Posted by pinkeye on May 15, 2005, at 20:18:43
In reply to Re: psychosomatic illness, posted by pearl on May 15, 2005, at 19:52:19
Sorry to hear that.
How old are you? Is this something you have to do? Or is it something you are just doing as an option?
Many of us have to do certain things in life - like basic studies, some career etc, whether we like it or not, to sustain ourselves. And some times during childhood and young age, you may resent learning something, but when you become an adult, you will appreciate that you learnt it. It all depends on what stage of life you are in.
And sometimes, when you really hate something, but you have to do it regardless, then it might be a good idea to adequately reward yourself when you do it. I used to do that - if I study for 1 hour, then I used to allow myself 15 minute break to read a novel or watch tv. And then I go back to study again. You can perhaps treat yourself in some way (ice cream !!) if you finish it off early.
I agree about the pressure on students. But unfortunately, there is nothing much you can do about it. There are some things we cannot help in our lives. just have to live with them. Even if you go to work, it is not always fun. There are lots of mundane, routine things which you have to do irrespective of whether you like it or not. Maybe looking at it from that perspective - that everybody has to do lots of stuff they don't like to get to do some stuff they like will help.
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