College, and life in general, are incredibly overwhelming at times. I have several Broadway song lyrics on my walls in my dorm room, and I see them every day. Some are funny, while others, like the ones below, are inspiration for me to keep going throughout the day and help me feel a little bit better about myself when I’m having a crappy day.
1. “I am the one thing in life I can control” Hamilton
As much as I wish I could control what other people say and do to or around me, I can’t. The only person I can control is me. While that fact may seem saddening at times, it is also a constant in my life that will never, ever, ever change. No matter what is going on around me, I can still control how I react to the situation.
2. "Still, you're not alone. No one is alone." Into the Woods.
College, and life in general, can be extremely lonely at times. My first few weeks at Lander were incredibly lonely. But I promise you, no matter how alone you feel, you are not alone. SOMEONE IS ON YOUR SIDE. There is always at least one person cheering you on and standing in your corner. You are never, ever alone.
3. "Minute by minute. That's how you win it." Newsies
You can’t focus on the future before you’ve focused on the present. Take things day by day, hour by hour, and minute by minute, because after all, that’s how you win it. When you have so much homework that you don’t know how you’re going to finish it all, break it down into smaller pieces. Tackle that first piece. Finished that? Good job! Now move on to the next piece! It’s easier to manage when you break tasks down into smaller steps.
4. "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." Les Miserables
Everyone has a really, really, really sucky day every now and then. I had one just this week. But you know what? As Scarlett O’Hara says, “After all, tomorrow’s another day.” I know that when I have a bad day, I think that the day will never end and the nightmare day will go on forever, but it will eventually end, and tomorrow will be better. I promise.
We all have days where we feel completely and utterly overwhelmed and like a fish out of water, but it will get better, and I hope these song lyrics gave you some inspiration to keep going and to never give up.
