To recap what I mentioned in my previous posts, procrastination isn’t usually about laziness, it’s often about overwhelm, lack of clarity, or fear of failure. Today, I’m going to be talking about some strategies to help someone who struggles with it. One of the most researched and practical solutions for […]
Hi everyone, in my last blog post, I focused mainly on what procrastination really is and the scientific reasons behind it. Today, I will be talking more about the emotional and psychological reasoning behind it. There are many reasons why someone might be procrastinating getting things done, for example, a […]
What even is procrastination? In simple word, procrastination means putting off tasks until the last minute, despite knowing it will cause stress later(1). In this blog post, I will be researching what procrastination actually means and what causes it. I’ll look into the science behind it and how our brain […]
Three Steps for My Research Step 1: Understanding What Procrastination Is and Why It HappensThe first thing I’ll do is research what procrastination actually means and what causes it. I’ll look into the science behind it and how our brain reacts to stress or tasks we don’t like. This will […]
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post of the year. This semester I chose to do an inquiry question. The question I chose is “Why do people procrastinate even when they know it hurts them?” . I find this question interesting because it’s something I see in myself and almost […]
Hi! My name is Yula van Leuzen-Heideman. I go to Dr. Charles Best secondary school in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. I will be in the graduating class of 2028, so I am currently in grade 10. I like almost all my classes but so far, my favorite has been PE. My […]
People often assume gifted students have it easy, but being gifted can come with hidden stress. One big issue is overexcitability, where gifted students experience emotions more intensely than others. This can lead to mood swings, stress, and even perfectionism that hurts their confidence (1) Another mental health risk is […]
Being labeled as a “gifted student” can feel exciting at first—but that label can also bring unexpected mental health challenges. Many gifted students feel a pressure to be perfect all the time. Because they are often praised for being “smart,” they may fear making mistakes or asking for help. This […]
Being placed in the “gifted” category can subtly reshape how a student views themselves and their role in the world around them. For some, it creates a sense of needing to live up to an identity they didn’t choose-an identity built around being capable, driven, or even exceptional. Over time, […]
Being identified as a gifted student often comes with high expectations from teachers, parents, and even peers. These expectations can lead to significant pressure, which may impact mental health in several ways. Gifted students might feel the need to constantly perform at a high level, which can result in anxiety, […]
Hi everyone, if you haven’t yet read my blog post #1, the question I will be researching is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?”. I chose to do research on this question since I am in the ‘gifted program’ myself and would […]
Hi everyone! For my second project I am doing an Inquiry post. The question that this project will be focusing on is “How can being classified as a “gifted student” affect your mental health and wellbeing?” . I chose to base my research around this question because it has been something […]
For those who are new, my and my partners decided we wanted to donate money to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC. This is an organization that helps injured, orphaned, and pollution-damaged wildlife. To get the money to donate, we donated the bottles we had at our houses and did a […]
At this point, we’ve finished our action project. For those who are new, my and my partners decided we wanted to donate money to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC. This is an organization that helps injured, orphaned, and pollution-damaged wildlife. To get the money to donate, we donated the […]
Summary of my action: Me and my two partners, Zoe and Ciara, will be running a bottle drive and do a park clean-up. Once we have collected all of the bottles that we need, we will be bringing them to the return it depo where we will receive money that […]
So far, for my action I have made a plan, gotten a few details for the day down, and confirmed everything with my partners. Like Robert Collier once said, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” (1). All of this has been very successful. […]
As I stated in by Blog Post 1, I will be running a bottle drive. I will post on Instagram and around the school about the bottle drive to try and encourage people to participate. We will also do a park cleanup to collect even more bottles. Once we have […]
After completing the values activity, I have learnt that my most important values are equality, tolerance and opportunity. My least important values were tradition, power and spiritual growth. I agree with these results. I think that equality, tolerance and opportunity are very important in the world we live in. I […]
Hi! My name is Yula van Leuzen-Heideman. I go to Dr. Charles Best secondary school in Coquitlam, BC, Canada. I will be in the graduating class of 2028, so I am currently in grade 9. I like almost all my classes but so far, my favorite has been math. My […]
