Since school has been in session for about three weeks now, I have been incredibly overwhelmed with classes, extracurriculars, and just finding time to relax and enjoy my time being a college student. The beginning of the school year is always tough for me because I have a difficult time finding a balance of school, fun, and ‘me time.’ I have realized that setting time aside for myself is crucial for my well being and mental health. Even if I have a crazy day full of classes, meetings, and homework, I give myself some time at the end of the day to just relax and do whatever I want.
When I don’t have time every night to just lie in bed, watch The Office, and not think about what I have to do the following day, my brain doesn’t shut off. In the beginning of this year and even last year, I wasn’t allotting time for myself. I was so stressed and upset because I never let myself unwind.
For the majority of my school week, I feel like I am going non-stop, which can be incredibly exhausting. I don’t really have time to just sit down at 2 o’clock in the afternoon because I am typically doing homework, in class, or even getting lunch. Some days I do envy the people who are not nearly as busy as me, but then I remember that being crazy busy and going non-stop is just who I am as a person. If didn’t have a million things on my plate, I probably would be bored, in all honesty.
Moral of this article: if you are a crazy busy person like myself, that's okay. However, always give yourself time to just relax and unwind. I have learned to let go of the day's worries and assignments and save them for tomorrow. Having 'me time' and relaxation at the end of a stressful day is a little more important than getting ahead on history reading.
