Between classes, papers, game days, going out, studying, and everything a college student has on their plate, they may feel like they have no time to do anything for themselves. Yes, you go out and have fun for yourself, but those are not the activities that will make college students feel like they are bettering themselves, or even just slightly taking care of themselves.
At the beginning of freshman year, I fell victim to the weight of my classes and social life combined and didn't take time for myself. I was more stressed out than ever, and I knew that it was not healthy for me. I knew something needed to change because I could not keep feeling like this anymore.
Time management is my key piece of advice to live a healthy, and happy life in college. Work starts to add up the longer you leave it, and if you become proactive with your workload, it is much easier to space out assignments and exams.
It is okay to ask for help with your coursework. Going to tutoring in certain subjects totally improved my grades. I was not embarrassed that tutoring brought me up a letter grade, instead, I was proud that my extra hard work paid off.
With all the garbage college students put into our bodies, it needs to be balanced by eating well and working out. I am not saying deprive yourself, or go on a strict diet. I'm saying, you don't always have to order pizza after you go out, and maybe you should try choosing the healthier option at meals. I've never been athletic gym type, but I've also never been the type to get away with not working out at all. In college, I learned that in order to look good and feel good, some effort at the gym was required.
When I started working out regularly, it became less of a chore and more of a staple in my daily routine. When I started making healthier choices, I just felt better. I stopped going out all the time, just to go out, and I started doing more of what makes me happy.
I can honestly say I've struck the right balance as a college student, and I promise everyone can do the same.
