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Given that exam week is approaching, with you having a target grade in mind, as well as organization requirements, it is necessary that you manage your time effectively. You may have made plans of catching up with friends; however, you have to set your priorities straight. Hence, instead of attending a party tonight, you choose to stay home and focus on studying and accomplishing requirements. However, doing this may lead to your experiencing the fear of missing out (FOMO) because you may feel like you are being left out on a night of socialization.

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Choosing to study over coming to a party means that you opted to stay home and avoided the company of others, thus the lack of socialization. Nevertheless, you may still modify the situation and achieve interaction with others by inviting your study buddies over and reading together and having fun. You know you may still have fun with the comfort of your friends because the fun doesn't always begin and end with parties.

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To divert the attention from feeling that you are missing out on the missed party, you can instead focus on enjoying your study session with your friends to attain the QPI that you are aiming for. Moreover, you can also opt to turn your phone off and not check any social media sites while studying so you won’t be distracted if ever some of your peers are posting about the party they’re attending. This will help you avoid comparing the experience of partying over studying.

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Choosing to study is a valid reason not to attend a party. Instead of focusing on the negative side, change your perception and look on the brighter side. You have your priorities set already, and we're sure you want to get that QPI. Oh, but you still want to party? Worry not! Once you get that QPI, you can throw a party to celebrate, which can be even bigger than the one you missed.

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Whenever you are experiencing FOMO because of prioritizing studying, you can remember that there will always be more opportunities to attend other parties that will not compromise getting your desired QPI while only having limited time to study since exam week is already coming up. At the same time, you may also get gratification from the fact that you chose to study tonight, thus, more chances of getting higher grades.

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Considering that we are students aiming for a certain QPI and that we are tasked with certain responsibilities, these examinations and organizational tasks should definitely be more prioritized in this situation. Thus, it would be best if we avoid and choose not to partake in the upcoming party to focus on our priorities. In addition, we should also communicate with our friends and explain that there are more important matters that have to be dealt with first.

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Since we have chosen not to partake in the party, we may feel that we are missing out on opportunities to bond with friends, but we may modify our situation and make compromises to cater to that. The scheduled meetings with friends may still push through, but rather than hanging out solely for the purpose of partying and bonding, we can instead meet to accomplish academic and organizational tasks together. Furthermore, depending on our individual circumstances, we may also opt to conduct these hangouts face-to-face or through online group calls.

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Given the number of commitments we have, we could focus less on partying with friends at that moment and instead worry about how the exams might be more difficult than expected and the possibility that there might be more organizational responsibilities in the following days. With these ideas in mind, we could divert our attention to allocating more time to study and completing organizational tasks ahead of time.

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Because we have chosen to miss the party and compromise our hangouts with friends, we may think that our friends might become disappointed. However, instead of thinking of the negative feelings they may harbor because we did not indulge in partying with them, we could hope that they understood our situation and realized that we are still trying to bond with them while prioritizing our academics and organizations. Furthermore, we may also adopt the mindset of thinking that the decisions we made in this situation have been done to benefit us and to aid us in attaining our goals.

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In response to the overwhelming feeling brought by our piling number of commitments, we should first take a step back and take a breather for a while so that our head does not become clouded with messy ideas. Once our minds have been cleared of other stressors and worries, we may then start to organize ourselves. To bring order to our thoughts, we can list down and order our priorities, then start allotting certain time blocks for our tasks. Through the process of time and priority management, we may be able to accomplish our responsibilities as planned and attain our goals.

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To avoid being stressed out, I will only deal with one of the situations based on my priorities. Since doing well for the exam week is significant in achieving my goal, I will prioritize it, and therefore, I won’t go to the party. But, I will make sure that my friends understand the reason why by explaining the importance of the coming exams carefully. I will also make sure to make it up to them after the exam week.

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I can treat the situation not as a problem but as a game, with the party as the reward. I will set a goal of accomplishing a number of tasks before the party, so that if I finish them, I will reward myself by going to the party and having a good time.

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If I attend the party, I could shift my attention by chatting with my friends rather than continuously think about my piled-up workload. This will replace the stressful thoughts of my responsibilities with the fun thoughts of the conversations I have.

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Instead of thinking about the upcoming exams and requirements as a possibility of failure and tragic future events, I can think of them as opportunities for growth and learning.

