I am feeling a bit stressed about completing my writing studies in the next two weeks. I still have a few hurdles to jump over and know I have to work hard to achieve a good result. I confess to a great fear of failing. In reality, failing this unit would not make much difference to my life but I will be really disappointed in myself if I don’t succeed.
There is also a sense of loss at completing my studies. It consumes my time, energy and interest and there will be a gap in my life once I am done. I find this hard to explain. Maybe it is about being part of something bigger – a sense of belonging to a student community (even though the study has all be online).
Then there is that great sense of achievement at completion and success – or gratification describes it more accurately – overcoming something difficult and feeling stretched and experiencing some personal growth.
Finally, for me, study is about wrestling with something in my mind – that is not about ME – something bigger than myself and something that better engages me to the world I live in, day-to-day.
So – PERSEVERE I will and hopefully I will meet my goal of a qualification at the conclusion of my study but also greater knowledge about writing and the industry.
And… if I don’t pass – the world will not end – I will have still learned a lot – and well, let’s wait and see…
All I can do is do my best š
You must stay positive to do well,you’ll do well, I’m sure.
Thanks Ranu : )
You can do it!
Thanks Nancy. Your comment reminded me of this inspiring song from Marcia Hines š
Wishing you the best of luck in your studies.
I believe you will find something to fill that void when you finish because the completion of the studies will open up a wonderful world of possibilities. š
Thanks for your kind words Elizabeth. Much appreciated.
I believe even it’s hard you can do it if you really want :))
Thanks for your positive encouragement : )
I do know that sense of displacement which comes after you complete a programme of study but I’m sure it will all work out well anyway. You work too hard to fail so I should worry not on that score. Most of all, well done on the efforts you make. They deserve a decent reward
Thanks Peter. I am feeling a bit more positive about it all today : )