If you’re anything like me, the stress of working, internship applications, school, and finances has started to get to you. It usually starts out slow, like needing a little nap that turns into a longer nap and before you realize it, you’ve slept through your two hour study block.
But, I don’t like living like that. I hate my schedule being out-of-whack and the overall feeling of unproductiveness.
The issue I generally run into is, how am I supposed to be productive if that’s what’s making me feel so tired all the time?
October
October was a difficult month for me.
I got some of the most exciting news I’ve ever received: I was selected for an internship!
And somehow, I thought this would make me feel more motivated to study and work on myself, better my professional image and maintain my grades.
That wasn’t the case though. While I’m absolutely stoked about the opportunity, that alone wasn’t enough to get my ball rolling again.
November
This month I acknowledged that I am burnt out and I need to do something about it.
Here’s the game plan…
Meal prep and slow mornings.
I absolutely love cooking and hate having all my meals pre-decided for me, but as a student, it’s just not reasonable to expect that I can set aside 1-2 hours of my day to prepare meals.
With this being the case, my solution is to prep lunches and dinners on the days that I work, but to prioritize giving myself the mornings to enjoy coffee and breakfast at home.
That being said… if you want to sponsor a coffee for me before class, I take them black. ❤
Reminding myself that being social doesn’t mean attending every event.
As someone who’s major requires a lot of networking and putting yourself out there, social gatherings and communicative events can be key, but not at the expense of your wellbeing.
Instead of forcing myself to attend every function, I hope to prioritize the ones that are pertinent and relevant to my interests and passions.
Doing something physical everyday.
In the last month or two, I really haven’t been running or going to the gym as often as I’d hoped to this year.
I think rushing back into it would be the wrong game plan and could contribute to more burnout.
But I’ve found that even going for a fifteen minute walk instead of watching a youtube video after eating gives me the energy to continue doing work throughout my day.
Spending the last 30 minutes of the day off of technology.
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a million times over: your phone is the enemy.
Not only does the overstimulating scrolling contribute to a less productive sleep, but it also tends to keep me up later. I find that getting 30 minutes of reading time into my day with warm, low lighting is enough to set me up for a good night of rest.
Being burnt out can be scary and you don’t know when you’ll fully feel like yourself again. You’re not alone, trust me, I’m in it right now. But with time, some patience, and a good trusty water bottle, you’ll find the tools that can help you navigate the symptoms of being a human.
That being said, I am accepting tips and tricks, so if you’ve got any ideas at all I’m open ears.
Stay tuned for updates soon!
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