Have you ever hit a point in your life where you feel like everything is falling apart, you do not know if you are going to make it through the next hour let alone the week? I have, several times. Life is stressful! Especially when you are a young adult. You have to now start worrying about money, bills, and your future. Making big decisions and dealing with everyday life can pile up and overwhelm you. I am here to tell you that you will get through this! My roommate's saying is that, "it's okay to not be okay." Take a deep breath, and I will tell you what helps me overcome my worries in life.
1. Take a Break
Pulling all-nighters just to finish work and get things done is not healthy!! Especially if you continue to not sleep for several nights in a row. Even if you do get sleep at night, it is good to take at least a 20 minute nap. You will feel so refreshed and new. I clears your head, and helps you to restart your brain. Do not think about anything, turn off all the lights, set an alarm, and snuggle into your bed. Even if you don't sleep, it gives your brain a nice relaxing time.
2. Exercise
This might cause you more stress if you think about running for 3 miles, but when I say exercise, I mean anything that gets you moving. Turn on the Wii and play "Just Dance" for 20 minutes, go find a path outside to walk on, do some yoga; whatever makes you release some endorphins!
3. Alone time
I am an extroverted introvert. I love people!! But I also love staying at home all day in my bed in my pjs with a good book or marathoning Netflix. Sometimes you need some time alone to process your thoughts. Go find somewhere quiet. A stairwell, an abandoned classroom, a park bench. Bring some music, a book, or whatever you want to occupy yourself with. Sometimes just sitting in the quiet can bring you peace.
4. Be organized
Buy a planner, invest in a calendar, leave yourself a few sticky notes as reminders! As a fairly neat person, having my life in order with some sort of loose plan relaxes me. I look ahead at my work, and make sure I figure out enough time to get things done, study, and have a bit of 'free time' every once in a while.
5. Pray
I find that spending some time with God helps me reset my mindset. I find a quiet place with my bible and journal, put on some music, and do my devotions. It helps me remember that God is in control of my life, he is working for me, and he will not fail me!
Psalm 55:22 "Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
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