I think I'm doing way too much, what should I do?

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I’m a sophomore and super involved on campus. It’s only the second week of school and I’m feeling VERY overwhelmed. I think I got way too involved.

My commitments are:

  • 5 classes M-F and one 3 hour science lab. My science class is the most difficult and requires one full chapter of reading and notes before each class on Tuesday and Thursday
  • Executive board for two different clubs (each have weekly hour meetings and then normally one event or so a week) -the honors program
  • A part time retail job on the weekends
  • Therapy appointment (1 hour) once a week
  • Hang out with friends and boyfriend (boyfriend goes to nearby school 30 minutes away so some minimal travel is necessary)
  • Go to the gym 2-3x a week

I’ve found myself super stressed out and pressed for time, I have way more reading/homework to do this year but very little time to do it (at least in a calm manner). All of these things are so important to me so I don’t want to give anything up but I don’t even know how I’m going to manage my time.

My schedule for next week is like:
Monday: classes 11-3, one exam, meeting 6-7, meeting 7-8
Tuesday: classes 11-4, 2 quizzes, meeting 6-7
Wednesday- class 11-12:15 and then lab 3-6
Thursday: classes 11-4, quiz
Friday: class 1-2:15, meeting 3-4, therapy 4-5
Saturday: work 10-2
Sunday: work 3-7

So with all of that where do I fit in the gym, my friends, homework, my boyfriend, and some overall downtime? My priories are my classes (homework), my boyfriend+friends, downtime, and the gym.

But I enjoy everything I do and don’t want to let anyone down or myself down by stepping down from anything. On top of everything I’ve been struggling pretty badly with my anxiety disorder.

What should I do?

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Are you seeing a counselor at school? That has been critical for my daughter, who has anxiety. She goes to the campus counseling center once a week.

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@MaineLonghorn I was referred off campus so I could see someone weekly instead of bi-weekly (which is what our counseling center does)

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Just a thought. Is the schedule creating the anxiety?

I would go in this order:
I would drop at least on executive position on the one club. That will give you much less commitment.

I would drop the Honnors program, assuming it’s adding extra work. Will it really matter after you graduate?

I would drop the part time job, if you can afford to.

Good luck.

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I’d drop one of the EC executive positions for sure.

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Consider going to the gym with your boyfriend.

Life is about choices. Can’t do everything.

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If he is at another college, that may not be an option.