I have a very stressful meeting tomorrow morning. I'm feeling nervous and anxious about it.
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Hi there, what is life like for you right now?
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Pretty stressful. I'm a little bit anxious about school.
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So you're worried about your studies? I will try to help if I can. Please tell me all you can.
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Thank you. I am finishing up my third year in college so I have some career decisions to make. I'm also trying to find a job for this summer related to what I want to study.
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Are you finding that things are being made difficult because of the pandemic?
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Yes. Most of my classes are online. I really miss my friends and family.
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I hear you. I think we're all really suffering at the moment. Are you getting any support?
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I do live with three of my friends so it's nice to have their support. I'm glad I'm not alone
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What sort of thing do you want to go into when your studies are over?
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I'm studying psychology, I want to become a therapist or social worker
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That is a really worth profession. Have you thought of doing some volunteer work before you graduate?
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Yes! I am trying to get a job at a suicide hotline for the summer
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That is an awesome thing to do though it could be very mentally draining. Do you feel up to it?
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I know I'm up to it, but this week I've been having a hard time Just struggling to stay motivated in school
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Don't put yourself under too much pressure if you are suffering yourself.
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I try not to. Sometimes it's hard to put myself first
user
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I think a lot of people who work helping other people have that sort of problem - it's too easy to neglect yourself.
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It's good to hear I'm not alone in feeling this way
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Is there anything else you'd like to tell me about how you're feeling right now?
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I got a job offer today, I'm very proud of myself!
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That sounds wonderful - is it the sort of job you were really looking for?
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Sort of. It's an opportunity to work for one of my favorite professors over the summer. I'm still going to work on that suicide hotline job as well
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Don't over extend yourself though. Make sure to give yourself plenty of you time.
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That's a good point. I struggle with that.
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Maybe set aside a few hours each week where you do something just for you, even if someone else claims that they need you.
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I will try that! Okay, thank you so much for your advice. I'm going to log off now. This has been very helpful.
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