1. Tomorrow will not be like today.

I heard once about a “regression to the mean.” Essentially, no matter how good or bad things are in the present moment, eventually they will have to return to a point of balance. If things aren’t going the way that you had hoped or if things have been taking a turn for the worst lately, remember that sooner or later your situation will improve. If things have been going great for you and everything has been happening the way you had hoped, appreciate them now while you can because special moments are something that not everyone will get to experience today.

2. The things that are worrying you now most likely won’t matter six months from now.

If you’re flooded with assignments and exams, or if a situation in your personal life has you overwhelmed, ask yourself: Will this matter to me in a month or six months or a year? Prioritize your tasks and ask yourself if the thing that has you feeling down is worth the amount of stress you’re giving to it. Don’t give too much thought to the little things, save yourself the energy, and spare yourself the negativity. There will come a point in time when the assignments that you are worried about will be complete, and there will be a day when the situation you’re overwhelmed by will be solved or at least addressed.

3. Nothing is more important than your health.

We’ve all reached a point in our college careers where we have been so busy with homework, classes, exams, extracurricular activities, or work that we have forgotten to eat or missed the chance to sleep. No matter how dedicated you are to your studies or your job, nothing should take precedence over your well-being. Allocate certain times to taking care of yourself, and manage your time wisely. There are twenty four hours in a day, and you deserve to use your time on yourself.

4. Help is always available if you need it.

If you do not understand an assignment or have too much on your plate, there are people that can help you. There are resources at your disposal at all times, you just have to take advantage of them. There is a library full of resources to complete your assignments, and there is a Health & Wellness Center full of individuals eager to help you. Your needs can be accommodated and you can rely on others to help you with any problem you’re having. Advocate for yourself and use the resources available to you in order to succeed!

5. You are not alone.

Every person you come across is facing similar problems to the ones you are facing; classes, responsibilities, stress, and personal issues are present in the lives of everyone you meet. Don’t feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders; there are people around you who can help you, and there are people around you who understand you. Take comfort in the fact that you are not facing your problems alone, and work hard each and every day to come out victorious.