Its funny how we find ourselves in the same situations more often than not. I was going through some stuff i wrote a long time back. I came a cross something that is as relate-able today as it was 2 years ago when i wrote it. Its nothing to scream about but nevertheless its an intriguing find. How time as changed so much of me and my life and yet potholes from yesterday are still dilemmas of today...
This is me 2 years ago *toin toin toin*
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Well, have you ever wondered why is it so hard for you to do what you know you should be doing?
By Vicknesha Pirathayini
This has got my mind in a tangle. Being a student I have been in this situation countless times. As a matter of fact I am in that situation right know (why else would I be writing?) I am always caught in this dilemma where I know I should be studying, (with exams in a week it has to be the most logical thing that one should be doing) but that is not the case. It is exactly at these moments that I feel sleepier, more lethargic and less enthusiastic about studying. What sort of phenomenon is this?
My whole life, I have read that the human spirit excels and strives beyond expectations in desperate times (8 days to my epidemiology exam sounds like desperate times). However, this is not the case for me. At times, I wonder is it just me? It can’t be, I assure you my fellow friends that at least one of you who reading this will agree with me. Then, why is it when the pressure is on I am more unproductive than I have ever been? I can see all the adults reading this and saying “you are just plain lazy”. I beg to differ, just hear me out. I am dead scared about flunking, well aware of the time frame and doing nothing about it IS eating me up inside…yet I do nothing… I am not purposely lazy, I am helplessly lazy!
Wow! There is a realization for you…
What on earth should I do? I could sit all day and ponder this, but to no avail. In my opinion the only thing that works is mind over matter. I agree that my body is aching, that I have eye bags even though I had a good night’s sleep, plus that I am more tired than I can explain. These are not excuses; this is actually what I am honestly feeling. I have concluded that all I can do is think I am full of energy and raring to go, until I believe what I think and what I think becomes what I am. This is an age old philosophy; it’s not something I cooked up on my own over night. But it is the only thing that seems to work for me. Whether it works, depends on you, but do not give up without even trying. Mind you, it is harder than you think.
To all of u reading this and have never had this happen to you, cut the others some slack. Next time someone comes to you and states their situation don’t jump on them with a boat load of self-righteous advice.
Just, give them this article….he...he. I have got to go and put my mind over matter, wish me luck!
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There you have it...I'm glad to say i cleared that paper by the whisker, hence i guess i should give it ago...who knows it might work again =P
