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\u201cThe things we do, the things we don’t,\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Recently, I have been very busy \u2013 so busy that I\u2019ve been scheduling specific time to be with friends and occasionally viewing it as something I have to do instead of an exciting privilege to spend time with people I love. While I used to be excited to see a friend, now I almost feel guilty \u2013 like I should be spending my time on school, work, or other urgent tasks instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe things we love, the things we lost.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n With midterms well underway, I am constantly asking myself one question: \u201cAm I doing enough?\u201d Am I studying enough? Am I working on my essays enough? Am I sleeping enough? Am I spending enough time with my friends? Am I spending enough time taking care of myself?<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhere the wind blows, runnin’ ’round in circles\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n In my most overwhelming moments, I remind myself that I am always enough, regardless of what I am doing (or not doing). I <\/span>am<\/span><\/i> doing enough, regardless of what I might hear or see others doing. It\u2019s not easy to balance school, work, a social life, and my own physical and mental health. It\u2019s natural to be overwhelmed, and I’m handling it and making it through the best I can.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe future is mine just the same,\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Midterms will come and go, but I refuse to spend my time questioning and doubting myself, my work ethic, and my ability to succeed \u2013 academically and otherwise. I\u2019m in control. I\u2019m doing my best, I\u2019m doing enough, I’m going to get all these essays and exams done, and I\u2019m going to be alright.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n