{"id":12162,"date":"2022-12-22T18:53:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T10:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/?p=12162"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T05:08:24","slug":"ib-learner-profile-series-the-importance-of-being-balanced-as-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sg\/blog\/ib-learner-profile-series-the-importance-of-being-balanced-as-students\/","title":{"rendered":"IB Learner Profile Series – The Importance of Being Balanced as Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

As adults, we all aspire to have a healthy work\/life balance. But balance isn’t only important for the health and well-being of adults. It’s vital for people of all ages, including children in their primary and secondary school years. After all, school begins early in the day and continues with at least six hours of academic effort. And children who show up hungry, overly tired, or filled with anxiety usually don’t perform as well as those who’ve eaten a nutritious breakfast and had eight hours of quality sleep.<\/p>\n

There’s a lot involved in living a well-balanced life, including asking for help when needed. At One World International School in Singapore, we strive to help students better understand the importance of balance. And we strive to give them effective strategies for balancing the responsibilities of academic performance with extracurricular activities, self-care, and life away from school.<\/p>\n

What’s Involved in Living a Balanced Life for Children?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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For school-age children, it takes some juggling to keep multiple plates in the air, and it may feel as though there simply aren’t enough hours in a day to keep everything spinning smoothly, including:<\/p>\n