If you’re anything like me, then you probably stress yourself out day to day wondering if you are getting everything that needs to be done, done. So, just in case you have not heard it from anyone in a while, you are doing great. Sometimes we tend to forget that no one is perfect, no matter how hard we try to be. One of the biggest lessons I have learned throughout college is that your best effort is all you can give. Whether we like to think so or not, there will always be someone out there that is better than you at something, and that is perfectly okay!!
As college students we have a lot expected of us, from doing well in school to staying healthy, and even finding time to be with friends or being involved on campus. 24 hours in a day does not seem like enough most of the time! There are a few things I have found to be very helpful over the course of my college years thus far to help ease this constant pressure I am sure we all feel. Hopefully they are helpful for you as well.
1.Your planner will be your best friend.
The transition from high-school to college can be a big shock for some people. For many of us high school was a breeze. Most college classes on the other hand… not so much. My biggest tip would be to write every assignment down in your planner the day you get your syllabus, or at least the dates of an exam. There is no worse feeling than being unprepared for an exam or scrambling to finish an assignment.
2. Stay active.
Most people think to stay active you have to go to the gym and lift weights, but let’s face it, weights are not for everyone. There are so many options to keep yourself moving, like joining an intramural team. You can even just go to the gym and simply run or ride a bike. This can give you energy and make you feel great for the rest of the day.
3. Take a break.
Every once in a while it is important for everyone to have a little “me time,” even when you feel like you do not have a second to spare. Take a nap, do some shopping, get your nails done or go out to eat. There are so many things to do that can give you a minute to rest and take your mind off of everything else going on. Taking time for yourself does wonders, just do not let it hurt your bank account!
If these are not already things you do, give them a try. Without a doubt it takes time to adjust to college life, and I can honestly say that nearing the end of my third year I still do not have it all figured out. Every semester is different, and each day can bring something new. The most important thing to remember is that a lesson can be learned every day.