Anda rasa stres? Bimbang atau resah? Ataupun anda rasa sukar untuk positif atau tiada harapan?

A friend of mine gave the following announcement in our Whatsapp group.  I took the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21) and like what I expect, the scores are high for stress.  My friends start to become worried about me.  Thanks, guys.  I am still ok.  I know how to manage my stress under control.  But, looking at the stress level, they know that when I am saying that I am ok, it means the opposite.  Oh, really?  Come on!  That is my initial reaction.  One of them private messaged me and really asked me to get help.  The only person that I can think of at this moment is this senior.  A certified counselor.

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Antara kekangan yang menyebabkan pesakit lambat mendapatkan rawatan kesihatan mental adalah kerana tidak tahu apa yang perlu dilakukan.

Jadi, disertakan cara-cara untuk mendapatkan rawatan di fasiliti kesihatan kerajaan di Malaysia.

1. Lakukan Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21) secara atas talian 

2. Jika keputusan dalam skala yang membimbangkan, bawa keputusan tersebut ke klinik kesihatan berdekatan.

3. Selepas pemeriksaan, doktor akan beri surat rujukan jika perlu

4. Bawa surat tersebut ke hospital yang ditetapkan untuk mendapatkan rawatan selanjutnya.

Selain itu, anda juga boleh mendapatkan khidmat nasihat dari

1. Kaunselor sekolah/tempat belajar/pejabat anda
2. Pusat Kaunseling Selangor
3. LPPKN terdekat
4. Mentari
5. Klinik Psikologi swasta
6. Hospital Pakar swasta

Sebarkan informasi ini kepada kenalan yang memerlukan. Semoga usaha kecil ini dapat membantu mereka yang menderita dalam diam.

COVID-19: Doodlemaker

To prepare my class notes for next semester which I have to conduct 100% using online format, other than Prezi, I decide to explore other options such as video.  Yup.  I am not a video maker.  Some even commented that my videos are not professional looking and yada yada yada.  But, with zero experience of video making and editing and I never had any professional training in computer science field, creating a video is not my game.

Yet, I have little choice when I have to diversify my lesson delivery format.  I notice that my students have no difficulty to get accessed to Youtube even though they claim that they have difficulty to get my Powerpoint (audio) notes from Google Drive.  What kind of choice do I have other than exploring other options, right?  So, here I am using Moovly, Powtoon, Biteable and whatsnot to explore online video editing since I find out that using offline video editing platform will  require large storage (for the videos).

So far, I use the free version such as Moovly, Powtoon and Biteable (to the max).  One of my seniors said that 20 videos might be considered as a lot for her, so if she was me, she would use the free version of Moovly.  Yeah, right.  20 videos (each video is only 3 minutes long).  That is not an option if you need to have a slightly longer video.  But coming from someone who never even explore whatever options of video editing, I just brushed off her comments.  Not a valid comment to be considered.

I ask around before I make any decision to explore new video editing platform.  Alhamdulillah I keep in touch back with my old primary schoolmates who work in IT and whatsnot.  So, they advise me about available video editing platform and share some tips (technical stuff) which I try to implement.  It is not easy for someone like me to learn about something technical but with the support that they give me, they notice that I have improved (even though deep inside my heart, I don’t 100% believe it).  But, what matters most is their support in my journey to improve my skills.

So, this is my first video using Doodlemaker for my research methodology class.  The title of the video is: Quantitative sampling design. 

What I like about Doodlemaker is they have voice annotation that have several options that I can explore.  Unlike other video making platform, I need to record my own voice and upload it to suit with the video that I am making.  The thing is, I don’t know how to copy past audio recording and stuff (a basic thing that I do not have any mastery yet).  So, what are the options that Doodlemaker has?  I can use my own recorded voice or I can type the script of my explanation and choose a voice that I want.  I can select British, American, Australian and Indian accents.  Cool, huh?  I also can choose either I want to have a male or female voice.  Cool, isn’t it?  For the time being, since I paid USD49 for that subcription, I better use it to the maximum.  Like Prezi, I have calculated that if I have only 10 notes per year, it means that each of my note costs USD6.  I need to have more than 10 notes to reduce the cost, right?  That’s what I am doing now.

