WOW. If this does not say it all then I don't know what else does. We want and want and want and want some more. However when do we sit down and appreciate what we HAVE right in front of us. Don't take for granted what you have sitting right in front of you because it can be taken from you in SECONDS.
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For the average 20-something, life moves pretty fast. You’ve got classes, friends, relationships, jobs, family, and whatever else we overcommit ourselves with. I probably should have learned to say no to adding more to my schedule a long time ago, but instead here are 11 things that can be more helpful than coffee.
1.Shower
There is nothing more refreshing than a hot shower. Some would argue that morning showers help you have a happier day. Also, you look better and smell better. There is nothing grosser than greasy hair. And it keeps you healthier.
2. Sleep
After one all nighter during Freshman year, I realized that sacrificing my Zzzz’s was not worth it. In fact, I ended up forgetting what I had studied the night before, and it threw my whole sleep schedule off. That caused all of my classes to suffer.
3. Schedule
Showering and Sleeping are impossible when you don’t schedule. Your day probably has an element of spontaneity to it, however, it is still so helpful to have a basic timeline for your day. Some nights I’ll write each task I need to accomplish on a different sticky note. The joy at the end of the next day of crumpling each accomplished task is something you have to experience!
4. Eat Well
Nixing Ramen and nightly Domino's pizza orders will cause your personal health to skyrocket. Cutting down on caffeine will also help you sleep better. Water is also so important. With all the coffee that makes up a college student’s beverage diet, water gets overlooked. You’ll take one gulp of pure, ice cold drinking water and wonder where the heck this miracle liquid has been.
5. Exercise
Last semester, I was exercising sporadically or “when I had time.” Here’s the thing though, an episode of The Office is 20 minutes. I was watching plenty of that. At one point, I felt so freaking stir crazy and threw on my tennis shoes and walked through the freezing Ohio weather to the gym and exercised for like 40 minutes. I’m not trying to be a body builder or anything, but you just feel so much better after a few minutes on the stationary bike or eliptical.
6. Socialize
You need people. Friends are important. My friend and I both had crazy schedules last year, but we’d go to the grocery store together or to Wal Mart and catch up that way. It’s just good to sit and vent with someone every once in awhile. Midnight doughnut runs are also fun, or Mean Girlsmovie nights.
7. Be on Time
This one helps everyone’s productivity. Also, when you strive to be there on the dot, even if you’re a minute or two late, it helps you keep the rest of your life scheduled. Also, if you try to be on time, and plan accordingly, chances are you won’t be super stressed out trying to get somewhere 10 minutes away in 3 minutes.
8. Chillax
There is nothing wrong with kicking back and watching a few hours of a TV show. You need it. It’s important to take your mind off the real world for a little bit.
9. Journal/Pray/Reflect
It is vital to look inwardly and see how you’re doing, not just materially, but emotionally and spiritually. If you’re not emotionally doing well, something needs to change. It can be really hard to do well in other aspects of your life if you aren’t feeling well mentally. Journaling is the best free therapist out there, so is talking to a good friend.
10. Gain Perspective
Chances are, you know someone whose schedule is way more intense than yours. Or maybe you know someone who is going through a lot, but still manages to get a lot done. When I start to complain about my course load, I remember that my dad had four kids in medical school and residency. I also tr to remember that there are a lot of people out there who would love to "struggle" with too many classes. Doing something for other people can also really help make life more meaningful.
11. Do what works for you
By the time you’re 18, you know which study methods work for you, and how much sleep you really need every night. There’s going to be people all around you telling you how to live your life. And while there might be some really helpful pointers, only you can know what really works for you!You probably have some other ideas, but these seem to work pretty dang well!
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Your professor mentions there's a test in a few days and you didn't know about it.
You spend all day long in class and now realize you also have to spend the next few nights awake studying.
You take out your textbook and notes, but don't have the energy to actually read them.
You keep reading the same sentence over and over, but it still doesn't make sense.
You can’t focus, and your roommate suggests you go to the library.
You realize there are still over 50 pages left to read.
You reach the two-hour mark of studying and get delirious and want to give up.
You take a Netflix and snack break.
Your friends told you they were staying in with you to study, but they end up going out.
Your friends ask why you need to study instead of having fun.
Your friends send you pictures of them out having fun, but you're stuck in the library and want to run away.
You walk out of the test and realize staying in and studying was worth it because you definitely aced it.
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Lifestyle
Things Girls With Resting B***h Face Wish You Knew
No, I'm not mad, that's just my face
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Resting b***h face. Defined as a person, usually a girl, who naturally looks mean when her face is expressionless, without meaning to. Many of you suffer from this "condition." You are commonly asked what's wrong, when nothing is. What people don't know is that is just your facial expression. Here are some things they wish you knew.
1. You can't control it.
Most of the time, you have absolutely no idea what your facial expression is. It is not directed at one person, and it doesn't usually reflect your mood.
