JCI Panaji Empowers Class X Students in Valpoi Through “My Goals, My Time, My Emotions” Session

JCI Panaji organised a youth empowerment session titled “My Goals, My Time, My Emotions” (माझी ध्येये, माझा वेळ, माझ्या भावना) for Class X students of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar High School, Valpoi, on October 15, 2026.

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Conducted from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the session was designed to help students prepare for their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board examinations while developing essential life skills for academic success and personal growth.

The resource person, JC Bhushan Gurudas Joshi, also known as BhuushanGJ, a Provisional Zone Trainer, guided students through practical approaches to goal setting, time management, emotional regulation and stress management.

During the session, students explored ways to organise their study schedules, structure their daily routines and make effective use of their study hours. The discussion also addressed common challenges faced by students preparing for board examinations, including academic pressure, maintaining focus and managing stress.

The programme featured interactive discussions in which students shared their study-related difficulties and learnt practical frameworks for setting personal goals and working towards them systematically.

Students and faculty appreciate the initiative

Class X student Urvi Desai described the session as extremely helpful and expressed gratitude to the school and JCI Panaji for organising the programme.

Another student, Shreejit Gadgil, highlighted the useful insights gained into SSC preparation, personal goal setting and managing examination stress.

Miss Vishaka Paryekar, a teacher representing the school faculty, appreciated the practical guidance provided by Joshi. She noted that the strategies related to time management, concentration and overcoming academic challenges would help students prepare more effectively for their upcoming examinations.

The session concluded with expressions of gratitude to the school management, resource person and students for their cooperation and enthusiastic participation.

The initiative was organised under the leadership of JFM Srushti Nagvekar, President of JCI Panaji; JC Sudesh Salgaonkar, Secretary; and JC Vaibhav Ratnakar Naik, Project Director.

Through this initiative, JCI Panaji reinforced the importance of equipping young people with practical tools to manage their time, emotions and academic responsibilities. The programme highlighted that preparing for examinations involves not only studying but also setting clear goals, maintaining focus and developing healthy ways to cope with pressure.