College is a really stressful place to be around the middle of the semester. Midterms, the onset of final essays and projects, group presentations, cumulative tests... it all seems to get thrown at you now even though it's been on the syllabus since the first day of class. Add work and a social life to all of that and you've got a pretty stressful couple of months on your hands. Whenever I get super stressed out from college, I always try to prioritize assignments and award myself with internet time. This can be scrolling through Facebook, watching something on Netflix, or looking at adorable and hilarious pictures of cats. Here are 10 pictures I've found this week that have helped me to let out all of my stress through (very loud and prolonged) laughter!
1. The Avocato
2. The Catastrophe.
3. The One That Wears PETA Stickers.
4. The Kraken (It's a trap!)
5. The One That Makes You Sad (If you watch GOT).
6. The One With The Fabulous Fur Coat.
7. The Answer to Schroedinger's Question about Cats.
8. The One That Isn't a Schroedinger Fan!
9. The Minions of Darkness
10. The One Who Set The Fire
Hopefully, these 10 pictures of cats have helped you to destress and remember that, even if your GPA drops, internet cats will always be there for you.
If you're still feeling the stress, try a hot shower, some caffeine, and maybe an adult coloring book. Eating well and exercising are also really helpful when you start to get stressed out along with sticking to a routine and maintaining a sleep schedule. Sleeping period is all most college students ask for, but trying to keep a semi-regular bedtime can help you to let the worries of the day melt away.
Also, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you're struggling with a subject ask other classmates, your professor, or the tutoring center for advice. If you're struggling mentally, talk to your school counseling services or reach out to a family member or friend to let them know what is going on. If these cats really helped you out, see if you qualify for an emotional support animal and adopt a cat to help you stay calm in your day to day life.
Know that, while school is important, it isn't the single defining feature of your life. While I'm the poster child for "fear of failure," failure is an important part of life. We learn from our failures, near failures, and successes. So if you aren't doing so well in the middle of the semester, and you've let the stress take over your mind and your grades, use it as a lesson and apply it to your grades and your life next semester. Stay worry free, de-stressed, and keep looking at funny cat pictures online!
