I consider myself a happy and upbeat person......most of the time! Right now it is time to vent. I know EVERYONE is so busy, stressed, depressed, and any other downer word, at the beginning of each semester. But tonight I am feeling really overwhelmed with school. I am taking 18 credits. Doing my internship. And being a TA for a very demanding teacher. The classes I am taking are ALL VERY important, and have a lot of work that is expected in them. What I want to know is how do all of you not only stay afloat in situations like this, but actually be happy and go on LIVING?
P.S. I am still happy......just kinda stressed!
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Dearest Michelle,
Stay organized. Take it one day at time. And don't feel like you have to do everything perfect every single day (i.e. make a 3 course meal, keep the house spotless, do laundry perfect and fold it immediately after and put it all away immediately after that). Sometimes it's just too hard to do it all all of the time. So take it slow. You're not alone anymore, you are a part of a team (aka marriage) and you have the Savior on your side. You can do anything with His help. And when all else fails, make a sign that says "I can do hard things" and put it somewhere to motivate you! (I have one in a frame right in my living room!)
I live on to-do lists. If it's on my to-do list, it will get done. If it's not, there's no guarantee. I organize my lists by classes I take and classes I teach, then leave space at the bottom for things I need to do at home. I write the due date on the far right of the page, and the priority on the far left of the page. That way, the most important things get done first, and it always feel good to see your progress as you scratch things off the list. Good luck! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help (aka stats stuff).
Oh Michelle you are so amazing! Take one day at a time, just one day. Don't think about what you have to get done in the next two weeks... Think about what you need to get done during that one day, not any others and do at least one thing that makes you smile. That's what helped me at least. You're awesome! I miss all our group, I wish we could see each other more! :)
oh michelle....i'm sorry you are feeling stressed beyond all measure. that stinks. i guess you just have to keep on truckin and know that everything will work out. you are amazing and a lot of times we underestimate our abilities! you got it girl!
Michelle!! I think all you need to fix this is to see me... :), but being I don't think that's going to happen, smile :) I was in your shoes one year before this, and I survived! I took 18 credits last spring. I promise...you will survive too. :) Take it one day at a time, one class at a time. Cling to the girls in your classes...they are more help than you think! So...just take a deep breath and smile :) I promise everything will be fine! You can do this. Love ya and miss ya girl :)
Its ok to feel stress and overwhelmed, your human! You are a hard worker and good student. You may have to cry a few times this semster, but you will get through this. You have a good hubby and lots of family and friends to help you.
Hey Chell! Im sorry your feeling overwhelmed. It's ok to vent!!! Us girls need to vent often:) I have never taken 18 credits on top of doing everything else you are doing, but I have had four kids, church callings, and a cute husband to keep happy, and so far I have survived!! If I can survive that, you can survive this:) It won't be easy I'm sure, but call me when you need to vent, Im a good person to vent to. Hang in there girlfriend, your amazing, and I know you can do it!
Well, nursing school was pretty easy (haha) but I will throw in my 2 cents as well. You're a well-balanced girl and great at to-do lists, so you're already off to a great start. One thing I loved was study groups that also doubled as parties. Since we were basically chained to our books, we learned how to have fun while being 'productive.' We took turns bringing food and we always made time to laugh. Remember joy IN the journey and to always be able to laugh. That was the only thing that saved me. :)
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