This year been a very interesting one, with many changes to plans and attempting to figure out online school. However, over the course of the year I feel like I have learnt a lot about myself as a person. I’ve discovered new interests this year which I never thought I would start. I have also learnt about myself as a friend, realising the importance of meeting up physically with friends. Academically, I feel that I have learnt a lot about myself. I feel that the workload was particularly challenging at certain periods, therefore I have learnt more about my study habits. During times when the workload feels overwhelming, I find it easier to divide my tasks and use the Pomodoro technique to keep focus. This helps tasks feel more manageable to accomplish within the time frame and also helps in staying productive. I hope to continue using this technique in the following year. Moreover, my biggest achievement is stepping out of my comfort zone in certain activities or services for CAS, in previous years I usually choose activities which I’m comfortable with. However, this year I chose to do something new, such as yoga, as I felt that it would have been beneficial to both mental and physical health. Next year I would like to continue to work on my new interests in my free time. I would also like to continue to develop my new study habits, trying to become more organised in the following year to better manage the upcoming tasks.
Month: June 2020
What lockdown has taught me about self-care
Like many others, when the lockdown was first announced I was concerned about what this would mean. Life is often fast paced, with little time for self-care as there is always something to do. However, something the lockdown has given me is time. For many people, including myself, this is the first time for a long period that time has been given to focus on yourself. Although there are still many assignments due, and tests allocated to students there is a sense of importance in self care. The lockdown has created a sense of isolation, especially with the concerns about the pandemic, therefore during this difficult time we are only able to rely on the people around us and ourselves. As a result, I have become closer to my family and have learnt more about myself.
During this challenging period it is easy to feel isolated. Therefore, during the lockdown, I have attempted to develop myself and indulge in self care. During periods where tasks feel overwhelming, I have become better at giving myself time to relax. Especially as people are moving to the internet for school and work, it can become overwhelming to look at a screen all day. Therefore I have become better at disconnecting from my screen, and instead listen to music and be present. The lockdown has proved to be a valuable experience in bettering oneself, to care for yourself by indulging in personal hobbies. I have learnt that it is okay to not always be productive, at times there may be a sense of guilt. However, indulging in personal hobbies which may have been forgotten due to new responsibilities is just as valuable as doing work. Of course a balance between the two must be maintained, to ensure that while you are caring for yourself, work life is still maintained.