#academic stress

[stemgirlchic]

secret spy mission for when you're not okay

broken into "really really not okay" "really not okay" and "not okay"

really really not okay: mission stay safe

make sure you're in a safe place

hug your pillow, get under your blankets, anything that can be a little bit of comfort

if you're watching/reading/otherwise consuming something that's triggering you, put it away. or at least put it down for a moment. even if it's your work, even if it's an important news story that deserves your attention, it's okay. there will be other times to interact with it

if you're having bad impulses - rip a piece of paper, hit something soft, hell even throw something (preferably not something expensive but anything is better than hurting yourself or someone else)

deep breaths. i know it's cliche but it helps

ground yourself: 3 things you see, 2 things you hear, 1 think you feel.

really not okay: mission stabilize (pick 1-2 of these mission objectives)

watch funny videos online (i like SNL and clips from the office)

read a chapter of that book you set aside

if you can, get some fresh air, whether that's a short walk or just opening a window

if you're up for it, exercise can help, even just some stretching

work out your feelings creatively: draw, write angsty teenage poetry, sing a ballad in the shower, anything. we are creative creatures.

listen to some music - my friends all like listening to sad music when they're upset, but i find happy music helps. whatever works for you.

text/call/chat with someone you care about, even if it's unrelated to how you're feeling rn. just a meme or an emoji even, remind yourself you are loved.

not okay: mission small steps

get yourself some water

get a snack - it doesn't have to be complicated. a piece of fruit, some cheese and crackers, some chips, popcorn, pretzels, leftovers from last night. don't feel bad. this is productive. you are being productive. this is what you need rn.

turn on some chill music

make a list of the things you have to do - "must do today or there will be severe consequences", "should probably do today", "don't have to do today"

put aside the "don't have to do today". it's okay. there will be other days, better days. dramatically rip off that part of your to-do list, crumble it up, and throw it in the nearest trash can basketball star style.

start with your must dos. work for 15 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. if you can't do 15 minutes straight, do whatever time amount you can do. slow progress is still progress. i'm so proud of you.

take a nice, rewarding break after your must dos. you deserve it. then - reassess. are you up for your "should dos"? if so, repeat the last bullet point with them. if not, that's okay. there will be other days.

you did it. i'm so proud of you. one day you will look back on today and think "wow, i was so strong for getting through that. i can't believe i got through that" and you will be right. because you are so strong. ily <3 you are the best spy ever.

#inspired by recent events #mental health #you are not alone #you're going to be okay #you got this #be kind to yourself #you matter #you are loved #i love you #bad days #struggling #coping with stress #studyblr #academic stress #student #high school #college #university #vent #personal

[coming-of-age-witch]

very cool now i need to ensure that my disastrious mood swings and casatrophic sudden rush of overwhelmingness doesn't get in my way of getting a cute little 95% A grade or i'm doomed to death

#desi academia #desiblr #academic validation #academic stress #burn out #academic pressure #academic girl #studyblr #academic assignments #student life #exams #studying #academic writing #academicism #academia #dark academia #desi shitposting #chaotic academia #shitpost #indian academia #god this academic validation will be the validation of my autposy

[foaming-sea]

Someone hold a gun to my head untill I finish all my piled up work

#i think even after that i won't do it #motivation needed #academic stress #chaotic academia #dark academia #my writing #original writing #humour #shitpost

[reverie-ve]

Constantly telling myself that it's a setback not the end after a failure is the only way i am willing my lungs to take in the air.

#failure #mental health #not a loser #not a failure #just learning #academic stress #academic validation

[deesi-academia]

I post sad stuff and people think it's a relationship issue. It's an academic issue bestie.

#academia #academic stress #sad stuff #desiblr #chaotic academia #desi #dark academia #humor #memes #relationships

[riiskvz]

the horrible feeling of dread and doom a couple days before an exam is eating me up inside i actually cant anymore

#struggling #academic stress #academics #school #god why #i hate this plaaace #it eats me up inside so much so that the fear is preventing me from even trying to study cause im just soooo fucking exhausted #AAAAAAAAAA

[bitsnthoughts]

Beacuse I have exams I am having anxiety, cz of that anxiety I can't seem to concentrate on my studies and cz I am not studying I am having anxiety - gosh exams are sooo drainging mentally

#nostalgia #exam season #exam anxiety #im doomed #academic stress #anxienty #actually mentally ill

[andalus88]

SOOOO many brown kids and families, especially the type A ones need to realize this truth earlier.

#academic stress #princeton university #college #college applications #netflix never have i ever #never have i ever season 4 #never have i ever #niecy nash #therapy

[quietimtryingtostudy]

Do you ever just want to go all 'aww guchuguchu pukichuku chotu kutu sa baby' while looking at a baby or a kid? Yeah, same

Also- academic validation. Do you ever just really, really want academic validation? Yeah, same.

#stressed desi high schooler content #desi academia #academia #dark academia #academic stress #making me go nuts

[hellogirlslikegirlslikeboysdo]

And the lights are not fluorescent, and there are no words on the page. - Form Essay Rewrite

Author's Preface and Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Description: My final portfolio for one of the creative writing courses I took based around exploring the creative nonfiction essay in its many literary forms, with any and all identifying names or signifiers censored out.

