Every now and then, we reach that point in our lives and collegiate career where it seems like things are spinning out of control. School is getting the best of you, those 40-hour weeks are catching up, your passion project is taking a massive backseat, that part time job isn’t so part time anymore and your social life just isn’t all that social.
I know, it hurts and you may even feel robbed of your peace.
However, there are so many ways to take back your life and luckily, we have them broken down in 5 ways. Keep reading below!
Make No fluent in your vocabulary
This is the most obvious of answers, but saying no is so hard when you have so much to give. Practice this word as if this is your acceptance speech! If you find yourself constantly giving and pouring, you will not be at your best when it’s really time to shine.
Get adequate amounts of rest
Say no to no sleep gang, okay. Skipping sleep and getting insufficient amounts of it will leave you in physical pain and mental strain. It’s no fun when you find yourself having problems that include muscle soreness and headaches. Put that work to the side and recognize that it will still be there when you return.
Drink your water
We’ve heard the social saying “drink your water” right? Well, this is something that you actually need to do! Drinking water not only flushes out the icky toxins but it gets that metabolism going for a fresh start each day. Aside from the internal benefits, water aids in keeping that skin clear!
Understand that you don’t need to be in the mix all the time
Do you know that person who seems like they always have to be everywhere? You know that person. The one who is at all of the parties and events? The reality is, go where you are appreciated and you will see yourself bloom! FOMO is real but working through that by doing what you can prevents burnout and that occasional confusion you feel when you are doing way too much. Face it, you don’t have to be in the mix all of the time!
Every opportunity isn’t your opportunity
In relation to the point above, have discernment in realizing what opportunity is for you and what opportunity is testing you to say no. Saying no to things builds you up in so many ways. Understanding that every opportunity isn’t yours is not saying that you are not worth the chance, but sometimes it was brought your way to pass along to someone else.
Protecting your peace is no easy task, and honestly, it requires a lot of trial and error. However, trust yourself enough to know that you can recover from any situation robbing your peace with peace. So no, don’t freak out and understand that it is all apart of the process of being your greatest self.