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5 Ways To Break Away From Your Daily 8-5 Routine

It's not as hard as it looks.

Katelyn Shadoan

Jul 05, 2018

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5 Ways To Break Away From Your Daily 8-5 Routine

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1. Start enjoying the little moments.

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Hearing a loved one's laugh, cozy rainy days, spending time with family, reaching out to an old friend, enjoying your daily commute to work - take a minute to observe your surroundings, and you might be surprised. The little moments I've found myself enjoying lately are constantly surrounding me, it just takes a broader mindset to truly appreciate them.

2. Do something out of the ordinary.

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Travel any chance you get. Actually make plans with that one friend/family member you've been putting off. Take a spontaneous trip to visit your friends on the weekend. Go hang out at your favorite coffee shop. Hit the gym. Whatever it may be, introducing yourself to new atmospheres is the best medicine for breaking routine. (Although I don't recommend hot yoga)

3. Make time for yourself.

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Always try to plan something to look forward to at the end of a long day, whether it's just a desperately needed nap, a pick-me-up date with some friends, or that workout you've been putting off all week. Take time to relax and let go at the end of a stressful day. Not only is it good for the brain, it'll work wonders for your body, too.

4. Do one thing you love everyday.

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Spend one hour on your favorite hobby, call a loved one, clean your room, hang out with your friends. Doing at least one thing you love everyday is always a good idea. When life gets me down or I've had a stressful day, one of my favorite ways to destress is doing something I love. As little as thirty minutes of time to yourself can get you refocused or just a quick relief from a crazy day.

5. Workout or do something active.

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I've recently discovered the wonders that working out and being active does for not only your body, but also your mood. The most efficient way I like to relieve stress at the end of a long day is to sweat it out. I like going on nightly runs around my neighborhood to release all the toxins and negative energy from the day. Even if you're the least bit athletic, just getting out and moving can make the biggest difference.

It's important to take care of yourself, especially when you have a hectic work schedule like I do. These are just a few ways that I've learned to destress or refresh my mood after a long day. Changing up your routine is good for the mind and soul, so what's stopping you?

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Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

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5 Ways To Break Away From Your Daily 8-5 Routine

It's not as hard as it looks.

In This Article:

1. Start enjoying the little moments.

2. Do something out of the ordinary.

3. Make time for yourself.

4. Do one thing you love everyday.

5. Workout or do something active.

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This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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