Balance. 

Yeah, about that.

Sure, I’m organized to a certain extent. I have a planner I utilize to get a general idea of what I have to do. 

If I get on a routine where I am constantly crossing off a to-do list, I am set for a little while.

If I mess up my routine, I’m screwed for the next two weeks. 

I’ll forget to do some assignments because I become so fixated on one class. 

I stay up late finishing assignments from selective classes when I shouldn’t. My anxiety keeps me awake, so to make my body feel at ease, I work.

I can’t sleep if my brain is constantly sending reminders.

Ding.

Algebra assignment is due at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Ding.

Work tomorrow at 4 p.m. 

Ding.

For the test next week, make sure to go over your study guide.

Let’s look over my schedule.

I have school Monday through Friday, just like everyone else, and I work at least three times a week. I’m in NHS, NAHS and student council. And obviously, I’m a part of the newspaper. 

It doesn’t seem like a lot when I write it out. However, all the activities I am involved in require a lot of time and dedication. 

That’s where my lack of balance comes in. 

It’s hard, and I’m still learning. I know I won’t have it all figured out as a junior in high school. 

That’s just unrealistic. 

Being able to recognize that I suck at balancing my schedule out is one step in the right direction. 

Now that I have recognized the problem, I have to start mapping out how I will improve. 

I’ve started going to bed earlier.

I’ve started splitting homework into sections where I work on specific subjects for a period of time. 

I’m improving as the days pass, but it will take time.