Hello-hello!
Are you currently juggling assignments, internship deadlines, your friend’s breakup drama, and somehow still expected to call your parents every evening? If yes — welcome to the chaos club of student commitments.
Students today aren’t just attending classes. They’re running a full-time circus — college, side hustles, society events, family responsibilities, and of course, replying to that one friend who keeps asking “kaha gayab ho?”
Let’s break down why managing commitments feels like trying to hold five watermelons with one hand — without dropping your mental peace.
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1. The Myth of “Time Milega Yaar”
Every student thinks they’ll find time “after this week.” Spoiler alert: That mythical free time never arrives.
There’s always something — a last-minute project, an event, or your roommate needing a therapist, a chef, and a photographer… all in one day.
2. The Overcommitment Olympics
- Took up a leadership role in the college fest.
- Said yes to a group study plan.
- Accepted a freelance gig.
- Promised to attend your cousin’s engagement.
- Also planned a Sunday detox.
End result? Everything’s half-baked, your to-do list is a horror story, and Sunday feels like Monday’s trailer.
3. FOMO Makes It Worse
You don’t want to say no. Because what if something fun happens and you miss it?
You end up saying yes to everything — and before you know it, you’re attending an event with dead eyes, fake smiles, and a mind busy drafting tomorrow’s apology emails.
4. The Productivity Paradox
The more tools you use to stay productive — planners, Notion boards, habit trackers — the more overwhelmed you get when things still fall apart.
It’s like buying gym clothes before the workout plan. Hopeful, but slightly delusional.
5. Mental Health Takes the Hit
When you’re spread too thin, things start to crack:
- You forget deadlines.
- You burn out.
- You ghost your friends unintentionally.
- Worst of all, you start losing confidence — thinking you’re just “bad at managing time.”
You’re not. You’re just overbooked and human.
Quick Fixes to Save Your Sanity
- The “3 Priority” Rule: No one can do 10 things well. Pick your top 3 priorities daily. Let the rest chill.
- Learn to say “no” without guilt: You’re not rude. You’re just respecting your time.
- Time block smartly: One hour focused > three hours distracted.
- Don’t multi-task emotional & mental tasks: Study and Netflix? Not friends.
- Protect your ‘me-time’ like exam dates: If it’s not urgent, it can wait.
Take a Deep Breath
Managing commitments as a student today is like trying to dance on a moving train while writing a research paper. Ambitious? Yes. Sustainable? Not really.
It’s okay to miss a plan, skip a call, or postpone a task. The goal isn’t to be busy — it’s to be balanced.
So take a deep breath, pick your priorities, and remember: even Google Calendar crashes sometimes.
