Why does it seem like life piles on all at once sometimes? Do you know those days when you have major assignments, tests or projects all due on the same day for nearly every class? That’s how I’ve felt all week. I don’t have a single day this week where I’m not at either work or practice. To top it off, I have 4 tests, 3 assignments, 2 writing pieces, and 1 project all due this week. It’s honestly like the 12 days of Christmas but with school work.
Managing time in a week like this is sometimes harder than the work itself. My strategy has been to work for every free second that I have, do work in the order that it’s due, keep calm and smile through it all. I have to say, that strategy is not working perfectly, especially the smiling part, but it has been helpful in the sense that I don’t forget any assignment or test or gotten surprised when something needs to be turned in.
The one downside to this whole plan is that I have lost quite a bit of sleep, which has caused me to be a little on edge and a little irritated. I also haven’t had any time to sit down and take a mental break. On the upside, though, the idea that Christmas break is getting closer and closer by the day has really helped in keeping me going. At this point, I can not wait for winter break to start. Can it honestly just be Christmas right now?
I felt like I related to this a good deal. It sounds like what you are suffering from is what I call "the perfect storm of life." I don't know if you are familiar with the movie "The Perfect Storm" but it follows a number of sailors who get caught in a perfect storm. So what is the perfect storm? Good question! It's when three hurricanes simultaneously closed in on the same location. Except in this scenario, each hurricane is a new task you have to complete, and instead of falling on a certain location, they are falling on the same due date. I am no stranger to "the perfect storm of life" but I have been able to work through it in the past. I hope the same goes for you. Also I can really relate to your longing for Christmas break. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteReading this and also listening to your smiles in frowns in class, it sounds like you really need this Christmas break coming up. I know I do! Definitely take some time for yourself, you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the amount of work that you have due this week, I can tell that it is very stressful. I definitely think that your plan will be the most effective way to get all of your work done, and I believe that it will get easier as you go along. I hope that you are able to complete your work and enjoy the upcoming break.
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