Dec 09
16
Finally thinking well of myself
Finals week is usually stressful and straining. This week has been no exception. I have spent much time studying and taking care of myself in order to perform at my best in the subjects that challenge me. I have tried a variety of techniques to make sure I remember all of the important information and taken good breaks to keep from overloading myself. Overall this week has gone well. It has been far less stressful than it could have been, and I think my attitude has had a lot to do with it.
Now, I don’t know about you, but something I struggle with is knowing if I am doing enough. Even if I wear myself out, there is more that I could have done. The same thing is true about studying. Even if I were to read each text book ten times, there would still be something more to get out of it. Perhaps there is a glitch somewhere that causes many people to feel like they need to do absolutely everything in order to accomplish anything. How I have been working to overcome this glitch, if you will, is to tell myself–when I have done my best–that it truly is enough. “No Marissa, you don’t have to read every single written word about the kidney in order to ace your Physiology final; you just have to study the material your professor has given you.” And, “no, you don’t have to worry anymore about this because you have studied.” By telling myself these kinds of things over and over when the self doubt comes in, I have been able to spend less time worrying and more time focusing on the material. I have done my best to keep the stress levels low and been able to do better than I have in the past.
In what way could you change your thinking to mpower your life?
