My ability to perform under pressure is one of my strengths.

I also have an unpopular opinion — I work better when doing something on a deadline. I honestly don't think I'd be submitting articles if I didn't have to work under the Wednesday deadline every single week.

However, the fact that I put myself under such high-pressure situations is kind of insane, and I'm completely aware of this fact. I get stressed out extremely easily and my anxiety disorder does not let me sleep if I have a deadline that I'm not positive I'll make or a problem that I'm not sure how to fix.

When I'm extremely busy or have a lot on my plate, it's all I can talk about sometimes. But it's never in a good way.

I've been listening to myself and I complain a lot. It's irritating. I don't know how anyone put up with it in the past and I wish someone had told me sooner.

Sometimes I complain because I think that's what I should be doing. I have a lot to do and I'm stressed about it sometimes, so that warrants a complaint be made to every single person in my life, right?

Wrong.

I love being busy. I love having a lot to do. I love being a student and having a job. I love staying up late hanging out with my friends and then waking up early in the morning to write or do some homework.

Having my planner full of a million due dates, to-do lists and appointments is what makes my world go round. I'd very much rather have too much to do than nothing to do at all.

A few months ago, I read a quote that said:

"I can't complain about having a lot on my plate when my goal was to eat."

I don't know where that quote came from, but it spoke to me on such a deep level.

The truth is, I love being busy. Stress is one of those things that I think everyone needs in their life even just a little bit. Stress is bad when it triggers anxiety or bad habits, but it's good because it motivates me to get work done and do it well.

Stop complaining about having a lot to do and just get it done.