College can be very
demanding and can lead to stress and feelings of being overwhelmed.
I, for one, find that sometimes in college we put more on our plate
than we can manage. With balancing a social life, good grades, being
to class on time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clubs, college
can be stressful. It is important, however, to remember that you’re
all in this together and to never ever panic.
Ever
heard of a midlife crisis? Only instead, I would have a midday crisis
every day of the week and I’m just 18. I was new and terrible at
managing my time. I learned the hard way though. Doesn't have to be
the same for everyone. It is important to keep track of your
assignments and deadlines. Doing six assignments with 4 cups of
coffee in one night may seem like a good idea on Friday, but when
it’s finally Sunday night, you’ll be too tired, the caffeine
wouldn't kick in and you’ll probably end up forgetting to set
your alarm. Not a great start to the week. Try to break up the
assignments into manageable times. A really big assignment would be
impossible to do in one sitting so breaking it up into chunks over a
few days would be more efficient and cause way less stress.
It can also be a
good idea to reconsider your schedule. Freshman year, no one knows
what they’re getting themselves into so dropping a class that makes
you feel very overwhelmed may not be the worst idea. You don’t have
to take 18 credits every semester. Give yourself a break. Moreover, I
know you would love to get involved with everything, it’ all so
exciting! But you more than likely already have enough on your plate
and there will always be another semester to be part of a club or an
activity.
Additionally, it may
help to work in the company of friends. Even when I have tons of
work, doing it with friends just somehow makes it better. Exercising
too, whether it be just a long walk or a run around campus is always
a good way to unwind. I find that soothing music and a cup of green
tea can instantly lift my mood but different things work for
different people. Hey, maybe watch an episode of The Office; never
fails to cheer people up.
I always find it’s
the littlest things that comfort me. Like starting my day with upbeat
music makes waking up easier and always makes me happy. Or maybe just
curling up with a good book or watching the rain, going on a walk or
feeling happy when they serve my favorite dessert and my 8 am is
canceled. It is important to take pleasure in the little things, it
would pave the way for a happier and more fulfilled life.
It’s important to
remember that stress just leads to more stress and it’s something
you can control even when you think you can’t. So just breathe. You
got this.
As a college student, though, you are taking vital steps toward doing something that you really want to do, even if you are not yet sure of what this might be. It is so important to realize the possibilities and the choices in front of you. Instead of wandering from boring job to boring job and living an unfulfilled life, you can, to a large extent, determine your future and do what you love. There is too much on your plate, but you decide what you pick up and eat.
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Nothing worth while is easy, as the old saying goes, and this certainly is true of a college education. A successful college career requires years of hard work, and you can't expect to be a success without devotion and sacrifice.
Make your education a top priority. Study hard and play hard.
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