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I'm just done with marking 2 sets of assignments for 4 classes... 3 more to go. Yeah, in between listening to the lecturer. Hur hur. Not that I'm trying to justify my actions... but this is the second time I'm going through the same lesson by the same lecturer - the previous time in my previous diploma course. :P

I've submitted my decision form to defer the masters phase of the course for probably two semesters after the graduate diploma phase ends in a month's time. With my shifting into boarding school, marriage prep course and all... I hope this would be a wise move. Certain priorities take place, and in any case, it'll always be relationships first if a win-win situation cannot be achieved. Prayed as I took the bus to the centre this morning... that I be given the peace that surpasses all understanding with regards to this decision. As of now... it has come. I'm beginning to see how the freed up time can be used. Hehe... the clinical director also happened to talk about the rigour of the masters phase, and I just got to know that there're certain days when I have to take leave to attend full week-day lessons. Mmmm. July 2009 then. :)

Modifying Dysfunctional Beliefs

DB: If I don't do as well as others, I'm a failure.
MB: If I don't do as well as others, I'm just human.

DB: If I ask for help, it's a sign of weakness.
MB: If I ask for help when I need it, I am showing problem-solving abilities (which is a sign of strength).

DB: If I fail in my work, I'm a total failure as a person.
MB: If I fail in my work, it's not a reflection of my total being. Also, failure is not always a permanent state.

DB: I should excel be able to excel in everything I try.
MB: I shouldn't be able to excel at something unless I am gifted in it, and able to devote considerable time and effort in it, often at the expense of other things.