Player 2 moves black pawn to a5.

Player S̵̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to a3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to b5.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to b3.

Player 2 moves to black pawn to c6.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to c3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to d6.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to d3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to e5.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to e4.

Player 2 moves black pawn to f6.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to f3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to g6.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white pawn to g3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to h5.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white bishop to f3.

Player 2 moves black pawn to g4.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white bishop to g4.

Player 2 moves black pawn to f4.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white bishop to f4.

Player 2 moves black pawn to e6.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white bishop to e6.

Player 2 moves black queen to d7.

Check.

Player S̵̳̈͂̅͌̂͒̈́̈́̉́͊̌́͝ moves white bishop to d7.

Checkmate.

Shorthand Key

a5 - Putting your best foot forward a3 - Steady travels b3 - False hope c6 - The numb, knee-buckling realization that this will not work for you long term, hitting you like an explosion hits an unprotected ear born and raised in conflict-free suburbia. (Regardless of whether or not the player is using the black or white chess pieces, all they can see is blinding light. The other player is not obligated to wait for the player’s vision to recover to allow them to take their next turn) d6 - The exhaustion slowly spilling out to every corner of the board. (re: a1) e5 - The swish of the adrenaline rush in your blood that comes from pulling an all-nighter for a midterm, only to complete 40% of it in between the last two hours before class,  frantic pacing that melts into stimming hard enough to hurt your wrists, wailing that cuts into hyperventilation that cuts into wailing that cuts into coughing that melds into the low, gravely whine that your smoker aunt makes when you shake her away for breakfast. As evidenced by the nonsensical description surrounding it, players disregard any piece standing on d6. h5 - The new approach that’s totally gonna work, Dad, don’t worry about it, I promise. h3 - If a pawn is standing on top of it, the disappointment of your new clever, emotionally invested in approach doing absolutely nothing to lighten the load or prepare you for virtually anything. If any other chess piece is standing on it, the ineffable horror of the further setback. g4 - The player stalls for time, either with academic sacrifices, overcompensation, or that goddamn work ethic of theirs that everyone is obsessed with, you know, the one that hasn’t worked for them in 3 and a half years? Lies, appeals to emotion, or half-brained excuses are also viable moves, though they are discouraged by all involved parties besides the two players. (Note: The other player can waste this time by adding extra pressure, work, or burnout, or crushing them with the reminder of a forgotten assignment or the fact that they’ve only spoken to a friend outside of an academic setting 14-15 times this entire semester, in order to advance across the board and remove their chess piece from the board) f4 - Prolonging the inevitable e6 - Prolonging the inevitable, but more outwardly pathetic. d7 - The glaring, dumb mistake on your handling of your finals you knew you were going to make since the second week of the semester. Check - Pass your classes. Maybe. Probably. You don’t really know, and you’re a little too afraid to find out, but you’re going to have to anyway, at some damming point. Checkmate - Death, in the academic and literary sense. The losing player must reset them both, but the student will instead. In this inevitable case, scold them for their inability to follow the rules to ensure the chance of future gameplay.

#creative nonfiction #essay #contemplative #anxitey #chess #lists #chess pieces #chess game #angst #angsty #edgy art #gifted kid burnout #gifted kid problems #gifted kid shit #academic struggles #academic stress #academic stuff #school #academic validation #learning #academic assignments #creative writing #nonfiction #writing

[eveschild]

They should invent an exam that doesn’t make me insane

#academic stress #academics #college #exams

[pencil-urchin]

I've been awake all night playing Solitaire, reading fanfics, and scrolling through Tumblr and I realized I could be working on my fanfic instead.

I guess cutting out everything I love to finish my thesis and graduate really messed me up.

At least art school gave me the ability to draw horny Thrawn content.

#writer #writer struggles #writing is hard #but i have missed it #academic stress #should not be normalized #but also #and i cannot stress this enough #do not ever #for any reason #get 3 master's degrees #just don't #trust me

[legendarycollectiveflower]

Shoutout to all the people who relate to Reki (from sk8 the infinity) because you say that you suck at what you like the most doing because you met someone who does it way better and you don't want to show how much that hurts.

It's ok not to be the best, you're not supposed to, you just have to be happy doing it. Don't let pride take that away from you.

#chaotic academia #performance anxiety #dark academia #sk8 reki #sk8 the infinity #anime #reki supremacy #reki and langa #sk8 langa #sk8 #relating #academic validation #academic stress

[boredintjqueen]

#funny relatable #relatable posts #relatable memes #relatable #original meme #meme #funny #academic stress #college woes #sad life #gen z mood #gen z memes #gen z post #gen z #self depricating #depression #mentally drained #burn out

[deesi-academia]

Mommy issues this daddy issues that mere academic issues ki therapy kon dega??

#💀suffering #desiblr #desi #chaotic academia #humor #memes #desi culture #desi academia #academia #academic validation where #academic stress

[piscescorner]

#relatable tweets #relatable af #late night thoughts #academic stress