I must not lie down. Lying down after school is the day-killer. Lying down is the little treat that brings total obliteration. I will face my exhaustion. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when I have made coffee, I will turn on the computer to do emails. Once lying down is gone there will be nothing. Only homework will remain.
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*background screaming noises of a few hundred thousand students along with intense odours of caffeine and energy drinks and sleep deprived zombie kids running around* + a couple thousand papers of mocks, notes, etc. scattered around. oh and let’s not forget the tears that make the atmosphere a tad bit acidic 🌸
What, the forest-dwelling entities with imperfect human mimicry who insinuate themselves into groups of hikers? Yeah, we had one of those. Clocked it immediately, of course. Honestly it kind of fell in that so-inept-it's-kind-of-charming range. We just played along until it'd had it's fill of marshmallows and shambled back into the treeline. We might have been violating some kind of killjoy wildlife contact best practices but what the hell, can't plan around every little thing. Why, what happened to you guys
Gonna rot you from the inside out
You are not “hopelessly behind” everyone else. Every person moves at their own pace and your life path is unique. While expectations of achievement within a certain time period may feel set in stone, there is always a way to keep going.
Here’s the thing about being productive: it’s not just about checking boxes and crossing off to-do lists. It’s about navigating life and learning how to work with yourself, not against yourself.
Don’t stay in your room 3 days in a row. Just don’t. Get some air, see the sun, touch grass—anything!
If stress shuts you down, don’t drink coffee. Seriously, it makes things worse. Trust me on this one.
Talk to a friend and work together. Sure, maybe you’ll chat all day and not stay 100% focused, but those conversations keep you motivated and positive in the long run.
Talk to your supervisor about your struggles. They’re there to help, even if it’s hard to ask.
Reach out to people who don’t include you in their group. Maybe they’re not being mean—maybe they’re just scared or unsure because you’re different from them. Don’t let assumptions keep you from trying.
Don’t over-schedule your day. Small, consistent steps every day are way better than big, scattered bursts of productivity.
Celebrate wins. Treat yourself. Go to that bookshop you’ve been eyeing. You’ve earned it.
Forgive people. It’s tough in the immediate aftermath, and honestly, I never thought I’d be the forgiving type. But when you step away from the situation, you’ll realize forgiveness isn’t for them—it’s for you and your mental health.
Take a few minutes every day to reflect on your mental health and journal. It’s not a waste of time, I promise.
Don’t break good habits on a whim. It takes forever to rebuild them. Whether it’s going to bed early or reading for 30 minutes a day, stick with it.
Follow the system that works for you. Don’t overrule it just because you’re tempted to. Getting back on track after derailing yourself is painful.
Oh, and stop comparing yourself to your more successful peers. (Still working on this one myself, but hey, baby steps!)
also take ur meds and excercise at least 3 times a week... otherwise u will crumble and u wont even see it coming...
Don't berate urself ... come on.. it doesn't work... work on eliminating that negative voice in ur head... ( I am still working on it)
My eating disorder is alright now... I dont force myself to eat anymore and just let my body decide when it needs food... I have been getting hungry so thats a good sign...
This challenge wasn’t easy, but it taught me so much about patience, resilience, and the importance of showing up for myself. I hope these tips help you in your journey, whether you’re just starting or somewhere in the middle.
Also I just want to say, I love u all... I really do... u guys r so sweet and encouraging... I am so glad I found this community😘😘