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  “Mercy Media Advice Column: Self-confidence”  I struggle a lot with being confident in myself. Do you have any tips on increasing self-confidence? - Seeking Self-confidence  Dear Seeking Self-Confidence, Self-confidence is something many people struggle with so you are certainly not alone. You may ask yourself what exactly is self-confidence? Well, self-confidence is defined as an attitude about your skills and abilities. It is accepting and trusting yourself in different areas of your life. Self-confidence allows you to stand up for yourself, overcome fear, and believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. It all starts with knowing yourself and your values. Practice Positive Affirmations Part of knowing yourself is recognizing your positive qualities and abilities. Write down positive qualities about yourself on a sticky note and place it on your bathroom mirror or in your bedroom. By repeating these affirmations to yourself, you are encouraging an optimistic minds...

Mercy Advice Column: Staying Hopeful During COVID Since COVID has been going on, how can I remain hopeful during this time? -Seeking Hope   Dear Seeking Hope,      Even though we are beginning to adapt and create a new normal, unfortunately the coronavirus is still here. I can one hundred percent see how it is so easy to lose hope when we’ve been quarantining, wearing masks, and pumping out hand sanitizer like pros since March. I have compiled some ways to stay positive and take our minds off the current situation that may just help you to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Stay Connected It is so important to our mental health to stay in touch with those that make us happy, especially when we feel like hope is lost. Setting up a virtual game night or scheduling a time each week to call a friend can give you a chance to talk through the current challenges. Even simply taking five minutes out of your day to check on a friend or grandparent. Don’t forge...

  “Mercy Advice Column: Managing Screen Time”  By: Maria Shelley '24 Between online learning, entertainment, and connecting with friends through social media I feel like I am constantly staring at a screen. How can I manage my screen time so I do not feel guilty about it? - Screen Time Situation  Dear Screen Time Situation,  I totally get where you are coming from with the feeling of guilt about being on a screen all the time. As students we are asked to attend zoom meetings for the majority of our day in addition to taking notes online, studying online, and reading e text-books. During the pandemic, we have used social media as one of the few ways to connect with friends and the outside world, not to mention, binging Netflix which adds to the ever-growing amount of screen time. Now starting a new school year in distance learning we need to know how to manage our screen time, so I have a few helpful tips for you.  Purchase Some Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses Digi...