Journal 3

1.Yes, I have been in a situation where my perception was affected by stress. When I am very stressed, I lose sleep. It’s hard for me to fall asleep when I have so much to do and I have a lot on my mind. I get a foggy feeling and have a hard time remembering things and focusing on tasks at hand. It feels like I’m carrying a heavy weight on my back. Thinking about regrets, what could have been and how I wish things were handled instead of how they actually were creates this fog for me. It helps to talk to my sister. She helps me distress. Venting to her is my medicine.

2.I am a glass half full type of person. When something goes wrong, I remember the part that went right and that usually helps me get over it. I am grateful for the life that I have and the people I am surrounded by. I always count my blessings. Talking to my mom helps too.

3.I need more sleep to be more present in my everyday decision making. When I’m exhausted, it’s hard to make rational decisions. It’s not easy to go to graduate school, student teach full time, have a side job & an assistantship and complete assignments on time… It’s nearly impossible which is why I don’t sleep.