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10 Activities That Give All Adults Child-Like Satisfaction

Just because we've grown up, doesn't mean we should lose that child-like awe!

Troy University

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10 Activities That Give All Adults Child-Like Satisfaction

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Have you ever watched those videos of "the most satisfying" things? They usually include things being perfectly cut and things of that nature. Well, I've compiled my own list of the top 10 most satisfying things now that we're adults.

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10 Fun, Harmless Things To Do With Friends At UIUC

There's more than one way to have fun without doing something illicit.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

10 Fun, Harmless Things To Do With Friends At UIUC

Megi Mecolli

Ah, college. Four whole years dedicated to finding ourselves and figuring out our lives while being on your own for the first time. To college kids, fun is something that is defined differently by everyone you meet. Some like to stay in and watch Netflix, others like to go out and party. I personally fall in with those like the former, and for that reason, here are ten fun things to do with your friends while in college!

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Waco, TX Is So Much More Than Just A College Town, So Here Are Some Things To Do There

It's more than just a college town.

Baylor University

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Waco, Texas is home to the Baylor Bears, but it is so much more than an empty little college town like I once thought.

When I first got here, my immediate thought was "Thank goodness we are not far from both Dallas and Austin," because there is "nothing to do" in Waco, right? Wrong. If you ever stop by the little town of Waco, you need to check out these fun activities that will make you think differently of this little town.

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25 Ways To Destress After A Busy AF Week In College

"Life is tough, but my darling you are tougher."

Bowling Green State University

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25 Ways To Destress After A Busy AF Week In College

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This past week has been one of the most stressful of my life. I had family issues going on and so much school stuff to catch up on. Not to mention extracurricular activities and internship tasks. This semester has been testing my time management skills like no other. But every once in a while, the week's tasks get to be a little too much for anybody and we all need something to get us through the week.

So, here are 25 things that can help you destress, give you a break, or give you something to look forward to doing over the weekend.

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Student Life

How To Become A Vision Board Pro So You Can Make Your Dreams Come True

Crushing your goals one collage at a time.

Eastern Michigan University

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Ashley Keane

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of the future? Have you ever just wanted to find a way to relax? There are constantly things happening that seem unattainable or out of reach. Sometimes you just need to take a step back to reevaluate your goals in life. One great way to focus and center yourself is to create a vision board.

I am going to give you the process of how I have made my vision boards, but feel free to get as creative as you want with it. There is no wrong way to make one since it is all personal. This will be a great way to look at your upcoming goals for the year, and I hope you enjoy making one!

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Just because we've grown up, doesn't mean we should lose that child-like awe!

1. Paying off your credit card bill!

2. Waking up and remembering you don't have to work!

3. Reading the last page and finishing a book

4. Being able to crank that music upppppp!!!!!

5. Cranking the car and seeing a full gas tank!

6. Not having to worry about waking anyone up when the microwave beeps!

7. Being home alone and basking in the silence!

8. Waking up from a nap and not knowing how long you've been asleep!

9. Going into a movie, spoiler free!

10. Leaving work after a long day!

There's more than one way to have fun without doing something illicit.

1. Have a movie night

2. Go for walks on campus

3. Head to sporting events

4. Play games

5. Go out for food

6. Go ice skating

7. Head down to the Rec Room in the Union

8. Go for a day trip

9. Have a potluck

10. Take advantage of your school's events!

It's more than just a college town.

Some ways to unwind amidst the chaos (with playlists!).

"Life is tough, but my darling you are tougher."

1. Take a nap

2. Spend some time coloring

3. Watch Netflix or Hulu or YouTube

4. Do some face masks

5. Start a bullet journal

6. Go to the gym

7. Go bowling

8. Take a walk or run

9. Visit a museum

10. Blow bubbles

11. Paint your nails

12. Have a spa day

13. Go shopping

14. Hang out with friends

15. Read a book

16. Play board games with friends

17. Take pictures

18. Paint a canvas

19. Dye your hair

20. Listen to some music

21. Go for a drive

22. Eat some junk food

23. Call your mom and dad

24. Go to a party

25. Pet some dogs and cats

Crushing your goals one collage at a time.

1. Make a physical list of some of your most important goals.

2. Gather all the materials to make the board.

3. Start going through the magazines to see what might be useful.

4. Cut out anything you find important (and even some random things too).

5. Add aesthetic pictures from the magazines to add some extra flare.

6. Decide how big you want your final board to be.

7. Place any background materials onto your board first.

8. Start arranging all your cut pieces on the actual board.

9. Add any last details to bring it altogether.

10. Hang your finished product somewhere you will actually see it every day.

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