♡ Investigating the Relationship Between Financial Insecurity, Academic Performance, and Well-Being ♡

During the process of writing this research article, I confronted the harsh reality of the elusive nature of motivation. Despite my genuine passion for the subject at hand, I discovered a recurring pattern of procrastination, diverting my attention to other assignments and scholarship applications with deadlines weeks away. The fleeting nature of motivation became increasingly apparent, trapping me in a cycle where I failed to meet the self-imposed due dates for this specific assignment. The challenge of seamlessly incorporating images to complement my research findings proved to be another hurdle. I struggled to strike a balance that would prevent the writing from feeling rigid or disjointed. Even as I write this, I can't help but sense a lingering sense of awkwardness in attempting to address this issue.

The culmination of the entire course led me to focus on the centerpiece of it all: my research paper. This paper aimed to bring together every step and component I had worked on throughout the course. The most surprising revelation during this assignment was the discovery of efficient time management and working on the paper in weekly stages! I realized that approaching writing in small, structured parts while avoiding procrastination made the task much more approachable. Thanks to the segmented nature of the process, it felt less overwhelming and much more manageable. I found myself progressing through my paper smoothly, silently expressing gratitude to my professor for the structure and guidance provided. This process proved to be successful for me and significantly enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. I am deeply grateful to my professor for implementing this format of assignments, as I believe it greatly contributed to my overall success.