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I just changed my major, and boy am I uncertain about the descision. As far as I can tell, there are six main emotional steps to it.

1. Curiosity

This major interests me! It might be a better fit for me.

2. Reconsideration

Wait, I already like my current major. Does it really matter?

3. Fear

Holy hippo! How will I ever decide what I want to do with my life?

4. Reconsideration

I'm not making any major descisions right now, I'm just deciding on a major. It's worthwhile to be in a progrem I enjoy.

5. I'm gonna do this, I'm so empowered

I'm talking to the department chair, I'm submitting an application, I'm planning my classes for next fall.

6. Reconsideration

.....And how is this affecting my graduation? Is it worth it to stay an extra year when I'm not sure what I want to do? Have I just got myself in a worse situation? How will I ever decide?

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It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

Fellow thespians, you know who you are.

1. A single word can make you burst into song.

2. You knew how to contour before it was cool.

3. You own a huge collection of foundations that are way darker than your natural skin tone.

4. Accidentally going too heavy on the blush and bronzer when you're not on stage.

5. You've learned to get comfortable with improvisation.

6. When you watch another performance you always notice the curtains moving.

7. You know that getting comfortable with the script is the most important thing.

8. The little ongoing games that take place both on and off stage.

9. You have no problems going to see a show more than once.

10. Your fellow cast members become your family.

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

I've realized that being nice to myself is actually really important.

1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

Merry (early) Christmas!

1. Play Christmas Music

2. Start Buying Gifts Early

3. Decorate

4. Eat/Drink Seasonal Treats

5. Dress For The Holiday

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