80. IF YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP - Jack’s Undergraduate Empowerment - Empowering Undergraduates - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Ola Carew
80. IF YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP Every student has times when it feels like the only way to proceed is to give up. Perhaps you feel overburdened by looming deadlines, have fallen behind in several subjects, or failed a significant exam. The muttered “I can’t do this” thoughts and the crushing weight on your shoulders are signs to reset and rebuild rather than give up. Your turning point, not your breaking point, is this moment of uncertainty. First, accept that your emotions are real, yet fleeting. Although it is real, academic burnout is temporary. Take a deliberate break for no more than 24 hours to recuperate and rejuvenate. Don’t make any important decisions on your academic future during this time. Instead, make use of this time to rest, work out, or spend time with encouraging friends and family. Next, divide the overwhelming situation into smaller, more manageable components. Prioritise catching up on one subject if you are behind in three. Write just one paragraph to...