Scheduling Finals
When Finals Week Begins
When Everyone Is Telling You To Study
When The Stress Sets In
The Night Before The Exam
When You Turn The Exam In
Taking Naps Between Studying
On The Exam Day
When Grades Are Posted
When You Didn't Do As Bad As You Thought
When All Your Exams Are Over
When It's Finally Summer Break
1. Stay busy
In college specifically, it isn't hard to find things to do all of the time. Focus on your homework, go somewhere new, enjoy time with friends. The less time you sit there sitting by yourself, the easier it will be.
2. Please, don't go out of your way to talk to them
I know you want to talk to them, but there is no reason to. If someone isn't going to give you their time, it really isn't work it to put your valuable time and energy into talking to them.
3. Spend time with people that actually care about you
Your friends love you, a lot. Take some time to do fun things with just your friends and it will allow the whole process to become easier.
4. Focus on yourself
Self-care. Self-care. Self-care. I can't stress enough how important it is to love yourself. Use your extra time to love who you are and better yourself.
5. Keep it short. Keep it simple
If you must talk to this person, stick to the point. Only talk about what you must and do not drag the conversation on longer than it needs to be.
6. Take time to meet new people
Use this time to meet new people in the place that you are running into this person at. There are so many great people out there and this is a perfect time to get to know them.
Here are some things that I am sure all my fellow non-morning people, will agree we just don't get about morning people.
1. How morning people can be so chipper at 9 AM
Your eyes roll into the back of your head every time someone says "Good morning!" in the peppiest voice you have ever heard. No. False. There is no such thing as a "Good" morning in our book, only a good afternoon when we wake up after noon.
2. How morning people don't need to drink coffee to wake up or feel energized
It's hard for us non-morning people to rationalize the fact that you are wide awake without downing 6 cups of coffee. If you want us to be even semi-pleasant in the morning, make sure there is coffee in our hands when we wake up.
3. How morning people wake up early on their days off
If you don't have to go to work, there is absolutely no reason to start your day earlier than you have to. Why "rise & grind" when you can stay in bed all day?
4. How morning people can hold full on conversations before noon
Chances are if you try to talk to us non-morning people before noon, we will either nod while staring into space or have a complete mental break down. We're still trying to wake up, so there is no way we are actually listening to your stories from the weekend. If you want us to be coherent for this story, wait until after lunch to tell us.
5. How morning people wake up early solely to work out
It baffles us non-morning people that people 1. wake up early and 2. do it on purpose to workout. Sorry, my body has a hard enough time getting out of bed in the morning. There is no way we will cut into our precious sleep time for workouts.
6. How morning people think it's funny to wake a non-morning person up early
If you have a death wish, wake a non-morning person up earlier than they need to. I guarantee if they don't kill you with a swift punch to the throat, they will get you with a death glare. It's not funny. R.I.P. to all the souls who have attempted to wake up a non-morning person before they naturally wake up.
7. How morning people only need one alarm to wake them up
HOW!? Us non-morning people have AT LEAST five different alarms each of which are ten minutes apart from each other. We have a bad relationship with the snooze button, as we will either hit it too many times to get a few extra minutes of shut-eye and end up late or the loud blare that disrupts our slumber ruins our mood. Teach us how you wake up with only one alarm morning people!!
8. How morning people say breakfast is the best meal of the day
Nope. Nope. Nope. Breakfast foods are limited but lunch and dinner, there are so many options! Steak, chicken, fish, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizza, etc are all foods that are acceptable to eat during lunch or dinner.
If you try to eat one of these at breakfast (not including brunch) then people will look at you like you've grown another head. There are perks to waking up late, you can skip breakfast and save money because you ate less food during the day. Also, us non-morning people are curious about how you are hungry at 6 AM? Pretty sure you dinner from the night before hasn't even settled quite yet.
So no, breakfast is not the "best" meal of the day.
9. How morning people like sunrises more than sunsets
Sunrises are the same as sunsets basically. Why wake up early to see the sun when you can see it set on your way home from work after you have already been awake for hours? The logic is flawed here guys.
10. How morning people go to bed early when the nights just getting started
Us non-morning people are usually nocturnal beings. This means we like to go out and enjoy the night time. Morning people on the other hand usually do not like to enjoy the night past 9-10pm. Such a waste since bars and concerts are usually just getting started around this time.
This is where we want to be, us non-morning people live for the night because we are finally awake and finally okay with the fact that we are not sleeping. It seems though that right when we get to this point, our morning friends call it a night. You suck. Stop waking up so early so you can enjoy the night with us! You'd be more willing to stay out later if you sleep in later, just saying guys!
Being Alone in Your Room
GiphyYour room is your sanctuary. Your haven. This is where you can let loose.
Being Alone in Nature
GiphyThe fresh air. That slight breeze tugging on your loose hair. A place to have for yourself.
Listening to Favorite Songs... Alone
GiphyYour fave music allows you to express yourself. Yet, being by yourself while listening to it can allow you to dance around your room or sing without the attention of others.
Reading
GiphyReading and cuddled up with some fuzzy socks, sweaters, pillows, and blankets is probably the most magical feeling. (Forget about the pants. Ew.)
Slow Drives
GiphyI know, personally, I love taking slow drives. Especially, through areas I don't know because of what you might find could be amazing.
Many people have different ways they choose to relax, whether they are introvert or extrovert. I know some of these ways are my favorite to do. They really allow you to take some time to either be with yourself or with your creative mind.
Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are some of the best shows of 2018:
1. "Killing Eve"
You'll get sucked into the story of Eve and Villanelle right from the start.
2. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
From cancelled to saved by NBC, the comedy of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is still going strong. NINE NINE!
3. "Castle Rock"
This horror series on Hulu brings the Stephen King universe to life and is definitely binge-worthy!
4. "Salt Fat Acid Heat"
Dive into a worldly culinary adventure!
5. "The Haunting of Hill House"
This is so much more than just a horror series with plot twists and family dynamics that will keep you guessing.
6. "The Good Fight"
This spinoff of "The Good Wife" airs on CBS All Access only, but is honestly worth paying for the subscription (or at least making a free trial and binging!)
7. "Big Mouth"
This raunchy adult animated series about navigating the years of puberty is honestly downright hilarious.
8. "Bodyguard"
This 6 episode British drama took viewers by storm, and it's action-packed plot does not disappoint!
9. "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Season 2 of this Amazon Prime Video original comedy is just as good as season 1! Plus this show cleaned up in the Golden Globe Nominations!
10. "The Man in the High Castle"
This dystopian series follows what the U.S. would be like had the Allied Powers lost in WWII.
11. "Homecoming"
Julia Roberts' first TV role does not disappoint!
12. "Grace and Frankie"
These two bad ass women are more hilarious than ever in season 4 of "Grace and Frankie."
13. "The Handmaid's Tale"
The Hulu original based on Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name had a big season 2 twist.
14. "The Chi"
"The Chi" is a poignant series about growing up on the South Side of Chicago created by the great Lena Waithe.
15. "Schitt's Creek"
EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE WATCHING THIS SHOW!
16. "Santa Clarita Diet"
This hilarious zom-com is waaaay out there but also truly enjoyable.
