How to balance the different aspects of one’s profile and academics 

In this competitive age, everyone is trying to up their game and stay in the race to be the best. If you aspire to study in the best university, you know that one of the important factors that Admissions Officers consider is your profile. However, a common issue that many students face is that they are not able to balance the different aspects of their profile with academics. How can you build a strong profile when you have to maintain a good CGPA and also work on the other aspects?

In this blog, we have suggested some helpful tips that will help you focus on the different parts of your profile without compromising on any one aspect. Let’s go!

1) Practice time management
If you want to balance extracurriculars, professional life, and social work without it affecting your academics, it is very important for you to learn the art of time management. Create a schedule for yourself in a way that you allocate a sufficient amount of time for each activity. Prioritize what is important for you, and work smartly. Also, make sure you devote your full attention to the task at hand, so that you can perform well in all the different tasks you have.

2) Pick activities that interest you 
Many times, while trying to fill every bucket of their profiles, students often get involved in a multitude of activities, which they later realize they don’t enjoy. Thus, completing those activities becomes an obligation and ends up affecting their academics. It is thus important to choose only those activities which really interest you, and are in line with your long-term vision. You will be able to joy and learn in the process, and will also be able to balance your academics alongside it.

3) Take breaks when required
You don’t have to keep doing different activities just because you want to check all the boxes. If you feel that your extracurriculars and other activities are getting overwhelming, it is absolutely okay to take a step back. Reconsidering your priorities from time to time is really important. You do not have to force yourself to keep up with the plethora of activities. Taking a break will help you get things on track, and also to rejuvenate yourself so that you can get back with new rigor in the future.

4) Have faith in yourself
Always remember that you are doing your best. There will be days when you feel too overwhelmed by everything that’s going on and might feel like giving up. On days like these, you have to remind yourself of your ultimate purpose and your dream. Believe in yourself and know that no matter what happens, you will be successful if you persevere.  After all, when the going gets tough, the tough get going!

We hope you found these tips useful, and are able to utilize them well. Keep these points in mind, and you will definitely be successful!

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