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Since I am feeling overwhelmed due to all my pending tasks, I can meditate and give myself a pep talk to feel calmer and more in control of the situation, as well as increase my focus, thus allowing me to complete all of my tasks more efficiently.

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Logically, the best course of action is to study and accomplish your requirements instead of going to the party. While you might feel left out, it is better to prioritize your goal QPI since it matters more in the long run. Not studying now will only make you feel even more anxious for the rest of the week, or even panic during the exam itself. The guilt of not studying might even weigh so heavily that you wouldn’t be able to enjoy the party even if you went. Not achieving your goals might negatively impact your feeling of self-worth for months to come. For now, it’s better to stay at home.

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To mitigate the feeling of missing out, try to avoid any stimuli that will make you think of the party. Go study or work in a place where there are little to no distractions. If possible, maybe invite someone else to study with you and keep you company so you don’t have to feel alone. Keep your phone on silent and turn off any notifications. Tell your friends in advance not to message you or send you any photos that might make you feel worse.

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While it is painful to know that your friends are partying tonight while you spend the night studying, thinking about the party will only make things worse. It is better to focus on the tasks at hand to reduce the intensity of present, as well as future, pain. This can also increase your productivity as your attention would be undivided. Break up your workload into smaller tasks that can be concrete goals for yourself. Think back to other times you achieved high grades, or were praised for your good org work and how good that made you feel. Focus on the joy of accomplishment instead of the pain of missing out.

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Instead of thinking about being judged for not being there, think about the long term costs and consequences you would have to deal with for not missing out on just a random party. You could attend a party at any time, but you cannot take back the effect it will have on your grades if you ignore your schoolwork. Aside from that, think that it is great that your friends want to have fun with you at the party, and that they have your best interests in mind. Remember that they understand and won’t leave you out of things just because you didn’t join one single party. If you study and do well, you will have more time to hang out with your friends in the future when the workload is lighter and you have more time to do the things you like.

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Channel your stress and energy into being productive. Use them and this experience as motivation to accomplish your tasks. Relieve your stress through your own self-management techniques such as eating, listening to music, or even try some mindfulness deep breathing techniques if you still feel overwhelmed. Remind yourself of what is really more important so you don’t feel bad about not going. Finally, don’t lash out at your friends. Thank them for respecting your priorities.

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Try to set your priorities straight. This way you can choose which priorities you will deal with and which ones you’ll drop or back out off. In line with this, let go of some workload that you know aren't your priorities in order to avoid this situation from happening again. In this scenario, it’s best to prioritize studies over organization work and parties. If the organization requirements become overwhelming, it is best to contact a superior in the organization so you can explain your situation and this may help lessen your workload. Worse comes to worst, end your friendship with them, and choose a set of friends that are also studious like you. This would ensure that you'll be able to avoid this type of situation the next time around.

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Invite your classmates for a study group instead, and postpone the gala. However if they don’t want to do so, you can bring your notes or even some simple flash cards to the party and you can try to find a secluded place and try to study there. If there comes a time when the party is dying down, you can also leave the party early to study or rest more. Worst case scenario, you can choose not to attend the party and focus on your studies.

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Focus your attention on one thing at a time, whether it be studying a subject, doing an organizational requirement, or meeting with friends/classmates; don’t think of all of them at the same time in order to reduce the intensity of the guilt or pain you'll feel by choosing certain priorities over others. This way your energy can be channeled to do something productive. You can also distract yourself by reminding yourself why you chose certain priorities over others and think of the positive outcome that you’ll get by doing so.

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Think of your gala with your friends as a way to take a break from your other responsibilities. Additionally, you can think that there are always plenty of other opportunities to party with friends, which can happen after exams. You can also think that your friends will probably miss you at the party. Lastly, think of this situation as a sign that you should learn to better balance your schedule, and know what to prioritize.

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Plan your schedule for the following weeks and ensure that you try to stick to it. Communication with the concerned parties would be good because they are the ones who are most affected by your poor priority management. To your friends, ask them for help and tell them the truth. If they're true friends, they'll understand and maybe even help. Lastly, try communicating with your organization superior, as well. Explain your past situation to them and maybe try to take on less than you can handle. They’ll be understanding of your situation.

