I have struggled mightily with following through on my workout schedule. After missing workouts it is harder to be motivated the next day to follow through when I know that I won’t achieve the weekly result. The PDP program has been more time-consuming than I originally anticipated and with assignments all being due this month my work/ life balance is unsatisfactory. Staying home and watching Netflix is easier after a long day and I have fallen into a slump since becoming unwell. I feel as though I am losing my mental toughness to push through adversity. I notice that my confidence fluctuates and I am prone to taking criticism and teasing more personally. In ball hockey this week, my energy levels and typical endurance was well below normal and a cause for concern. I pride myself on being in peak physical shape and identify as that type of person. Lately, I feel like a fraud and need more activity than just walking to and from school. The gym and running relieve my frustrations and clear my mind to be a more productive with my schoolwork. All that I have desired to do is to stay home and lay around like a couch potato which has compounded the problem

 

I know that I have been pushing myself very hard the last year without any extended vacation. Working excruciating hours all summer after studying and writing the MCAT was a large workload and it doesn’t seem to slow down until December. I will make it through this semester but need to take advantage of the break if I was success in the next semester.

 

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