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5 Thoughts To Keep You Balanced

Life can be pretty hectic sometimes.

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Being a college student, you get caught up in everything that you have going on. Endless homework, clubs and organizations, and making time for friends usually leave no time left for yourself. Living on your own means a ton of responsibility, and it's easy to lose sight of focusing on yourself. Here are five things you should often remind yourself:

It's okay to have off days.

If you're not feeling yourself at all because you're stressed or upset, take a day off for yourself. There's certainly not enough hours in the day, and sometimes we need a moment to collect ourselves. Your mental health is the most important thing above all, so if you feel you need to stay in and chill, then, by all means, do so.

You determine your own happiness.

There have been so many days where my friends and I have been in a weird mood because someone had made us feel that way. Don't let rude people and dumb boys phase you. Have a good mindset when you wake up, it really helps you stay positive throughout the day!

Be comfortable in your own skin.

The number one goal is to fully accept and love yourself. Yes, it's much easier said than done. It's so important to realize your worth, and once you do you become unstoppable. Remind yourself that you are you, and there's nobody else that can compare.

Do things for yourself once in a while.

Speaking for myself, I'm the type of person who always puts the needs of others before my own. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, but I sometimes forget to take care of myself. So have some me-time and TREAT YO'SELF!

Always spread love.

There's already enough negativity and hate in the world. You never know what somebody can be going through, so always treat people kindly. Simply complimenting someone or smiling can honestly make someone's day.

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