Emotion: anxiety
Problem: academic pressure
Situation: impending academic deadlines

assistant: hello how are you today?

user: Hello I am taking a break from my studies to talk. I am fine thanks Hope you are doing well also I am just kind of anxious and stressed out with impending academic deadlines

assistant: i am fine thanks for asking

user: two exams and two assignments due at the end of this and next month. that's good

assistant: Aw i am sorry to hear that, school deadlines can be very stressful.

user: yeah I have been procrastinating and taking my sweet time with things since it's online and basically I do things on my own time.

assistant: are you taking a lot of courses?

user: 2 courses but I am pretty much using full time capacity on them devoting full-time I mean

assistant: do you like doing school online better than in person?

user: Have to finish one at the end of this month and end of next month for the other one

assistant: Thats good the more time you have to devote the better!

user: I have done both methods. I definitely prefer in-school studies.

assistant: Do you feel it is more stressful online?

user: I am just disappointed that I have been slacking off and procrastinating no it's just that it's a different avenue. I have done many online courses before even with the pandemic. I think it's because of the pandemic that has made me procrastinating more and being aimless and slow.

assistant: Maybe take a hour a day before you start to do something you want to do then you will feel more motivated to get it done after.

user: yeah I take breaks in between.

assistant: Yea this pandemic has me not as motivated to

user: But sometimes a lot more breaks or longer breaks than intended or I should yeah definitely. Sorry to hear that. It's like everyday is the same and I can't go out to refresh my mind or have a change of pace such as going to the gym or go out for a run whereas before the pandemic, I can switch gears that way and come back refreshed like going out to the movies and coming back with renewed enthusiasm

assistant: Yea i have been missing the gym myself. Now i lookup youtube videos of workouts and do them, and it really helps to get me going in the day. Do you ever listen to music while you are trying to get work done? When i do that it tends to help time go faster and i get more done.

user: I see. Yeah it's good to have a routine and good way to resume life as usual. sometimes I listen to music but I find it hard to read and absorb and listen to music. But I do listen to music sometimes when I am on assignments. I also tend to drink coffee to focus my mind better. It does help. And I know I can pass the courses and on time but just that I am disappointed at my performance and work ethics as I know I have done much better before. So I am missing that sense of urgency, conscientiousness, and maturity. ,

assistant: maybe find a nice meditation song to help relax you, i find when i am doing something finding a song with no words is better so i am able to concentrate.

user: I see. That's a good idea. I was also thinking I should have a regular workout routine at home again because I used to work out much more daily, even at home.

assistant: It sounds like you are a very smart person and are able to acknowledge when you need to work harder on something. Don't be to hard on yourself this pandemic is affecting everyone

user: working out does help me focus and be productive. Thank you and I do agree with you on the pandemic. But this is a part of my mistake too but I think coming away from our conversation, I am more optimistic now having talked to someone about it.

assistant: Yes i would imagine that would help to, i found that before i started working out at home i was beginning to feel lazy and not getting anything done, but that has all changed now.

user: I see. Hopefully your routines are much better and more productive now.

assistant: Aww well try not to be to hard on yourself. Set some daily goals and i bet you will be back to feeling normal in no time. I am glad talking has helped!

user: yeah that's another thing. It does work better for me if I were to write down some sort of itinerary of what I should get through today, etc. So you're right. well thank you for listening then and providing some very helpful input. Yeah you've been more than helpful! Thank you.

assistant: You are welcome, best of luck with all your studies!

user: Just can't wait to finish the two courses these two months and I can finally relax and enjoy the holidays at least. thank you very much. And I hope you best of luck with all your endeavours!