I’ve been really struggling for the last week or so, and I had a major deadline looming this week which has been adding to my stress. In the past, my go to routine when struggling with my mental health was to ask for an extension, not do anything until last minute and then submit a low effort assignment. This time, I told myself that I haven’t been working hard for months to throw it down the drain for a temporary feeling.

I got out of bed all week and made time for my assignment, made sure I was eating and clean and getting exercise and put 100% in. I just submitted my assignment EARLY by a few days and for once, I’m actually really proud of it and feel like it reflects my best efforts.

It’s times like this when I realise I really am making progress and getting better at managing and taking care of myself, even if sometimes I don’t see it.