A real conversation 4/10/2020
First, I want to start this off that I hope everyone and their families are healthy through all of these crazy times.
Second, I just want to talk about where I am out. And I feel like this is something I don’t always see talked about too much on studyblr because we tend to just want to talk about how we are doing good and our successes, but sometimes life happens yall. And that is ok.
I will be transparent when I say that I am struggling a bit. Mentally which has played a little part in my academic life as well. Having going from a person who was out and busy with school or work or other obligations 15+ hours a day to being home has been a struggle. It has been hard for me to stay motivated and there are days where I spend most of it in bed. I have gotten a little behind on school work and I am trying to catch up while also struggling to get out of bed, and it sucks. But its ok, and I talked to an advisor who reminded me that we only have one month left. One Month. I can get through this (and so can you). Hell, I failed one of my quizzes for the first time.
I know I can’t complain because I am healthy, so is my family, but this is just a reminder that it is ok to be struggling right now. (and in fact, at any time it is ok). We are going through a crazy period and none of us know how to handle these changes that have been put on us, and we are going to be exhausted mentally and physically from it.
Just remember to take care of yourself. Self care. Even if it is turning off the phone and reading, or stretching or yoga, calling a friend if you have the means. If you have access to clean water, make sure you are drinking water.
Be kind to yourself. Check on friends. Take one day at a time. Heck, if that seems too much, one hour, 10 minutes at a time. You got this.
