It's been one of those days.
We all get them by the end of the semester. Everything is crashing down on you in ways that you thought were impossible and no matter how many assignments you think you've done or how much time you have it's never enough. There's always just a little bit more that you forgot to do, or you have less time than you thought. The past couple of weeks have been like that for me. Every time I have a good week or I decide to take a break to have a me day, the crippling realization that I have so much other stuff that I could be doing hits me like a wave, and I go into panic mode. Just yesterday there were two assignments that I did, but forgot to turn in because I was so focused on a five-hour library visit to do a presentation that only lasted about ten minutes.
It's enough to make me want to scream (I almost did just writing this, because I remembered that I have an introduction for a paper to write). And sometimes, that's okay to do. Sometimes it's okay to just push your face into the nearest pillow and let your frustrations out because letting it build up inside without letting it all out is far worse than worrying about someone being bothered if you want to rant to them (they won't be, I promise).
Just remember that sometimes, school isn't a make or break situation. Yes, it would nice to have perfect grades, but if your mental health is at risk than it's definitely not worth it. Sometimes, you do need that day where you just need to sit back and do what makes you happy: listen to your favorite music, or play video games, or read a book, or sleep. The most important thing is that you keep your mental state as relaxed as possible.
I know that sounds nearly impossible, and sometimes I have difficulty following my own advice. But remember, just because it feels like the end of the world, or the end of your perfect grades, or the end of anything, it's not. As long as you maintain that mantra, it's not the end of the world, it's sometimes a lot easier than stressing over something so trivial.
I'm definitely not saying that school or personal socialization aren't important because they definitely are (I can hear you screaming now but my paper! and my random social problem! Relax guys, okay? It's fine) but they are not the most important thing. The most important thing in this stressful equation is you.
So just remember. Breathe. It's not the end of the world. You're going to be fine. I believe in you.
