I am studying to become a teacher -in my third year of university. I've always been an A student (when I do my absolute best, that is). I am someone who has to work extra hard to do well; school does not come easy for me. I push myself so so hard sometimes that I get physically sick from stress, and obviously it affects my mental health too. I am a perfectionist and have been told I'm very hard on myself. My grades often consume my mind. I know this isn't right. But when I don't work as hard when studying or doing assignments, I feel like I am sinning because I am not doing my "best". I believe people should do their best in everything, and God calls us to do our best. My best is an A grade, if I don't do my best, I get B's and C's. Is getting B's and C's a sin because I am not working my hardest or doing my best while studying? This is such a conflict for me... and always has been.
Is it okay to take the B's and C's? Should I feel guilty for getting these low grades? How much should I be putting into studying for exams and assignments?
Note: At this point in my degree, my grades do not matter.. as long as I obtain C+'s or B's I will be able to get the paper stating I have the degree.
Thanks people, any advice is very much appreciated
~JennaP
Is it okay to take the B's and C's? Should I feel guilty for getting these low grades? How much should I be putting into studying for exams and assignments?
Note: At this point in my degree, my grades do not matter.. as long as I obtain C+'s or B's I will be able to get the paper stating I have the degree.
Thanks people, any advice is very much appreciated
~JennaP