#5

Okay so I've overcommitted to things before. It seems like a good idea at the time — but when the rest of life comes at you, it's extremely tough to deal.

This semester I took on another extracurricular commitment and right off the bat I was in charge of co-planning a panel event with other volunteers. I thought great, I can make this work. But as the weeks went on it was harder to attend every meeting and stick to the timelines we set. So how much of a pickle are we in? Essentially it's next week, nothing's been promoted yet, and there's been multiple communication issues. I should add that the final details of this event were supposed to be done early last month. 

All anyone can do at this point is own up to it. There's probably going to be a few late nights (and the final weeks of school are approaching) but it's the least I can do for not being completely present, and not being honest with myself on how much I could take on this term.

So about owning up to your mistakes: it's a brutal but constructive reminder not to repeat them. And in my case, a great opportunity to learn how to say no sometimes.

Now if you excuse me, I have a panel event to plan!