Her Campus Towson Health & Fitness Expert Megan Morat shares her tips for when you are having a not-so-good week that are sure to brighten up the worst of days!
Here are my tips for surviving an “oopsie” week:
Food is your friend. So is coffee
If you’re running on little-to-no sleep and you’d much rather gauge your eyes out than gorge yourself with breakfast, don’t…stuff your face. I promise you’ll be at least a bit more awake. Coffee helps too, just don’t go for the decaf…that never turns out well. Don’t be dumb and go for chamomile tea if you can’t do coffee…get something peppermint-y or spearmint-y to awaken your tastebuds, and thus your brain. Pump up some jams in your car/on your walk to class or work as well and feel free to dance and sing along. Don’t worry about people who stare, they’re obviously jealous.
Be prepared…even if you’re not
Pack protein/meal bars in your purse (as many as you can fit) as well as to-go makeup palettes, mascara, lipgloss, a brush and a toothbrush, yes, a toothbrush (keep it in a plastic baggie.) I don’t care if I’m the first to admit that I have brushed my teeth in the sinks at the arts center at 7:42am, spit and glory. Also, always have extra cash on hand.
Keep a planner
This goes without explanation…whatever you forget, your planner remembers (even if you’d rather it not.)
Be happy
Realize that your life doesn’t suck, even if you’re having an “oopsie” week. No one enjoys being around a Debbie Downer. Talk to people, be friendly and smile, offer to buy the person’s coffee in line behind you – if you aren’t having a good day, you may as well make sure someone else is having a good one for you, you know? You’d be surprised how good it’ll make you feel afterwards, trust me.
Most importantly: make time for yourself
Carve out at least an hour or two of me-time and just chill out. Whether your definition of chilling out consists of taking a bath, blogging, reading, watching Jerry Springer (fun fact: Jerry makes me feel SO much better about my life..), eating, cooking or anything else for that matter, just do it. The silver lining is still there, you just have to find it. Friends are a big help too.