Sunday, November 6, 2011
Head Above Water
I am struggling a bit to stay on top of work, school, family, life, etc. There are lots of awesome and amazing opportunities and responsibilities at play, but only so many hours in a week. So, amidst this I'm trying to keep a rhythm with my tech posts, and it is coming a bit more naturally, but I still need to remind myself. I am really looking forward to some face to face time with y'all this weekend!
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I was chatting with a colleague who has her PhD last night. I was telling her how I felt like I was barely keeping my head above water. She looked at me, smiled and said "it's not about learning to keep your head above water, it's about learning to survive underwater."
ReplyDelete=) Just wanted to let you know you are not alone in the feeling overwhelmed....see you soon!
Not that I'm glad to hear others are struggling to balance all that's on their plates as well, but it's comforting to know I'm in good company...I'd suggest we start a "support group" except no one would have time to get support. ;P I too am looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
ReplyDeleteJust keeping thinking about Hawaii next summer (and practice your underwater swimming so you can enjoy the snorkeling there!).
ReplyDeleteI know it doesn't change the feelings of being overwhelmed when you hear that others feel this way, but (a) it feels less lonely (b) when you hear this story from people who have completed their doctorate (and most of us can echo your feelings), you realize that despite this they DID make it -- and so will you:)