Week Four

A very hectic week! As were getting entrenched into the semester, I am really starting to feel that importance of being cognizant and taking action on my mental health. During the Senate meeting I attended on Wednesday, there were two speakers from CAPS that we listened to and they made their presentation active by asking us some check-in questions as student leaders. 

Some of these included how we are feeling this semester, what we wish we were doing better, or want to put more into the semester. The questions were extremely reflective, paired with the information of what causes burnout and common signs with it--and I found myself aligning with all of them. To be honest, since the pandemic, I find my work ethic plummeting. I don't really feel genuine motivation or excitement for the activities and things that I am doing that I would have as a first year. 

I also find myself being unable to say no to some things. I was not really aware that I was balancing 5 classes, 4 jobs, 3 organizations, until someone else had to lay out that fact in front of me and say that I was doing too much. At the same time, even though I do not feel as passionate as I do at this time, I love all my classes and involvements and can't find myself letting go of any.

This week, I also worked the welcome desk and hung up posters. At the desk, one of my past professors came up to me again and struck up a conversation which was very pleasant. It is always a joy to see people that I know and be able to briefly catch up on what has been going on in each of our lives.

As well, I did some tabling to help attract people to joining UCBA Student Government. That was fun, talking to people in the hallway. I also had several meetings with my peers and professors concerning some of my initiatives...I don't want to spill too much because it is still in the works but I am looking forward to what lies ahead and potentially achieve!