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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

Daniella Masrour

Being a college student, simple tasks we used to find so easy have suddenly become strenuous activities. Let's face it, we're always exhausted and some days it's hard to stop yourself from curling into a ball and watching Netflix all day. By no means is it easy to do everything you're about to read, but once you do act on them, you really feel ultimate satisfaction.

Disclaimer: this list is cheesy as heck!

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Student Life

College Majors As Characters From 'The Office'

Majors that match the personality of an iconic character from "The Office."

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College may be a bore but this is created to remind you what you're made of so don't give up! If you're a crazy fan like myself, you know very well that "The Office" has a cast with very unique personalities that can fit most college majors. Aside from it having a wild character choice, it is also the best TV show to ever exist. Obviously, not all majors are listed so don't get bummed out! I think these are all pretty accurate. Under each character, I have a valid reason why, but DM me if you disagree. Please and thank you, enjoy. *BEWARE OF SPOILERS*

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Finals Season: As Told By 'The Office'

The worst time of college, as told by the best show.

Villanova University

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It's that time of year. Cramming in the library then walking up and taking 3 hour long tests. All you can think about it going home and spending Christmas with your friends and family. Here are some moods of finals season, as told by Michael Scott and the rest of the office.

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10 Things You Should Know About Life With Estrogen

Estrogen and testosterone make up the world, however when you live in a house with only females, estrogen will always win.

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10 Things You Should Know About Life With Estrogen

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Over my course of 20, almost 21 years, I have learned a lot about living with females. Somethings you have to learn really quick or your life will suck, other things you learn along the way. But no matter what way you learn them, if you don't catch on quick the estrogen will hit the fan.

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When Pam Couldn't Resist Taking 'Second Drink' And 22 Other Times 'The Office' Was Just TOO Relatable

"And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do."

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When Pam Couldn't Resist Taking 'Second Drink' And 22 Other Times 'The Office' Was Just TOO Relatable

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"The Office" characters ride the struggle bus, just like us college kids. What's not to love?

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Contain Your Brain

There are plenty of reasons for your head to feel a bit cloudy. Here are some tips to help you see things a little more clear.

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Every once and a while, we think we have it all together and then we take a long moment and figure out that we just DO NOT. And that is okay for a little while. It is totally fine to have a break down and freak out for a few hours. When the weight of a tough semester, the job you hate, and the stresses of extracurriculars get to you, it is okay to momentarily question all of your life choices. It is okay to lock yourself in your room and cry about absolutely nothing. It is definitely okay to eat an entire pint of ice cream in pajamas and binge watch Netflix for a night. But, eventually, we have to get it together. Eventually we have to get up and leave our room. Eventually the meltdown has to end. When life starts to get though, whether by the stressors of school, a relationship, or your job, there are some tips and tricks to just give you a little push on your road to feeling better.

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A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

1. Wake up right when your alarm goes off

2. Make to-do lists every morning for what you want to accomplish that day

3. Eat breakfast!

4. If you don't have anywhere to be in the morning, squeeze a workout in before starting your day

5. Go out looking like your best self

6. Plan at least one meal a day that you can look forward to

7. Call your mom and be nice to her

8. Tell someone about your day

9. If you're feeling overwhelmed, make a calendar of every thing going on in your life - not just the "important" stuff

10. Don't go in your bed unless you are going to sleep (naps are okay)

11. Find a place to study that makes it seem a little less dreadful

12. Finish your meals off with a small but fulfilling dessert :)

13. Always carry around a full water bottle and set goals to drink a certain amount per day

14. Get a moisturizer that makes you feel like a new person when you apply it

15. FaceTime a friend! (everyone needs a little study break)

16. Start paying attention to the 'screen time' feature on your phone and set goals to minimize it

17. Close the snack drawer if you're just eating out of boredom

18. Say hi to people you know when you walk past them - ignoring isn't cool

19. Write a journal entry if you're feeling overwhelmed or emotional before going to bed

20. Go to bed at a *reasonable* hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning

Majors that match the personality of an iconic character from "The Office."

Communications: Michael Scott

Agriculture: Dwight Schrute

Business: Jim Halpert

Marketing: Ryan Howard

Accounting: Oscar Martinez

Art: Pam Beasley

Psychology: Robert California

Kinesiology: Toby Flenderson

Education: Holly Flax

Engineering: Darryl Philbin

Performing Arts: Andy Bernard

Nursing: Phyllis Vance

Criminology: Creed Bratton

Social Work: Erin Hannon

Philosophy: Jan Levinson

Fashion: Kelly Kapoor

Culinary Arts: Kevin Malone

English: Stanley Hudson

Political Science: Angela Martin

The worst time of college, as told by the best show.

1. Studying for finals until 4 am every night.

2. When you think you're done with a final, but there's a back page.

3. Trying to hype yourself up, knowing your GPA will probably tank after this week.

4. Leaving a final and you're brain being fried.

5. When you teacher says your final isn't cumulative.

6. When your friend walks out saying a final was easy, and you couldn't even remember what the class was called.

7. Explaining to your parents why you think your finals went so terribly.

8. When all of your friends are home already, and you still have 3 more finals.

9. Sitting down to take your last final.

10. When you finally hand in your last final.

Estrogen and testosterone make up the world, however when you live in a house with only females, estrogen will always win.

1. So many outfit changes

2. Six girls, one bathroom

3. Shopping trips

4. Everyone is always right

5: Picking a favorite when you aren't supposed too

6. Same T.V show, seasons apart

7. Picky eaters

8. Chick fights

9. Late night conversations

10. Road trips turn in to live concerts

"And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do."

1. When your friends make fun of you for something that ends up being useful

2. When you got a little too drunk that one time

3. When you get a new haircut/outfit/etc

4. When you're sick of someone's shit

5. When you only had $2.87 in your bank account

6. When you try to explain your weird interests to someone

7. When your opinions go against mainstream

8. When you can't go 5 minutes without checking your phone

9. When you get bit by the jealousy bug

10. When the stress gets to be too much

11. When you're the only one in your friend group who knows the answer to something

12. When you do something so incredibly awkward you die a little on the inside

13. When you agree to DD and regret it once you're out

14. When you can't help being inappropriate

15. When you tried to sound smarter than you actually are

16. When you try to use lingo correctly

20. Go to bed at a reasonable hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning