Surviving School Stress: Mental Health Tips from Our Counselors 🧠✨

The Communications Desk
Oct 29
2 min read

At Cornerstone International School, we believe every student is more than a grade or a timetable entry — you’re a story in motion. Some days shine. Some days rain. But every day you’re growing… and that matters. 🌱✨

To help you stay strong through the quizzes — both on paper and in life — here are some supportive reminders from our counselors and caring staff:

✨ 1️⃣ Breathe Before the Brain Bugs Out

School gets loud. Life gets loud. So pause. Inhale confidence, exhale worry.

Try this quick calm-down trick: 4 seconds in — hold 4 — 6 seconds out. Do it twice. Reset unlocked ✅

🤝 2️⃣ We Don’t Do This Alone Here

Talk to someone — your fave teacher, a staff member, any counselor, your principal, or headmistress.

You’re not “bothering” anyone. You’re choosing healing. And that’s powerful.

“Asking for help doesn’t make you weak — it makes you wise.”

📚 3️⃣ Break Tasks Down So You Don’t Break Down

Big project? Slice it into smaller wins. One page today. Two tomorrow. Small progress is still legendary progress.

🕺 4️⃣ Move Like Stress Can’t Catch You

Walk with friends during break. Dance in your room after school. Stretch that tension out.

Your body deserves kindness too.

🌸 5️⃣ Protect Your Peace Like It’s Part of Your Uniform

Mute drama. Block negativity. Choose people who help you fly — not fold.

Your mental space? Premium property. Guard it like security at morning assembly 🚧✨

🏆 6️⃣ Clap for Yourself

You came to school? Dub. You tried your best? Dub. You made it out of bed when you felt tired? Biggest dub of all.

Celebrate the tiny victories — they turn into big ones.

⏳ 7️⃣ You Are NOT Behind

Your journey doesn’t have to match anyone else’s. Some flowers bloom in summer… Some wait for the rain.

Your time is coming — keep walking forward.

💗 Who Can You Talk To?

At Cornerstone International School, every student — Nursery, Primary, and Secondary — can reach out to:

✔ Any counselor ✔ Any teacher or staff member ✔ Principal ✔ The Headmistress ✔ Management team ✔ Even with your parents involved if you want — this support is for everyone 🫶

We are here to listen. We are here to care. We are here because YOU matter.