BALANCING ACADEMICS AND SOCIAL LIFE

Achieving a balance in academics and social life while in Senior High School is indeed difficult.
School is a very stimulating environment, full of fantastic opportunities for both social and learning
activities. And as a student, it is our duty and responsibility to acquire knowledge and do our school
tasks and activities, no matter how many there are. Probably, for most of you here, your top priority is
to maintain and keep your grades as high as possible. For a lot of people, achieving or maintaining a high
grade as possible as they can is as important as their life. Due to that, some tend to neglect their social
life and focus just on their studies, making them lack social skills and become more socially awkward.
However, having a great support system while facing struggles as a student is also helpful. Maintaining a
healthy social life is vital as human beings are social creatures that also yearn for contact with other
human beings. Thus, in this discussion, you'll understand better that education is as important as our
social lives. This speech aims to inform students how important it is to balance school and social life.
With that, we can also talk about the hindrances of having a balanced academic and social life and for all
of us here to gain knowledge and tips on balancing our academics while enjoying life with the people
around us.

Imagine you are in the middle of rest after a long tiring day full of academic-related work, and a
friend of yours invites you to play with them virtually. But then, you remember that you still have a
pending task. Of course, choosing which one you should prioritize will be hard. Should it be your break
and social life, or should it be about your academic life again, even though you just finished doing one?
Any of your choices are acceptable and valid. It is alright if you decline your friend's invitation. But it is
also okay to take a break and escape reality, even for a short period of time. Perhaps you would feel
guilty because you had the guts to play with your friends when you have pending tasks. However, let me
tell you one thing, "you deserve a break". Although being an excellent student is your top priority, it
wouldn't hurt if you tried to unwind and somehow enjoy life.

Furthermore, "Education is the key to success.", they say. I wouldn't argue with that. Students
are the future of our world, making education crucial for all of you here. Your knowledge is what's going
to keep our planet alive and flourishing. But along with valuing your education, you should also take care
of yourself. And this is where you'll see how being socially active is vital in today's life. Studying is truly
stressful. I know that every student here is facing struggles and difficulties in life. Due to that, it is hard
for most of you to balance academics and social life. Many of you face problems in your studies as the
society now sets high expectations for you. Maybe, you always feel like you have to meet other people's
expectations of you. As a result, most students now lack in motivation and energy to study, and most
have low self-esteem. Also, the pandemic made it harder for everyone to have a prosperous social life.
And now, most of you are scared to face people and some here already have social anxiety. Thus, these
issues must be resolved. Some ways can help in resolving those difficulties and struggles faced by the
students of today's time. First, you must have proper time management— set time for your studies and
life in the real world. Second, be aware that balance is needed. Academics and social life must have
equal importance in every student's life. You should try to engage with other people more and join clubs
or organizations in the school. You need people around you that can help you learn, grow, and enjoy life.
Because without positive and durable relationships with other human beings, both minds and bodies
can fall apart. And as we all know, social interactions help us improve our communication skills and we
must work together to achieve a common goal. So social life must always go along with academic life
because life can be more bearable with the help of the people around you.

Additionally, having a balanced academic and social life can help you in many ways. First, it can
help you be more productive and do better in your studies as you have a support system around you.
Second, you can enjoy your life more while achieving your goals and dreams. And lastly, you can have a
less pressuring life, instead, an enjoyable and knowledgeable one.

In conclusion, having a balanced academic and social life can indeed lead you to happiness and
prosperity. Therefore, you must try to go out of your comfort zone and be the best version of
yourselves. You must remember that learning does not take place solely in the classroom. It would be
best if you allowed yourself to socialize and spend time with your peers. And lastly, don't be too hard on
yourself. You can still enjoy life even if you want to achieve those high grades and make your dreams
come true. There is no such perfect formula for balancing your social life and academics. Each person
must find a balance that works for them. If you can develop the habits and self-discipline needed to
manage your time effectively, your anxiety will decrease, and you may find that you can enjoy your time
at school.