Dolphins, get your groove back! Every year, around this time, we fall into the mid-semester blues. There are midterm exams to study for, the weather takes too long to get nice, Dolphy Day seems ages away, and not to mention, the cafe food makes you miss home-cooked meals more than ever. It is hard to get back into the swing of things, especially when winter break was just two months ago, but it’s important to end these last few months with a bang. So, here’s how to do it!
1. Start your day right!
– Like they say, the early bird catches the worm. Wake up early, shower, and eat some breakfast. Even if you’re just going to class, throw those sweat pants in the closet, and throw on something cute, yet comfy! Choose something, that when you look in the mirror, you can say “I feel good today!”
– Not a morning person? That’s fine. Same routine applies, but try to make sure you’re getting enough sleep in order to give yourself time to get yourself together before class. AVOID RUSHING AND LAST MINUTE WORK! I know it’s probably tough if you have all-nighters, but this is never good.
2. Get it RIGHT, Get it TIGHT!
-A good workout will always set you up for a good mood. Do it with friends! Support at the gym always makes working out fun! The work out doesn’t have to be anything intense. Try Zumba a few times a week. This will sure boost up your endorphins (our natural pain killers!), which means a good mood and a good day of class/work. Here’s a schedule for the fitness classes at LMC.
3. WRITE IT DOWN!
– Keep a planner, keep it organized, keep track! Write down important dates and events because this way, when you get distracted with Kan Jam on the quad, you can go back to your room, look at your planner, and know what’s next on the agenda. No surprises.
4. Eat Well and Stay Hydrated.
– I know it’s a pain because there aren’t many choices when you live on a college campus, but try substituting Dominos for something a little healthier, like Pita Pit on Marshall Street. You can build your own pita with your choice of meats and healthy veggies.
5. Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it go!!
– Any problems or concerns that have been weighing heavy on your shoulders will take a toll on your daily life and may affect the way you perform in school. Talk it out, write it down, and just let it go.
– Let loose at our on-campus events! Check out Echo, the LSPB event wall, posters around campus and The Stall Street Journal. They’re usually FREE!
– Take a break and reward yourself.
Collegiettes™, remember that if we work hard, we can play harder! Good luck during these last few months!