As the end of the semester approaches, it always gets me thinking about the quality of work. My final grades rely on my ability to navigate projects and essays, all at once. 

I often find that the last week of classes is the most stressful as the deadlines and due dates approach. 

Since I have the tendency to procrastinate from time to time, I need to be extra diligent about the way I split up my time, and tasks. 

This semester, I have more work than ever before. I not only have work for my classes due, but projects for clubs, and jobs that I have been working on as well. 

I have been reflecting on my work, things I want to change in the upcoming semester. Which makes me excited to get started on new projects, and prepping for what’s coming next. 

However, it makes me forget about the current work I have to complete. This makes me face the problem of quality over quantity. 

As much as I want to do everything, start new projects and improve the others. I need to remember to complete the work I already have, and complete it to my best ability. 

I think it’s hard to get caught up in wanting to do more. It’s even more important to do more for the things you already have going on. 

I found myself almost applying for another position at a club. When I saw there was an opening, I immediately thought I would be a great fit, and it would be another great thing to put on my resume and gain experience. 

I stopped and had to ask myself, even though this would help me, how much would it hurt me?

I knew trying to take on any more than what I am already doing, would be overkill and had to let go of that. 

I get frustrated when other people are flakey for how much they do, so why would I want to become that? 

I would rather be really good at the few things I do, than only okay at the many things I do.

Next time you find yourself trying to do something, ask yourself if the pros outweigh the cons, and the value of that for your mental and physical health.

Hello there! My name is Madeline Bataille, I’m from Long Valley, New Jersey. I’m a junior Journalism and Spanish major with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies. I work as a barista at Fuel Coffee bar in Narragansett. You can also see me on campus in my position as the current Photo Editor of The Good Five Cent Cigar. In my free time I like to thrift, do yoga, and play guitar with some friends. This is my first semester being a part of the Campus Rec marketing team as a blog writer and photographer. I am so excited to share my love of well being through this platform and continue to be a part of the Rhody experience!