College Stress Support Group
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I am almost done with my masters, but between kids, school, work, and just life in general, i am suffering from severe burnout. I have been in school for almost 6 years now. Working nonstop straight from my bachelors to my masters. I realize now that I should have taken a break in between, but I knew if I stopped, I would never get started again. It is something that I really want to do and excel at, but I am afraid of messing things up this close to the finish line.
I am having trouble concentrating in what i need to do. I am missing deadlines, not understanding what I am supposed to be learning. If there are any suggestions as to how I can improve my concentration, I would greatly appreciate them. :)
I am having trouble concentrating in what i need to do. I am missing deadlines, not understanding what I am supposed to be learning. If there are any suggestions as to how I can improve my concentration, I would greatly appreciate them. :)
Something that often helps me concentrate (though I don't do it enough) is to exercise. Especially when I'm particularly stressed or can't focus, or when I feel like I have too much on my plate.
Just taking 30 minutes to an hour to go for a job or a swim or a bike ride or even just a walk around the block a couple of times always helps clear my head. Don't listen to music! Just focus on the smells and sounds and then your thoughts should start to congeal and organize.
Try it out and let me know if it helps :)