Ducks @ Oregon - University of Oregon

S-T-R-E-S-S

Keri S.

January 27, 2010 - 10:00 PM

It has come to that point in the term where the joy of going to class and the relaxation you find during the weekend is replaced with stress and pure panic. As I look over this week, I realize I have only gotten about 12 hours of sleep over 3 days (and if you know anything about me and my sleep, we need to spend at least 8 hours a night together or else I don't function well). This lack of sleep is a due to the merging of two roads: midterms and procrastination. (Next week, I have two big deadlines for my BA 453 class: a midterm on Tuesday and half of my final project due on Thursday. Also due next week is the first half of my SBUS 452 business proposal. This means lots of group meetings and my nose in a book).

As I walked home from class today, I felt completely overwhelmed with it all. Spending over 12 hours in Lillis each day has started to take a toll on me. I had to consciously tell myself to breathe as I calmed down from a stressful week that is almost over. When this level of stress hits, it is really hard to stay motivated. It is easy to want to give up and just go to sleep as soon as I get home. However, I realize all of the time I have spent so far and realize that in only 5 ½ short months, I will finally have my degree!

After a couple hours of homework tonight, I have completed everything that is due tomorrow. I have therefore decided to go to bed early now, and give myself a much needed night of relaxation.