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Understanding that there are responsibilities to be fulfilled, the first thing I will do is tell my friends that I cannot attend the party. I will also explain why I can’t join their party--that is, the timing is just unlucky as I have too many things at hand, like examinations, requirements, and organization commitments. Furthermore, since our exam week is coming up, I will dedicate the time I have to review. This is the best choice for me as I am aiming for a certain QPI. I will also address my commitments with my organizations by accomplishing the requirements assigned to me, as it is my responsibility as an organization member to contribute to the organization to the best of my abilities.

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I may feel overwhelmed by the requirements from my organizations. I can modify this situation by working alongside my org mates and asking for their help. I can also reach out to the project head and ask them if they can possibly give an extension. Aside from that, I may feel exhausted and burnt-out from studying for long periods of time. To address this, I can incorporate a reward system while studying that will help lift up my mood. After reviewing a specific chapter of a subject for an hour, I can choose to either rest for the next 30 minutes or watch an episode of my favorite anime/ TV show.

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One thing I can do to lessen the stress is to focus on one commitment at a time. I will set aside other commitments to focus on accomplishing one task first and moving on to another once I’m satisfied with my work. To help me stay focused, I will also avoid going on social media, as seeing my friends’ posts during the party will just distract me and probably make me feel bad for missing out. Most of all, I would pay attention to my long-term goals as motivation while I accomplish my academic and extracurricular requirements. I would focus primarily on the thought of achieving the QPI I want and also graduating with outstanding remarks.

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I may feel guilty when I think about how my friends might get mad that I did not join the party. However, I can remind myself that they understand the dilemma I am currently in and that they will not feel mad about my decision to not attend the party. Instead of viewing my academics as a barrier to my social life, I will tell myself that it is normal to make compromises for academic requirements. Also, to combat frustration while reviewing, I can remind myself that it will be difficult starting a new topic, but it will be easier if I put more effort and time into studying these topics. Moreover, instead of thinking that I don’t deserve to be in my org because I cannot handle the responsibility I accepted, I can focus on the fact that I was accepted as part of the organization and I can be honest with them if the workload is too much for me to handle. Besides, looking back on how I have been struggling with this situation since high school will help affirm that I will be able to do it again as I’ve been through this before.

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To address my feeling of being overwhelmed, I will make a list of all the tasks I urgently need to do and allot appropriate time for each. I can also do several techniques to properly handle stress and calm myself, like practicing breathing techniques, listening to music or podcasts, and doing yoga. On top of that, during my entire review session, I may feel upset and guilty for not attending the party with my friends. I can reduce the impact of these emotions by being honest and telling my friends how I feel. I will also ask my friends if we can hang out another time to catch up on what we’ve missed in each other’s lives.

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Situation selection involves weighing the long- and short-term consequences of every event an individual is about to participate in. In order to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed, I would start by selecting situations that are of the highest priority and work from there. I resist the temptation to attend the party and instead prioritize academics.

After making this decision, a variety of emotions arise - stress, over upcoming exams and org requirements; fear of failing the expectations I have set for myself; sadness, over my unavailability to spend time with friends; frustration, over having difficulty balancing all my responsibilities and promises; and perhaps guilt, for not being able to keep my promise to my friends and classmates. The goal now is to help settle these emotions, which leads us to the next steps of the emotional regulation cycle.

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However, it is also vital to include certain social situations amidst work in order to prevent burnout. Instead of attending the party, I would make it up to my friends by having a short call in between study breaks to let off some steam. These online social interactions are easier to regulate and practice self-control as compared to doing it physically, where it would be more difficult to get out of. In addition, this helps us cope with the stress of work and the sadness of missing out by creating a compromise. This also gives me an opportunity to tell my friends that, although I am unable to attend, we'll have lots of time to enjoy each other's company when all my responsibilities are over with.

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I would do my best to channel these feelings of disappointment from my friends and myself into being productive and getting things done instead. While it is saddening to break promises of attending a party I myself wanted so badly to go to, I would rather direct my attention to the possible consequences if I did go to that party instead. The party would have been a short-term relief, but I knew in the end that it would lead to greater feelings of stress. With this in mind, I can finally work on my very long to-do list in order to slowly but surely take things off of my plate. There are probably more negative effects to incur later on had I neglected my tasks, so I will use my physical and emotional energy into preventing those from happening.

