I'll admit it: I've been very off lately. My classes' dependency on my undivided attention is making it hard for me to focus at all. All of the projects coming up are causing me to be stressed. The switch from winter to spring makes me want to go outside and socialize, rather than stay in and continue my homework. It's gotten so bad that I've missed deadlines I wouldn't usually forget about. I've made mistakes on other projects that I should've caught.
I am truly-- completely-- in a funk. However, the worst part was that I didn't recognize I was in a slump.
Recently, I was with a friend who recognized my problem before I did. As I continuously tried to get work done, all I did was continue my list of mindless, avoidable mistakes. Throughout the whole time, he kept telling me that it was okay to not be entirely there; we all have those kinds of days. Then, he told me to just go back, relax, and focus on the priorities.
Those two pieces of advice are probably the best thing to have when in a funk. First, it's okay, to have off days; we're all people who make mistakes. We're allowed to make mistakes and to be unsuccessful once in a while. Second, if there are important priorities to work on, focus on them and only them. Other projects, appointments, and duties can follow after. Make sure your most important work can also be your best work, if possible.
Take care of yourself and your work ethic.
Finals are coming around, and fast. That means not only are deadlines coming around-- but so is summer. Once your funk fades and you're better equipped to be the awesome achiever you are, summer will be that much closer.
You got this.