When you're where you're meant to be in life, everything comes together. One of my most eye opening experiences was when I chose to shed a mind of negative thoughts and turn to a more positive mindset. It really is crazy how making a simple change in the way you think and feel towards life can make such a difference in your mood. Last semester, I never felt happy nor did I have a valid excuse for why I felt that way, I just did. I realized that half the battle I was fighting was myself. When I decided to let go of control, I did something to make myself happier again. I was able to change my attitude and noticed all the negativity disappeared. College is far from easy but accepting change makes it a whole lot easier.

I think my turning point was being home for break. I was so happy while I was home. I really feel like that time at home forced me to step back and look at the bigger picture. I came to the conclusion that my life would be so much easier if I just stayed positive. But its not always easy being positive is hard because being negative is the short cut in any situation. College is hard and it really can take a toll on you mentally if you let it. and I did. So looking back on how my first semester went I know I never want to feel like that again. You have to learn to take everything with a grain of salt. If something is not going your way go change it, something seems too difficult go make it easy. You have full control of your life and the way you think can really either hurt you or help you.

So why not make life easier just be positive it is really as simple as that. If you are reading this and thinking “Ugh but being positive is hard I literally can't even.” Trust me I felt the exact way. But start off with the small stuff literally try and smile more or laugh or talk to someone new and if you are really feeling up for a challenge do something for someone else for once. Even the food you eat can make you happier eat some fruit or go for a walk outside these simple things can all be a start to a happier life. I literally guarantee you that you will be happier if you just change your attitude.a bad attitude not only brings you down but everyone else around you.

I cannot stress enough that your mental health is so important and so many of us tend to neglect it.