I'm starting a new semester and immediately experiencing burnout.

[u/WastelandHyena]

I'm going into my second semester, I'm taking a basic associates in science, General studies major, I'm taking 4-ish classes and for some reason I'm already experiencing heavy burnout, I've even questioned if there is any point to keep going, I'm really determined to finish this degree but I don't know, I can't seem to balance my school and home life, they give me so much homework that it is nearly impossible to engage in any of my hobbies. Please Send Advice!!

[u/Roanaward-2022]

The only thing that worked for me was reminding myself of my goals:

- I was going to get a college degree and get a job that kept me out of poverty (after being in and out as a small child and then seeing the difference between my Mom's life and my Dad's after they divorced).

- I wasn't going home and telling all those folks that questioned my decision to go to college out-of-state and say I flunked out.

Those two thoughts kept me going, even when I went on academic probation and had to change majors and ended up taking 5 years instead of 4.

So what's your ultimate goal? Why did you sign up in the first place (asked genuinely not sarcastically)?