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6 Little Things To Try To Make Your Time At College Less Stressful

Because sometimes changing one thing lets you see your days differently.

Genovee Dominguez

Nov 15, 2017

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6 Little Things To Try To Make Your Time At College Less Stressful

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College is extremely rough sometimes, and when finals are approaching fast, sometimes little things that you can do in your day really make a difference not only towards your mental health and wellness, but it allows you to push a positive mentality towards others and make their days better.

1. Going for a morning walk

Walks in the morning can not only lead to a healthy habit, but it also allows you to take some time to truly look around and maybe even find a new spot that you think is really cool.

2. Eating at an earlier/later time

This one can be a bit more difficult depending on your schedule, however, eating at a different time can allow you to possibly see some friends that you haven’t seen in a while, and maybe even finally get that rice krispie treat you’ve been searching for before they run out.

3. Waking up/go to bed a half an hour earlier

There is something about lying in bed for a while as you know that you do not have to do ANYTHING in that moment. It’s pure bliss.

4. Eating alone or with a different crowd

Eating alone can seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Watch that video that you have not had the time to watch because you have been so busy. Take some time to continue your book. Even if none of that is what you prefer, eat with people who aren’t your typical meal pals. Changing up who you eat with allows you to catch up and get to see what exciting things they are doing that you could do with them.

5. Taking the road less traveled by

Going to class down the same route is something that we all usually do without thinking, but taking a different route could lead you to bump into someone you haven’t seen in a while or even get to pet that cute dog that you heard about for the last week.

6. Saying “Yes” to more of those spontaneous invites

We all have had these moments where you are with friends and someone says, “let’s do _____” and suddenly everyone is planning this random trip. These small adventures that lead to you pushing your homework back to a late night/early morning cram are the memories that will always stay in your heart.

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6 Little Things To Try To Make Your Time At College Less Stressful

Because sometimes changing one thing lets you see your days differently.

1. Going for a morning walk

2. Eating at an earlier/later time

3. Waking up/go to bed a half an hour earlier

4. Eating alone or with a different crowd

5. Taking the road less traveled by

6. Saying “Yes” to more of those spontaneous invites

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We get it — we're frustrated with you, too.

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2. When they are cleaning up a section of the store.

3. When they deal with your children being heathens.

4. When they listen intently to your coupon problems.

5. When they ask you about opening a credit card or rewards card.

6. When you have to wait to get an item number or to talk to a manager.

It's not always fun being fun-sized!

1. Not wearing makeup is like stepping in a time machine

2. "Wow, how tall are you?!"

3. You don't realize how much you're craning your neck until you talk to someone as short as you.

4. Hugging your friends is just asking for a face full of boob for you and makeup on their shirt for them. Awkward.

5. You face retail discrimination

Details the INFJ may not have wanted to let you know about.

1. Their moral compass is the strongest bone in their bodies

2. They like getting a mild cold

3. They can only make one new friend at a time

4. They can only be leaders if they're experts on the topic

5. You know what too nice means: Fake

6. Their creativity comes out in strange bouts

7. They like heavily emotional stories

8. They experience a different kind of tired

9. Structure and routine is the name of the game

10. They are sensitive little creatures

11. They love to love

12. Yup, they’re the mom of the friend group

It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

Getting hung up on is my super power.

1. The first call is the hardest

2. Getting hung up on before you say something

3. People don't live forever

4. It's exhausting

5. Getting hung up on the second you say where you're calling from

6. People will say anything to get you off the phone

7. Voicemails are weird

8. No one cleans out their mailbox

9. Pronouncing names correctly can be hard

10. People are mean

11. Some calls make it worth it

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