One Month, Learn From My Mistake
Over the course of not writing, I must admit that I wasn’t the best version of my productive self.
I was experiencing extreme fatigue, feeling tired every single day. Yet, I had to stand up and do my work because what would my grades be without me?
Essentially, I was going through a difficult phase of my life and I despised every single thing about it. It might seem ironic for you to read this, knowing that I write productivity blogs on StudyJoMarch that are intended to help you. But let’s just say that I am human and sometimes fall short of what I preach.
Don’t get me wrong, I won’t be writing about my experiences over the month that I have been absent. Now I am here writing and I’ve kept my word. I said I would get back to you on December 20. By the way, Merry Christmas, although it’s still Advent, and I am still in my healing phase because I am still quite annoyed about what happened over the past couple of weeks before the holidays started.
However, during the time of finishing up my project, I can’t say that they were quality projects, primarily because they were done by one person, me. Secondly, we were given a limited timeframe, which was the most annoying part.
But this mindset of, “I’m going to finish this. This will be all finished,” astonishingly kept me going even though I was ready to give up and ruin my grades.
Most of it came from meeting the finish line at the last minute. I know, it’s not the best way to work on a project, but sometimes life throws you a curveball and you have to deal with it. I’m not proud of how I handled the situation, but I’m glad that I didn’t give up completely.
So, what did I learn from this experience? Well, for one thing, I learned that I need to take care of myself. I can’t be productive if I’m constantly exhausted, stressed, and unhappy. I need to find a balance between work and rest, between deadlines and leisure, between expectations and reality. I need to prioritize my health and well-being, because without them, nothing else matters.
Another thing I learned is that I need to ask for help. I can’t do everything by myself, and I shouldn’t have to. There are people who care about me and are willing to support me, whether it’s my family, my friends, or my teachers. I need to reach out to them when I’m struggling, and not isolate myself. I need to accept their help and appreciate their kindness, because they are the ones who make my life better.
I learned that I need to be more flexible. I can’t control everything that happens in my life, and I shouldn’t try to. There are things that are beyond my power, and I need to adapt to them. I need to be open to change and embrace new opportunities. I need to be more resilient and optimistic, because there is always a silver lining in every cloud.
And finally, I needed to calm myself down instead of swearing and getting angry. Researchers have found that students who get mad while doing their projects or studying tend to perform worse than those who stay calm and focused. Anger can impair our cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and reasoning. It can also affect our motivation, self-esteem, and well-being.
It pains me to say that because my brain was clouded, I was unable to think straight and was so tired of doing work. However, you know me, you read my newsletters and blogs, and hopefully, you follow me on Instagram. I hope that you can learn from my mistake.
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