 

Pencegahan bunuh diri

Depression is a real deal.  If you have a fever, it is common for us to go to see the doctor to get helped.  What if you feel “sad” over a prolonged period of time?  Saying “Sabar banyak-banyak.  Baca Al-Quran.  Banyakkan berzikir” [Translated: Be patient.  Read the Quran.  Recite zikr a lot, continuously] is  common.  Ironically, that is the common thing any depressed people will hear from people.  The thing is you cannot cure depression through that.  It is a medical condition which involves and affects the physical or biological functions.

Getting help from professionals is needed.  It is a must.  I vividly remember  the moment I removed my backpack and started to holding to the rail on the bridge on the way to my school.  As I looked down on the River Wear below, it felt tranquil.  At that time, I desperately needed to feel calm and peace.  My mind was not in its right state at that time.  Losing my dad few months ago was a tragic that I had to bear on my own.  Friends were there at times but I felt lonely.

When I met my supervisor, he knew that something was amiss and urged me to get help.  He prompted me to get a break.  I nearly broke down when he said that.  Looking at his concerned face, I went to get help.  It was not easy to overcome and get rid of suicidal thoughts that kept lingering on my mind.

When I came back (without getting my PhD yet), I was not myself.  Not many of my colleagues noticed this.  Not their fault.  I was fighting my own demons.  One of the things that I learn is to change my body movement when I start to think “weird” stuff.  But little did I expect that some seniors noticed my weird behavior.  Rather than concern and empathize, they were not helpful.

Fighting depression on my own is not easy.  I learn and am still learning to manage my emotions.  It is not easy.  This is a struggle that I acknowledge and the battle is still far from the end.

 

COVID-19: How to use VoteBot and QuizBot in Telegram?

VoteBot

On the main page of your Telegram (either on your phone or computer), type VoteBot on Search bar.

As you can see, since I have use VoteBot before, it is already appeared in the list

Once you have click the Search bar and type VoteBot, you will be guided to create your polls.  Don’t worry, it is kind of straight forward thing.  You don’t have to download anything.

 

QuizBot

On the main page of your Telegram (either on your phone or computer), type QuizBot on Search bar

You will see this once you type Quizbot (and click enter). You will be guided to create your quiz.
You will see this and just follow the easy instruction to create your quiz. You will find similar prompt when you use VoteBot

 

If you are like me and need further explanation, you may find more information about Telegram on this website or you can watch Youtube (for VoteBot) / (for QuizBot)

COVID-19: Using Telegram, rather than Whatsapp for teaching

Last semester, when the  COVID-19 hit us all over the globe (well, except some remote islands like Vanuatu and such), I was thrown into a realm of uncertainty.  There goes my hands-on activities and the worksheet that I have prepared but I know that I cannot let myself into the abyss of despair.  Knowing my own ability on ICT and whatsnot, I know that I have to learn something new.  I push myself to learn something that I would never think to try such as video making and editing.  But I am still learning it though.  Even though I have created five videos so far, I am still far from being an expert.  Nope.  One thing at a time.

Some said that rather than using Whatsapp, using Telegram is much helpful.  Full stop.  No specific explanation is given.  I know that I cannot rely on others to learn new things but there are so many things on my hand that I could handle.  This is how I feel at times.

Alhamdulillah, I met a junior who is willing to show me how she uses Telegram by showing one or two examples from her last semester class.  So, since the only small group that I have is the English teachers group that I have since Latihan Ikhtisas, I asked them if I could run a test by using them as my guinea pig.  Well, being ever willing to be in any of my project and experiment, they said ok.  So, I did a quick test on them when I created a poll using VoteBot on Telegram.  Darn!  How I wish I learn this before.  It could make the class discussion more interactive because I can pose a question like MCQ and whatnot by using VoteBot.

There are so many other things that I need to learn but one thing at a time.  Alhamdulillah.

Konsep Tawakkal kepada Allah SWT

Fakta-fakta penting berhubung Tawakkal :

(1) Tawakkal kepada Allah adalah menifestasi dari Kalimah Syahadah pengakuan Kalimah La-Ilaha Illallah. Dalam ertikata lain Tawakkal kepada Allah adalah cetusan dari Iman yang sebenar / Tauhid yang hakiki.

