“i wish i had an extra couple days to study :(” sounds familiar right? well THESE are your extra couple days. stop wasting your time. stop wishing for more time.

I know you want to sleep in but you have to wake up early. I know you don't like the taste, but you have to brush your teeth in the morning. I know that you want to rest, but you're not where you want yet. I know it's warm in your bed but you have to step in the cold. I know the water is cold but you have to wash your face in the morning.  I know you feel sad and alone but you have to do it anyway. I know you don't feel like it but you have to do that workout. I know it's not always tasty but you have to eat healthy. I know it's boring but you have to stick to a routine. I know you want to spend it but you have to save that money. I know you are tired but you have to stick to your skincare routine. I know you are tired but you still have to finish that assignment. I know you want to go to sleep but you still haven't done everything that's on your to do list. I know you are tired but YOU HAVE TO DO IT TIRED. I know you are hurt, but you will heal. I know it's uncomfortable what I just told you but you have to be leading a boring, disciplined and uninteresting life if you want to achieve your dream! STAY FOCUSED!

One thing to add on if you are writing bullet points on your slide is to keep with the 5x5 rule. This means no more than 5 words per bullet point and no more than 5 bullet points per slide (3 is actually the most preferred). This way the slide states the main idea while you elaborate. It also forces you to practice the presentation more because you cannot read off your slides now.