This week has been "that kind of week" for almost everyone I've talked to. Seeing Fall Break on the calendar this weekend is an automatic assumption, for most students, that they will encounter a near-death experience before the week is over. And, when it is over, they can let out the greatest sigh of relief since...last semester was over. I don't know about you, but getting into an "eat, sleep, study, repeat" sort of routine get's really old really fast. I'm pretty sure I don't have ADD, but even I can't study for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time before I have to play video games or act like I'm 6 for a few minutes.
Thankfully, I've recently discovered that doing at least one thing a day that is unique in and of itself, greatly reduces my stress level and helps me tolerate the mountain of homework awaiting me. Not only does it calm me down, but gives me a sense of enrichment and adds purpose to each day. In fact, I can even distinguish between that last 5 or 6 days because of these activities! On Sunday, I saw a play by myself. Tuesday, I went for a walk and read at the park. Wednesday, I called two friends that I hadn't talked to since the middle of summer and have an hour's worth of great conversation. This morning, instead of following my normal TuTh routine of napping between classes, I wrote in my journal about Sophomore year thus far. These things may sound trivial and uneventful to you, but to me they were just what I needed to get through this week. Everything that is important to you will fit into your schedule, it's just a matter of deciding exactly what it is that's important in your life. But, no matter what, don't forget to add some enrichment to your life, every day.
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