Describe a time when you were very busy.
You should say:
When it was
What you had to do during that time
How you managed it
And explain how you felt about being busy
A particularly hectic period in my life occurred about a year ago when I was in the final stretch of completing my Master’s thesis in International Relations. The urgency of this assignment was palpable, as it was pivotal to determining whether I would graduate with distinction or not.
I had a mere month to finalize my thesis, but balancing this with a demanding full-time job, which consumed eight hours of my day, left me with precious little time. My chronic tendency to procrastinate had pushed me to the brink of my deadlines. The complexity of the thesis was no small feat—it involved extensive data collection, in-depth group discussions, and relentless searching for credible sources online. It felt like I was constantly running on a treadmill, barely keeping up.
My schedule was so tightly packed that I had to forego personal activities and relationships. For instance, I didn’t visit my parents, who lived in the same city, or catch up with friends. Even my social media profiles and blog updates were neglected. This period was particularly grueling and isolating, which added to the stress of juggling my responsibilities.
To navigate through this demanding phase, I had to adopt a rigorous strategy. I meticulously planned my days, breaking down the thesis tasks into manageable chunks and prioritizing them. I worked tirelessly, often burning the midnight oil, to ensure I met all deadlines. Despite the intense pressure, I stayed focused and kept reminding myself of the long-term benefits of this effort.
The experience was a rollercoaster of emotions. While it was exhausting and overwhelming at times, it was also incredibly fulfilling. Seeing the fruits of my labor—achieving a straight ‘A’ on my thesis and excelling in my final exams—made the sacrifices worthwhile. This period taught me the value of perseverance, effective time management, and the satisfaction that comes from overcoming substantial challenges. In hindsight, the stress was a small price to pay for such rewarding results.
Table of Meanings and Translations
Phrase/Expression | Easy English | Bangla | Russian | Hindi |
Pivotal | Crucial or very important | গুরুত্বপূর্ণ | Ключевой | अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण |
Juggling a demanding job | Managing a very challenging job | একটি চ্যালেঞ্জিং কাজ পরিচালনা করা | Управление сложной работой | चुनौतीपूर्ण काम संभालना |
Burning the midnight oil | Working late into the night | রাতের পর রাত কাজ করা | Работать до поздней ночи | रात-रात भर काम करना |
Running on a treadmill | Working hard without making much progress | কঠোর পরিশ্রম করার পরেও অগ্রগতি না হওয়া | Работать без видимого прогресса | मेहनत करने के बावजूद प्रगति न होना |
Gratifying | Very satisfying or rewarding | সন্তোষজনক | Удовлетворяющий | संतोषजनक |
Navigating through | Managing or dealing with a difficult situation | কঠিন পরিস্থিতি মোকাবেলা করা | Справляться с | कठिन परिस्थितियों से निपटना |
Rigorous strategy | A strict and thorough plan | কঠোর এবং বিস্তারিত পরিকল্পনা | Строгая стратегия | सख्त और विस्तार से योजना |
Fruits of my labor | Results of hard work | পরিশ্রমের ফলাফল | Плоды моего труда | मेहनत के परिणाम |
Overwhelming | Intense or too much to handle | অত্যধিক | Переизбыток | अत्यधिक |
Perseverance | Continuing to do something despite difficulties | অধ্যবসায় | Настойчивость | धैर्य और लगन |
Effective time management | Using time wisely and productively | কার্যকর সময় ব্যবস্থাপনা | Эффективное управление временем | प्रभावी समय प्रबंधन |
Sacrifices | Things given up to achieve something | ত্যাগ | Жертвы | बलिदान |
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