Leading a healthy life requires not only taking care of our physical body but also our mental well-being. In her article, Dr. Prerna Mitra, Principal of GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between real hunger and emotional hunger.
She explains that today’s adolescents often face stress, anxiety, loneliness, and pressure due to academics, social media, friendships, and future concerns. In such times, many resort to eating for comfort, even when not truly hungry. This is known as emotional eating, which can lead to overeating, indigestion, obesity, and poor sleep quality.
To combat this, Dr. Mitra suggests opting for healthier alternatives like fruits, salads, yogurt, and dry fruits when cravings strike. She also stresses the role of physical activities such as sports, exercise, music, writing, or meditation in calming the mind. Breathing exercises and mindful practices can further help in regaining focus and balance.
She advises students to share their emotions with trusted friends, parents, or teachers and maintain a diary if needed. The key, she concludes, is to remember that eating should be for real hunger, not for emotions—a practice that reflects true responsibility towards one’s health.
By encouraging such awareness, GD Goenka continues its commitment to shaping not only academically strong but also emotionally resilient students, making it the best CBSE school in Lucknow.
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