There's not anything in particular I wanted to share this week, so I thought I would talk about the end of the semester. Since I started college back in 2011 (yes I should have graduated by now), the last two weeks of the semester are always the most stressful. At times, it can seem like the worst things are happening in your work and personal life and it compounds the pressure of the semester timeline. After commenting on everyone's post last night I noticed a majority of the students were feeling overwhelmed, myself included. I thought it would nice to offer some positive support and advice to hopefully cheer everyone up for the upcoming holidays.
Tips:
1. Don't stress over things you can't control. If you miss a deadline or incur an expensive home repair cost, find the most logical way to address the issue and move forward. No sense in crying over spilt milk.
2. When you have too many things to do, focus on one thing at a time. Those chores or dishes will still be later in the day so no need to worry about them until it's time to clean them. When I have a lot of things to do in a day, I just devote all my attention to that one task then move on to the next. It can make things significantly less daunting.
3. Take time out of the day for yourself. Balance is important in order to maintain your mental health. When you get frustrated with a class project or paper, go for a short walk, watch a short funny, or even just play with the dogs. Healthy outlets of stress help keep your mind fresh and can increase your overall happiness.
These are just a few basic tips that seem helpful to during then end of the college semesters. Thank you all for listening and I know everyone will do well in all of their classes this semester. Good luck everyone!
Well said and thank you for sharing the basic yet often forgotten tips to deal with being overwhelmed :-) Let's finish IS101-3022, Fall 2020 strong!
ReplyDeleteRight on time Matt, we all can use a dose of this advice. No matter how embedded this information is in us, a helpful reminder can change our day. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteAll tips presented in your post are valid and essential. It is so important for one to prioritize their tasks and their time, while also preventing feeling overwhelmed. Moreover, there must be work-life-school balance. Nonetheless, always remember that although you've been in college for nearly the past 10 years, education is never a waste of time, no matter how long you've been in school or whether you've had a career change. It's important to know what you're passionate about and pursue what you're passionate about rather than be stuck in a career you dislike doing everyday of your life.
ReplyDeleteI think 1 and 2 are things I can work on right now, but #3 will have to wait until after the semester ends. Then again, going out grocery shopping is kind of my "me time" since I go alone. I think that is something only a parent would understand, but going to the store is very therapeutic for me even if it is not (just) for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips, I do have the video of my dog when she did something funny, so when I have a bad day I will play the video it make me smile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great tips. Taking things one at a time is something I've really learned to do especially at my new job. That's what I do to not feel overwhelmed with clients and tasks at work. Here's to everyone ending the semester strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you for tips. They don't just apply towards the end of the school term but also our day-to-day lives.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice and encouragement! Definitely feeling overwhelmed lol.
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