Something positive for today,
I received an email from the university this afternoon offering me an opportunity for a leadership role (with full training provided) in a peer assisted study program. This is a volunteer role that will contribute points towards a leadership award at the end of my degree and porvide a reference opportunity.
The offer is based on academic achievement and ongoing contribution to the university and student community (sounds like I am blowing my own horn there but that is not my intention).
This is a big positive for me because it has given me a much needed boost in confidence. At the end of last semester with all that was going on and how I was (or more to the point was not coping) I was pretty much feeling like a failure in every aspect of my life 😞 , on achieving results that where much better than expected an now this offer it gives me confidence that with some better self care and time management there is some hope for a brighter future career wise 😊
I now just need to investigate what is involved as and what is the time commitment required and make realistic decision on what I am able to commit to as I have a track record of over-committing myself in moments of excitement and enthusiasm. Also keeping in mind my caring commitments (most important) and centrelink requirements around time spent away from my darling.
There is also an application process to get through yet so a bit for me to process before I apply.
I am also in the process of jointly establishing a mental health suport group on our local campus that until we get some more volunteers will consume a bit of time and energy. Will be taking that easy this semester and ramping up semester 1 next year if all goes to plan but still a significant time contribution.
