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10 Reasons To Smile Today

It's a stressful time of year, but we all have room in our day to smile!

Abigail Matsusaka
Apr 26, 2016
Montclair State University
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10 Reasons To Smile Today

We are all stressed and tense with finals right around the corner. It is way too easy to get caught up in the negative right now. So here are ten reasons to smile today. No matter how much work you have, or how little time you have, there is always room in your day to smile.

1. It is absolutely beautiful outside. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. Enjoy that.

2. Think of all the people you have met this year. Think of all the friends you've made, all the names you learned, all the funny stories you will tell later.

#3. There are only a few more days of classes... which means you are almost done with those 8:30's!

4. You can take comfort in knowing that everyone is in the same boat. Smile at those times where you and your friend make eye contact and just know that both of you are exhausted.

5. Smile because you are not in high school anymore! Those poor kids still have months to go before break!

6. Donuts exist. Be happy and thankful that there are donuts in this world.

7. Go through pictures you took in September. Think about how far you have come since then.

8. Smile because you have accomplished something. Whether that is getting an A in lab class or doing your whole reading assignment early — you have checked something off that to-do list and that feels great.

9. You're so close. The end is merely days away and you can do it. No matter how hard it seems now, you will find a way to power through.

10. This dog believes in you!

Good luck to everyone in these final weeks of school. I know it's challenging and right now it feels like you'll never make it through, but take a second to smile. You're going to be great!

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