Another week, another post about college life. It is now about week six, and I have yet another lesson I have learned that I want to share with everyone. Each day I continue working on myself and trying to figure out what suits me best. This experience is all about me finding my path for my future endeavours. New challenges and opportunities continue to come and go unexpectedly. The weeks and days are going quicker by the second as fall fastly approaches. These last few weeks seem to have meshed together. Days and weeks are exactly the same and nothing particularly stands out.
Last night as I was lying in bed I had an “aha” moment. It was the first night in awhile I went to bed with a clear mind. All of my assignments were completed, and I was in bed by a decent hour. I laid there for awhile listening to music and contemplating life. I enjoyed having that time for myself because I had realized an important matter that appeared to be lost behind the shadows of other demanding aspects of life. I was filled with worry at the idea that I may be losing sight of why I am here at this point in my life. Yes I am here to get a good education, but what will my end result be. Right now my main concerns are making sure assignments are getting turned in on time, but it is necessary to understand the bigger picture. I made a list of my goals and hopes for the future such as becoming a psychologist someday. It was relieving seeing them written on paper, and it excites me that one day they could become a reality.
A list I use throughout the day
In writing out this list, it came back to one important thought, “how can I improve and better myself as a person?” How can I ensure this becomes a reality?” This list then led to another list which then led to a few
more. The first step in improving myself was making a list for each day so I could easily focus on what I needed to achieve each day to feel successful in managing my time. Making this list could “declutter” my mind which will be beneficial to me. This solves an issue of time management because I have everything planned out right in front of me. These lists make me feel better because they are going to help me feel better about myself which has led to something else. It made me realize there are important daily tasks that I have lost sight of. Doing things such as drinking enough water to stay hydrated, and obtaining at least eight hours of sleep. Reminding myself through this list will help with my confidence and help me feel motivated even during the hardships. This is so important to me because it will allow me to feel better inside and out.
Sometimes we are given moments to reflect on ourselves, and I believe that is what was meant to happen last night. I hope I can contine moving forward with simple daily reminders that help to calm my mind and reassure myself it will all be worth it and work out in the end.
I have decided to use this water bottle to remind me to stay hydrated
If we are in week six, this semester is really flying by. I like the use of time blocks for different activities throughout the day. Staying hydrated is something I try to maintain as well.
It’s really interesting to see how someone else’s day plays out. I love making lists too, though they don’t include times because it makes me feel like I have to rush and only pay attention to time. I prefer to let time slide and work without anything even subconsciously rushing me. Glad you could get some time for yourself! I feel like online classes increase our workload.