5 Ways to Stop Screwing Yourself Over

I used to basically LIVE in my bed, eat while watching Netlfix (yes, in my bed), eat like *poop emoji*, run to all of my classes against my will, and worry about how I looked in class…until I stopped screwing myself over. Here are five ways that you can do the same. 

Stop Hanging Out in Your Bed 

Netflix, homework, snacking…all things not to be done in your bed. If you’re doing all that in bed, your body won’t understand when you try to lay down and go to sleep — “hey, why aren’t we watching Grey’s?” — because you’re usually doing more fun things when you’re laying down in that same spot. Reserve your bed for sleeping, and try other spots for hanging around. Stop messing with your sleep!  

Eat Mindfully 

Not to say pizza dates with friends aren’t the greatest, but when’s the last time you ate without talking to someone, texting, watching Netflix, trying to study, etc.? I thought so. Everyone does it, but eating while you’re distracted can cause you to overeat and later feel bloated and gross. Next time you sit down to a meal, put everything else away and appreciate the awesome nutrition that’s in front of you. Your body will be able to recognize as soon as you’re full and you’ll leave the table feeling satisfied, not stuffed.

Take Your Vitamins 

As a busy college student, do you think you’re getting ALL of the nutrition you need with late night runs to Wag Out and weekend bar hopping? There’s no shame in having fun with your food, but it’s super important to make sure you’re hitting all the bases with supplements if you’re not getting everything you need through your diet. Check with your usual doctor or visit the student health center before you start taking anything, though. 

Don’t Rush 

It’s better to show up a couple minutes later and prepared than to show up on time with nothing that you need, like running into your 8am where you always take notes on your laptop because the professor talks so fast….without your laptop. You’re on time, but you’re screwed anyways. To avoid rushing around in the morning, lay out everything you need the night before. If you’re still worried you might forget something, don’t pack everything into your bag until you’re ready to go. That way, you can scan over what you’re taking with you so you can make sure everything is present. 

Dress for Yourself 

Speaking of 8 ams, how in the world does the girl who sits two rows down from you have time to do her hair and makeup every morning AND change out of her pajamas? While this type of witchcraft may be interesting to you, it doesn’t matter—all that matters is that you feel good, whether you’re sitting in class wearing the shirt you slept in with some leggings or a button-down tucked neatly into a tailored pair of trousers. Even though “Dress for Success” is a popular mantra, I personally don’t feel successful when I’m struggling to breathe because my cute high-waisted pants are suffocating me during class. Leggings are pants if I wear them that way, thank you very much. 

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