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45 Reasons To Not Give Up

Life is hard and sometimes we need reminders on why we got to keep pushing forward

Sydney Mergler

Apr 29, 2019

University of South Florida

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With finals approaching and stress levels rising, it's a good time to think back at what to be grateful for. You have to sometimes push through the negative thoughts and keep on powering through. Here are some ways that I get through my stress and remember to appreciate life.

1. Puppy cuddles

2. Strong friendships

3. Career goals

4. Finding love

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5. Shopping for new outfits
6. Music

7. Buying gifts for your friends

8. Coffee

9. Naps on a rainy day

10. Going on adventures with friends

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11. Traveling

12. Falling in love with Earth

13. Learning new things

14. Smell of flowers

15. Books

16. Meeting new people

17. Getting an A on a hard test you spent hours studying for

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18. Falling in love at the weirdest but best time
19. Getting

20. Good health

21. Finding new music

22. Beaches

23. Dancing without a care in the world

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24. Family

25. Long road trips with meaningful people

26. Succeeding

27. Meaning people with similar beliefs

28. Sunsets

29. Good food

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30. Learning from your mistakes and never repeating them
31. Surrounding yourself with kind people

32. And deleting the bad ones out of your life

33. Having standards

34. Finding yourself

35. And knowing you're beautiful

36. Becoming one with nature

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37. Singing in the car

38. Learning about other religions and cultures

39. Trying new food

40. Being alive

41. New experiences that change your life for the better

42. Birthdays

43. Presents

44. Weekends

45. Busy but rewarding days

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2. Strong friendships

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4. Finding love

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9. Naps on a rainy day

10. Going on adventures with friends

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21. Finding new music

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23. Dancing without a care in the world

24. Family

25. Long road trips with meaningful people

26. Succeeding

27. Meaning people with similar beliefs

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34. Finding yourself

35. And knowing you're beautiful

36. Becoming one with nature

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1. Meditate

2. Groom yourself

3. Eat lots of chocolate

4. Go for a walk

5. Netflix and chill

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

1. She's your number one fan…and you're her's.

2. It feels like you guys can communicate telepathically at times with just a look.

3. Fights last for about two minutes because you find something funny and have to show them.

4. Concerts in your car are a regular thing.

5. You have an innumerable amount of inside jokes that are always funny.

6. When she gets clothes it's like you're getting new clothes too.

7. She's seen you at your worst and doesn't judge you…but has taken pictures to remind you.

8. She always knows just what to say to cheer you up…or what food (or drink) to make you if words aren't working.

9. She's the first person to jump to your defense.

10. You have a permanent best friend.

You're gonna make it after all.

1. Google is your best friend.

2. Don't be afraid to say no!

3. Justify your actions/purchases.

4. Call mom.

5. Remember to do things that make you happy.

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

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2. You know how to use the mobile app like it’s the back of your hand

3. You mobile order is saved and ready to order with the push of a button

4. The baristas know you by name

5. You can’t get through the day without at least one Starbucks

6. The amount of caffeine that you can consume in a day scares most people

7. Most people around you question why you go to Starbucks everyday

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