2. You are not always pissed off.
Although people see you and automatically think that you are unhappy, chances are you aren't. I understand the confusion because your face looks the exact same.
3. Most of the time, you're just fine.
When you actually are happy, people won't know. There is nothing more annoying than people who continuously ask what is wrong.
4. Usually, nothing is wrong.
But after hearing that all day long, you start to get annoyed. Well you weren't mad before, but congratulations now something is actually wrong.
5. Sometimes, you use it to your advantage.
For those days when you really don't want to talk to people, it does come in handy. Walk around campus emphasizing the chronic face, -- it's guaranteed no one will approach you.
6. But you actually are approachable most times.
However, it gets frustrating because you truly are an approachable person most times. People just take one look at your face and think the absolute worst. It's not your fault you got stuck with having RBF.
7. Fake smiling is tough.
People can totally tell when you fake smile. Again, you're doing it to try and be polite and show that you have emotions, but instead it looks even worse.
8. You are not actually a b***h.
You are just misunderstood. Yeah sometimes you use your amazing resting b***h face to your advantage, but most of the time you are just trying to go about your day. You really don't mean to look like a b***h, you just honestly can't help it.
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College students, you might be able to relate to this one. These probably sound familiar because we often tell ourselves these phrases; however, we are unable to follow or agree with these the following, deep down inside of our overwhelmed, tired minds.
1. "No more spending money on useless things"
Until you walk into a 99 cents store and suddenly have the urge to pick up anything that's less than a dollar.
2. "I'm going to be a responsible adult"
Well, I did my own laundry if that counts.
3. "I will stop spending so much money on food"
My eating routine consists of breakfast, breakfast part 2, brunch, brunch part 2, lunch, lunch part 2, dinner, dinner part 2, and a midnight "snack".
4. "I will take great notes in all of my classes"
Expectations, sigh.
5. "Goodbye, procrastination"
Although I spent more than 12 hours on this paper, I'm sure I can finish it by 3 a.m.
6. "I had a great, relaxing weekend"
Said no college student ever. What's a weekend without 3 papers, 2 presentations, and 2 tests worth 50% of my grade?
7. "I don't miss homemade food"
I had the wonderful opportunity, as a commuter student, to try food from the campus dining hall. I have to admit that I am so grateful for homemade food!
8. "I'll start studying for finals one month early"
This one is quite difficult of a goal to accomplish since the curriculums haven't been completed yet. Nonetheless, we can start revising old notes in the meantime.
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If College Majors Were TV Shows
The guilty pleasure shows of each college majors.
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Here it is, folks. As college students, we know we fall into certain stigmas by our parents, extended families, friends, co-workers, basically anyone whom you tell about your major. So what does your major say about your television preferences? Or what TV show best represents your area of study? This definitive list of common college majors as popular television will give you (and others) a little insight into what makes each major tick.
Political Science: "House of Cards"
Because we know you can't resist this ruthless political drama that you wish (or maybe not) your life was like.
English: "Sherlock"
No English enthusiast can resist this classic, even in TV form.
Math: "Numbers"
An oldie but goodie. Plus, there are very few good shows about math.
Communication Studies: "Criminal Minds"
It's all about how you communicate.
Psychology: "Shameless"
What psych major wouldn't jump at the chance to psychoanalyze this crazy cast of characters?
Sociology: "Brooklyn Nine Nine"
Their interactions with each other are priceless.
Engineering: "The Big Bang Theory"
You can hate me for it if you want, but Howard needs some attention for his accomplishments, too.
Parks and Recreation Management: "Parks and Recreation"
I think this one speaks for itself.
Pre-med: "Grey's Anatomy"
Again, no explanation necessary.
Theatre performance: "Portlandia"
The eccentric "Portlandia" appeals to the more creative mind.
Anthropology: "Bones"
Duh!
Education: "New Girl"
Jessica Day is the best teacher.
Environmental Science: "Survivorman"
A true environmentalist, Les Stroud is all alone out in the wilderness for weeks, showing what it's really like.
History: "Outlander"
No show has made history quite so interesting...or attractive.
Nursing: "House"
Even though House hates everyone, including nurses, he wouldn't be able to do his job without them.
Musical Performance: "Nashville"
What all music majors aspire to be as popular as.
Food Science: "Bob's Burgers"
Foodies need a little, lighthearted humor, too.
Biology: "The Walking Dead"
Because Biology majors are the ones who can tell how zombies are created, and maybe how to fix them?
Chemistry: "Breaking Bad"
Obviously.
Business/Finance: "Mad Men"
Even though business sometimes has nothing to do with it.
Management: "The Office"
This slightly unrealistic show might give you some high expectations.
Construction Management: "Fixer Upper"
Everyone, especially construction management majors, wishes they were as cool and creative as Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Sorry if your major wasn't on here, I did my best! What did I miss and what show would they be?
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