School is my ’’other’’ part-time job. Although it seems I spend more of my time with school than anything else. When things get rough (which they tend to do) I always try to make sure I have ’’me’’ time. That is say when I am getting overwhelmed with reading or homework in general, I try to do something for myself.
Sometimes I just hang out with friends, buy myself something nice, relax in bed with a nice cup of tea, or sometimes just grab a beer and watch some sports. When things get to hectic I have to make myself realize that I won’t be as productive if I can’t think straight. So I take a breather. There have even been times where I put off an assignment till the next day (yes I am a procrastinator) and cram it in.
But I feel better afterwards. And during finals... I try my best to give myself ample time to study well, then after that test is taken, I reward myself. Kinda of let loose and shrug it off. Then I study again for the next and so on. Just remember to do something that makes you happy and smile, that way your heart is in it too.