Does anyone feel guilty if they take time for themselves outside of studying?

[s_lynn22]

I am preparing for the ATDH (Admissions Test of Dental Hygiene). I am putting in the work and doing what I need to do. But I find I’ve been feeling like I’m never doing enough. I never told my family members or my friends, but I’ve kind of been feeling a bit down. And I think it just has a lot to do with being home most of the time studying. I have not gone out anywhere except going to the gym and church. I find when I take a day off and not do anything I feel guilty, even just going to the store or gym I feel guilty. Yesterday I took a day off and didn’t look at anything, but today I feel like I should’ve done something yesterday. It’s just a constant fight because I feel like I need to put my life on hold. Does know how to balance life while preparing for a big exam?

[DishLady]

It depends on the person. You're studying to improve yourself and your life... similarly, you need to step away from the books for things like gym and church (which are also designed to improve yourself and your life). So... some people see a life like this as being fulfilling and productive because it is all about you and improving your current life, maintaining your health, etc. It's all time for yourself in this sense...

In this scenario, Work-Life balance comes into play when you're measuring stress points. For every hour spent studying (which has one stress point) you spend an hour working out or taking a walk or whatever it is that has a lower stress point. You can keep a board or chart for yourself at first till it becomes natural to you.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Ever heard of a lot of anything is never good? There's truth to that and too much studying can either stress you out too much or get you tired, irritated or frustrated that it will eventually make it hard to learn what you are studying, its healthy to take breaks.

[Staximus]

Young Chico spits the old wisdom

[ChicoFromThe305]

Lol 💯

[Julian7312]

I think everyone needs a break it their minds overload

[Anonymous]

Its really hard to balance especially for perfectionists, rhe only thing you can do is not feel guilty for ehat you do, it is your decision, guilt is destroying people

[war_daddy]

who said you need balance when in school? just study like it's your job 24/7