Balancing the Tedious See-Saw of Academic Pressure and Personal Growth

Abstract

Academic pressure is precisely described as a situation in which a student is burdened by time and energy demands to attain certain academic goals. Personal growth is the process of learning new abilities, attitudes, behaviours, or emotions that can improve an individual's life and overall well-being. Maintaining an equilibrium between academic pressure and personal growth is tricky and difficult to navigate through, but essential nonetheless. Taking a holistic approach to education entails focusing on all elements of a child's development, not simply academic achievements. Long gone are the days when grades and marks were considered the red stamp on the futures of children. This holistic approach in the current education system demands strategies to balance academic pressure and personal growth. The chapter aims to analyze the strategies that can be used to balance academics and personal growth by individually analyzing both aspects. The critical paradigm is consistent with the goal of addressing social justice issues and pushing for a more humanistic educational environment.