A spiritual response to feeling overwhelmed
At one point in my college semester, academic demands—combined with leadership responsibilities, work, athletics, and family—became overwhelming.
I enjoy pushing myself and keeping busy, while still prioritizing my academics. But when my academic performance suddenly wasn’t meeting my expectations, I began to panic. I had papers to write, finals to prepare for, and numerous assignments to complete, all within a few weeks. And with the semester nearing its end, I knew asking for extensions was not an option.
I had papers to write, finals to prepare for, and numerous assignments to complete, all within a few weeks.
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