This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Miami (OH) chapter.
Hey you. Yeah, you girl. How you doin’? **insert Joey from Friends voice** Being in
college is definitely fun but wow, it can be stressful, too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the
proximity of finals or just life in general I guarantee you are not alone. But don’t fret; there are
some easy ways to keep yourself in line and on track.
First off, give yourself some credit. My goodness, you are doing your own laundry,
feeding yourself, writing papers, making tons of new friends, and hopefully getting some sleep.
For the first time in your life you are completely self reliant and it takes a bit of time to become
accustomed to that. But you’re doing it; everyday you wake up and accomplish something even
if it’s just walking and breathing.
Second, take a deep breath. Sometimes all the stress that comes with life just gets to you.
Give yourself 10-15 minutes to re-energize. Whether it’s turning on some Netflix, getting up
and stretching, or eating a little snack, take some time to clear your head and regroup. When you
come back to what you were doing, you’ll have new ideas or realize what you were doing wrong
before.
Lastly, don’t be afraid to be proud of yourself. If you studied super hard for a test and
then you aced it, get excited, tell your friends, do a little happy dance. You put together the
perfect outfit and mastered the art of the smokey eye? Check yourself out in all the mirrors and
strut your stuff walking around campus. Even just smiling to yourself can make you feel more
positive and in a better mood. Never feel bad about having confidence in yourself and letting
your light shine.