Welcome to the third (and final?) instalment of my necessary, yet greatly helpful blogging extravaganza. Like all great trilogies, the first was an amazing introduction to a new universe. Not without its flaws, but inspiring, and presented a new hope for future blogs. The second was (probably) the best, expanding on the first but striking back with it’s own identity. The third… Well let’s just say it’s gonna SUCK. In all seriousness, I hope that isn’t the case, but such is the trilogy curse.
I’ve had a great experience during this class, and if there’s anything to take away, it’s that I have horrible time management skills, and hope that Genevieve can see that I recognize my failings, and have come to peace with myself.
Lets get down to brass tacks. This past week has been trying to say the least. There were exams, classes, and of course some form of personal life, and thanks to the lovely Prof. of MSTH-108, everyone was educated about some stress management techniques (too much grovelling? Not enough?). We also had the opportunity to meet some Humber Alumni, and second year students of Massage Therapy. Since I plan to be brief, I think it’s appropriate to split this instalment into two swift parts.
Part 1: Stress Management
From what we’ve learnt in Blog Post II, I have a fairly healthy, or inflated, sense of self. I think it’s important to note that I am a stress free individual. Realistically to a fault, but stress free is who I’ve been my whole life. I can recall a few times where stress (at least the kind of stress we’re discussing today) has had a hold on me, but more often than not, I tend to keep level headed and confident. For the most part I have not led myself astray.
In class we discussed a plethora of techniques to curb your stress, and come out victorious. From talking with friends, family and loved ones, to using the resources available on campus, we had an informative discussion about what people felt stressed them, and some likely solutions. It seemed that seeking council from peers and loved ones was the most popular form of stress management. I haven’t been one to confide in many people, and tend to keep private. I prefer a tried and true technique. One that has NEVER let me down. It’s a two pronged attack that has led me to success anywhere I apply myself. Are you ready for the secret because here it comes!
LOVE WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND BE PREPARED.
I’ve had many experiences where things should have been hard, and should have been defeating, but loving the outcome means loving the process, and that makes everything a whole lot easier. Preparation you say? Well that’s as self-explanatory as it gets. Stressed for O/P’s? That’s okay. If you’ve prepared by reviewing content, practicing with family/peers, seeking clarification from Profs., and understanding the course content, it should be impossible to be ill prepared. If you’re prepared, it’s going to pretty tough to feel the pressure. Of course I understand that sometimes it’s easier said than down, but that battle is a little too individual for me to tackle here (maybe a new trilogy?!?!).
Part 2: Alumni and Year 2’s
Our most recent, and final class, we had the opportunity to seek some deeper information about our course, and possible future career. Finally the portion of this blog that might actually be brief. That’s not at fault of the guests lack of information, but really represents the parallels between all of our guests.
One such example is (ironically), RELAX. From every couple of guests we had the opportunity to speak with, that was the largest and most common conversation topic. We were informed again and again that we are being well prepared for our futures as RMT’s, and our futures in this program.
We got the opportunity to ask a lot of questions, both broad and specific, and throughout the entire experience, we were reassured of our positions in the course, and the speakers were great at instilling confidence in my fellow classmates.
Hopefully I was mild in my trilogy references. I assure you that I removed WAY more trilogy based jokes and nerdy anecdotes than you think. Maybe a new trilogy is on the way, maybe it’s best to cut my losses. But hopefully I broke the trilogy curse and this instalment was just as great as the rest.
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