Burn out is so real.

Hi,

It's been a while since I posted on this blog.

I've been quite busy with so much stuff. First of all, I am a junior in college and that is already consuming a lot of energy. I have to take various classes for my major and even though some of them are really hard, I have to do it for the sake of my major, which is Public Relations (PR). Since the end of the school year is coming up, my professors have been feeding me with so much work.

I am also a social media chair for my choir so I have to create various posts for Instagram and know how to post.

On top of that, I am in collegiate acapella, which requires more time to practice the setlist and trying to get it perfect for the concert this Sunday.

Over the last couple of days, I've been feeling tired and wanted to just take a break. However, I know that I wouldn't be able to achieve anything if I take a long break. And as a college student, this is a real thing. Maybe it is because the end of the year is approaching or I simply lost sleep because I worry too much.

As a junior in college, I've been trying to prove myself that I am worthy of getting an internship and to have a real-life experience. However, the wait is tiring. Also, rejection sucks. Even if I apply to a lot of jobs, I know I have to do more to boost my resume and that itself is already a lot. I know I have to learn to improve myself and show them that I am capable.

End of the year push is important but doing it beyond the limit is honestly tiring. It is a painful process. I have to prove myself to the professors and it is already a lot. With having so much homework and exams coming up, stuff starts to hit the fan. You don't even know what to prioritize. Even though academics will always come first, giving yourself a break is important. Learn various coping mechanisms and use the best solution for yourself.

For me personally, I re-started crochet. Instead of constantly being on my phone binge-watching YouTube or playing games, I started to crochet a shawl for myself. It is a rewarding experience, as I get to see how the product is being created in my own hands. It is also satisfying to see the patterns. Even though I started to learn how to crochet via YouTube, this is honestly a great distractions. When I crochet, I don't want to think about anything else.

Guys, mental health matters. And as the end of the year approaches, this is a real deal. Most people push themselves until they burn out. Even though we need to encourage ourselves to do our best at the final stretch, we have to know when to stop if we need to.

As a student who is about to graduate next year, I made sure to put mental health first. Find some time to distract yourself from overworking. We are the people who know ourselves the best. We got this.