This is my day off from everything, and I mean everything. I am relaxing and not worrying about my studies today even though I have an exam to do soon. The thing is, if I don't relax, I will only get tense. The tension will then make me frustrated because I will not be able to absorb any academic stuff even if I tried and this will only lead to more frustration, anger, loss of motivation and eventually, I just might give up.
However, I find that if I keep off my studies for a day or two, I have time to reflect and think about what I have been studying. My mind gets creative and tries to apply my newly acquired knowledge and I am able to identify gaps in my knowledge which then spurs me to get up and read so that I can get the facts straight.
So my day off is mine. I will cook, spend time writing and enjoy the company of family and friends without feeling guilty about the not studying.
And before I forget, happy father's day to those who recognize it.
