I scribbled down the stuff that negatively affected me in my course of working and studying for a law degree. I was so upset each time and it really chipped away at my well-being. I think I'm better at managing stress these days but it's a good reminder of all the horrible things I had to endure for a piece of paper.

Having to skip dinner or go for fast food just because it was more convenient.

The rushing.

Missing out on weddings, birthdays, gatherings.

Being exhausted on a constant basis.

Having multiple mouth ulcers every time I got stressed or didn't catch enough sleep.

Missing my alarm and being late for work because I didn't have enough sleep.

Not being able to plan holidays or having to compromise because of clashes with my timetable.

Shelling out few hundred dollars per month and thousands for the exams. Easily one f my biggest expenditure over the past few years.

Feeling miserable studying alone on so many occasions and having to sacrifice my weekends. Oh, the self-loathing!

Not spending enough time with my dogs and family.