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24 Things That Keep Me Going When Times Are Tough

Some things just help.

Kortni Carico

May 01, 2018

Creighton University

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24 Things That Keep Me Going When Times Are Tough

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This is a somewhat personal article because it is unique to me, but I hope that by reading what keeps me afloat will give you inspiration to also make a list of things that help you cope. Some things in here also aren't specific to me but are proven beneficial so I included them per popular demand in our society. With a very stressful life we college students live, it's important to have things to hold onto.

1. My Bed

Even if it is a dorm bed, it's still MY bed!

2. Coffee and Coffee Shops

The more eccentric the better.

3. Online Shopping

Fills cart. Sees $8 shipping. Closes tab.

4. Counseling

This can be professional or someone with a good ear!

5. Coloring Books

These frustrate the living hell out of me, but they seem to be a hit.

6. Good Friends

For your sanity. I mean honestly!

7. Religion

You just pray it out.

8. Cactus Nightlight

SO CUTE!

9. Written goals for the future

You gotta write them down, otherwise, you can't hold yourself accountable.

10. Family

Duh.

11. Significant others

Cue every couple who successfully made it out of cuffing season.

12. Job / Career goals

Dream big.

13. Face Masks

You can't frown if you can't move your face!

14. Netflix

Strive for greatness... watch a whole series in a weekend.

15. Music Anthem

Spotify playlists unite!

16. Future Trips

Two words. Beaches. Mountains.

17. Yoga

What's down, dog?

18. Rowing

Not sure if it helps with being crazy, or makes you crazier.

19. Ice cream

ice cream fixes everything.

20. Saturday nights

You CAN dance! -Drunk you

21. Sunday mornings

No earlier than 11 am... and there have to be mimosas.

22. Cooking / Baking

You get to eat your stress!

23. Memes

For all the gen Z kiddos.

24. Dogs

You're very own hype man, lover, and best friend.

Whatever it is that keeps you grounded, use it to remind yourself how much you are trying and how hard you are working. Not all of these I use, but they all have the potential to help everyone!

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24 Things That Keep Me Going When Times Are Tough

Some things just help.

1. My Bed

2. Coffee and Coffee Shops

3. Online Shopping

4. Counseling

5. Coloring Books

6. Good Friends

7. Religion

8. Cactus Nightlight

9. Written goals for the future

10. Family

11. Significant others

12. Job / Career goals

13. Face Masks

14. Netflix

15. Music Anthem

16. Future Trips

17. Yoga

18. Rowing

19. Ice cream

20. Saturday nights

21. Sunday mornings

22. Cooking / Baking

23. Memes

24. Dogs

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The holiday season can be the best and most stressful time of the year, especially when more people are involved.

1. The Family Traditions

2. Enough food for an actual army

3. Never enough space

4. Always Loud & Never Boring

5. Parties. Parties. Parties.

6. Scheduling

7. Travelling

8. The family members you see once a year

9. DRAMA

10. The questions about life

AKA, Christmas overload.

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1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

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