When we all got to campus, we were excited about getting into the experience and the quintessential environment. We were excited to do things that the typical college student does— from going to unusually interesting class with your favorite professor to going out with your newly-made friends.
However, after doing that for so long, a lot of us get stuck in this phase of ritualistic behavior. We get so accustomed to doing the same old thing every day and you start to get bored with it. We become less motivated and turn off into the deep end. As someone who began to feel these similar symptoms, I had to find ways to cope and overcome those difficult times. Here are 5 ways to overcome the slump:
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Talk to your family members or a close friend more often – As odd as it may seem, talking to and through your problems is the best way to solve them. If you talk a lot of time from 10-15 minutes to just talk to someone whether it be your roommate, floormate, a longtime friend, or immediate family. Although it should not be a habit or a safety net for hard times, it is a great way to vent, cope, organize and relax.
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Keep a little notebook/planner/thought organizer – Although some may see it as tedious or outdated, writing down your plans, goals, feelings, challenges, and overall daily thoughts can be a great way to tackle them head-on. You are more aware of your day-to-day dealings rather than avoiding/forgetting them. (You can even do this digitally if you’re always glued to your phone, whether it be a timed/automatic reminder or a notes application.)
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Pray/Speak your goals into existence – Whether you believe in God or a higher being, praying can be more than religious-it can be spiritual. Even then simply saying what you can and WILL DO in a positive way can help you not only say more but do more to take on anything that comes your way this semester.
In the end, being content and proficient in college is all about managing your time and doing as much to be productive in the boundaries of each 24 hours as well as self-care and staying mentally, physically, and academically composed.