Can you hear that? It's the internal screams of college students and people everywhere drowning in stress and exhaustion. We're all busy, tired, and in need of support and a serious nap. Being a student or just going about life can start to feel like a long blur of never ending routine and responsibilities. It's become too easy to get lost in the rush and grow unappreciative of the road in front of us.

Far too often we like to think about things as a whole, only looking towards the light at the end of the tunnel when we've reached our goals. But, in the midst of having that mindset we miss the whole point of our struggles and road bumps. The end goal doesn't make up your life story, it's every difficult or tedious moment in between that we face in our everyday routine that make up our lives. Taking things day by day and putting your focus onto getting through the challenges at hand, instead of letting every issue drown you at once, is what's gonna keep you afloat and build your character.

Focusing on one moment at a time includes not only looking forward to or appreciating the peak moments, but also accepting and embracing the "dailiness" and routines of our lives. Open yourself up to acknowledging the value in every disorganized moment thrown at you, and have the ability to stop and take in every struggle and opportunity at hand. You should recognize that the random unexpected obstacles are not just interruptions, but the way in which our lives are molded. Learning to be grateful for the small, disjointed events of your days or even weeks makes you a much saner and happier person. So relax, slow down, and take life in small bites.