अपना बिस्तर बनाने के लिए कहें और फिर उनकी टेबल की व्यवस्था करें*

21. आयोजन की तैयारी :–

* यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि आप अपने बच्चे को स्वयं तैयारी करने दें। उन्हें अपने दिन के लिए कपड़े चुनने दें और उन्हें खुद ही पहनने दें। उनके दांत साफ करने और नहाने में उनकी मदद करें और फिर स्कूल जाने से पहले उनके बालों में कंघी करें*।

22. *टेबल मैनर्स*:-

*अपने बच्चे को टेबल के बुनियादी तौर-तरीके सिखाएं, जैसे खाना खाते समय चाकू और कांटे से खाना, *खाने से पहले हाथ धोना और मुंह बंद करके खाना खाना*। अपने बच्चे को *रेस्तरां में व्यवहार करना और भोजन के लिए आरक्षण करना* सिखाना भी संभव है।

23. *तैराकी*

तैराकी युवाओं के लिए आवश्यक सबसे महत्वपूर्ण जीवन कौशलों में से एक है। *यह बच्चों को मानसिक और शारीरिक रूप से कई तरह से मदद करता है और उनमें आत्मविश्वास विकसित करने में मदद कर सकता है*।

24. *मानचित्रों का उपयोग*:-

*आपके बच्चे को शहर की गलियों से होकर गुजरना चाहिए। लैंडमार्क* का उपयोग करके विभिन्न मार्गों को याद रखने में उनकी सहायता करें। *आप अपने बच्चे से यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कह सकते हैं कि हर बार जब आप यात्रा करते हैं तो आपको अपने घर वापस जाने के लिए मार्गदर्शन करें ताकि यह सुनिश्चित हो सके कि वे सटीक मार्ग याद रख सकें*। उन्हें मानचित्र पढ़ना और *जीपीएस* का उपयोग करना सिखाना सीखें।

25. *यात्रा*

*यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि आपका बच्चा यात्रा के मूल सिद्धांतों से अवगत हो। सार्वजनिक परिवहन से बाइकिंग तक, सुनिश्चित करें कि आप एक स्थान से दूसरे स्थान तक यात्रा करने के बारे में शिक्षित हैं*।

*इसलिए, अपने* *बच्चे को छोटी अवस्था में इन कौशलों के शिक्षण पर विचार करना महत्वपूर्ण है, ताकि वे मनोरंजक और आकर्षक लगे। *याद रखें कि अपने बच्चे को जीवन कौशल सिखाने के लिए* *समर्पण, धैर्य और निरंतर प्रयास* की आवश्यकता होती है।

we  educators  impart   certain level of literacy and numeracy, and of scientific and technological knowledge to the students* *we need to make  sincere efforts to *make children learn the basic skills which helps children to learn faster* ,   as these basic skills are  essential for successful participation in all aspects of modern society. *These skills are becoming even more important as the digital  revolution gives rise to new forms of reading and writing, as well as diversifying sources of information*.

*However  all basic skills can not be taught at school due to limitation of time*

*As a parent, *you if you take efforts to  teach certain basic life skills to your wards , including social, interpersonal, coordination, problem-solving, and creative skills*.

*Children who are well-acquainted with these skills may find it easier to make decisions, meet day-to-day challenges, and handle situations better in the absence of elders*.

*Life skills are to be taught to children from an early age. Parents must make sure that their children learn and practice these skills to grow into successful adults in the future*.

*life skills  “a group of psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills* that help people *make informed decisions, solve problems*, *think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, build* *healthy relationships*, empathize with others, and cope with and* *manage their lives in a healthy and productive manner*.”

*Developing life skills is a lifelong process and helps individuals grow, become mature, and achieve success.* *possessing life skills greatly helps children to* :

• Find different ways of solving problems.
• Build self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Analyze options.
• Develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
• Appreciate others and build empathy.
• Make better decisions.
• Recognize the impact of their actions.
• Become responsible.
• Improve self-regulation.
• Prevent negative and high-risk behaviours.

*Here is a long list of essential life skills that parents should help their children acquire*.

