I am currently studying my Masters and I am feeling intense pressure from it. It is online and each module is in such a short period of time that I am feeling out of my depth. I am also in a new job which is increasing my anxiety.
I thought it was really good, focusing on an issue I am dealing with was helpful. I thought they were helpful and I am going to use the ideas. I felt that they were understanding without making it all about them.
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Hi Hello, can you help me?
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Hello. I hope so What kind of problem are you having?
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I am really struggling with my studies at the moment, I am so anxious that I keep putting off my essays and worrying all the time.
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It sounds like you are a student who is having trouble. Is that correct?
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Yes, I am a mature student and struggling with my course.
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I can understand how you feel. I was a nontraditional student recently who went back to school. It is very understandable that you are feeling stressed, especially with the pandemic and other issues happening.
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yes, the pandemic is making it worse. I am working as well so I am struggling juggling them all and running a house. I just don't know how to get back on track with my studying
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Have you thought about putting together a schedule to help you manage your time?
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How would I go about that?
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If you go online, there are different templates for students. One would be a time management template where you fill in the blocks of different times of the day. Also, do you know any of your classmates that you could email or text for support?
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okay, I can see the sense in that. Have you used them before, if so would you recommend putting everything on there or keeping it flexible? I do have a couple that i could contact, I've been feeling really embarrassed to contact them, like they might think I am being silly
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To start, fill in one week to see what all activities you have to do. Set aside specific time for doing your schoolwork. Try and stick with the schedule.
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Okay, one week doesn't seem too scary I could colour coordinate it, I like things in colour
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.I would try it.
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Ok, do you think I should reach out to my classmates, will they think i'm being silly, I really don't want to alienate them
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Maybe there is a discussion board where you could be anonymous. Break your writing down in small chunks. Just brainstorm one day, for example.
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I don't think so, however, I might just start with the template and see if that helps first. I like the idea of breaking things into the chunks
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Try one thing at a time so you are not overwhelmed.
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Thank you, I feel a little better, maybe I just needed some control. Yes, that's good, one thing at once
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I agree. You are not alone.
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Thank you, you have been really helpful
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Hang in there. It is great that you are in school.
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Thank you.
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I enjoyed chatting with you. Take care.
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me too. Thanks
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