Stress
I know I have written about the stress students are currently experiencing before, but while writing this I realize that it is too important not to continue to talk about. My previous post regarding stress was about how we need to take care of ourselves, but this week I realize more and more that that really is not so easy.
I am genuinely exhausted by online learning. I am currently writing this blog post on my phone because my wifi decided to cut out, and the only time I was able to actually finish writing this was late at night. Work is piling up… and every time it feels like it’s finally getting easier, there is something new to stress about.
Somehow, even though we’re going to school for half the time, it is double the stress. Double the work. They tell you junior year is the hardest year of high school… but absolutely nobody could prepare us for what that would feel like in an online environment.
I am realizing that I am not often stressed, but rather constantly stressed- inescapably stressed. As the year progresses and we move toward incredibly important academic events, the stress increases. I have always been considered a smart student- above average at that. But suddenly, being placed in an online environment, I don’t feel as smart as I used to. I can’t learn the same way, and I feel as though I am not retaining information and am constantly unprepared.
It’s upsetting, really, to hope for a school year to end when I was so eagerly hoping we would even get one to begin with. I could hope this stress would improve, but in this environment, that is not exactly plausible. Instead, I will just keep doing my best and hoping my hard work will somehow pay off.
Wow! That's so funny how similar our blog posts are! I totally agree with you when you say how the stress is almost inescapable. The second I finish an assignment, I feel bombarded with another one. Either way, I just remind myself that I always get it done. I know that sounds stupid, but its true. Somehow, we always get it done!
ReplyDeleteThis year has been extremely stressful. I know that along with school, learning online, and the pressure of junior year, I have experienced numerous things that just make everything feel so much harder. I think it is really tough especially for students who usually do really well, to feel like they aren't achieving as high or understanding material as well. I have been experiencing this on a regular basis, where I question how smart I really am and I doubt myself. I hope you are able to find some peace and tranquility as the school year comes to an end, and find comfort knowing you are definitely not the only one.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling the same exact way. This school year has been extremely stressful, and the pressure of it being our junior year only makes it worse. Everyone is trying their best, but somehow we all still feel like we're failing. The biggest lesson I learned this school year is that there are some thing that are out of my control. As long as I tried my best, I shouldn't beat myself up over it. It should be used as a learning experience for next time. This is definitely easier said than done, but reminding myself of this when I am stressed really does help!
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