September just flew by. I can't believe I was still hiking with friends four weeks ago, and now I have to deal with piles of work
Striving for a balance is hard….
[Finding a balance between everything]
This week was hard. I was focused on the temporary part-time job that lasts for a week — basically working if I don't have to attend class
I wasn't aware of the work I piled up, a few huge assignments, exchange courses selection (a lot of paperwork…), scholarship application, and more…
all due next week😵💫😵💫 many meetings were going on, which are using up a lot of my time — each at least last an hour. oh! and job obligations as well.
I even woke up earlier each day to catch up on my work, but I still can't work in the way I want. I didn't expect each task took such a long time… Working from the moment I wake up till sleep is tired, not having some quiet time to gather myself eg reading, journaling, baking drained my energy. I felt very tired every day despite I got ~7hrs of sleep each day. I think i am experiencing some burnout already
The amount of workload makes me even want to cancel some upcoming gatherings. Not that i don't want to hang out with my friends, they are indeed persons I really look forward to seeing, some are new friends, some i haven't met for a long time…
But I feel like i didn't “deserve” to have fun given i haven't finished my responsibilities. Also since i am a bit mentally drained, i kinda just want to curl in my bed, and watch Netflix
[Some silver lining🌤]
Besides all the hassles, each day I tried to squeeze some time to do some exercises, which are running 🏃🏻♀️ swimming 🏊♂️ yoga 🧘♂️ and weightlifting 🏋️♀️. I got some time to escape from the reality.
They are the motivations to keep me going. I told myself I have to finish xxx task so i can go running/others lol. I now look forward to these activities everyday lmaoo. I just want to play but not work🤣😵💫
I am very lucky to have sports as my source of relieving stress. I instantly feel better after breaking a sweat🤪 I also stop thinking abt random things, mostly panicking abt assignments when i am in the gym. Coz you have to focus on your cues and movements to not to get injured, I have to concentrate very hard on those movements
What did you do to relieve stress?
Remarks
I came across a lot of accounts on Instagram who are experiencing some burn out like me;(
I guess since this is the first time resuming face-to-face lectures in uni after >1 year, everyone is still adjusting their schedules. Besides commuting is tiring, i really admire those who live far away from campus
