BACK TO SCHOOL

The commencement of Week 1 marks the initiation of my second Honours semester. I was handed a physical copy of the double diamond model, a tool through which I contemplated my previous semester's journey (Discover and Define phase). Concurrently, I strategised and charted the course for the ongoing semester (Develop and Define phase). I find this task quite demanding because, much like last semester, my progression doesn't adhere to a linear trajectory, potentially rendering the model less applicable.

Of utmost significance is my recognition of the mental challenges I grappled with towards the prior semester's conclusion, alongside the difficulty I encountered in attempting to manage it independently, refraining from seeking assistance until the eleventh hour. I've assimilated the importance of being more transparent about my challenges and have also imbibed an open mindset when confronting uncertainty. This newfound perspective permits uncertainty to unfurl as a means to unveil diverse creative avenues that I can explore.

--> Note from Week 13: Caring for your mental health is easier said than done, and I'm still on the journey of learning how to improve it day by day.