Things To Remember This Coming Year:
1. Organization and discipline are two totally different things. Being organized, in whatever aspect of your life, takes discipline and drive. Organization is a daily routine, and developing the discipline to keep yourself in that routine and thrive in it will carry you well in the coming year. Get a journal/notebook/calendar. Decorate it as you wish or not at allāit IS for you after all, so do what you think works best. Set a reminder in your phone or something within view that reminds you to check your planner if need be, and set aside 5+ minutes to do so. This will help you get in the swing of things :)
2. Eat as healthy as you possibly can, but letās be real, chocolate, candy, chips, etc. gets the best of ANYONE. I say this because I feel itās best to stress, especially in the coming year, that weāre not perfect. Feed your brain fruit, healthy grains, vegetables, calcium and iron-rich foods, etc., but itās more than okay to go for that chocolate bar every now and then.
3. Sleep. Netflix will save where you last left off on Stranger Things. Hulu will remember where you were at on your movie. Sleep will not. You will NEVER be able to make up for lost sleep, no matter how hard you try. So set yourself a set bedtime that will get you the best amount of sleep that youāll need to function optimally the next day. Shoot for 7+ hours. Your body needs rest. Put the laptop and phone away, meditate, count sheep, or whatever it is that will help you sleepā¦and do so. I canāt stress how much sleep affects mental and physical health, and overall function. Donāt take it for granted.
4. Thereās a difference between challenging yourself and overwhelming yourself. I am throwing this phrase at you guys in the form of glitter and positive energy as we speak. This is SOOOOOO!!!! IMPORTANT!!!! Challenging yourself is great, but it has its limits. If you want to take an AP class, by all means do so. If youāre planning on taking 4 at one time, check yourself and ask yourself, āCombined with my other commitments, will this overwhelm me?ā Itās a simple question, but itās a very important one. In college, keep in mind the classes you need to take and how many credit hours you think you can feasibly take on. Your mental health is so important, please donāt wear your pretty selves down āØšø
5. Give yourself something to look forward to everyday. It can be big, or small. But Iāve found that finding something to look forward to the next day, whether itād be cracking open a new book, watching a new video your favorite youtuber put out, making a nice breakfast, etc. can really go a long way. We all need a little motivation to get through the day. Itās in the little things, trust me.
6. Find a hobby. Hobbies are so important. Theyāre great coping mechanisms and ease the stress of work, school, etc. Take some time to find what youāre interested in and start small. Try scrapbooking, or maybe join a fun club on campus. If youāre into cooking, look up some recipes you wouldnāt normally try and try it! Get funky! Take a dance class or go to they gym. Find what suits you. It will help you in the long run.
7. Love yourself. This is easier said and done, obviously, but promoting a positive mental image of yourself is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Cut yourself some slack. It sounds so cheesy, but go look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself one thing you love about yourself. Do it every morning. Or, write it down in a journal or something. Say it to yourself on the bus. Hang with people that make you feel good about yourself and add value to your life. Do things that make you happy. Listen to new music, reward yourself with a new outfit. You guys are all gorgeous ass human beings and I want nothing but the greatest of self-love for you guys ā¤ļøā¤ļø
8. ...and love others, too. Remember your family, and your friends. They can be your greatest support system. Spend as much time with them as possible. Check in with your friends, hang out with them, be there for them. Be attentive at the dinner table with your family, engage in discussion. Take time to check in on your siblings. If you find yourself liking someone and it turns into a budding relationship, assess if the person will add to your happiness and that it is healthy. Also determine if youāll be able to provide the time, energy, and care that goes into a relationship among the other commitments in your life. If check, check, and check, by all means go ahead. Have a blast šš
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