The Ups And Downs Of The First Year Post Grad
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The Ups And Downs Of The First Year Post Grad

So... this is what it's like to have free time?

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The Ups And Downs Of The First Year Post Grad
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Last May I graduated from college and entered this so-called "adult world", and to be honest, it's much different than I expected. I thought I would have more free time, get really fit, and save a lot of money. Which in reality, I did have more free time but it only made me lazier, I hadn't gotten more fit, and I had barely saved any money.

The adjustment from college student to graduate has been a lot more difficult and lonely than I imagined it would be. Most of my friends have moved to different cities, and the ones that are left are still in school so our schedules never match up. This left me with a lot of time to myself, which I really wasn't ok with at first.

My days consisted of waking up, going to work, and going home. When I got home I normally just watched trash tv and played on my phone. I began to feel really isolated and noticed I was in my head way too much.

Then my anxiety started to get really, and I mean really, bad. It got to the point where I made an appointment to see my doctor because I couldn't get through the car rides to and from work without having a panic attack.

Then I realized I needed to make a change. I started focusing on my mental health more, being active and eating a healthier diet. Those small steps have made all of the difference. Now I wake up, I don't dread the day, and I feel good. After work, I go to my kickboxing class which I've fallen in love with, and then I go home and finish any tasks I have left to do and prepare myself for the next day.

Now I feel like I'm doing something useful with my free time and that I'm making positive movements for my future. My mental and physical health seem to be looking up, I have a job that I love, and with all of this new energy, I'm excited to see how much more I can accomplish.

Although the first couple of months of the transition from student to graduate were really rough for me, I'm finally catching on to "adult life", and I know I'm going to love it. Don't forget to check in on your friends who are going through a big life transition because you never know who needs to hear some words of encouragement to get them through!

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