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4 Ways To Be Good To Yourself

"Take time to do what makes your soul happy."

Stephanie Jeanos

Mar 27, 2019

Villanova University

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Each time I hang up the phone, one last phrase manages to escape from my grandmother's lips. It has become her signature. A phone call is not over until I hear these four words. The same four words that circle through my mind and drive my actions.

"Be good to yourself."

Before you can leave a positive impact on others, you have to remember how incredibly important YOU are. I'm serious. Self-care is anything but selfish.

Especially in college, it's easy to become lost, overwhelmed…stressed. One day everything can be running smoothly and then suddenly the world comes crashing down on you.

Self-care does not mean the same thing for everyone. There are endless ways to give back to yourself, that are not simply limited to getting a massage or mani-pedi (although we do love those). I'm talking about the self-care that is good for your soul. This can be as simple as taking ten minutes to meditate, thirty minutes to run outside, or hours laughing with your favorite people.

Namaste All Day

I started meditating in high school, and it really is a wonderful way to give back to yourself for a few minutes each day. Check out the Headspace App, which was created in 2010 and offers over one hundred audio sessions!! The sessions cover a variety of topics from sleep to anxiety, and can be as quick as five minutes.

Catch Some Rays

Go outside and stay outside. As the days get warmer and brighter, try to grab a meal with friends or do some homework in a hammock. Sometimes all I need is a little sunshine to lift my spirits. Let your inner granola girl free!

You're Not Alone

Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are countless resources from friends and family members to counseling centers and psychologists that are available to you. It's okay to reach out and talk to others--there is always a way. Our minds are just as important as our bodies. Remember, ya gotta nourish to flourish!

Lean On Each Other

Surrounding yourself with positive people that are willing to listen can make a world of difference. I'm so grateful to have a strong support system both at school and at home. Whether it's a group taco night, karaoke performance, or night of watching game show bloopers, I can ALWAYS count on my friends to 'spark joy' in my life.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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