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BLCOP's avatar

Really pushes us to soak in the moments and be free when you can. Always utilize opportunities to take a quick breather or stress reliever break during tough times like exam days. I've found that these indeed do help us a lot and can help us push through. I can relate these rare and few pure moments of bliss amid chaos to an ice cube melting rapidly in a cup of water, a short time passes and boom. You're back in the picture with no room to breathe. Maybe this is a part of the rat race??

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ELF001's avatar

From the results I have read, it is true that I have been reflecting a lot lately and I am willing to continue this as it acts as a stress reliever. Now I need to know how to avoid these such emotions…

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ELF001's avatar

Sometimes I just think about these questions when I read this…such as

Have I ever look back on a past experience and make it seem more perfect than it actually was? Why do I do that?When life is chaotic or about to change, where do I find peace? Is it in quiet moments, or can I find calm within all the noise?When I reflect on a period of my life, what emotions come up the most? Are there moments that bring a sense of longing, or do I mostly feel happy when I think back?How do I prepare myself for what's coming, without letting it take away from my enjoyment of the present?

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MIHF's avatar

Reading this, I feel a mix of accountability and realization. The 58% execution reliability stings—my missed commitments clearly impacted the team, and WYBIE had to compensate. Seeing support completeness at 6/10 makes me realize I haven’t been delegating or assisting effectively. The insights on listening hit home; have I truly been present in conversations, or just hearing words without engaging? BLCOP’s reflection on chasing the wrong goals makes me question if I’ve been pushing forward blindly. JFP’s point on peace vs. noise is eye-opening—maybe the goal isn’t to eliminate chaos but to find stillness within it. This makes me realize I need to improve my follow-through, be more accountable, and contribute meaningfully in discussions. Listening isn’t just about hearing—it’s about engaging and understanding. Moving forward, I commit to finishing all my tasks to aim for at least 90 percent

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Victor's avatar

I feel like Isabella's thoughts and the way she expressed the story made me think sometimes about how stress can overwhelm us. This story must have been written by a great person because they have been through it.

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Luna's avatar

I feel like Isabella's thought process and her story is very relatable. Every now and then, I realize that this brief moment of excitement is going to pass soon and that I would be pushed into a world of pressure and intense studying. This story was written by someone who had experienced it before, felt it before, someone who understood that feeling.

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Cloudy's avatar

Just like Isabella, we all have those moments that leave us frozen in time caught between nostalgia and a feeling we can’t quite name. It’s not always clear, but it’s something deeply felt, quietly powerful.

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BCDF's avatar

The story about Isabella is quite interesting . This story gives me strength to face todays life and get ready for the next day. Let us be happy this moment. I hope this type of attitude brings peace in our life.

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Jfp's avatar

Isabella was feeling off so she just stopped and took in the sound so she felt peace. But the peace was different .Most people think peace is just a noiseless place but they are not always right.Sometimes, I think , to find peace , you need to find it between the excitement and surrounding noises as you can’t control them.It will be hard but gradually, you will be used to it and will be more peaceful

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MIHF's avatar

I think this article has shown us that listening is totally different from hearing. We have to take on a watchful spirit and that too listening more than the words, into the emotions and behavior as well. listening really builds understanding, trust, and meaningful connections.

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