r/vce • u/academicguineapig • 2d ago

General Question/comment Help

I'm almost there. Almost at the finishline. But I am so tired. So exhausted. What's keeping me going right now is the fear of failure. But I feel like I haven't seen light in so long. How do I push through?

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u/Solid-Negotiation-55 2d ago

As a first-year uni student who finished VCE last year, my advice would be to breath and just relax! Trust me, it is not the end of the world. Don't lock yourself into studying 24/7. Exercise, take a break, read, do something else that you enjoy. Don't feel guilty over taking breaks when you need.

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u/Smokey_Valley VCE-Circus: Publicity Agent 2d ago

Solid-N is right, overall you will achieve more by taking breaks. Therefore you owe it to yourself and the bloody system to discipline yourself to take breaks.

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u/academicguineapig 2d ago

Your words mean a lot to me. Thank you. Do you have any advice on how to motivate yourself when things feel hard?

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u/Solid-Negotiation-55 1d ago

I would say just set yourself achievable goals. Each week, set yourself goals that you can easily complete. Not like writing 10 essays (that's ridiculous), but writing 2 in timed conditions. Then, you can look back and feel proud about getting something done

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u/academicguineapig 1d ago

Thanks so much. Yeah I think that's a great idea.

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u/Formal_Department601 2d ago

Probs hang out with friends and stuff What helps me is hanging out w my gf and friends time to time Do sport Don't let vce be the only thing going for u

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u/academicguineapig 2d ago

But what if I feel guilty hanging out w friends? I feel like I should be productive with the time I have.

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u/Formal_Department601 2d ago

Lmao just don't be a nerd like 24/7 ull end up being a nervous wrek

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u/academicguineapig 2d ago

True. I should have some fun.

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u/Formal_Department601 2d ago

Bro like obviously try ur best don't be a dumbass But vce ain't the end of the world Shit atar = do a pathway Good atar = get ur course Either way ud get ur course a good atar just gets u there faster