When I announced I was to attend Women’s Forum Asia, my roommates were astonished because they failed to figure out why I, a man, would volunteer in such a forum.. Well, “because I’d like to,” I said, “since they will talk about what roles women should play to help development”. This is true; however, I am also here for the women on my campus.

After listening to the discussion leaders’ presentation about “Creating a Work-Life Balance in a Stressful Environment”, I realized I had some questions to raise about study-life balance, as we regard “study” as “work”. I chatted with Hung Huang, CEO of CIMG, which publishes iLook and Time Out magazines. I asked her how we students, who are under great pressure, could balance study and life.

“Set one goal at one time, but when things mix you up, do what makes you feel happy, what you really enjoy and what is the most important instead of thinking what will benefit you in the future,” was what she told me.

“What should my female classmates do to reduce pressure while preparing for their future?” I raised my second question.

“Be lazy,” was her answer, since she thinks that schoolgirls themselves increase their own pressure. They create the following worries: “I want to be slimmer.” “How can I be more beautiful?”, “I have to be smart besides having a good appearance.” “Where can I find my Prince Charming?” It is really true that women add more pressure. So, remember…“be lazy!”