1. Cultivating independence:- *To let children, build independence, allow them to understand a few things on their own* and give them opportunities to do tasks and activities *without assistance*. This helps build self-confidence and self-esteem and encourages them to do simple tasks without help and be self-reliant.
2. Decision-making:- *Making appropriate decisions is an essential life skill that every child should learn and practice from a tender age*. For example, allow your child to *choose between different types of clothes, toys, food, and games*. This will help your child learn the consequences of each decision they make. *Guide your child through this process*
3. Self-defence:- *Self-defence skills will help the child gain self-confidence and inner strength* and serve them well in their lives. *Self-defence is not just about protecting oneself from physical force*. Instead, it *includes being proactive* to prevent problems* and using assertiveness to respond to bullying. *It also teaches children how to identify dangerous situations*
4. Understanding anotherperson’s perspective:-*When your child explains some difficult situation that they or their friends encountered, encourage the child to look at the scenario from another person’s perspective. Teach your child the emotional reactions people give out in various situations*. .
5. Talking to strangers:-*As your little child grows, they will meet different people, including teachers, classmates, bus drivers, and shopkeepers*. *Teach your child how to talk to strangers and explain themselves*. This will help improve their communication and listening skills*
6. Time management:-*Time management is a skill that helps children in every activity they do. It teaches them to differentiate between important work and urgent work* and prioritize their tasks and duties.
7. Coping with failure:- *Failure is a part of life, and it helps every individual learn life lessons. Remember that you won’t be there to soothe your child every single time they feel left out or falls short at a task. *Make your child understand that failure is a part of the learning process* and teach them to embrace their failures*. Explain to them that *failure doesn’t define a person and that it *is how people cope with failures and come out stronger* from that that counts.
8. Critical thinking:-Critical  thinking is one of the essential skills that every child should learn. Critical thinking helps one analyse and absorb information, compare situations, look at things from different angles, and make inferences. To develop critical thinking in your children, provide them with opportunities to play games that involve critical thinking, allow your child to solve their problems.
9. Facing challenges :- Children can develop to become a confident adult if they can learn to tackle new challenges. Therefore, it is important to encourage your child to experiment with new and exciting things. Start by teaching them how to ride a bicycle or climb a tree. Let them pick their own challenges, confront failure, and bounce back from defeat*
10. Resilience
    Resilience is a vital ability you must teach to your kid. *This is taught by not supplying your child with answers constantly* however, *allowing them the ability to think about the problem, consider the solutions they have and then solve the problem on their own*.
11. Management and budgeting of money:-Being financially aware is a crucial ability that every person should have. *Help your child learn to budget their money and save to secure their future at a young age*. *Your child could be given the same amount of pocket money every fifteen days, or at least once per month. *If your child wants to purchase something costly then encourage them to save* t
12. Hygiene and good health:-It is crucial to teach your child about the importance of good health and personal hygiene at a young age. *Teach them the importance of brushing their teeth two times every day as well as washing their hands, having a bath, and eating well*.
    
    
13. Treatment of the wound / First-aid :-It’s impossible that you would be with your child all the time. *Encourage your child to manage themselves in the event of an emergency, to ensure that your child will not become anxious when seeing a cut be careful and not to overreact*. Make sure your child knows where the first aid kit is located and how to treat cuts and injuries*
14. Cooking
    Have your child help in the preparation of dinners. *You can assign them some tasks for example, cutting up fruits and vegetables and spreading butter or jam onto a slice from bread. Or pouring the chopped vegetables in the bowl*
15. Doing laundry:-Instructing your children on how to clean their laundry will ease the burden on you and help instill responsible habits in them. *Young children can assist with placing dirty clothes in the laundry basket. On the other hand, older children will be taught how to utilize washing machines*, determine the proper amount of detergent*.
16. *Gift wrapping* :-*Wrapping presents can aid in developing the child’s imaginative thinking skills as well as aid them in learning various methods of wrapping*. You can provide them with paper and tape and request them to wrap gifts for family members*and-eye coordination.
17. Gardening
    Allow your child to assist you in the garden, and learn about the various kinds of flowers, fruits, and even vegetables.
18. Looking after pets:-
    The presence of pets in your home can allow your child to develop empathy, and also learn to be responsible and caring.
19. Digital literacy:-
    Generation X’s children spend a significant amount of time in front of their screens. *Therefore, it is crucial to establish a few guidelines to make sure they’re safe in the online world*.
20. Doing chores and cleaning:-
    Involving children with cleaning tasks can be difficult. *Begin by asking them to keep their rooms clean or make their bed and then arrange their tables*
21. Preparing for event :-
    *It is important to let your child prepare on their own. Let them choose the clothes for their day and put it on by their own. Help them clean their teeth and have bath and then comb their hair before going to school*. 
22. *Table manners*:-
    *Teach your child basic table manners, like eating with a knife and fork when eating, *washing their hands prior to meals as well as eating food with mouths shut*. It is also possible to teach your child to *behave in a restaurant and how to make a reservation for food*.
23. *Swimming*
    Swimming is among the most important life skills needed by youngsters. *It helps children in a variety of ways both mentally and physically and can help them develop confidence*. 
24. *Utilizing maps*:-
    *Your child should be guided through the streets of the city. Help them remember the various routes using landmarks*. *You can also ask your child to guide you back to your home every time you travel to ensure they can remember the exact route*. Learn to teach them to read maps and how to use the *GPS*.
25. Travelling
    *It is crucial that your child is aware of the fundamentals of travel. From public transportation to biking, ensure you’re educated on how to travel from one location to the next*. 

*So, it is important to consider the teaching of these skills to your child at a younger stage*, in a way that they will find entertaining and engaging. *Remember that teaching life skills to your child takes dedication, patience, and constant effort*.

Encourage Healthy Eating In Children

Healthy eating in children is essential for strong bones, teeth, and a healthy heart. It helps maintain a healthy weight, promotes optimal body function, and keeps the brain sharp and ready to learn. But not all kids understand this. 