(2) Bicara berkenaan Tawakkal berkait rapat dengan Taqdir, Qadha Qadar, Kuasa Mutlaq Allah Ta’ala, Af’al Allah (Perbuatan Allah) dan af’al makhluq,

(3) Setiap orang beriman di perintah Tawakkal kepada Allah semata2 dan jauhi sama sekali Tawakkal kepada makhluq. Tawakkal kepada Allah adalah tanda-tanda Keimanan dan Tawakkal kepada makhluq adalah menyalahi Tauhid, menjadi Syirik khafi.

(4) Menyandarkan apa jua amal ibadah kepada usaha ikhtiar, kemampuan diri atau kekuatan diri adalah termasuk Syirik khafi.

(5) Bergantung hati kepada makhluq untuk memberi manfaat atau menolak mudarat adalah Syirik khafi.

(6) Menggantungkan apa jua kejayaan atau kemenangan kepada usaha ikhtiar, kemampuan diri atau kekuatan makhluq lainnya adalah Syirik khafi.

(7) Tawakkal kepada makhluk adalah Syirik khafi yang paling halus dan hampir-hampir tidak dapat dikenali oleh orang-orang awam. Lazimnya orang-orang awam tidak peduli akan hal ini kerana tidak mempunyai pengetahuan berkenaannya, akibatnya mereka selalu lah bergelumang di dalam Syirik khafi tanpa mereka tidak sedar.

(8) Orang alim (yang tidak mendidik hati nya dan tidak berusaha menyucikannya dengan pimpinan Mursyid yang siddiq) juga tidak mampu melepaskan diri dari Syirik khafi yang paling halus ini. Meskipun mereka mempunyai pengetahuan berkenaan dengannya, mereka seringkali terjatuh kerana wujud sifat “keakuan” di dalam dirinya.

(9) Seseorang yang memandang keupayaan diri, melihat kemampuan diri melakukan suatu kebaikan serta menyandarkan amal ibadah kepada kekuatan diri ini adalah Syirik khafi kerana mempersekutukan Allah pada Af’alNya dan Sifat Nya Yang Maha Berkuasa memperbuat segala sesuatu.

(10) Memandang keupayaan diri, atau melihat kemampuan diri untuk melakukan suatu kebaikan atau menyandarkan amal ibadah kepada kekuatan diri ini berbeza dengan ‘Ujub. Orang ini BUKAN ‘Ujub tetapi lebih halus dari ‘Ujub. Orang yang ‘Ujub mempunyai sifat “bangga, megah, takjub, hairan dengan suatu kelebihan dirinya”, sedangkan orang yang menyandarkan amal kepada diri sendiri TIDAK mempunyai sifat-sifat demikian, tetapi dia hanya melihat keupayaan serta kemampuan diri melakukan ketaatan dan ini juga termasuk dalam Syirik khafi.

(11) Fahamilah dengan sungguh-sungguh: Menyandarkan amal kebaikan kepada keupayaan diri atau bergantung harap kepada keupayaan makhluq merupakan Syirik khafi yang penghabisan yang teramat halus. Apabila seseorang lepas bebas dari Syirik khafi penghabisan ini, maka barulah di katakan dia telah memiliki jiwa murni serta Tauhid hakiki.

Sesungguhnya hal ini amat rumit sekali dikesan oleh mereka yang tidak menuntut jalan menyucikan hatinya.

Sumber: MAJLIS TAZKIRAH JILANI

FSSH Adjunct Professor Lecture Series: Dato’ Freida Mohd Pilus

I could not attend the FB live session as I had to attend a briefing by Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIN).  So, I watched the recorded video on Youtube.  What could I say other than “Wow”.  She is the epitome of resilience, elegance and intelligence.   From a mother’s wish to give the best education to her five children, she embarked on a journey to establish a private school in 1983 which might be considered as a brave endeavor.

She is 73 years old this year and does not look like one.  Her passion on teaching is displayed throughout the session.  With twinkling in her eyes, she answered questions posed by audiences without missing a beat and kept herself poise as always.

I don’t know if I can be like her.  To have such strong determination and perseverance to achieve her dreams without losing hopes.  But I notice that she emphasizes several key points through examples.  Among the key points that are being emphasized are: working hard, be passionate about what you do, believe in your dreams and not losing hopes easily when things are the hardest.  Something that I could not miss.

I would try to emulate her and hope one day I could pass her wisdom to others.

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