I spend a lot of my time stressing out, but why? I always ask myself, why do you even care about what you have to do? What is so important that makes your stomach turn or causes you to have a panic attack? Why do I feel the need to stare at my computer, unmotivated because I just literally cannot think today? All of these feelings are completely normal, and I often forget that everyone feels this way at some point in their lives.
However, I need to start taking time for myself and listening to what my body needs. My life is temporary, so in order for me to live it to the fullest, I need to start living how I truly want to live. If I don’t feel like studying just yet and would rather go hang outside with friends, I am going to go hang outside with my friends. I know myself, and I know that I will definitely get my studying or homework is done in the long run, so why do I always stress myself out over it?
I feel like I am playing a game with myself. I can feel completely fine and motivated one day, but completely out of tune the next. It is because I am overworking myself and not allowing myself enough time to really breathe. I always try to fill my day up with as much stuff as I can get done, and I forget to enjoy the little things in life. Instead of cleaning my entire room one thousand times because I am procrastinating, I should take time to read a book I like or go watch a show on Netflix.
When I’m at college, I spend so much time on everything else, that I often forget about myself. In order for me to be successful, I need to be happy. Yet, I cannot be happy if I never appreciate myself enough or give myself enough time to relax. I am someone who is always overstressed, and I am tired of it. I am literally exhausted from being stressed and not handling it well, which makes me even more stressed.
Starting now, I am going to do one thing every day that brings me joy and at least one productive thing that will make me less stressed. I have learned that life is all about balance and without it, I will always be stressing and worrying. I need to remember to take a deep breath and truly remember that I will get my work done.
For whoever is reading this, remember: “Stress happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day.” -Karen Salmansohn