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Hey everyone. I've never really written on anything like this before, but any advice would be good. I am currently in my second year of uni, double majoring in literature and psychology. I love literature. If I could make a decent living out of it, I would probably do it every day instead of working two jobs. I am, marginally, a good writer. I definitely wouldn't say the best, I actually have very little confidence in my abilities, but I know that some things just click for me, and grasping concepts and ideas in novels just works for me.
It's all good and well, but the process of writing is so unbelievably painful for me, and always has been. Ever since my early years of schooling I've been a procrastinator, submitting my work in late, asking for extensions. I would obtain high marks, but the mental journey getting to that stage takes its toll on me. During year 12, I wrote every single English SAC plan the morning of the tests- I was so unprepared. But I still got English DUX of my year. I know I may be coming across as entitled, because at the end of the day my marks are fine so why am I complaining right?
I'm complaining because I stress myself out to the point of sickness. I vomit. I don't eat. I contemplate self-harm. I do not have a healthy strategy of working. It just feels like I constantly have this mental block. This writers block. I just feel so numb to everything, but at the same time so stressed and like my brain is working overtime. I've been staring at my screen for hours, and while I keep telling myself that I can't edit a blank word document, what I have written may as well just be deleted because it all needs to be re-written anyway. I struggle to articulate my ideas. They're all in my head but organising them and getting them onto the page is so much more difficult then it should be. Studying psych, you'd think I'd have a pretty good grasp on why my brain is working this way but I really don't know. I hate self-diagnosing. Maybe its anxiety towards a sense of perfectionism, or the possibility of failure so I give up before I begin? I don't know.
But I really need a better way to cope, because my mental health is seriously suffering. If anyone has any advice for keeping motivated please feel free to comment
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Plan your day or essentially your whole week. Set goals. Be active. Work out. Wake up earlier. Drink a lot of water. Like a lot. Try to be the best version of yourself. Dont do things that are bad for you (masturbation, drinking, smoking, junk food). All of this combined will make you the greatest version you can be. Might take some time tho. Dont get depressed if you dont see any results at the beginning. But always work on yourself. Find whats best for you. Example: when I work out in the morning I might be more awaken, but my body is so nackered I cant bring myself to do anything productive. Conclusion: I work out in the night time after I finish all my work (around 9/10pm).
Hope this helps! If you have more questions let me know.
ReplyThank you, I appreciate this so much
ReplyAs our guest said earlier, take time to care for yourself also, balance is important. What do you like to do while not attending to school matters? It could give clues as to what you wish to do further down the road for career options. For motivation, think of it like playing darts, if there is no dart board, it is hard to gauge accuracy and ability; a target has to be set to complete a goal. You have abundant abilities, and graduating is within sight. You are not stuck in either field, both can compliment one another. Examples are: Using psychology to make more immersive writing, or use narrative and character development in diagnosis and treatment options. This is your journey, you are at the helm, and you get to plot the course you desire. You are doing great, you have earned some rest. One pattern you may like: 25 minutes study, 5 minutes for a break, and repeat (keeping a timer nearby). Also, as my dad put it: Do the assignment, that is all they ask, no need to give more than that and burn out. Please take good care of yourself, you are almost there, and your teachers and school can help, too. Take each day as it arrives, and know we love you *hug* 💖
ReplyI really appreciate this stranger, thank you so much. I love reading in my spare time or anything else related to the arts. I don't know if Literature will be a part of my future as a career, maybe through education?
I have been trying to get used to the podomoro timer technique for study like you suggested!- With the 25 on, and 5 off, but I'm still new to it and aren't very good at it yet. I'm going to have a drink of water and reset as you guys have suggested! Sending hugs back <3
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