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It’s hard to shake off the negative emotions that come with doing difficult tasks with no immediate satisfaction. In this case, it may be frustrating that I’m seemingly unable to balance studies and relationships - after all, all those other people going to the party, even my friends, so why aren’t I going? Instead of thinking that way - like I’m punishing myself with all this work - it’s important to take a step back and consider the facts: everyone else has a drastically different life from mine; I myself have made certain commitments, and I must fulfill them in order of priority. This work isn’t punishment, it’s fulfillment for my life’s goals - why else did I decide to study this course at this university, and why else did I make those commitments to those organizations? There is joy to be found in studying and org work. By doing this, I have successfully reframed the situation in order to lessen the negative emotions - which often prevent us from long term-thinking in exchange for momentary thought and action.

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To lessen the amount of stress from all the tasks and commitments I have to accomplish, it would be beneficial to manage my time and create a schedule that I can follow. This would allow me to have a view of the bigger picture and not become overwhelmed knowing that I can handle the overall situation and finish all the relevant activities.

It is also important to incorporate breaks in between activities for me to have a breather and rest from all the productivity. Instead of thinking about the massive amount of work to do, I can calm myself down and take my mind off work for a while by sleeping, meditating, focusing on my breathing, or doing the things I enjoy.

If time would permit, I could also squeeze in hanging out with friends and after accomplishing all the relevant work I have to do. But if I really have no more time on my hands, I could explain to my friends that I have more important things to do and maybe we could hang out another time. It is important to reflect and remind myself that I have to prioritize my tasks, and maybe my friends would understand my situation.

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You can either study and accomplish the organizational requirements or you can hang out with your friends. As a student aiming for a certain QPI, studying for the exam weeks is automatically the top priority. The organizational requirement comes next and finally, hanging out with friends. Hanging out with friends may give a short burst of happiness and entertainment but in the long term, meeting the certain QPI will be more beneficial especially if you are a scholar. That is why the best course of action is to study for the exam weeks.

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If I choose to come to the party tonight with my friends, I will suggest to them that we manage our time with each other by having fun, short, and simple games like flashcards or quiz bees with corresponding prizes. We can also have a focused group study then have our party at a different time. This will greatly help us since it helps us not only study for the exams week but also experience happiness. For the organizational requirements, I will ask the organization head to lighten my workload or extend the deadline for me to focus on reviewing for the examination week.

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If I chose to prioritize studying, I can focus my attention on what I am doing (e.g. reviewing). This will help me distract myself from thinking about the party that I have missed. Another that I can do is hold on to the thought that I experienced this before during high school. I can put into my mind that since I was able to overcome this overwhelming situation before, I can do so again. This can help me have confidence and reduce the anxiety that I may have. Lastly, I can also divert my attention to the possible outcomes that may happen. I can imagine the joy that I may feel if I were able to achieve my QPI goal. I can also imagine the regret that I may have if I did not do my best in preparing for my exam and it resulted in failure of achieving my desired QPI. This will help me be comforted since I will know that I am doing the right thing and sacrificing the time for partying is worth it.

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Forgoing the fun, energetic environment of a party for the seemingly “boring” nature of studying for exams may induce a deep sense of envy, which could lead to intrusive thoughts that revolve around the idea of fear of missing out: that others are experiencing better things and living out their life better compared to my current setup now.

This kind of thinking is valid. On the flip side, it is noteworthy that sacrifices and compromises are inevitable in our lives. We have to make them, more so if it is for a cause or goal that we aspire and truly care for. Sure, parties are wonderful avenues to unwind and socialize, but given my current situation right now, it does not rank high in my priorities. I’m sure that there would be more parties that I could join in the future, or I could even hold one after the exams! For now, I am choosing myself and academics to achieve my goals. :)

Also, if I don’t study and fail to achieve the QPI goal, I would be the only one suffering the consequences. It’s not like they would cover my tuition fees and donate their QPI to make mine higher.

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Since something has to be sacrificed, it is inevitable to feel upset. Thus, in order to minimize the effects of stress and frustration, I can break down the overwhelming situation into bite sizes. I can divide my huge tasks into smaller tasks for me to better manage my time. Moreover, I can do other various things that can help calm me down and be happy. I can go out and walk for a while; do meditations, yoga, or workout; buy my favorite food and drinks; listen to music; and do many other stress-relieving activities that would not take too much of my time. These things can help regulate my emotions which subsequently can help me focus on my tasks better.