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describe the biggest challenge you had to overcome during the past year.
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last year, one of the biggest challenges i had to overcome was learning how to manage my time and energy more effectively. working full-time while completing a university degree can be physically and emotionally taxing, and i’ve had to learn how to prioritize my time while balancing my workload. 

at first, i found it difficult to focus on my studies while dealing with the stress of work and school. but i eventually developed a better system to work smarter and not harder. i implemented better time management strategies such as breaking down tasks into more manageable and achievable goals. i also learned to take better care of myself by eating and sleeping better, and making time for activities that i found enjoyable. overcoming this challenge has been a lot of hard work, but it has been very rewarding.
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