Does anyone else spend a lot of time worrying about what everyone’s doing? I’m so worried that everyone’s better than me and I’m not doing enough but I’m doing the best I can. But I still don’t think it’s good enough because I can’t even imagine what everyone else is doing it’s probably so much more. I told myself I wouldn’t gone back over AOS1 for all my subjects but I’ve still haven’t done it for most of them so I’ve extended my deadline to next Wednesday. I’ve been doing UCAT and I still feel like I’m doing nothing. I really want to cry because I’m trying so hard to improve but I’m still not good enough. I don’t think I’ll ever be good enough I think I should just give up but I really can’t relax I think I should really talk to someone about this but I’m not sure it’s just really hard. It’s so suffocating. I’m really disspaointed in myself, but when am I not?
Hey Elle, I'm certain you're not alone! Just remember that everyone feels like giving up sometimes, but it's the people who persist when feeling this way that will achieve their goals and feel satisfied that they gave it their all. It seems like you are putting in a lot of work and trying your best, this is ALL that matters. In my opinion, if you do your best, then it's easier to not compare yourself to others. Remember, if you give up now all the work you've already done will go to waste (and it will just get harder to find motivation). Just keep at it and it will hopefully get easier! We totally believe in you and have got your back
Exams have been postponed and there will be no SACs in term 2. I have no idea what to do with myself. I’ve been doing 1 hour of UCAT and 2 hours of VCE a day (which is not much by atarnotes standards haha) but now I feel like I should do even less. If exams are in December at earliest I want to avoid burning out of becoming bored of content. Should I study as normal and then at end of year just space out prac exams so I can get heaps done?
First, I think a lot of year 12s are feeling this way so try not to worry too much! I would say continue to study like normal as it will give you something to aim for each day, but also make sure you are taking adequate amounts of relaxing time. If you feel like you are getting tired or starting to burn out, then simply take a day off or two to regain some motivation, and then get back into it.
Personally, I think continuing to work like normal and give everything your best shot is a great thing to hold on to during isolation
Of course, you will have to go back to online learning soon so if you are on top of work before this begins, you'll hopefully feel better
Hope this (kinda) helps - CM -