I don't know about the rest of you, but I've had a pretty long week. From waking up before 5 am three days this week for practice, to spending time in classes, at work, and in the gym, this week kicked my butt. So at the end of the week, I wanted to look back and think about all of the things that get me through a hard week like this one. These "things" will be different for all of us; but I hope they provide you with some ideas of what might help you get through your next hard week (or even day, month, or year).

1. The end of a good workout.

2. My morning eggs.

3. Spontaneously running into my friends around campus.

4. Coloring.

5. Grilled cheese.

6. Reading a good book.

7. Writing.

8. Learning something new (in class, about someone, etc.).

9. Reconnecting with people from my past.

10. Chocolate chip muffins and cookies.

11. My bed.

12. Catching up on my shows (if I have the time).

13. Going to sleep early.

14. Spending time with friends.

15. Talking to my mom.

16. Keeping up on sports news.

17. Ben and Jerry's (or ice cream in general).

18. My nerd emoji pillow.

19. Lacrosse (had to put it here cuz #19 for life!!).

20. Knowing my birthday is in less than a month.

21. My sisters.

22. When it gets "warm" out in January.

23. My boyfriend.

24. Free anything.

25. Writing.

There are so many more things that help me get through a tough week. These are just a few that I thought about as I sat here wondering how in the world I survived. So next time you have a rough week, remember the things that make you happy. No matter how big or how small, they will make the week a little bit easier to handle.