What Did I Get Myself Into?

What Did I Get Myself Into?

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Question: • I finally managed to get into a

graduate program at a very good university

• For the first few weeks I loved every minute of it


• I then got a stack of work and am still behind

• I am exhausted and frustrated • I can still catch up but my

motivation is gone


• I had no idea this was going to happen

• How do I get the joy back again?


Answer: • Your lecturers can be unreasonable • Do you want them to win? • Remember the top and bottom

student get the same qualification


• Set reasonable expectations for yourself.

• Start every day with an assessment of what needs to be done

• Then do what is necessary to stay out of trouble for the day


• Then work to remove the biggest pressure for the day.

• Do this until you are on schedule again


• You will quickly learn to distinguish between necessities and perfection

• Focus on the necessities


• Do this to rise above the anxiety and focus your mind:

• Focus your eyes on a spot on the wall opposite you

• Become aware of what is around you


• Expand your awareness to the building you are in

• Then become aware of the street

• Become aware of the neighbourhood


• Expand your awareness as far as you can, and then bring your attention back into the room

• Make a list of what you have to do • Your attention is focused and your

emotions are under control


Thank You

What Did I Get Myself Into?

Self Improvement

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