So this last week has been crazy. It has definitely been a learning experience for me. I have learned that there are definitely people you can count on, especially when you really need it most. This week has been an emotional roller coaster, but I'm glad to have friends who are willing to listen to my problems for hours and give help and advice. Thanks you guys.
I have also learned that while getting school work done is important, you need to have fun in your life. Balance is super important to happiness. You can't let one thing affect your whole day or week, but take it with a grain of salt and push through any difficulties. See the bright side of things, spend time goofing off with friends, and remember you are worth millions.
On the happy side of things, the BYU softball team won three of their four games this past week and tied the only one they didn't win. My FHE sister, Mercedes, is a part of the team, so my friends and I went to cheer her and the team on. It was a ton of fun...we discussed random baseball/softball related comedy sketches such as "Who's On First" and "What the score...Free snow cone."
That's my advice and story for this week.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Mood Solutions
So I just finished reading my good friend's blog and realized that I am feeling the same way about quite a few points. I don't want to repost what she wrote, so here's the link: http://clairemw.blogspot.com/2012/10/sophomore-girl-syndrome.html
I've also noticed that since I've started feeling this way, I've been in a weird mood. I have been wondering what to do to get out of the weird mood I've been in as a sophomore in college and have found a few things helpful.
1. Get outside and walk around. It's proven that you need the sun to be happy--it provides vitamin D. Besides the nutrients (that's weird to say about being outside) that come from the sun, being outside is just a good change of pace for a college student who is stuck in classrooms, their apartment, and the library for hours at a time studying.
2. Say "hi" to a least one guy each day, whether you know the guy or not. This is easiest to do when in a classroom setting and might lead to a deeper conversation where topics include names, majors, phone numbers, interests, weekend plans, and funny stories. This will also help you to make friends and replace the ones that might be lost if they have left.
3. Be spontaneous. If you make time in your day for all the things you have to do and stick to the same pattern, you're life is going to feel lifeless. Having a routine is nice--it lets you know what you should be doing and when, but you're not supposed to be a robot! Have things in a general plan, but also be flexible enough that if something comes up you aren't going to be able to participate due to you routine.
4. Do something creative. If you go and write, paint, dance, sing, play an instrument, or whatever creative means you enjoy most, you'll find that you can express you feelings away. While you're at it, blast you favorite music and let your creativity wash away the negative emotions you're feeling. It does't have to be for long and you don't have to create a masterpiece, you could even just write about what is causing you to feel the way you do. Just let your feelings out!
5. Let things shape themselves. I've been super worried about the near future for a while now, but I know that things will take care of themselves if I'm doing what I need to today. I know that God hears prayers and answers them and that He has a plan for my life, so while I know there are big deadlines and future event on the horizon, I have faith that God will provide if I do my part.
I hope this helps anyone going through a rough time. I'm not a doctor or a psychologist, but I've found these tricks to be helpful when I'm going through hard, depressed, or antisocial times (sometimes a combination of all of the above).
I've also noticed that since I've started feeling this way, I've been in a weird mood. I have been wondering what to do to get out of the weird mood I've been in as a sophomore in college and have found a few things helpful.
1. Get outside and walk around. It's proven that you need the sun to be happy--it provides vitamin D. Besides the nutrients (that's weird to say about being outside) that come from the sun, being outside is just a good change of pace for a college student who is stuck in classrooms, their apartment, and the library for hours at a time studying.
2. Say "hi" to a least one guy each day, whether you know the guy or not. This is easiest to do when in a classroom setting and might lead to a deeper conversation where topics include names, majors, phone numbers, interests, weekend plans, and funny stories. This will also help you to make friends and replace the ones that might be lost if they have left.
3. Be spontaneous. If you make time in your day for all the things you have to do and stick to the same pattern, you're life is going to feel lifeless. Having a routine is nice--it lets you know what you should be doing and when, but you're not supposed to be a robot! Have things in a general plan, but also be flexible enough that if something comes up you aren't going to be able to participate due to you routine.
4. Do something creative. If you go and write, paint, dance, sing, play an instrument, or whatever creative means you enjoy most, you'll find that you can express you feelings away. While you're at it, blast you favorite music and let your creativity wash away the negative emotions you're feeling. It does't have to be for long and you don't have to create a masterpiece, you could even just write about what is causing you to feel the way you do. Just let your feelings out!
5. Let things shape themselves. I've been super worried about the near future for a while now, but I know that things will take care of themselves if I'm doing what I need to today. I know that God hears prayers and answers them and that He has a plan for my life, so while I know there are big deadlines and future event on the horizon, I have faith that God will provide if I do my part.
I hope this helps anyone going through a rough time. I'm not a doctor or a psychologist, but I've found these tricks to be helpful when I'm going through hard, depressed, or antisocial times (sometimes a combination of all of the above).
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