Being a 20-year-old college student, I have found myself worrying far too often about things that are far out of my control. Throughout my life, I've gotten anxiety about my overall future, my relationships, my education, my career, and honestly, everyday events that I know are ahead of me. I've gotten worried about things as little as conversations. And anyone that has this same problem knows that it's often not easy to calm yourself down once you've gotten worked up. Things to help like yoga, cooking, and cleaning only really give me a temporary distraction.

Ever since I was little, I've gotten bad stomach aches from anxiety to the point where I've convinced myself I can't get out of bed. I've had panic attacks and a horrible habit of biting my nails. The problem is, I think way too far into the future and I think about things that many don't at this point in their lives. To other people, it all seems so easy to just let go and forget. My mind floods as soon as I wake up and doesn't stop 'till I go to bed. Do you ever drive and somehow get to your destination without even realizing how you got there? That's the best way to try and describe it.

The most useful advice I've gotten and tried to put to use is to "take it day by day." I know it seems typical, but if I re-run that phrase in my head over and over I start to remember that I am human and things will happen that are out of my control. Every day there are both tragedies and beautiful occurrences. To live each day as it comes, and to remind yourself that you cannot control every little thing is something I live by. Breathe deep and look around you to realize that you are okay, and to get so worked up about things is only tiring and setting you back.