Let go of the 4.0
I’ve decided I need to prioritize my work in terms of managing a reasonable GPA that will get me through my degree program. I’m halfway through and with a demanding job, starting to feel burnout. There’s no need to stress about perfection when it’s the degree that matters for me. This means that I won’t beat myself up to complete every Discussion Post or to write two responses, if I do submit the initial. Instead, my focus is on the milestones and Discussion Posts that flow easily. I’m lucky that my career is established and my Masters is a check the box personal goal. I don’t expect to do this for every class but have decided to be a bit more forgiving of myself and remember that my goal is long-term, not immediate. The degree is my goal, not a 4.0. Our brains don’t have to be on overdrive for every single assignment. Just sharing to remind folks that sometimes chasing perfection can be shortsighted. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.