Live Simple
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Live Simple

Doing what you want is easier then you've been taught.

9
Live Simple
Tumblr

Life can be tough, can’t it? Your job isn’t what you wanted. Your family doesn’t understand, and whenever you try to tell people how you’re feeling they sweep you and your thoughts and emotions under the rug like they do to themselves so that they don’t have to admit to themselves that they are breaking down.

It’s hard. I know.

But, you’ve got this. You hear me? You’ve got this! Things always get better right around the corner. The problem is that you have been raised in a society where we need the newest and best thing and we can never get it, because our jobs aren’t giving us enough gross pay to buy something that’ll take away the pain.

We need distractions. It’s the way our brains have been wired. Making us uninspired with no desire, and no fire to make things happen that are dire.

Try spending your times simply. Even if you do it for five minutes out of your day. It can make a huge difference. Instead of getting on the internet, go outside and have a picnic with your close family and friends. If you don’t have those, go by yourself. Treating yourself is a very interesting experience, and everyone should try it at some point. It can be scary, because we’ve been brought up to believe that we always need somebody. Having somebody is great. However, that somebody can be yourself.


Make something that you are proud of today.

No matter how big, or how small something you make is… it’s incredible. Do you know why? You crafted it with your bare hands and you had pictures in your head of what you wanted it to look like and feel like. And you made it. You started from the bottom pit of nothing and made something.

That can be a metaphor for you, if you want. Start from nothing and make something. Don’t leave this planet without having left a footprint. Make it big. Make it huge! That way, no one will ever question who you were, because your name will be whispered and screamed from countries and oceans. When people are lost at sea- they’ll think of you. When people are inventing the cure for cancer- they’ll be looking at your blueprints for the cure for AIDs. You can do so many things. If you have to be cliche about it, who cares? Cliches are beautiful. They give everyone an excuse to be sappy.

Go do it.

Now.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58114
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37434
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959078
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

192720
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments