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Quality over Quantity. That is something I’ve heard for a good portion of my life. I learned the true meaning of it this semester. Quality over quantity can apply to lots of things like friends, shoes, organizations, commitments, the list goes on. As I am writing this blog, I am specifically talking about commitments that I took on during my junior year of college.
Being in college, it is easy to want to join every organization and every club, and go to every event, but I’ve learned that this is not sustainable. I’ve had amazing opportunities come to me this semester, and for that, I am very thankful. However, I’ve also learned that the more commitment I take on, the lesser my quality of work becomes. I am also a person that strives for close to perfection, so not being able to perform at my peak is far from ideal. It’s something that’s not easy to learn, I learned this after being in college for 2 ½ years. Being “over-committed” this semester has taught me a lot:
It can lead to burnout
Too much on your plate is never a good idea. It leads to distractions and constantly being overwhelmed and stressed. Constantly feeling like this can lead to burn out and something that you normally enjoy doing can become a burden. It is important to take care of yourself and do a few things that you enjoy, so you can be proud of the things you create.
It is hard to do your best work
When balancing a thousand tasks, it’s hard to put your full effort and focus into those tasks. I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum (having just the right amount of work vs. having too much) and I can say that it is much easier to do my best work when I don’t have too much on my plate.
It is okay to say no
I am a huge advocate of not letting opportunities pass, which leads me to say yes more often than I should. It’s hard to get past the guilt of saying no especially when opportunities you won’t get anywhere else present themselves. But this is an important lesson I have to continue to teach myself. Saying no is okay. This allows you to choose self-compassion. Sometimes saying no can lead to other great opportunities or will give you more time to take care of yourself. I read this saying in another blog I was reading and I thought it was beautiful, “We simply can’t have, handle, and be everything” and that is OKAY.
So remember quality over quantity. At the end of the day, it is so important to be kind to yourself and learn to prioritize the most important things in your life. In the end, this can lead to more fulfilling experiences.
About The Author:
Salma Bora '24
Design
Entrepreneurial LeadHERship Student
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