Each time I hang up the phone, one last phrase manages to escape from my grandmother's lips. It has become her signature. A phone call is not over until I hear these four words. The same four words that circle through my mind and drive my actions.

"Be good to yourself."

Before you can leave a positive impact on others, you have to remember how incredibly important YOU are. I'm serious. Self-care is anything but selfish.

Especially in college, it's easy to become lost, overwhelmed…stressed. One day everything can be running smoothly and then suddenly the world comes crashing down on you.

Self-care does not mean the same thing for everyone. There are endless ways to give back to yourself, that are not simply limited to getting a massage or mani-pedi (although we do love those). I'm talking about the self-care that is good for your soul. This can be as simple as taking ten minutes to meditate, thirty minutes to run outside, or hours laughing with your favorite people.