*Our Hasti public school takes very good care of this and supply day wise (school Tiffin) diet chart ,  *for what children should bring and eat* at school .we Encourage Healthy Eating In Children At  OUR HASTI School. Children’s  Tiffin are regularly checked for fast food and or  junk food* 

Healthy eating in children can be one of the most challenging tasks for parents. The kids have turned up their noses at the rice, dal, and vegetables you made. Now they’re negotiating for their favorite pasta. Despite knowing that nutrition is vital for your growing and energetic child, you reluctantly put the dal away and tear open a bag MAGGI. What else could you do? For most parents, helping healthy eating in children can be challenging.For such  frazzled parent & care providers Here is what you can do:

*Don’t Ban Eating Junk Food Outright*.

Just go easy! Once kids get their first taste of crispy, sweet, and salty foods, it’s hard to get them unhooked. Well, that’s a bitter fact! But Tada! We have one strategy! You need to limit the number of binge eating that kids are allowed to eat each day, rather than ban these foods altogether. This is the only way kids won’t be as tempted to crib for what they can’t have. Banning specific food increases the temptation to eat more.

pack the lunch box before your child resists the urge to opt for convenient processed pre-packaged meals., it’s good to prepare healthy lunches well in advance so that you don’t have to scramble for options in the morning rush at home.

*Avoid Buying Unhealthy Foods In Bulk*.

If you want to buy a treat, *choose to buy the smallest package* instead of the economy bulk-sized packages. For example, buying a small pack of cheesy popcorn is much better than buying one family pack. This strategy will help your kids to be less tempted and encourage healthy eating habits in children. 

*Avoid Offering Sweet Treats*.

We all know tooth decay is caused by having sugary food and drinks too often. So, as parents and caregivers, your strategy should be to try to make sure you avoid *cakes, biscuits, and confectionery in your household*. However, there is a crucial difference between the *natural sugars found in fruits and milk* and the sugars present in packaged juices and cakes. *Natural sugar is better for little milk teeth as it has many crucial vitamins and minerals*. So when it’s desserts, it’s a safe bet to base them on fruits and dairy products. kids still love lemonades, protein milkshake, and watermelon smoothie.

*Start Healthy Eating With Small Proteins*.

The next strategy is to use smaller plates, bowls, and utensils for your child to eat with, allowing them to serve themselves when they are old enough to do so safely. You can begin this practice when they are 2 to 4 years old. It will make them feel “like a grown-up” while also helping them learn how much to eat at a time.

*Stick To A Strict Meal And Snack Time*

Keeping to a regular meal and snack schedule discourages kids from munching on snacks throughout the day or becoming hungry in between meals. *If you find your child skipping a meal, the strategy here is not to let them* “make up for it” with something else. Instead, offer a *healthy snack, such as apples or baby carrots, and make sure that they eat enough at their next meal*.

*Nutritious New Foods: Try, and Try Again*

Explaining healthy eating to a child can be stressful. Don’t be discouraged if your kids stubbornly  turns away  nutritious food Patience is the key here. It takes time for children to like a new food’s taste.

*Posing  exciting food questions as an option*. For example, instead of just asking, “Do you want tomatoes as a dinner side dish?” *what if you ask, “Which would you prefer at dinner: cucumbers or tomatoes*?” Try this strategy; it works wonders for your kids.

*Listen and Involve*

*Communication between parents and children about food preferences is fundamental*. Give your little ones the chance to voice any feelings and concerns over food.

So, next time you serve healthy eating foods like rice, dal, and veggies, make sure you follow these strategies to encourage healthy eating in children. Do write to us if any of these strategies work best for your little one. 

BLOG NO.369*

*Dress Code and Teacher’s Personality*

*A teacher’s attire is more than clothing—it is a message, a mindset, and a mirror of one’s inner discipline*

Every morning when a teacher dresses with dignity, they *are not just preparing for work; they are preparing to inspire*.

*Neat, graceful attire strengthens a teacher’s personality by adding confidence, clarity, and purpose to their presence*.

 It silently tells students, “I respect my role, I value you, and I am here to give my best.”

Students learn as much from what they see as from what they hear. When a teacher walks into the classroom well-groomed and self-assured, the atmosphere instantly becomes more positive, focused, and respectful. Such an appearance sets high standards and encourages students to cultivate the same sense of discipline and pride in themselves.

*Teaching is a noble profession, and *noble professions demand dignified conduct*—inside and outside the classroom. Dressing well is an act of professionalism, but it is also an act of motivation. *Attire help we  teachers to  carry themselves with grace, inspires trust, and elevates the collective culture of the school*. 

*A well-dressed teacher does not just teach subjects—they teach values*.

Ultimately, your attire is your first lesson of the day. Let it be a lesson in discipline, respect, and excellence. When you dress with intention, you lead by example—and the entire classroom rises with you.

*In the end, dressing well is not about appearance—it is about attitude. When a teacher steps into school with dignity in attire and clarity in purpose, they ignite a spirit of excellence around them. Let our presence speak of our commitment, and let our attire reflect the pride we take in shaping young lives*.

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