Months ago, I was not happy with the direction my life was going. It felt as though my general sense of purpose was at its all-time low. I began questioning things about my routine, school, work, myself in general. This state of mind definitely dulled my motivation for countless things.

As October began, I felt a change from within. I acknowledged the things that were dragging me down and pulled myself out of the rut. I know it can be difficult with so many things on your plate, but it is possible. I attended more friend activities, started forming new relationships in my life, my mental health increasingly saw light. As a younger adult, I would not acknowledge the problem areas of my life. Rather, I brushed them off and hid them in the dusty corner of my closet.

Now, I am telling myself that it is OK. OK to cry, OK to take time to myself, OK to accept how I was feeling. Day by day I am becoming a stronger person than I have ever been in my life. Of course, there are times where my anxiety is through the roof, but I've given myself some simple things to keep the wheels in my mind turning.

I found this by going to the gym. Now that I was becoming more motivated, I felt like I could take on so much more. Physical exercise has been proven to stimulate various brain chemicals, therefore leaving a person to feel happier and less anxious. It also delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues. The cardiovascular system becomes more effective and this brings more energy to the body.

Learning this helped me find the thing I enjoy doing when I want to give my brain and body a boost- exactly what I needed to get myself back on the right track. With this, I brought reading and journaling back into my life. I had got so caught up in school and work that I forgot to take time for the little things that brought me joy. I am finding the balance of life again and boy does it feel amazing.

Whatever it is that keeps you on the right track, do it! I am better than ever and hope to keep it up as I grow and mature into my adult years. Always remember, your body is your home. You only get one so take good care of it, physcially and mentally.