Well, it really is getting to the crazy-stress end of the year now, uni-wise that is. I have to keep reminding myself of why I am doing my masters(!) It’s a tad depressing, or I am depressing?!
I seem to have a never-ending list of things to do, and only two months from tomorrow to get everything done. I am trying to stay positive, but my stress often seems outta control.
Mr. J tries to be understanding, but there is no denying that it is having a major impact on our relationship.
I’m trying hard not to be crazy, but what am I doing just doesn’t seem to be working, or isn’t enough.
> I exercise 5 times a week minimum
> I go to bed early
> I plan, I prioritise, I am organised
> I take time out
But I also avoid, procrastinate and overeat.
I need to make a real effort to focus for my last couple of months at uni (EVER!). So less procrastination, and more doing. Less perfectionism and more items crossed off the list.
Doing more work, means a more sedentary lifestyle. But it’s really important that I don’t lose focus of my health goals. I need to make time for exercise, I need to put in the effort to prepare healthy food, I need to get enough sleep. Otherwise, I will stress and worry over that as well.
So it is about balance. Hopefully I can find that balance sooner rather than later






Eeek, I’m considering doing my masters part time in addition to my full time job…but what you’re saying here I hear a lot! So much work.
I’m a total stress head too so you’re not alone there
Yeah it’s pretty crazy, I thought honours was one thing, but it was nothin’!
I guess it must be manageable because I only have 2 months to go – but the final stretch is of course the scariest… research paper, publication, data analysis – yuk!
If you can I would suggest doing 4 days work, plus p/t study… and get your work to support it – would motivate you a bit more
Any extra motivation is a good thing!