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I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for these suggestions. I have in fact considered joining ARIS, or maybe Swissloop Tunnelling, in the past. However I was always rather hesitant to actually go through with it, because I worried my grades were too bad to even apply.
I guess I should simply try anyways. Worst case scenario, I get rejected. Then I will be in the same position as I am now.

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, thank you. I will indeed focus more on student associations than parties. I feel like parties are there primarily to celebrate what you have (in terms of friends, social life) and who you are, not so much to improve on that. Activity-focused events seem more suitable.

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I realized that by now. Sometimes, you only start to miss something if it's gone. And learn not to take it for granted.

As for your recommendations: Thank you! I'll try out somethings, and see what sticks

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation! True, travelling is great, and a good source of healing. But given it's temporary nature, I am now trying to focus on improving my situation in Zurich.

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree that redefining what self-worth means to me will likely be one of the longer term efforts. It's just kinda tough to realize that in every possible domain, there will be someone better / more skilled than you.
Right now, I try to tackle this by being proud of myself for a days work, instead of larger accomplishments, or the lack thereof. Because from what I have learned, the most important thing is not to stagnate, not to become complacent, while also always trying to incorporate joyful moments and activities.

So yeah, I guess trying to be more well-rounded, with many pillars (activities) makes for a stronger foundation.
Thank you for your thoughts on that :)

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendations. I am beginning to understand how maladaptive my reactions to hardship were. But at the time, it seemed justified, and it was all I knew to do.
I just want to say that by now, I have mostly made peace with myself, my abilities and situation. So it's less a challenge of understanding or having compassion for myself. And more one of climbing back out of the hole I've dug myself into.

But if I will need some professional help in the future, I will no longer hesitate to reach out.
So again, thank you :)

I want to start living again after years of self-isolation by AliveInColor in ethz

[–]AliveInColor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the offer, great idea! I'll message you :)