These past few weeks of school have been the most stressful weeks of my entire existence thus far. This is because I have never had this much on my plate ever. I had three exams last week…don’t ask me how they went. On top of studying for three exams which were all in a row, I had homework for all my classes to add to my academic stress. I think the worst part of it all was that I did not understand a single thing I was learning in my Stat class. If you are in Stat 200 with Buchanon you know my pain.
On top of all that I am in 3 different clubs so I am missing meetings left and right to stay on top of school work. I am also on a THON committee which I mentioned last week. This is a large time commitment for me because there is a bunch of work that I do outside of our weekly meetings. Especially with THON approaching so soon, there have been longer meetings, sending me to bed by earliest 1 am.
I also mentioned that I joined a sorority recently. From bid day, to spring break is when we are considered “new members”, so during this period we have activities to do every single day. These are bonding activities which are essential to making friends and becoming closer with your pledge class, which is just all the other girls who received a bid. These are awesome opportunities but they take up almost every single day of the week. In addition to that, I am on the hunt for a Big. If you don’t know what a Big is, I honestly don’t know how to explain it but the point is that takes time from my schedule as well.
Now thanks for letting me complain I am aware none of you need to hear my complaints because every single one of us is busy and stressed but sometimes you just have to let it out.
So here is how I manage my stress. Every night before I go to bed I write in a gratitude journal which is just a tool for reflection where I write about good things that happened in the day and what I am thankful for. This is extremely important to keep a positive attitude because it is so easy to get overwhelmed and explode, so it is essential that after a long day you still take the time to look back on the good parts.
I also am a believer in essential oils, not that they can cure illness or anything like that but they are relaxing in nature and I diffuse them everyday. And finally the most important thing is sleep. Although I don’t get much of it, sleep is so important especially to avoid getting sick.
Thanks for letting me rant guys!
I totally feel you. Sometimes we just have weeks like this and need to vent! It’ll feel so rewarding at THON knowing how much time and effort you have put into it. Hopefully next week you’re able to take a deep breath and relax a bit!
I’ve heard people are really busy when they are involved in THON. Kudos to you for being so dedicated to a great cause! I hope you will be able to manage your stress so that you are not crushed by the feeling of having too much to do all at once.
I agree, these past few weeks have actually killed me. I don’t know why everything has been hitting me like a truck lately, but I have just had so many major assignments, club meetings, work, and also my sorority. It is all so stressful. I really liked your journal idea, I feel like that would be something I could use in my life because I definitely do not take the time to appreciate everything I have in my life. I also use essential oils, and honestly, they are a game changer. There is just something so calming about them.
These have been an awful few weeks I got 8 hours of sleep for the first time 2 weeks, 3 weeks??? 2 nights ago… I lost track already. I can’t imagine being in a THON committee and a sorority right now, just know you are not alone and you got this (also spring break is in 15 days)!!
Wow, honestly hearing about your schedule makes me realize how inaccurate I am when I think to myself “I have no time”. It’s good that you’re taking an active role in managing stress though and not giving up!