{"id":950,"date":"2025-09-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2025\/09\/12\/2025-09-12-on-having-a-magical-time-turner\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T23:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:11:58","slug":"2025-09-12-on-having-a-magical-time-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuorgs2.gcc.edu\/thecollegian\/2025\/09\/12\/2025-09-12-on-having-a-magical-time-turner\/","title":{"rendered":"On having a magical\u00a0time-turner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Mia Gallagher<\/a> · Sports Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“How do you have enough time for everything?” “How do you balance everything so effortlessly?” “Do you ever sleep?” These are a few of the questions friends, teammates, coaches, professors and even strangers ask me daily. And while I usually supply the standard, Grover-achiever answer of, “I don’t know, I make it all work somehow,” the true answer to those questions is more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way I make light of my daunting schedule is by telling myself I like to stay busy. Another is by rationalizing this behavior in the context of my environment. If all else fails, humor usually does the trick \u2013 and that’s where my magical time turner comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all you muggles (or, more likely, Grovers) who may not be up to date on your Harry Potter references, allow me to enlighten you. A time turner allows its user to go back in time to alter the course of current events, or if you’re Hermione Granger (and me, apparently), it can be used to complete all the assignments, extracurriculars and side quests populating one’s busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As much as I wish I had a time turner on occasion, I can assure you I have never owned one. And if I’m being honest, I don’t even have a “magical” planner or Google Calendar helping me keep all my classwork and commitments straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, I rarely have everything together, nice and neat, as everyone expects. That may shock those who know me well. I get good grades; I’m involved in like 10 different extracurriculars; I get seven to eight hours of sleep at night. How could I not have everything together? What people don’t see are the frantic minutes I spend between classes rushing to finish assignments. They don’t hear the dozens of panicked phone calls to my mom filled with anxious pleas for reassurance and guidance. They can’t see the meltdown I have in my advisor’s office once a semester about how I’m going to fail miserably. They can’t feel the crushing weight of anxiety I get over one poor grade, one conceded lacrosse goal or one awkward sidewalk interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you don’t see these parts of my life \u2013 the parts my magical time turner erases from the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I’m assuming many of you are in the same boat. You trudge through hour after hour, day after day, telling yourself things will be easier weeks and months from now. It’s the Grover-achiever mind-set, believing you can do everything yourself, right? Well, I’m here to remind all of you (me included) that we do not need to hold these burdens alone. It’s okay, even advisable, to ask for help and lean on others for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for those tasks and feelings that seem too great for mere humans to bear? Those are the ones the Lord calls us to cast at His feet. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us that the Lord’s peace will guard our hearts and minds in times of trial, adversity and strife. Trust the Lord to walk alongside you and share the weight of the burdens you bear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While having the power of time travel is cool in theory, the real resources available to help you succeed mentally, physically and spiritually are all within your reach. Prioritize those activities you care about and make intentional time for the people who matter to you. And while at times it may seem impossible to get everything done, remember the God-given strength and peace within you will help you see it through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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