Chandigarh: Workshop to Manage Stress, maintain Self Esteem kept the NSS Volunteers riveted to the seats at the ongoing NSS Special Camp being conducted under the headship of Principal Mrs. Pooja Prakash and Programme Officer Ms. Arvita Kaur at KB DAV -7 Chandigarh. The resource persons for the day were Ms. Beenu Malhotra, Ms. Neha from Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Mr. Shekhar Juneja of KB DAV -7.

The day started with a workshop on self-esteem by Mrs. Beenu Malhotra. She started the lecture with an ice-breaking session in which she separated into groups and gave a game to play. She explained self-confidence is a term used to describe how secure a person is in his own decisions and action and how free a person in his own will. She highlighted the use of strategy, technique, mental toughness and physical preparation.

She emphasized on external pressure and procrastination as reasons for low self-confidence at the current age. She illustrated this with the help of a few videos. She stressed on the importance of perseverance and positive attitude. She explained the cycle of goal setting, analysis, creation, action and evaluation. In the second session Ms.Neha and Ms. Nandini from Tata institute of Social Sciences, who is also the alumnus of the School, discussed the Soft skill development in the volunteers.

Mr. Shekhar Juneja delved into the meaning of Attitude and the need to inculcate a positive outlook to overcome obstacles in life. Through hand on activities and interactive sessions, the students were guided how to use the limited time efficiently and effectively.