In this episode of Behind the Bell, I talk about why it feels like everyone is always so busy and tired all the time, especially in high school. Between school, sports, work, and trying to have a social life, it can feel like there’s never really a break. I get into how constantly being busy can start to feel normal, even when it’s exhausting, and how that affects motivation, stress, and just overall mood. I also reflect on the pressure to always be doing something and why it’s okay to slow down sometimes. This episode is about recognizing burnout, being honest about how we feel, and learning how to take care of ourselves while still keeping up with everything going on.
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Everyone’s busy, but with what?
Apr 23, 2026
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Anja Jovanovska, Staff
Anja Jovanovska is a senior at McIntosh High School and it’s her first year of being a staffer. She’s excited to be a part of the team and write many interesting stories.
An interesting fact about Anja is that she moved to the US three years ago and enjoys traveling. She’s been all across Europe and her favourite countries are Greece, Serbia and France.
She comes from North Macedonia and is an only child to her parents. Spending time with family is what fills her up with joy and making new friends is her speciality.
She loves to play volleyball and has won first place in the national Macedonian Championship 2022-2023.